Now, Now are back, but you might not recognize them. After falling silent after 2012\'s Threads, the Minneapolis duo of Brad Hale and KC Dalagerhave returned but with a noticeably differentsound on Saved. The band seems to havemade good use of the hiatus toallow theirstyle to evolve, trading in the raw, jangly guitar rockof their previous efforts for a more mature mode. At its core is the raw emotion that is a hallmark of Now, Now\'s music, but with noticeably smoother, and dreamier production. Includes the lead single \"SGL,\" \"Yours,\" \"AZ,\" and more. 12 tracks in all, housed in gatefold sleeve with printed booklet.

• gatefold sleeve
• printed booklet
• music label: Trans Records 2018

reviewed by XXL Bao 06/2018

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