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Now

by Ten Years After

Released: July 13, 2004

Blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

However, it demonstrated the band's resilience and ability to evolve musically with a fresh lineup. This album marked a significant lineup change for the band, as longtime member Alvin Lee had departed. He was replaced by singer and guitarist Joe Gooch, who joined Chick Churchill on keyboards, Leo Lyons on bass, and Ric Lee on drums.

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Despite the lineup change, the album continued the…

Despite the lineup change, the album continued the band's tradition of blues-infused rock, featuring Gooch's guitar work and vocals alongside the established rhythm section of Churchill, Lyons, and Ric Lee.

"Now" is the tenth studio album by the…

"Now" is the tenth studio album by the blues rock band Ten Years After, released in 2004.

With Alvin Lee's departure, "Now" represented a new…

With Alvin Lee's departure, "Now" represented a new era for Ten Years After, showcasing Joe Gooch's contributions to the band's sound.

The album's release in 2004 reaffirmed Ten Years…

The album's release in 2004 reaffirmed Ten Years After's enduring presence in the blues rock genre, albeit with a different musical dynamic.

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Reception

"Now" received mixed reviews from critics, reflecting the challenges of adjusting to a new lead guitarist after Alvin Lee's departure.

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The Complete Album Story

"Now" is the tenth studio album by the blues rock band Ten Years After, released in 2004. This album marked a significant lineup change for the band, as longtime member Alvin Lee had departed. He was replaced by singer and guitarist Joe Gooch, who joined Chick Churchill on keyboards, Leo Lyons on bass, and Ric Lee on drums.

With Alvin Lee's departure, "Now" represented a new era for Ten Years After, showcasing Joe Gooch's contributions to the band's sound. Despite the lineup change, the album continued the band's tradition of blues-infused rock, featuring Gooch's guitar work and vocals alongside the established rhythm section of Churchill, Lyons, and Ric Lee.

"Now" received mixed reviews from critics, reflecting the challenges of adjusting to a new lead guitarist after Alvin Lee's departure. However, it demonstrated the band's resilience and ability to evolve musically with a fresh lineup. The album's release in 2004 reaffirmed Ten Years After's enduring presence in the blues rock genre, albeit with a different musical dynamic.