Weather Alive
by Beth Orton
  • Record Label: Partisan
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2022
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    this record is a claustrophobic sequel to Cassandra Jenkins 'an observation of a phenomenal nature' but i feels older, worn out by the ravaging tides of time. it does not eel pessimistic but contemplative, peaceful. hints of talk talk can be heard throughout.
  2. scottmichaelros
    May 23, 2023
    9
    I don’t understand how this has the lowest “user” rating of all her albums. This is the one album that showcases everything great about Beth Orton: her unique voice, song writing, musicianship, and production. Maybe she isn’t hip anymore, but she’s never been better.

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#34 Best Album of 2022

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    Oct 28, 2022
    80
    Weather Alive nestles into a comparatively hushed, atmospheric blend of acoustic and electronic timbres that's meticulous and nebulous at once.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Oct 4, 2022
    84
    She’s a painter of sound, of mood. And one feels after listening to this document of searching textures, yearning melodies, and newfound sonic intimacy, that she’s only getting started.
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  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 3, 2022
    90
    A work of breathtaking beauty capable of connecting us more deeply to our truest selves and to the world around us.
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