The all-star roots-pop outfit the Continental Drifters was formed in Los Angeles in late 1991 by ex-Dream Syndicate bassist Mark Walton and expatriate New Orleans musicians Carlo Nuccio (drums) and Ray Ganucheau (guitar); after enlisting guitarist Gary Eaton and keyboardist Danny McGough, the group played each Tuesday night at the Hollywood club Raji's and attracted a fervent local following. Over time, the Continental Drifter' roster swelled to include a number of auxiliary players including ex-dB Peter Holsapple, his wife Susan Cowsill and former Bangle Vicki Peterson.

With five of its six members sharing songwriting duties on “Better Days», the Continental Drifters certainly don't suffer from a lack of fine material. Susan Cowsill's »Someday« is perhaps the one tune that rises head and shoulders above the others with its spirited drive and a prickly 12-string guitar solo, and Vicki Peterson's reading of Cowsill's heartbreaking ballad »Snow« is truly exquisite; surely one of her best vocals to date. Peterson's own country waltz »That Much a Fool« gets a similar nod from Cowsill. Living in New Orleans has apparently affected Peter Holsapple the most though. His songs possess a distinctive R&B flavor and his voice possesses a classic soul vibe. His own horn arrangements grace the soulful »Live on Love« and his roadhouse rocker »Too Little, Too Late« is played over top a zydeco shuffle. „Better Day« succeeds in its sheer number of good songs and good performances. This is the limited edition which comes in outstandingly luxurious, hardcover book-like packaging.