

| 06/27/2008 | Offbeat Magazine |
| 06/21/2008 | Billboard |
| 06/13/2008 | Chicago Sun Times |
| 06/12/2008 | BlogCritics Review |

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A layered homage to Owen’s native Britain, Happy This Way culminates a longstanding preoccupation with her homeland and the ways it has contributed to her current worldview, which includes “ a really profound sense of the present, of grasping what is wonderful." The new recording ranges in mood and style from the fun British Invasion pop-rock of “Painting by Numbers” to the wistful chamber-pop of the strings-laden “Conway Bay, & features guest performances by 3 fellow countrymen and constant collaboraters: Richard Thompson, Julia Fordham & Ian Shaw. The Los Angeles Times described Happy This Way as “whip smart, soulfully cool and deeply introspective”; USA Today has called the album “a gem” and The Washington Post referred to it as “the latest reminder of Owen’s rare talent for effortlessly crossing genres” adding, “her alluring vocals are a gift that keeps on giving.” |
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"Here" finds acclaimed singer/songwriter/pianist Owen performing at the top of her creative game. From the yearning title track "Here", to haunting tunes like the Ray Davies classic "I Go To Sleep", to the sophisticated Bacharach-esque "Best Friend", and the mesmerizing song "Worship" (with vocals by k.d. lang)... For more info, CLICK TO VIEW CD SITE |
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"Lost And Found" is the new CD by Judith Owen, the jazzy Celt with whip-smart lyrics and a penchant for giving cocktail treatments to hard rock tunes. Album features Keb'Mo', Richard Thompson and Cassandra Wilson. Judith's distinctive style coupled with her diverse collaborators broaden her appeal and attracts fans... For more info, CLICK TO VIEW CD SITE |
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Christmas is a bitter sweet time of the year, both wonderful and overwhelming, a ripe opportunity for stress, loneliness and nostalgia, both happy and sad. My mother died a couple of weeks before Christmas... For more info, CLICK TO VIEW CD SITE |
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Probably the most raw and emotionally uplifting of all 3 CD's - a collection of 'one-takes' with her trio and special guests, Julia Fordham and Richard Thompson, that establishes Owen as an artist who knows who and what she is... For more info, CLICK TO VIEW CD SITE |
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Judith's first North American release, written & recorded soon after she came to the US. 'I've never been to Texas' features Larry Klein on bass -- it was due to their friendship that Judith met Julia Fordham... For more info, CLICK TO VIEW CD SITE |