Beth Orton - Central Reservation - Original 1999 Issue Double Vinyl - HVNLP 22
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An original issue double vinyl copy of the Beth Orton LP Central Reservation.
1999 Heavenly – HVNLP 22.
Sleeve is in fine condition with minor age wear and greasing. VG+
Vinyl is clear of marks and looks to have had little play. EX
A visual grade is given, if there are any marks I will mention and play through. If the vinyl does not play well on your player I will take back, no problems.
Anybody who heard her debut outing, 1997’s acclaimed breakthrough Trailer Park, knows full well Orton got where she is today by going in two directions at once — marrying artsy acoustic songcraft with trip-hop technology in a style some have dubbed folktronica. Still, even folks who’ve been eagerly following her unique path may have a little trouble keeping up with her on the bold and beautiful Central Reservation, which finds the British-born Beth striking out in even more bold new directions.
Using the swirling, murky synth-folk of Trailer Park as her starting point, Orton — joined at times by vibes, strings, Dr. John’s piano, Ben Harper’s guitar and Ben (Everything But The Girl) Watt’s production — ventures forth on a moody, contemplative journey through a haunted musical dreamscape. Along the way, she saunters through jazzy sections, areas of lush orchestral pop and even back to her roots — the realm of pure acoustic folk — before ending up where she began, with a drum-and-bass-based version of the title cut.
Thankfully, though, no matter where she roams, some landmarks remain familiar: Her soul-stirring warble of a voice, her delicately plucked acoustic guitar, her achingly poignant songwriting. As long as she doesn’t leave those things behind, Orton can close her eyes and wander anywhere her muse takes her — and we’ll all be sure to follow.
Track Listing
A1, , Stolen Car
A2, , Sweetest Decline
A3, , Couldn't Cause Me Harm
B1, , So Much More
B2, , Pass In Time
B3, , Central Reservation
C1, , Stars All Seem To Weep
C2, , Love Like Laughter
C3, , Blood Red River
D1, , Devil Song
D2, , Feel To Believe
D3, , Central Reservation (The Then Again Version)
All vinyl's come packed with cardboard stiffeners in a sturdy vinyl mailer inside a poly mailer.
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