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

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 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: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  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. Sonicnet
    80
    Now is Maxwell's best album, because he's learned that while soul can be suggested by a good groove, it really lives in a song.
  3. BBC Music
    Jul 24, 2012
    80
    This is grown-up, frequently gorgeous music that epitomises the very best in neo-soul.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    A much more focused and funky set than Embrya. [Oct 2001, p.127]
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  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
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  1. sharnettej
    10
    I STILL LOVE this cd for some reason it always puts me in a real good mood..I patiently waiting on the next maxwell album
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. LorraineM
    10
    Best of the best i've ever heard.

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