DBMsonic1

 We begin to die as soon as we are born. What is so strange about death? It's not a surprise. It's part of life. It's transformation.

 Within the slender plot of an impossible love lies all the transgressive spirit of those years.

Colin Higgins' HAROLD E MAUDE is a witty and transgressive screenplay that inspired a cult 1971 film by Al Ashby. It explores an unusual love story set against 1970s counterculture themes. The dialogues and scenarios challenge societal norms, highlighting a holistic, New Age view on life and death. This overlooked work deserves rediscovery for its timeless appeal and cultural significance. Read or reread HAROLD E MAUDE to rediscover a cult screenplay full of wit, spirit, and timeless cultural insight.

 Beth Orton has absorbed some folk elements and shaken them up with a bit of electronics and a sprinkle of trip hop to offer us about ten pleasant and non-trivial songs.

 It’s folktronica music as someone has called it (though the term is rather ugly) 'that doesn’t hurt,' but certainly not indispensable.

Beth Orton's Daybreaker offers a pleasant mix of folk, electronic, and trip hop elements under Ben Watt's production. The album features notable collaborations but lacks a standout lead track. While the folktronica style is tasteful, the album isn’t essential listening. Packaging issues slightly detract from the experience. Discover Beth Orton’s Daybreaker and explore its unique blend of folk and electronic sounds today.