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by Alexander Stevens, www.townonline.com, 2.7.03

Now is Now

Transitions (A Lot of Records)

The Maine-based folk-rock outfit Now is Now kicks off with two bouncy songs - "Daydream" and "Into Darkness" - that will probably lift your spirits. But the band, fronted by Mitch Alden, is just setting you up for the sadness that follows. The lovely heartache of "Now" and "Sail Away" leads to less successful ballads "Down" and "Young Man." Downbeat lyrics like "Empty garden filled with pain" and "I'm just a man/ Man in transition/ Nowhere destination" speak directly to a sadness that seems the subtext of the entire album. Just as the CD has lost its momentum, the instrumental "Transitions" provides a nice boost. Alden sings his songs with admirable clarity, as if he actually wants you to hear the lyrics. Consider the CD a quiet little success. B-

Alexander Stevens is a freelance writer for www.townonline.com.