Days Like These

Days Like These is the debut studio album by British recording artist Paul. It was released on May 19 2002, by SoURBAN Entertainment ltd.

Background and development
Paul's recording career began in his early teenage years. From the ages 14-16 he and his cousin Louise McQuade recorded music together trying to make their breakthrough into the music industry. Going under the name Graffitti, the group failed to gain a recording contract or release any music commercially.

Paul was discovered after sending a demo of solo material to SoURBAN records, Paul was offered a recording contract and began recording his first album at the begining of 2002. The album was largely written by Paul and Jack Salvaderis. The album's lead single Dayz Like That is a cover of UK girlband Fierce's single and reached top 20 in the UK. Every Six Seconds was released as the album's second single and entered the UK top 3. The album also includes top 10 hits All Alone, Are You Feelin' Me, and I Really Don't Care

Reception
"Days Like These" Received mixed reviews from critics, with many citing the album as messy and commenting on the lyrics being weak.

Re-Release
The album was re-released to include Beautiful. a cover of the Christina Aguilera track. The re-release entered the UK top 10 in 2002.