Comfort Of Strangers - Beth Orton
Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. cokemachineglow
    82
    Comfort of Strangers isn’t only Orton’s best album to date, it’s her most daring.
  2. All Music Guide
    90
    As artlessly lovely as a spring day, this is some of her simplest work, and simply some of her best, too.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    91
    At 14 tracks long, Orton could have trimmed three or four cuts and left a near-flawless, efficient package that was all killer and no filler. As it stands, it is merely excellent.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    88
    Orton's determination to dig deeper into song and vocal expression instead of toying with a stylistic bauble has paid off in her best album since her debut. [7 Feb 2006]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Orton's most naked, traditional-sounding CD. [10 Feb 2006, p.132]
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  6. Spin
    83
    Unerringly lovely, but best when the drums heat up. [Feb 2006, p.87]
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User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. [Anonymous]
    9
    i've been listening to this album non-stop now for about a week. it gets better each time. although i have to say it would probably be a better album without 'worms'.… Full Review »
  2. susie
    6
    The first few times I listened to this album I was so depressed because I though that Beth was going down the lame and boring route. With each additional listen the album has grown on me and I enjoy it now more than Daybreaker (but quite honestly that is not saying much). Overall I think that it is a worthwhile album but not amazing. The songs are interesting enough, but the main problem for me with the album is that I feel that it lacks energy.… Full Review »
  3. ta
    10
    one of the best records of the year. beth is the most sexy musician
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