Now
by Maxwell
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Aug 14, 2001
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Dot Music
    60
    But for all its stylish exuberance, 'Now' is an album full of wonderful sounds that's lamentably thin on songs.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    This third full-length album continues to mine past gold, integrate rock and jazz elements, and work Maxwell's beautifully supple vocals around old-school styles.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    A much more focused and funky set than Embrya. [Oct 2001, p.127]
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Awards & Rankings

62
#62 Best Album of 2001
52
#52 Most Discussed Album of 2001
75
#75 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 34
  3. Negative: 9 out of 34
  1. Hrisa76
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    Great soul music. His sound reminds me Marvin Gaye.
    Get to Know Ya and Lifetime are my favorites.
  2. LorraineM
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    Best of the best i've ever heard.
  3. CocoaC
    Sep 8, 2004
    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. 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.… Full Review »
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