Listen To This: No Day Like Today

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Take a little bit of Norah Jones, a dash of Regina Spektor and a hint of Ronnie Spector and you'd have Nicole Atkins.

If that mix sounds appetizing to you, then check out the scrumptious Maybe Tonight below.

Then CLICK HERE to listen to some other yummy songs from Jersey girl done good, Nicole Atkins.

Posted: Jan 29, 2008 at 10:34 am / Email this »

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bec says – reply to this

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FIRST
fag says – reply to this

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perez hilton is a fag
ashley says – reply to this

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PEREz!
yup says – reply to this

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1st?
me says – reply to this

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1st
amf says – reply to this

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first
Shabangbang says – reply to this

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She sorta looks like Alanis, no?
elizabeth u says – reply to this

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first comment =) hey perez! I LOVE U
Earl says – reply to this

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LOVE IT! first?! prob. not
Sheri says – reply to this

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First.
Sheri says – reply to this

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Re: Sheri – I suck.
blah says – reply to this

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blah
tania! says – reply to this

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first! and hells yeah!
McQueen says – reply to this

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She looks a bit like Lisa from ANTM.
xx
CANADIAN says – reply to this

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CANADIAN FIRST!
jen says – reply to this

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first=)
Kookykitty says – reply to this

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FIRST!!
nonothebean says – reply to this

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i saw her on Conan two weeks ago !
FIRST BITCHES !!!
tara says – reply to this

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She looks like the girl from Americas Next Top Model…….. haha
cheese says – reply to this

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I like cheese!
jaime (jaygurl) says – reply to this

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she's amazing. i'm from jersey and have seen her play shows in asbury park many times.
VOTE 4/ HILARY TODAY .. FLORIDA says – reply to this

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Itz the bitchez turn 2 b prezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…

vote for my hill….

cute pic of whatever at the top….luv my perez….
Van says – reply to this

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Great stuff. Take it from an older man, if you like this go listen to Mama Cass.
josh says – reply to this

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Becs a whore
The Queen says – reply to this

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That's a terrible hair cut - if you read this Nicole, sort it out. Nice song tho.
pontiacbitch says – reply to this

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not to mention that she looks oooookily like alanis morissette.
trina says – reply to this

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this girl sucks.she is a TOTAL starfucker.she stalked ryan adams and his whole band years ago.i met her at niagra. she went psycho on me in 2.5 seconds b/c she thought my bf could get her closer to a record deal.who did she sleep with to get on here? YAWN!
Carl J Swan says – reply to this

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james scarpella made out with her
Austin Powers says – reply to this

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That's a MAN, baby!
Austin says – reply to this

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YUK! That sucks. Why did you want us to listen to that again?
Katie says – reply to this

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Yay, you posted something about Nicole!
flash says – reply to this

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This girl sucks, saw her open up for Tegan and Sara a few years ago….no there is a band you should check out - Tegan and Sara!!
krak says – reply to this

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Dude, that's Lisa D'Amato.
dee says – reply to this

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she looks like a guy in a wig. her song is OK, but the only hint of ronnie spector is that mowtown orchestration. i'm a bit surprised that with all the "audioshopping" they do with recordings they couldn't keep her from sliding offkey several times….nothing special…she should pay you double for that "endorsement", fatty
Goddess says – reply to this

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She's in an AMEX commercial. She sold out before she got started. But admittedly, I do like her voice.
she says – reply to this

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Yay! I've been looking for this song EVERYWHERE!
Sarah says – reply to this

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Love her! No harshing on Nicole.
anne says – reply to this

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about fucking time perez. i have loved this woman's music for years, you've been missing out my friend, MISSING THE FUCK OUT.
Turner says – reply to this

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Half of you people don't even know what good music is. She has one hell of a voice that girl. you're all so obsessed with how she doesnt fit your ideals of conventional beauty…. and your ears have been so clogged up with that nstink and trashlee simpson garbage that you can't hear straight. Losers.
Damian says – reply to this

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My god perez you really are the worse in comparing artists
this is nothing like Spektor or Jones
this is cheesy pop!
awful!!
nina says – reply to this

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She has been opening for Chris Issak forever. She opened for him here in Chicago last summer. Her best song by far is "The Way it Is"
k says – reply to this

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YAY SO EXCITING this is great exposure for Nicole, she is amazing, I've seen her 5 times in the past few months, knocks it out of the park every time
yay says – reply to this

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thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you for posting this I have been listening to her for YEARS and it's nice to see her on here finally
rezit says – reply to this

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ANOTHER PRETTY FACE, ANOTHER CRAPPY VOICE, what is it with the music industry these days, where did all the music go? As for Nicole Atkins, THE BITCH CAN SUCK MY DICK
me says – reply to this

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wow… she's pretty damn good. i"m impressed. But i loves your taste in music Perezzers.
SaxeyEyes says – reply to this

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She needs a better production staff, man, if this girl hooked up with the right people she could really it it like Ronnie Spector (I hear Phil is available).

Her voice reminds me of Stevie Nicks in many ways, more so than Ronnie, and nothing like Norah Jones. If the music was more pronounced and slowed down at points, it could somewhat like the older songs

I liked the song, don't get me wrong, it's just not as good as stated. This girl has great potential and I could see her going far. Also, all the fag and queer crap is really annoying. I think these people need to go back to kindergarten, and then start all over. Fucking Juvies.
goddess says – reply to this

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I thought it was the Americas Next Top Model girl too!!
anne says – reply to this

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Re: k – right? i've seen this girl play over a dozen times now (already!) her shows are fantastic. SHe's playing a show here in Boston in two weeks, I can't wait! love the d's too, dan, cashmere, dave, eh, i think i missed one. she's also a very cool girl.
anne says – reply to this

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Re: SaxeyEyes – definitely check out the rest of her album then.
Obama 08!! says – reply to this

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Re: Van… she does sound a little Mama Cassish. i really like this.
Emily says – reply to this

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Sounds just like Gwen Stefani.
Yay! says – reply to this

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I've been a huge fan of Nicole ever since I saw her a year ago - she keeps on getting better and better live and she definitely has "it" now. Soooo glad to see that she's finally getting the attention she deserves - I think she'll break out in '08. Great job Perez!
~~ says – reply to this

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OMGDzz IT'S FIONA APPLE!!

Nice
Jessica says – reply to this

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Eh, it just sounds kinda generic. Typical chord progressions, synthesized instruments, and boring lyrics, topped with breathy, uninteresting vocals. And she kinda looks like Paula Abdul. Sorry, Perez, but I still love you!
the good reverend says – reply to this

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are you sure this isnt alannis, looks awfully similar
jackie says – reply to this

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is she related to Fergie??????????
boon says – reply to this

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This artist is awesome. She's beautiful, and if you ever get the opportunity to see her and the Sea play live you will absolutely fall in love. Oh, and about the production, Rick Rubin gave her album the final touches. One of my top ten albums of 2007.
Christine Martucci says – reply to this

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Nicole Rocks!
Chiconinja says – reply to this

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Check out her version of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" on youtube, pretty cool.
kittykat says – reply to this

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She sounds similar to Sarah Slean (an amazing Canadian singer/songwriter)! I love her voice.
Tara says – reply to this

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This girl is beautiful and has an absolutely amazing voice. All you jealous hoes should back up off her. Get real. I'm sorry she doesn't resemble one of your favorite pop stars or sing about bullshit and dance naked, get over it. This is good music, and obviously you wouldn't know what that sounds like if it smacked you in the face. Congrats Nicole Atkins and The Sea and much luck to you in the future.
wowser says – reply to this

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justine bateman????????????? you look like the sister from FAMILY TIES !!!
ernie's mom! says – reply to this

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Re: trina –
nicole atkins has been playing her original music since she was 14 years old. she is no starfucker, my dear….she deserves every bit of credit from her newly released album. you just sound like your are jealous. sounds like your bf is jealous too. why don't you go get another drink at the bar?
lorraine says – reply to this

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i love her! she goes to the local bar all the time and her boyfriend is in another local band called the parlor mob
stone says – reply to this

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Nicole is awesome… I saw her at SXSW.

Too funny that all you loser idiots post "first"… get a life losers!
doug says – reply to this

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I've seen Nicole in NY. She's amazing- she's one of the few people around who can actually write real songs today. The rest of her record is fantastic- check out "the way it is" or "brooklyn's on fire"
Jack says – reply to this

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Nicole is something special. I hope that her music continues to grow on people.
Joni Cassidy says – reply to this

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Perez youre way the fuck behind. This girls been about kicking it now for atleast a good 4 months. She is KILLER. And your description lacks truth. She beyond Spektor vocally. She rings closure to the Wainwrights and is all the beautiful eeriness of a Tim Burton film. My newest love Ms Atkins and the Sea.
YAY_FINALLY says – reply to this

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Finally you put some good music up here. I saw her at her sold-out show at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC on Friday night. It was nothing short of amazing. For all you people saying she can't sing, well I don't know, you must be deaf. I had chills during her performance. She is one of the best vocalists out there today. Her voice is so ridiculously powerful and beautiful. It was a wonderful show on Friday and there was this insane energy — it really felt like Nicole was on the brink of something big and I think everyone else there felt it too. I cannot recommend this CD or this artist more.
Gavin says – reply to this

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Nicole Atkins is without doubt one of the most talented forces in music. I have been fortunate enough to see her play live many times, and each time I am blown away, The intensity of her voice, the rawness of her emotions and her first class showmanship make her unique and very rare in a world of digital pop music. Congratulations Nicole!
bobby strange says – reply to this

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the jersey shore's female answer to roy orbison! make us proud shore girl! bruce and bon jovi slide down one seat…
Dave Cromwell says – reply to this

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I love her and her music. She's brilliant.
lucy lui says – reply to this

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SHE LOOKS IDENTICAL TO LISA D'AMATO OR WHATEVER THAT AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL GIRL IS CALLED - seperated at birth perez!!!
Keely says – reply to this

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I LOVE NICOLE ATKINS AND THE SEA!! YAY!!!!
Lisa Lisa says – reply to this

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Isn't that Leather Tuscadero from Happy Days?
annabelle says – reply to this

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Re: trina – Nicole was rockin out when you were still listening to the Backstreet Boys. What crappy band is your boyfriend in?
Gill says – reply to this

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Love her music. Her sound is like Loretta Lynn or Mama Cass meets David Lynch. What a voice!
lulu says – reply to this

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nicole's got more talent in her pinky toe then 90% of contemporary musicians out there! she's changing the face of music, THANK GOD!
Moi says – reply to this

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Doesn'r she do those American Express commercials?
Vanessa says – reply to this

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Nicole Atkins is amazing! I've been a huge fan, since my band performed on the same bill as her in Brooklyn! She rocks…and she's really nice too.
perezFAN says – reply to this

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Sorry Perez, as much as I LOVE your blog, you are not amazing enough to be picking out music for us to listen to. This shit sucks, as do most of the other songs under "Listen to This".
emily says – reply to this

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love her!
pnutsugar says – reply to this

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Sounds more like Chrissie Hynde to me.
Jacky says – reply to this

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she has been one of my favs for a whiiiiiiiile. amazing.
chica says – reply to this

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Re: lucy lui – i was just about to write that! yeah, she looks a heck of a lot like lisa d'amato
BAHA. says – reply to this

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I LOVE NICOLE ATKINS.
She's amazing and it's awesome that she is finally getting recognition for her talent!!
good music taste perez.
jersey girl says – reply to this

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hey i'm from jersey, have seen her a number of times only because i work in the industry- all i have to say is she's a bitch. she's a bitch already and she doesn't have any fame or respect to back it. plus she looks like a wet dog.
she blinded me with science!! says – reply to this

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i have know nicole for years, and some of my friends have known here for decades, so i can speak with some authority….she has and amazing voice and drive, she just sucks at being a good person (and friend). but personal shit aside, her voice does bring chills to me still…it's hauntingly beautiful…i just wouldn't even trust her to water my plants. i wish her well, but her amex commercial bothers me when she says to someone on the phone "yeah, i'll fly you out." we all know the real nicole, but i hope everyone gets to know her music.
stef says – reply to this

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no lie nicole is one of the most talented and kind-hearted rising talents of our generation. i saw her in asbury about 4 or 5 years ago and the room fell silent and everyones jaw dropped. she is honest, pure talent and that girl is going to go far!!! ROCK ON!
reelfish says – reply to this

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GEE i wonder where she got her START!!!!! My guess is that it was a small resturaunt in BELMAR NJ………….I used to go watch her play on Wed. night's at ARMADILLO CROSSING……..Miss ya B…
thatch23 says – reply to this

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Finally Perez you put her up!!! I sent you that link like months ago!!! You should check out her boyfriend's band too- The Parlor Mob. Their cd is coming out sometime in spring!!! Love this chick…awesome personality too
sachita says – reply to this

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also a dash of neko case and jenny lewis…. no?
erika says – reply to this

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I totally thought that was Lisa from Americas next top model… weird.
PeteSkiBeat says – reply to this

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Its Stevie Nikes OMG
amy says – reply to this

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I love her voice, very original. Good songwriting too.
Corinne says – reply to this

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That IS the girl from ANTM - She was just NIC on that show, but htat is her
sezhoo says – reply to this

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that's pure stevie nicks when she could still sing right there.
Anon says – reply to this

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This song sounds like a christmas song. Just drone out the lyrics and its like something from a cheap xmas cd.
bones says – reply to this

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i've seen her several times as well and she's always been nothing but sweet and cool.
Shannon says – reply to this

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tranny anyone?