Now... Us! cover

Now... Us!

No Angels · 2002

57 min · 16 tracks · pop music

Bright and catchy pop melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an infectious sound that defines early 2000s Euro-pop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Anchor Your Love — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its vibrant energy and catchy chorus, showcasing the group's vocal harmonies effectively.
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    Still in Love With You — A standout ballad that highlights emotional vulnerability, demonstrating the group's ability to deliver poignant lyrics alongside lush instrumentation.
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    Now That We Found Love — This cover of a classic song brings a fresh pop twist while emphasizing the group's strengths in melody and arrangement, making it memorable.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases catchy melodies and varied tempos but lacks deep lyrical complexity, typical for its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrasting dynamic.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, enhancing the pop sensibility and engagement.
  • The album closes with a remix of 'Atlantis 2002', which shifts the energy back to a danceable beat, creating a sense of circularity.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • heartfelt lyrics for connection
  • bright melodies for uplifting mood
  • for nostalgic afternoons
  • consistent flow for easy listening

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking intense emotional highs
  • prefer experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Now... Us! marked No Angels' third album, following their successful debut, Elle'ments, which catapulted them to fame in Germany. Released in 2002, this album came after their notable performance on the talent show Popstars, solidifying their status as one of Germany's most prominent girl groups during that era.
Stylistic neighbors
Aqua· S Club 7· Girls Aloud

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Anchor Your Love 3:38
  • 2 Something About Us 3:26
  • 3 Still in Love With You 3:31
  • 4 Push Me to the Limit 3:23
  • 5 Say Goodbye 3:32
  • 6 Like Ice in the Sunshine 2:56
  • 7 Lovestory 3:36
  • 8 Shield Against My Sorrow 3:29
  • 9 Autumn Breeze 3:32
  • 10 Now That We Found Love 3:33
  • 11 Stay 4:09
  • 12 Let’s Go to Bed 3:32
  • 13 2 Get Over U 3:24
  • 14 Lost in You 3:28
  • 15 Come Back 4:03
  • 16 Atlantis 2002 4:01

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