In the Now
by Barry Gibb
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2016
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. PopMatters
    Nov 18, 2016
    60
    The are other fine moments, but not enough of them. Unfortunately, it’s the kind of record that sounds less interesting the more one listens, until the superficial pleasures ultimately wear paper thin.
  2. Mojo
    Oct 6, 2016
    60
    Gibb's voice might be audibly timeworn in parts and the production is a bit vanilla, but there's no denying the poignancy here. [Nov 2016, p.86]
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  3. The Guardian
    Oct 6, 2016
    60
    The production is generally safe but solid, and his ease with pop songwriting results in occasional cliches, but for the most part these are achingly sincere songs dealing with the aftermath of loss.
  5. AllMusic
    Oct 6, 2016
    50
    Songs like "Star Crossed Lovers" and "Shadows" sound embarrassingly old-fashioned and make Gibb sound ancient. A more sympathetic production style and some focus would have made all the difference on In the Now.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. ddevonn
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    dou graças a deus por estar vivo pra enaltecer esse álbum, as músicas são lindas, o vocal do barry continua impecável, in the now é a musicadou graças a deus por estar vivo pra enaltecer esse álbum, as músicas são lindas, o vocal do barry continua impecável, in the now é a musica mais contagiante que escutei.… Full Review »
  2. sicrano
    Apr 11, 2018
    9
    A Really Great album by the oldest Gibb's brother and sadly the last one alive, seems like Barry really believed that after Robin's death [inA Really Great album by the oldest Gibb's brother and sadly the last one alive, seems like Barry really believed that after Robin's death [in 2012], her career end too. but fast 4 years later Barry proved that he songs don't should end, and In The Now album shows why, the album, the songs shows Barry very inspired both in the writing and in your song melodies.

    In The Now, Grand Illusion, Blowin' A Fuse, Home Truth Song, Diamonds & Amy In Colour are the finest examples of he Rock n' roll side, some really remember a Bee Gees song.

    Star Crossed Lovers, Meaning Of The Word, Cross To Bear, End of the Rainbow shows the beautiful unforgettable ballad side of Gibb's, again some of these songs could be in a Bee Gees album.

    Maurice and Robin Gibb's are gone unforgivably too soon. But thanks to Barry Gibb that after all continues to show the unforgettable brightness and infinity talent of Gibb's brothers.    … Full Review »
  3. gibbneckel
    Jun 17, 2017
    8
    Acima daquilo que os fãs esperavam depois de tantos anos. Mas apesar disso também tem seus pecados. Grand Illusion poderia ter a bridge queAcima daquilo que os fãs esperavam depois de tantos anos. Mas apesar disso também tem seus pecados. Grand Illusion poderia ter a bridge que foi tocada no Rehearsal 360°. Star Crossed Lovers soa datada e antiquada, poderia ter ganhado arranjos modernos e que atraiam o público jovem. Blowin' a Fuse é ótima, o único erro foi a distorção de voz que ficou um pouco forçada. The Long Goodbye podia ser mais bem trabalhada, é a mais fraca do álbum. Ou seja, um álbum com enorme potencial e excelentes canções (Cross To Bear a melhor de todas), mas que poderia ser mais bem polido e coeso.… Full Review »
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