Now
by Shania Twain
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. Exclaim
    Oct 2, 2017
    90
    This is a record bursting with indecision and excess, but that excess is revealing; we're shown more of Shania's emotion than ever here. It's enough to make Now one of the best pop albums of the year.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 29, 2017
    83
    Those who would disparage her for not sounding like the “old Shania” are missing the point of this album--and with songs this good, they’re missing out, too.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Sep 28, 2017
    70
    From the opening seconds of "Swingin' With My Eyes Closed," it's clear Shania's up to her old genre-trashing tricks.
  5. Pitchfork
    Oct 2, 2017
    66
    These are pleasant songs, but Twain and Lange’s perfectionism meant even the weakest cuts on The Woman in Me and Come on Over were weapons-grade pop.

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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 89
  3. Negative: 28 out of 89
  1. vanni
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    The negative reviews on this album are primarily because critics are using Come On Over as a benchmark of comparison. All things considered,The negative reviews on this album are primarily because critics are using Come On Over as a benchmark of comparison. All things considered, this is a really wonderful, uplifting, and enjoyable album. Truthfully, my expectations were not very high, but I'm very pleasantly surprised; the songwriting is great, and the production is beautiful. Sure, "Now" is not QUITE to the same calibre as some of her previous efforts, but all in all (pun intended), it is a fantastic and fun album. If you don't listen to it expecting to hear a new era-defining record with uber catchy hooks like "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" or "Forever and For Always," this is a very welcome and long awaited comeback.… Full Review »
  2. TheRecordDoctor
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    A truly incredible record that proves once and for all that Shania doesn't need the Cruel Mutt Lange in her corner to deliver a powerfulA truly incredible record that proves once and for all that Shania doesn't need the Cruel Mutt Lange in her corner to deliver a powerful pop-country record.… Full Review »
  3. MauricioAugusto
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Shania surprised all of us with NOW. She proved once again that she can do always a different job. Perfect lyrics and production. She’s alwaysShania surprised all of us with NOW. She proved once again that she can do always a different job. Perfect lyrics and production. She’s always getting better, amazing album!… Full Review »
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