Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Feb 25, 2013
    70
    When It Was Now is a solid debut that proves Trojans wasn't a fluke.
  2. Feb 25, 2013
    63
    It ain't exactly Bill Shakespeare (or Trojans), but it gets the job done.
  3. Uncut
    Feb 25, 2013
    70
    The performances are ahead of the songwriting at this early stage, but the loping "Trojans," the rip-roaring "Electric" and the Police-like "Centered On You" engagingly introduce Atlas Genius' genetically taut sound. [Mar 2013, p.67]
User Score
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. 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 »