From Now On...
Glenn Hughes · 1994
70 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of hard rock and soulful melodies, showcasing Hughes' powerful vocals and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pickin’ Up the Pieces Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and showcases Hughes' signature vocal style, blending rock with a touch of funk.
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The Only One — A standout ballad that highlights Hughes' emotional depth, it features poignant lyrics and a soaring chorus that exemplifies the album's melodic strengths.
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From Now On… — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and hope, featuring powerful instrumentation and anthemic lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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Burn — 'Burn' serves as a nostalgic nod to Hughes' past with Deep Purple, reimagined here with renewed vigor and showcasing his vocal range brilliantly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and varied vocal performances but lacks cohesive flow in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo rock sound, while the second half introduces slower ballads and more introspective lyrics.
- Hughes' vocal delivery varies from powerful belting to softer, more soulful moments, particularly in tracks like 'You Were Always There'.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and dynamic instrumentation, with guitar solos that complement the vocal lines rather than overshadow them.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- powerful vocals for catharsis
- steady progression through listening
- soulful anthems for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek non-stop high energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped solidify Hughes' position in rock during the 90s after his earlier career.
- Career context
- When 'From Now On...' was released in 1994, Glenn Hughes was navigating a solo career after his time with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. This album marked his return to the music scene following a period of personal struggles, including substance abuse. It represented an artistic rebirth, re-establishing him as a prominent figure in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· David Coverdale· Steve Lukather
Tracklist
- 1 Pickin’ Up the Pieces Start here 4:17
- 2 Lay My Body Down 4:42
- 3 The Only One 4:38
- 4 Why Don’t You Stay 4:24
- 5 Walkin’ on the Water 4:33
- 6 The Liar 4:33
- 7 Into the Void 6:23
- 8 You Were Always There 4:48
- 9 If You Don’t Want Me To 5:14
- 10 Devil in You 4:00
- 11 Homeland 4:42
- 12 From Now On… 5:06
- 13 Burn 6:15
- 14 You Keep on Moving 6:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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