Now and Always: 20 Years of Dreaming cover

Released 13 years ago this November

Now and Always: 20 Years of Dreaming

Gabrielle · 2013

131 min · 34 tracks · pop music

A reflective blend of pop and neo-soul that showcases Gabrielle's emotive vocal prowess over smooth, melodic arrangements.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rise — The anthem-like quality of Rise encapsulates resilience and empowerment, highlighting Gabrielle's signature soulful delivery that resonates with listeners seeking motivation.
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    Out of Reach — This track showcases Gabrielle's emotional depth, with poignant lyrics about longing that beautifully highlight her ability to convey complex feelings through music.
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    Show Me Love — As one of her most recognized songs, Show Me Love reflects the essence of early 2000s pop while displaying Gabrielle's unique vocal style and ability to blend genres.
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    Give Me a Little More Time — This song blends catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics, demonstrating Gabrielle's knack for crafting relatable themes within an engaging pop framework.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on past love
  • uplifting anthems for self-empowerment
  • soothing melodies for quiet moments
  • heartfelt ballads for emotional release
  • sing-along choruses with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • seeks fast-paced instant gratification
  • prefers experimental avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, Now and Always: 20 Years of Dreaming marks a significant retrospective for Gabrielle, celebrating two decades since her debut album. At this point in her career, she had experienced both commercial success and periods of relative quiet, making this compilation a pivotal moment to revisit her influential contributions to the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Jill Scott· Sade

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Say Goodbye 3:36
  • 2 Rise 3:38
  • 3 When a Woman 3:12
  • 4 Knew Me 3:39
  • 5 Give Me a Little More Time 4:56
  • 6 Dreams 3:46
  • 7 Heartbreaker 3:05
  • 8 Show Me What You Got 4:08
  • 9 It Takes Time 4:06
  • 10 Walk on By 3:20
  • 11 Out of Reach 3:17
  • 12 Now and Always 4:35
  • 13 Fallen Angel 3:36
  • 14 Holding on for You 2:46
  • 15 Sunshine 4:11
  • 16 Dreams 3:46
  • 17 Closure 3:48

Disc 2

  • 1 If You Ever 4:15
  • 2 Falling 3:20
  • 3 Going Nowhere 3:49
  • 4 I Wish 4:48
  • 5 I Remember 3:05
  • 6 Because of You 3:48
  • 7 Don’t Need the Sun to Shine (to Make Me Smile) 3:29
  • 8 Should I Stay 3:55
  • 9 All I Want (album version) 3:47
  • 10 Why 3:14
  • 11 Ten Years’ Time 4:13
  • 12 Forget About the World 4:15
  • 13 Every Little Teardrop 3:25
  • 14 Show Me Love 3:13
  • 15 Sunshine (Wookie main mix) 4:27
  • 16 Rise (Artful Dodger Above Board Vox mix) 3:46
  • 17 Forget About the World (Daft Punk mix) 6:49

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