Saved (Now, Now album)

Saved is the third studio album by the indie rock band Now, Now. It was released on May 18, 2018 on Trans Records.[1] 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.

Saved
Studio album by
Now, Now
Released5 May 2018
Genre
Length45:37
Label
Producer
Now, Now chronology
Threads
(2012)		 Saved
(2018)

Background and recording

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.[2]

On May 11, 2017, the band released a new single, "SGL". It was also announced that Jess Abbott amicably parted ways with the band.[3] The band released another single, "Yours," on September 15, 2017.[4] The band released a third single, AZ, on March 1, 2018, along with announcing the title of the new album, and the release date.[5]

The band announced a pre-order and revealed the track listing on March 23, 2018, through their social media and official store.[6]

Reception

The album has received positive reviews from music critics.[7][8]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
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
  1. Rettig, James (May 14, 2018). "Stream Now, Now Saved". Stereogum.
  2. "Tour". Nownowmusic.com. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  3. "Now, Now Is Back With Its First Song In 5 Years, The Instant Classic 'SGL'".
  4. "Now, Now – "Yours"". Stereogum. 14 September 2017.
  5. Fitzmaurice, Larry. "Now, Now just keep getting better". The Fader.
  6. "Saved (CD) - Ambient Inks". merch.ambientinks.com.
  7. Gotrich, Lars (May 14, 2018). "Now, Now's Sparkling 'Saved' Captures Pop At Its Most Intimate". NPR.
  8. Horn, Olivia (May 21, 2018). "Now, Now: Saved". Pitchfork.



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