Is Now a good place to start with Ten Years After?

Yes, Now is recommended as a starting point for new Ten Years After listeners. A fusion of classic blues rock with contemporary influences, showcasing gritty guitar riffs and soulful vocals throughout the album. Released in 2004, Now marked Ten Years After's return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, About Time in 1990. This album re-established their presence in the blues rock scene, reflecting the band's enduring legacy and adapting to modern musical sensibilities.

Now works well if you're into reflective late-night listening, gradual builds and payoffs and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Now?

Now has 11 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Now

Ten Years After · 2004

61 min · 11 tracks · blues rock

A fusion of classic blues rock with contemporary influences, showcasing gritty guitar riffs and soulful vocals throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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When It All Falls Down Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its raw energy and introspective lyrics, encapsulating themes of struggle and resilience.
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King of the Blues — A standout homage to classic blues traditions, this track showcases powerful guitar solos and demonstrates the band's deep roots in the genre.
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I Love to Change the World (live) — This live rendition captures the essence of Ten Years After's performance energy and connects their historic sound with contemporary audiences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

reflective late-night listening
gradual builds and payoffs
dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Re-established the band's presence after a long hiatus, showing continued vitality.
Themes: modern blues revival· gritty guitar riffs· struggle and resilience
Career context: Released in 2004, Now marked Ten Years After's return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, About Time in 1990. This album re-established their presence in the blues rock scene, reflecting the band's enduring legacy and adapting to modern musical sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors: Cream· The Allman Brothers Band· Johnny Winter