Saved (Now, Now album)
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| Released | May 18, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 45:37 | |||
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Saved is the third studio album by the indie rock band Now, Now. It was released on May 18, 2018[1] on Trans Records.[2] It is the band's first album in six years, and also their first album since the departure of guitarist and background vocalist Jess Abbott in 2017.
Background and recording
[edit]In 2014, the band announced that they were in the process of writing a new record.
On May 8, 2017, the band deleted all previous content from their Twitter and Facebook page and posted a short teaser video. No comments were provided with the video. Furthermore, the band's new homepage nownowmusic.com was opened. The following day an eight-date US Summer tour was announced - their first since 2013.[3]
On May 11, 2017, the band released a new single, "SGL". It was also announced that Jess Abbott amicably parted ways with the band.[4] The band released another single, "Yours," on September 15, 2017.[5] The band released a third single, AZ, on March 1, 2018, along with announcing the title of the new album, and the release date.[6]
The band announced a pre-order and revealed the track listing on March 23, 2018, through their social media and official store.[7]
Reception
[edit]The album has received positive reviews from music critics.[8][9]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "SGL" | 3:13 |
| 2. | "MJ" | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Can't Help Myself" | 3:44 |
| 4. | "AZ" | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Window" | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Holy Water" | 4:37 |
| 7. | "Yours" | 4:11 |
| 8. | "Saved" | 3:05 |
| 9. | "Knowme" | 3:24 |
| 10. | "Drive" | 4:07 |
| 11. | "Set It Free" | 3:29 |
| 12. | "P0WDER" | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 45:37 | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Saved | Now, Now | trans- records". Bandcamp. May 18, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ Rettig, James (May 14, 2018). "Stream Now, Now Saved". Stereogum.
- ^ "Tour". Nownowmusic.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Now, Now Is Back With Its First Song In 5 Years, The Instant Classic 'SGL'". NPR.
- ^ "Now, Now – "Yours"". Stereogum. 14 September 2017.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry. "Now, Now just keep getting better". The Fader.
- ^ "Saved (CD) - Ambient Inks". merch.ambientinks.com.
- ^ Gotrich, Lars (May 14, 2018). "Now, Now's Sparkling 'Saved' Captures Pop At Its Most Intimate". NPR.
- ^ Horn, Olivia (May 21, 2018). "Now, Now: Saved". Pitchfork.
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