Saved (Now, Now album) explained

Saved
Type:studio
Artist:Now, Now
Cover:Saved (Now, Now album).jpg
Released:May 18, 2018
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

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

The album has received positive reviews from music critics.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: May 18, 2018 . Saved Now, Now trans- records . March 9, 2021 . Bandcamp.
  2. Web site: Stream Now, Now Saved . James. Rettig . May 14, 2018 . Stereogum .
  3. Web site: Tour. Nownowmusic.com. January 13, 2018. January 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180113093501/http://nownowmusic.com/tour/. dead.
  4. Web site: Now, Now Is Back With Its First Song In 5 Years, The Instant Classic 'SGL'. .
  5. Web site: Now, Now – "Yours". 14 September 2017. Stereogum.
  6. Web site: Now, Now just keep getting better. The Fader . Larry. Fitzmaurice.
  7. Web site: Saved (CD) - Ambient Inks. merch.ambientinks.com.
  8. Web site: Now, Now's Sparkling 'Saved' Captures Pop At Its Most Intimate. May 14, 2018. Lars . Gotrich . NPR .
  9. Web site: Now, Now: Saved. Olivia . Horn. May 21, 2018. Pitchfork .