Now Only
by Mount Eerie
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Uncut
    Apr 19, 2018
    60
    The results are almost too intimate to bear. [Jun 2018, p.33]
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  2. The Guardian
    Mar 15, 2018
    60
    Now Only is an album it’s hard to imagine anyone listening to for pleasure: it’s incredibly brave and hugely--understandably--self-indulgent. What it does, unequivocally, is tell the truth, albeit a profoundly uncomfortable one.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 44
  3. Negative: 4 out of 44
  1. NeutralMilkH
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    More instrumentally complex than his last album while still maintaining that emotional energy from the real-life tragedy that he had to liveMore instrumentally complex than his last album while still maintaining that emotional energy from the real-life tragedy that he had to live through, Phil Elverum manages to bring us another beautiful work of art that stuns us and makes us laugh in its awkwardness... I'm certainly interested to see what there isn't to like about this album other than its somewhat elongated nature and the lack of "extreme" impact compared to "A Crow Looked at Me" (which isn't even a fair critique since these are two albums recorded at two different times as Phil was changing his perspective on the whole ordeal.)
    Final Score: 9/10
    Favorite Tracks: Two Paintings by Nikolai Astrup/Earth
    Conclusion: The optimistic, vibrant sequel to "A Crow Looked at Me," if you can't like any aspect of this album... not the whole thing, just an aspect... if you honestly can't give this higher than a zero, then you literally have no **** soul.    … Full Review »
  2. malevolentdonut
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    it's a bit more energetic than its predecessor, you can feel phil beginning to come to terms with the tragedy, a way less foggy outlook thanit's a bit more energetic than its predecessor, you can feel phil beginning to come to terms with the tragedy, a way less foggy outlook than in a crow looked at me, i love all the tracks but i keep thinking about how good 'two paintings by nikolai astrup' is, with that chord progression that dominates a huge portion of the long song but somehow I still want to hear more of it, very hypnotic. Overall it's a breathtaking album and I can't recommend it enough, and I can't wait to see what direction phil will take for the next album and I hope he's doing ok… Full Review »
  3. liammejia
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    While not as raw, devastating, or gut-punching as it's predecessor, Now Only is certainly one of Phil Elverum's best albums - a thoughtful andWhile not as raw, devastating, or gut-punching as it's predecessor, Now Only is certainly one of Phil Elverum's best albums - a thoughtful and emotionally powerful study on life in the wake of loss, and a loving tribute to his late wife.… Full Review »
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