Now Is The Time!
by Polysics
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Dusted Magazine
    60
    Songs like "Walky Talky" and "Bye-Bye-Bye" reference the band's Devo inspiration a bit too explicitly, but overall Polysics show themselves to have for the most part outgrown their influences.
  2. Uncut
    60
    While often inscrutable, it's seldom boring. [Jun 2006, p.110]
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  3. Urb
    60
    Polysics' contorted robotones are so hot they should spew from volcanoes. [Apr 2006, p.97]
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  5. Delusions of Adequacy
    60
    While Polysics have certainly come into the peak of their sound with Now is the Time, the mindless intensity of the album can be a tad overwhelming.

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User score distribution:
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  1. AdamX
    Jun 1, 2006
    10
    God, how out of touch are Q these days? ... Anyway, this album is a fine addition to the ever swelling Polysics catalogue of outstanding spaz God, how out of touch are Q these days? ... Anyway, this album is a fine addition to the ever swelling Polysics catalogue of outstanding spaz rock. They have remained a force to be reckoned with for years now and I hope this will be their breakthrough.… Full Review »
  2. FoolyC
    May 31, 2006
    8
    Great, strange Japanes Punk Rock infused with dance beats. Think the Hives meets synth pop. If you wish Danko Jones was better and more Asian Great, strange Japanes Punk Rock infused with dance beats. Think the Hives meets synth pop. If you wish Danko Jones was better and more Asian this is it… Full Review »
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