Comfort of Strangers

by Beth Orton

Comfort of Strangers cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 February 2006
  • Label: Astralwerks
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 44:39
  • Community rating: 3.31/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Jim O'Rourke, 'Comfort of Strangers' strips back the folktronica elements of Beth Orton's earlier work in favor of an organic, intimate sound. The sparse acoustic and piano-driven arrangements highlight her poignant songwriting and distinct vocal delivery.

Genres

Descriptors: minimalistic, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Worms (2:04)
  2. Countenance (2:23)
  3. Heartland Truckstop (2:47)
  4. Rectify (2:26)
  5. Comfort of Strangers (3:14)
  6. Shadow of a Doubt (3:58)
  7. Conceived (3:27)
  8. Absinthe (4:02)
  9. A Place Aside (2:19)
  10. Safe in Your Arms (4:28)
  11. Shopping Trolley (2:51)
  12. Feral Children (3:35)
  13. Heart of Soul (3:50)
  14. Pieces of Sky (3:09)

Credits

  • Beth Orton - primary artist, artwork [illustrations], written-by
  • M. Ward - written-by

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