Judith Owen - Happy This Way (2007) [Hi-Res]

Welsh-born Judith Owen’s debut album for Linn marks her return home from life in the United States where she has established herself as a heartfelt singer / songwriter. On Happy This Way Owen brings to bear her singular sense of humour and raw emotionalism to create a homage to her native Britain that is at once poignant and funny.

Co-produced by Owen and John Fischbach - engineer of Stevie Wonder’s classic 1970s album Songs In The Key OF Life - songs range from the upbeat 'Painting by Numbers' to the melodic epic scope of 'Conway Bay'. Highlights include performances by Julia Fordham, Ian Shaw, Richard Thompson, Cassandra Wilson, a remix by Quantic and others.