Now
Jade Warrior · 2008
47 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A fusion of progressive rock with ethereal melodies, layered instrumentation, and an eclectic blend of world music influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Journey — This track encapsulates the album's theme of exploration and transformation, featuring intricate rhythms and a fluid structure that mirrors its title.
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Floating Moon — At just over two minutes, this brief interlude offers a serene moment that contrasts with the album's more complex tracks, showcasing the band's ability to evoke emotion through simplicity.
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Everything Must Pass — The closing track combines reflective lyrics with a sweeping instrumental arrangement, serving as a poignant meditation on change and impermanence, tying together the album's overarching narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends progressive rock with world influences, showcasing varied structures but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- Layered instrumentation is prominent, with the use of flutes and strings creating an ethereal quality that complements the electric guitar riffs.
- Several tracks incorporate world music elements, such as the use of percussion instruments in 'Talisman', adding depth to the progressive rock foundation.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with gradual peaks
- dreamy soundscapes for reflection
- intricate melodies inviting exploration
- for evening unwinding
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Now marked Jade Warrior's return after a lengthy hiatus following their last album in 1994. This album reflects the band's exploration of new musical landscapes while still being rooted in their established progressive rock sound. It showcases their evolution as artists navigating contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Can· King Crimson· Gentle Giant
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fool and His Bride 7:36
- 2 Journey 5:52
- 3 Lost Boys 7:05
- 4 Tall Trees
- 5 Floating Moon 2:18
- 6 3 AM Meltdown 4:22
- 7 True Love 5:47
- 8 Talisman 3:05
- 9 Screaming Dreams 4:55
- 10 Everything Must Pass 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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