Elizabeth Caroline Orton, commonly known as Beth Orton, (born December 14, 1970), is a Brit Award-winning English singer-songwriter. Known for her "folktronica" sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica, she was initially recognized for her collaborations with the Chemical Brothers in the late 1990s--but these were not Orton's first recordings. She released a solo album, Superpinkymandy, in 1993. Since the album was only released in Japan, it unfortunately went largely unnoticed. Her second solo album, Trailer Park, garnered much critical acclaim in 1996. With the release of the albums Central Reservation (1996) and the 2001 UK top 10 album Daybreaker, Beth developed a devoted fan base with her unique sound and inimitably soulful voice. On her 2006 release, Comfort of Strangers, she has moved towards a more folk-based sound and away from the electronic sound of past albums. American movies and TV shows such as Felicity, How to Deal, and Vanilla Sky have featured her music and provided her with long-deserved exposure to an American mainstream audience. After over 10 years, the popularity and recognition she has earned in the UK is finally manifesting itself in America.
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1993: SuperPinkyMandy
1996: Trailer Park
1999: Central Reservation
2002: Daybreaker
2003: The Other Side of Daybreak
2003: Pass In Time: The Definitive Collection
2006: Comfort of Strangers
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