The Now

Fuzztone Fizzadelic

Damaged Goods Records-2005

Christopher Duda
(SugarBuzz Toronto)

SugarBuzz Magazine

Now is the time for all good men to come to. - Helen Keller

The Now had me immediately kick starting my mind into a paroxysm of rage. Why had I not heard these gents before? The rage slowly slipped into waves of adulation for a band that should have been heard to greater degree in their day and NOW!

Think 1977 first wave punk with a hint of early Wire or Gang of Four. The Now was slightly left of centre making them more unique than many. It has probably taken the world this long to catch up with their unusual approach to first generation Punk.

This is the original line up rerecording their first set list from 1977. If I had not read up that this was recorded in 2005, I would have to admit that I was fooled into believing this was from the day. Don’t let this deter you! This release is chock full of intelligent political lyrics and infectious verse and chorus.

Attention- The Surgeon General Warns: This should be spun more than once. This release gets stronger and stronger with repeated listens.

 

 

http://www.the-now.com

http://www.damagedgoods.co.uk

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