Australia: Howie Day: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Sorry So Sorry

2. She Says

3. Secret

4. Slow Down

5. Ghost

6. Kristina

7. Everything Else

8. More You Understand

9. Morning After

10. Disco

Product Description

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This reissue of Howie Day's self-assured debut, originally released independently in 2000, reveals a maturity beyond the young Maine singer-songwriter's age. Mixing gravelly vocals and somber strumming à la Joseph Arthur with the soaring power of Remy Zero and Dave Matthews Band and a touch of Radiohead fervor, Day's music is nonthreatening but far from wimpy. "She Says" combines plaintive acoustic guitar and bursts of vocal anguish, and the whispery "Disco" has dreamlike orchestras and a world-weary tone, while the lovely "Kristina" floats with a spare but intricate melody. Yet Day's maudlin tales of heartbreak have backbone--"Sorry So Sorry" ends in guitar-tossed turbulence, while "Everything Else" has biting riffs, and "More You Understand" builds to a crashing crescendo. Indeed, these injections of passion are what make Australia so exciting. While his influences are far from original, Day's execution is wholly his own. Australia brims with a life-or-death emotional urgency that's devoid of cynicism and steeped in the intensity of youth. --Annie Zaleski

About the Artist

With over 700 live shows in the past two and a half years Howie Day has built his fanbase the old fashioned way, by winning people over one at a time with his jaw-dropping live performances. He has played with artists ranging from David Gray to Guster and Dispatch to O.A.R, and his alternative acoustic style is a refreshing change in the singer-songwriter genre.

His debut album has sold over 22,000 copies since its release in 2001, and he continues to tour coast to coast adding to his ever growing fanbase wherever he goes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome cd!, Aug 21 2004

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This review is from: Australia (Audio CD)

I bought this album about a year ago and I still can't get enough of it. I'll go out and buy other cds, listen to them for a few weeks and get over them, but "Australia" always works it's way back into the CD player.

Being in Australia, I have had to import all of Howie's material from the US because he is basically unknown here. It's a shame because I can see Howie being well received in Australia - especially with the live shows. I have never had the privilage of seeing Howie live, but his looping skills are absolutely amazing!

My fave track on the album is probably Disco - an emotionally haunting, yet great song.

All you Aussies - check Howie out. You'll be very surprised

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5.0 out of 5 stars Alive from the first, July 16 2004

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This review is from: Australia (Audio CD)

Mr. Day writes some of the greatest lyrics. I first heard him through a live version of "Ghost" and could not stop playing it.... still can't. He's unbelievable. If you like him, also try artists like Rachael Yamagata, John Mayer, Jeffrey Gaines, Will Hoge... Good stuff.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Album From A New Artist!, Jun 26 2004

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"juliades" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Australia (Audio CD)

1. "Sorry So Sorry"- A great first single, however, some time is needed to get used to it if you are new to his style, 8/10
2. "She Says"- A ballad with emotional lyrics, definitely a favorite of mine 10/10
3. "Secret"- I love the lyrics in this tune! 9/10
4. "Slow Down"- Another favorite of mine, no doubt about it, 10/10
5. "Ghost"- The video is as equally haunting as the tune! 10/10
6. "Kristina"- I started off not liking this song, but it grew on me, and now I can say that it is one of my favorites 9/10
7. "Everything Else"- A great song, but some people may need some time to get used to it. 9/10
8. "More You Understand"- Another song with great lyrics 8/10
9. "Morning After"- 7/10
10. "Disco"- my favorite song off of this album, with its haunting melody and lyricism, this song could easily stay on "repeat" for hours! 10/10

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing
I own over 500 cds i recently went through my collection with a could couple friends, they wanted to know what I thought were the 10 best. Read more

Published on Mar 20 2004 by Rob Byrd

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll be Sorry, So Sorry if you miss out on this album!
I first heard of Howie Day on Vh1 with his new single, the annoyingly upbeat "Perfect Time of Day." I hated it. Read more

Published on Feb 4 2004