Artist: Beth Orton
Album: Sugaring Season
I'm not going to lie... I miss the old Beth Orton.
After three albums that increased in quality as they wet along, Orton switched gears and went for a more straight-up folk sound vs. her "folktronica" that she'd made a name for herself with. 2006's "Comfort of Strangers" left me cold because of this, despite being so ready for new Beth after the straight-up amazing 1-2 punch of "Daybreaker"(2002) and "Other Side of Daybreaker." (2003)
It's been six whole years since that record, and to be honest... I kind of forgot all about her. She's back though, with a new record of straight-up folk. It's pretty... but... blah.
I've listened to this record the most at work, and does have a nice easy-going vibe that's good for paying half-attention. But where is the girl I used to love?
Well, even a song co-written with The Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands (current single "Call Me the Breeze") doesn't touch the electronics... just a bit or organ. What gives?
Album opener and former single "Magpie" sounds the most like old Beth to me, despite being straight-up folk.
Maybe she won't make us wait six years for a new record next time.
Enjoy.
Magpie
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