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better days is laurie's long-awaited new album! as she states in the official press release: "All my travels and opportunities for solitude have really paid off. The week in London in a tiny room...the winter days on the beach in San Diego...they allowed me to play my electric guitar and experiment with riffs like never before. The time I spent in Halifax and Cape Breton Island also opened up my eyes and ears to a creative and vibrant world I never thought existed north of my watch on the 45th parallel here in Maine."
don't believe the hype? read the full press release here.
on this page we've compiled everything you need to know about the better days cd -- the lyrics and live versions, how to hear samples from the cd, how to buy it at cd baby, where to download it, what the press are saying about it, and which radio stations are playing it.
lyrics & live sounds
copyright 2004 hearty girl music
click on a title to read the lyrics. you can also find some live versions of the songs from various venues along the way...
better days |
coffee shop | lullabye | joey | padlock | rebound | skeletons | where i stand | under my skin | raining in the highlands | x-ray wow | good stuff | stilted
buy it/hear it
better days is sold online at CD BABY. you can hear generous mp3 excerpts from all of the tracks on the cd baby page too. Click the disc to go there now.
digital downloads
now you can download any track from the album in high quality mp3 format -- LEGALLY. they're available for under a dollar a pop at any of these sites:
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press
recent reviews and interviews:
"Early on we concentrated on London and Halifax. It goes back to the music that influenced me: I was listening to British rockers and Canadian rock when I was young." 06/04
"jones' edgy, fully fueled approach shows a strong commitment to a basic rock 'n' roll regimen...the missing link between the unbridled angst of, say, Alanis Morrisette and the bitchy dominatrix persona of Pat Benatar, with Joan Jett's snotty, middle-fingered attitude tossed in for good measure." 02/01
"she's got the guitar chops, voice with attitude, and most important, songs that can bring an audience to their feet and into high gear" 2/7/04
"jones has got a great voice that can switch from serious to sassy in a heartbeat" 1/16/04
"jones has a chiming, spine-tingling timbre when she hits the sweet spot in her vocal register, which she does effortlessly even in live performance." 1/16/04
"confessional rock with a nod to new wave...cool, cool, cool." 12/03
"Jones' early sources of inspiration can be heard in the jangly guitar chords and quirky beat of songs like 'Good Stuff' and 'Rebound,' and her song 'Joey' is an unabashed tribute to one of her heroes, the late Joey Ramone. But that rock in her hand has settled into an intractable niche, defying anyone to mess with her plan of succeeding at what she has always wanted to do. Play music. Sing. Write songs. And to do all three on her own terms." 04/03
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airplay
endless thanks to all the stations who've been playing 'better days' (click a station name to visit their Web site)!
This California station is best known for playing a song one time, and one time only. We can only hope that they have played each and every track from "Better Days" that one time. Visit the site and leave a note for Nic.....he's the man!
"Radio that does not kowtow to corporate America or record companies." That's a direct quote from the KEAO Mission Statement...and they are playing "Better Days." Listen on line, and make friends with our favorite DJ, Scott Mills, heard weekdays from 11am-4pm (EST). Write to him and request "Better Days" at scottmills@manaoradio.com and tell him that "Steve" sent you.
Alaskan public radio that plays various tracks in between NPR spots.
The community radio station that has "Better Days" in "heavy" rotation. Keep it there by calling 1-207-469-6600.
100% listener-supported radio that has done more for modern music than any other station in America. Visit the Web site, look around and feel free to send Brian Turner or Pat Duncan an email; both guys are very familiar with Laurie and would love to hear your favorite Jones story.
The leader in NYC radio. Jonatha Brook, Nora Jones and Shawn Colvin all owe their success to this gentle giant. There's a request line on the site. You can also email Rita Houston and Vin Scelsa directly; these two have let Laurie into their DJ worlds.
Stephen King's independently owned and operated commercial radio station where "Coffee Shop" remains in regular rotation. Email your request for "Coffee Shop" or call 1-800-287-1003.
WMHB is the station of Colby College, where "Better Days" is climbing the Top 30 chart. From the Web site you can listen and request. We encourage you to do both.
Before anyone paid Laurie any mind, this station was treating her with respect and like a star. The Portland "music scene" is still a bit impenetrable for reasons unknown, but WMPG remains a staunch ally. Call or email anytime and they will play anything you like.
Located in the mountains of western Jersey, this roaring radio station's Web site is fantastic and the variety of music is out of this world. Request something from Better Days by calling 908-852-4545 or by emailing Amanda, the Music Director at wntimd@aol.com. And be sure to check out The Mickster's Dangerous Rock & Roll Show Saturdays from 6-8 pm.
Bates College's WBRC site also has a live feed where you can listen and request. Again, give them a listen and a call. Both Bates and Colby were featured in the first season of "The Sopranos" and continue to support trendsetting college radio!
Waiting for your phone call and money, this is a brand new community radio station operating on a low or no budget. Drop them an email as listeners rule the playlist.
The University of Maine at Farmington radio station does not have a Top 30 or available playlist, however they love to know that folks are listening, so don't be shy. You can email station manager Megan Littlefield and call the Request Line to hear any track off "Better Days."
B97 is a Clear Channel pop hits station...where two DJs have taken a fancy to "Rebound." Please email Melissa at MelissaonB97@yahoo.com and Bill at BillButler@clearcchannel.com. You can also call the request line at 207-941-9797.
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