Howie Day

Stop All The World Now, Epic Records

This is a collection of 11 upbeat and lively pop songs about falling in love and the perfect time of day, from a cute kid with a nice voice, and great range. After winning the 2003 Boston Music Awards for "Debut Album of the Year” this singer/songwriter chose an education opening for Tori Amos on tour, instead of heading off to college. Admiring how hard she works and learning from how she carries herself as an artist, Day says the most important wisdom garnered was how crucial it is to stay true to your artistic vision, especially when you record. A timely lesson, given that shortly thereafter he found himself in the process of adding a 25 piece orchestra to several songs from his award winning, previous (demo quality) release “Australia.” And, working with producers of The Verve, Crowded House, recording at Olympic Studios in London, England, and mixing with yet another powerhouse of talent made possible by his major label deal. Howie Day deserves the financial and business backing he’s received for this project, and uses it to deliver a record we can learn from, and enjoy.