Are singer-songwriter Beth Orton and alternative rock band Concrete Blonde from the same country?
Beth Orton Elizabeth Caroline "Beth" Orton (born 2 July 1971) is an English singer-songwriter, known for her 'folktronica' sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica. She was initially recognised for her collaborations with William Orbit, Andrew Weatherall, Red Snapper and the Chemical Brothers in the mid-1990s. Her UK/US debut solo album, "Trailer Park", garnered much critical acclaim in 1996. Orton developed a devoted audience with the release of the BRIT Award-winning album "Central Reservation" (1999) and the 2002 UK top 10 album, "Daybreaker". Her 2006 album "Comfort of Strangers" was followed by a hiatus during which Orton gave birth to her daughter and collaborated with the legendary British guitarist Bert Jansch. Orton returned with "Sugaring Season" in 2012, which moved towards a purer acoustic sound, followed by a return to electronic music with "Kidsticks", released in 2016.
Layourbattleaxedown Layourbattleaxedown is a compilation album by the Swedish band The Concretes consisting of b-sides and rarities from the British singles and EPs pertaining to their debut release "The Concretes", that was released on July 26, 2005 in the United States (see 2005 in music).