The Other Side Of Daybreak
by Beth Orton
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Rolling Stone
    70
    You can mess with Orton's music however you want -- add layers of electronica or strip them away to reveal the folkie within - and the songs will still work, because her melodies are that strong and her voice that compelling.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    While the electronic cuts drone, Orton's emotive strumming in "Ali's Waltz" will break your heart. [5 Sep 2003, p.76]
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  3. Splendid
    70
    It's certainly a lot more wide-ranging and engaging than its predecessor.
  5. E! Online
    83
    Sure, it has a slightly confusing air to it, but with lost gems like "Ali's Waltz" and "Beautiful World" popping up along the way, that's part of the fun.
  6. Neumu.net
    70
    On this disc, which bustles with other artists' flashes and flourishes, the different personalities sometimes vie for attention.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. BrandoB
    Sep 9, 2003
    5
    I wanted to like this more... being a big Beth Orton fan but honestly, these songs were cut for a reason. not one track on here is as good as I wanted to like this more... being a big Beth Orton fan but honestly, these songs were cut for a reason. not one track on here is as good as the worst tracks on daybreaker which is uniformly excellent.… Full Review »
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