Central Reservation

Amazon.com's Best of 1999
There's no way to offer a shortcut description of what Beth Orton sounds like. There are so many musical styles pulsing through Central Reservation--jazz, folk, pop, rock, and dance--that the album could easily have ended up an empty exercise in genre-hopping. Instead, it's a bracing example of mongrel music at its best as Orton carves out a new musical vocabulary with deep roots in familiar sounds. --Keith Moerer

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Is Beth Orton the folkie Beck? Or is Beck an Orton with beats? Since both graze from genre to genre like goats feasting on whatever strikes their fancy, drawing parallels is tempting...and perhaps pointless. After all, both artists were born in 1970 and emerged at a time when musical categorization became an exercise in futility. English thrush Orton's third album--like her critically hailed debut and the Best Bit EP--prompts one to flash on an ever-swelling range of influences. Since she's blessed with the rich, warm voice of a true pop singer, it's easy to imagine her sharing space on some out-of-time radio playlist with Dusty Springfield (listen to the elegant, string-laden "Sweetest Decline"), except Orton's music draws on '90s trip-hop elements as well the jazzy folk of Tim Buckley and vet Terry Callier (reprising his Best Bit cameo). Orchestration, upright bass, vibes, and Orton's own resolute guitar give long, languid tracks such as "So Much More" and "Pass in Time" an Astral Weeks-like feel. All those touchstones and no fewer than six producers might imply that Central Reservation is something of a mishmash. In truth, Orton's overriding vision is all that's needed to create cohesion. --Steven Stolder

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Central Reservation

Average customer rating: file next to nick drake. Good selection of songs A WHISPER FROM UR CHILDHOOD Good, But Not Great One of the best albums I own

Central Reservation Beth Orton Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Trailer Park Daybreaker Comfort of Strangers Pass in Time: The Definitive Collection The Other Side of Daybreak ASIN: B00000I73X Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

1. Stolen Car
2. Sweetest Decline
3. Couldn't Cause Me Harm
4. So Much More
5. Pass In Time
6. Central Reservation (Original Version)
7. Stars All Seem To Weep
8. Love Like Laughter
9. Blood Red River
10. Devil Song
11. Feel To Believe
12. Central Reservation (The Then Again Version)

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

There's no way to offer a shortcut description of what Beth Orton sounds like. There are so many musical styles pulsing through Central Reservation--jazz, folk, pop, rock, and dance--that the album could easily have ended up an empty exercise in genre-hopping. Instead, it's a bracing example of mongrel music at its best as Orton carves out a new musical vocabulary with deep roots in familiar sounds. --Keith Moerer

Amazon.com

Is Beth Orton the folkie Beck? Or is Beck an Orton with beats? Since both graze from genre to genre like goats feasting on whatever strikes their fancy, drawing parallels is tempting...and perhaps pointless. After all, both artists were born in 1970 and emerged at a time when musical categorization became an exercise in futility. English thrush Orton's third album--like her critically hailed debut and the Best Bit EP--prompts one to flash on an ever-swelling range of influences. Since she's blessed with the rich, warm voice of a true pop singer, it's easy to imagine her sharing space on some out-of-time radio playlist with Dusty Springfield (listen to the elegant, string-laden "Sweetest Decline"), except Orton's music draws on '90s trip-hop elements as well the jazzy folk of Tim Buckley and vet Terry Callier (reprising his Best Bit cameo). Orchestration, upright bass, vibes, and Orton's own resolute guitar give long, languid tracks such as "So Much More" and "Pass in Time" an Astral Weeks-like feel. All those touchstones and no fewer than six producers might imply that Central Reservation is something of a mishmash. In truth, Orton's overriding vision is all that's needed to create cohesion. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

file next to nick drake........2007-02-13

this is a stunning piece of work that sits comfortably next to the recordings of nick drake. each artist conveys a beautiful spirit of wistfulness, melancholy, and joy at any given turn. beth orton has the voice of an angel and to me this is her strongest set of songs, so far. I almost alway listen to this cd late in the evening because it seems to demand a quiet setting to bring out its riches in their fullest. i highly highly recommend that you get this.

Good selection of songs.......2006-05-24

I am working my way backward with Beth Orton, I started with "Comfort of Strangers" and now "Central Reservation". Her work comes from so many different places, folk, rock, country, some electronic. I like it all so far, but am a bit partial to the folky stuff. I like the lyrics on this album, I find them poetic and moving at times. Most of her music does take a while to get into, but most challenging music does. I think her voice is in good spirits on "Central Reservation". I like all the songs on this CD, but "Sweetest Decline" and "Blood Red River" are the ones that move me the most.

A WHISPER FROM UR CHILDHOOD.......2005-12-27

BETH ORTON....IS A NAME WHICH I INSTINCTIVELY REALISED THAT I M GONNA STAY WITH HER FOR A LONG TIME WHEN I FIRST HEARD HER IN CHEMICALBROTHERS ALBUM ..SINCE THEN I FIND ALL HER RATHER ANYTHIN SHE SINGS AMAZIN ..AND INNOCENT ...I LOVE U ...BETH

Good, But Not Great.......2005-09-09

Okay, let's be honest--Beth Orton is NOT the best singer out there. She could benefit from a few more voice lessons. That said, she isn't painful to listen to, and in fact her song-writing and guitar playing make her someone I even enjoy listening to. A good album, I'd recommend it especially for those who like meaningful lyrics and soulful music.

One of the best albums I own.......2004-08-09

This album would definately rank among my Top 10 favorite albums of all-time. Deep, sublime, and full of feeling, every song has something meaningful to say. A definate recommend.

Average customer rating:

Central Reservation Beth Orton Manufacturer: Msi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00001U052 Release Date: 1999-09-21

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Trailer Park/Central Reservation Manufacturer: BMG ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000ARG2BY Release Date: 2006-02-21

Album Description

Import coupling of Beth's 1997 debut album Trailer Park with Central Reservation (1999). Includes the song's 'She Cries Your Name' and 'Stolen Car' and 'Central Reservation'. BMG. 2006.

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Central Reservation Beth Orton Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Trailer Park Daybreaker ASIN: B00004HZ30 Release Date: 2000-01-24

Tracks:

1. Stolen Car
2. Sweetest Decline
3. Couldn't Cause Me Harm
4. So Much More
5. Pass in Time
6. Central Reservation [Original Version]
7. Stars All Seem to Weep
8. Love Like Laughter
9. Blood Red River
10. Devil Song
11. Feel to Believe
12. Central Reservation [The Then Again Version]
13. Best Bit
14. Precious Maybe
15. Central Reservation [Spiritual Life/Ibadan Edit]
16. Central Reservation [William Orbit Remix]

Album Description

Australian exclusive tour edition of her sophomore album wit h 4 bonus tracks 'Central Reservation' (Spiritual Life-Ibada n Edit), 'Central Reservation' (William Orbit Remix), 'Best Bit' and 'Precious Maybe'. Standard jewel case. 1999 release.

Album Details

Album features Bouns Remixes of 'Central Reservation' by William Orbit and Spiritual Life.

Average customer rating:

Central Reservation (JPN) Beth Orton Manufacturer: BMG International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000ICL9 Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Stolen Car
2. Sweetest Decline
3. Couldn't Cause Me Harm
4. So Much More
5. Pass in Time
6. Central Reservation [Original Version]
7. Stars All Seem to Weep
8. Love Like Laughter
9. Blood Red River
10. Devil Song
11. Feel to Believe
12. Central Reservation [The Then Again Version]
13. Best Bit [*]
14. Precious Maybe [*]

Album Description

Japanese edition of the acclaimed singer/ songwriter's 1999 & second solo album with two bonus tracks added, 'Best Bit' (from the hard to find E P of the same name) & the B-side 'Precious Maybe' (from the album's single 'Stolen Car'). 14 tracks total. 1999 release.

Average customer rating: file next to nick drake. Good selection of songs A WHISPER FROM UR CHILDHOOD Good, But Not Great One of the best albums I own

Central Reservation Beth Orton Manufacturer: BMG ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Trailer Park Daybreaker Comfort of Strangers Pass in Time: The Definitive Collection The Other Side of Daybreak ASIN: B000023XJW

Customer Reviews:

file next to nick drake........2007-02-13

this is a stunning piece of work that sits comfortably next to the recordings of nick drake. each artist conveys a beautiful spirit of wistfulness, melancholy, and joy at any given turn. beth orton has the voice of an angel and to me this is her strongest set of songs, so far. I almost alway listen to this cd late in the evening because it seems to demand a quiet setting to bring out its riches in their fullest. i highly highly recommend that you get this.

Good selection of songs.......2006-05-24

I am working my way backward with Beth Orton, I started with "Comfort of Strangers" and now "Central Reservation". Her work comes from so many different places, folk, rock, country, some electronic. I like it all so far, but am a bit partial to the folky stuff. I like the lyrics on this album, I find them poetic and moving at times. Most of her music does take a while to get into, but most challenging music does. I think her voice is in good spirits on "Central Reservation". I like all the songs on this CD, but "Sweetest Decline" and "Blood Red River" are the ones that move me the most.

A WHISPER FROM UR CHILDHOOD.......2005-12-27

BETH ORTON....IS A NAME WHICH I INSTINCTIVELY REALISED THAT I M GONNA STAY WITH HER FOR A LONG TIME WHEN I FIRST HEARD HER IN CHEMICALBROTHERS ALBUM ..SINCE THEN I FIND ALL HER RATHER ANYTHIN SHE SINGS AMAZIN ..AND INNOCENT ...I LOVE U ...BETH

Good, But Not Great.......2005-09-09

Okay, let's be honest--Beth Orton is NOT the best singer out there. She could benefit from a few more voice lessons. That said, she isn't painful to listen to, and in fact her song-writing and guitar playing make her someone I even enjoy listening to. A good album, I'd recommend it especially for those who like meaningful lyrics and soulful music.

One of the best albums I own.......2004-08-09

This album would definately rank among my Top 10 favorite albums of all-time. Deep, sublime, and full of feeling, every song has something meaningful to say. A definate recommend.

Average customer rating:

Central Reservation Pt.1 Beth Orton Manufacturer: Heave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002DDBC Release Date: 1999-09-13

Tracks:

1. Original Version
2. Spritual Life/Ibadan Remi
3. William Orbit Remix

Album Description

The second single from the Joni Mitchell-like artist's 1999 album of the same name. Pt.1 has three mixes of 'Central Reservation' (Album Version (produced by Everything But The Girl's Ben Watt), William Orbit Remix and Spiritual Life/ Ibadan Remix). Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Average customer rating:

Central Reservation Beth Orton Manufacturer: Heave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002DDBP Release Date: 1999-08-30

Tracks:

1. Deep Dish Edit
2. Deep Dish Modern Redneck
3. Deep Dish Modern Redneck

Album Description

The second single from the Joni Mitchell-like artist's 1999 album of the same name. Pt.2 contains three mixes of 'Central Reservation' courtesy of Deep Dish (Modern Red Neck Remix, Modern Red Neck 2000 Dub and Modern Red Neck Remix Edit). Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Average customer rating:

Central Reservation Beth Orton Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000ILPA Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

1. Stolen Car
2. Sweetest Decline
3. Couldn't Cause Me Harm
4. So Much More
5. Pass in Time
6. Central Reservation [Original Version]
7. Stars All Seem to Weep
8. Love Like Laughter
9. Blood Red River
10. Devil Song
11. Feel to Believe
12. Central Reservation(The Then Again Version)
13. Best Bit [*]
14. Precious Maybe (Bonus Track)

Album Description

Foreign edition of her anticipated 1999 & second album with two bonus tracks added, 'Best Bit' (from the hard to find E P of the same name) & the B-side 'Precious Maybe' (from the album's single 'Stolen Car'). 14 tracks total.

Album Details

Aussie Version features Two Bonus Tracks 'Best Bit'(From her U.s.a. EP) and 'Precious Maybe' which is on her Current 'Stolen Car' Part One Single.

Average customer rating:

Central Reservation Beth Orton Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000CESVE Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

1. Stolen Car
2. Sweet Decline
3. Couldn't Cause Me Harm
4. So Much More
5. Pass in Time
6. Central Reservation [Original Version]
7. Stars All Seem to Weep
8. Love Like Laughter
9. Blood Red River
10. Devil Song
11. Feel to Believe
12. Central Reservation [The Then Again Version]
13. Precious Maybe
14. Central Reservation [William Orbit Mix]
15. I Love How You Love Me

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