Stop All the World Now cover

Stop All the World Now

Howie Day · 2003

72 min · 15 tracks · rock music

Melodic rock anthems weave through introspective lyrics, blending acoustic and electric textures with heartfelt delivery.

Why this album works

'Stop All the World Now' achieved commercial success, peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and earning a gold certification. The single 'Collide' became particularly notable, receiving extensive radio play and contributing to Day's rise in popularity, becoming a staple of early 2000s adult contemporary music.
Career context
Released in 2003, 'Stop All the World Now' is Howie Day's second studio album, following his debut 'Australia' from 2000. This album marked a significant breakthrough for Day, showcasing his growth as a songwriter and establishing him as a prominent figure in the acoustic rock scene of the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
John Mayer· ZZ Top· Daniel Lanois

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brace Yourself 3:39
  • 2 Perfect Time of Day Standout 4:21
  • 3 Collide Standout 4:09
  • 4 Trouble in Here 5:57
  • 5 Sunday Morning Song 3:57
  • 6 I'll Take You On 5:38
  • 7 She Says Standout 4:41
  • 8 Numbness for Sound 3:51
  • 9 You & a Promise 6:24
  • 10 End of Our Days 4:22
  • 11 Come Lay Down 5:57
  • 12 This Time Around 5:11
  • 13 Standing in the Sun 5:41
  • 14 Brace Yourself (acoustic) 3:50
  • 15 Collide (acoustic) 4:37

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