Beth Orton is an English singer-songwriter noted for fusing folk songwriting with electronic production (often called folktronica). Key albums include Trailer Park (1996), Central Reservation (1999) and Daybreaker (2002).

Associated collaborators mentioned in reviews and publicly verifiable: William Orbit, the Chemical Brothers, Ben Watt, Ben Harper, Ryan Adams, Terry Callier. Early release SuperPinkyMandy (1993) is part of her discography.

DeBaser's reviews praise Beth Orton's blend of folk and electronic textures and her distinctive, melancholic voice. Key albums covered include Trailer Park, Central Reservation and Daybreaker. Reviewers highlight notable collaborations (Orbit, Chemical Brothers, Ben Watt) and describe her music as haunting and emotionally direct.

For:Listeners of folk, folktronica and singer-songwriter music; fans of melancholic, voice-forward songwriting.

 "While every phrase spoke the language of Love, I thought it wouldn't retain its meaning. I lost the boundary between right and wrong. I just want to find the place where I belong." (Beth Orton, "Stolen Car")

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 "English, class of '70, Folk voice, electro attitude and an inferiority complex about her (too tall) height, forgive the pun."

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 Ulysses knew it, there are voices that capture your soul and never give it back, voices that make you lose restraints and inhibitions.

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