album · September 29, 2003

The Other Side of Daybreak

Beth Orton

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folk rocksinger-songwriter

The Other Side of Daybreak saw Orton working with a different production team, resulting in a more polished, albeit less distinctive, sound than her previous work. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 32 on the UK Albums Chart.

• The album was produced by Jim Abbiss and features guest appearances from folk artists such as Bert Jansch and Emmylou Harris.
• The Guardian gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, praising Orton's songwriting while noting a perceived shift in her sonic direction.
• The album marked Orton's first release on a major label, Parlophone UK, following her departure from the independent label Heavenly Recordings.

Beth Orton is a folk-rock singer-songwriter from Norwich, England, known for her unique blend of electronic and acoustic sounds. She emerged in the mid-1990s, becoming a key figure in the burgeoning folktronica scene. In 2003, Orton was at a pivotal moment in her career, having recently left Heavenly Recordings and signing with a major label for this release.