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  • Band Name: Maxwell
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Aug 14, 2001
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78 out of 100

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9.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

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  • Summary: Soul singer-songwriter Maxwell returns with his third studio album, following 1998's 'Embrya' and his well-received 1996 debut 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.' The disc includes a cover of longtime live staple "This Woman's Work" (a Kate Bush cover).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. E! Online
    100
    Maxwell's latest finds the steady and seductive soul-provider drawing more from the class of Marvin Gaye than the trash of R. Kelly--with a touch of spirituality thrown in.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    As mellowed-out as much of ''Now'' is, it's definitely not aural wallpaper, but a cohesive effort that rewards repeated listenings -- a veritable slow jam-boree.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    A much more focused and funky set than Embrya. [Oct 2001, p.127]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
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  1. nishah
    10
    I give Mawell a 1000000 I think he is soooo talented and sooooo sexy if I could meet his mom I would thank her for having such a talented and sexy man!!!!!… Expand
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  2. CocoaC
    10
    Love the way he matures and converse to "Change" whenever it's in his space. His latest CD "NOW" is funky and smoothe at the same time. Maxwell has the best soulful first of our times. Awaiting his lastest rebirth in album.… Expand
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  3. LorraineM
    10
    Best of the best i've ever heard.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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