Corporate Line: Stop All The World Now is Day’s first full-length album for Epic Records. In 2000, Day independently released his self-financed debut, Australia. Impressed by the 30,000 albums he sold simply by word of mouth, Epic Records signed Day and began distributing the album. A year later Australia has sold over 100,000 copies. In addition, Day released the Madrigals EP, a collection of live tracks and demos that were produced in Howie’s living room.
The Good:
“Numbness For Sound” – Not a monumental song, perhaps it sounds good because so much has been so blah.
“Come Lay Down” – The rare occasion when Day gets up to the challenge to move us.
The Average:
“Brace Yourself” – Tender, but nothing to get excited about.
“Perfect Time Of Day” – Another bout of tenderness without mustering up anything that is inspiring, ditto for the next handful of tracks; “Sunday Morning Song” and “I’ll Take You On”.
“You & A Promise” – If it reminds you of U2 then you aren’t alone.
The Ugly: Nothing.
Frankly: Howie Day has talent; he showed us that much with Australia. On Stop All The World Now he seems to go through the motions without giving us some real emotions.
+ Rae Gun
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