When It Was Now
by Atlas Genius
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    Though the songs can come off as occasionally sterile (“On A Day” quickly comes to mind), it’s still a pretty impressive collection of songs from a band that’s only been around for a few years.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Feb 25, 2013
    60
    These two Australian brothers deliver Phoenix-like dance pop that's so big on airy hooks that its lyrical lightheadedness isn't too much of a problem.
  3. Consequence
    Feb 25, 2013
    50
    As it is, When It Was Now has three great songs, four decent, and four forgettable.
  5. Q Magazine
    Jun 17, 2013
    40
    When It Was Now comes across like French soft-rockers Phoenix without the arty twists. [Jul 2013, p.99]
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. CurtisClark
    Mar 24, 2013
    9
    This is a solid indie rock album that kept me interested throughout. The album contains plenty of hooks and enough synthesizer to keep meThis is a solid indie rock album that kept me interested throughout. The album contains plenty of hooks and enough synthesizer to keep me grooving through the night. Well done, boys!… Full Review »
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