Now That's What I Call Alternative Rock [Import]

1. Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard

2. Headstrong - Trapt

3. Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne

4. In My Place - Coldplay

5. Love Is Only a Feeling - The Darkness

6. Blurry - Puddle of Mudd

7. Heaven - Live

8. Falls on Me - Fuel

9. Rest in Pieces - Saliva

10. So Far Away - Staind

11. Four to the Floor - Starsailor

12. Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne

13. Hanging by a Moment - Lifehouse

14. Wherever You Will Go - The Calling

15. Where Are We Runnin' - Lenny Kravitz

16. Punk Rock 101 - Bowling for Soup

17. Rock Show - blink-182

18. Down with the Sickness - Disturbed

19. Ride - The Vines

20. Youth of the Nation - P.O.D.

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Full title, NOW That's What I Call Alternative Rock! Import only collection of the ever worldwide popular NOW! series. This 20 track collection features alt-rock hits of the decade. Highlights include, Coldplay 'In My Place', Blink 182 'the Rock Show', Lifehouse 'Hanging By a Moment', Staind 'So Far Away', Starsailor 'Four to the Floor', Avril Lavigne 'Sk8er Boi', Trapt 'Headstrong', Yellowcard 'Ocean Avenue', The Darkness 'Love is Only a Feeling', Fountain's of Wayne 'Stacy's Mom', Bowling for Soup 'Punk Rock 101', The Calling 'Wherever You Will Go', P.O.D. 'Youth of the Nation' and many more. EMI.

Tracks:

...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
You Get What You Give - New Radicals
Millennium - Robbie Williams
Closing Time - Semisonic
Sweetest Thing (The Single Mix) - U2
My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow
Praise You (Radio Edit) - Fatboy Slim
I Think I'm Paranoid - Garbage
Never There - Cake
Because Of You - 98 Degrees
Goodbye (Single Version) - Spice Girls
Take Me There - Blackstreet/Mya
When A Woman's Fed Up (Clean Version) - R. Kelly
Father Of Mine - Everclear
What I Got (Clean Version) - Sublime
I'll Never Break Your Heart - Backstreet Boys
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (Edit) - Jay-Z
Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) (Edit) - Baz Luhrmann

Customer Reviews:

Hits of the Time Never Truly Die.......2007-03-23

I am sure everyone has at least one if not more compact discs in their car that if someone happed to stumble across you would say, wow that is so old I didn't even know I still have that cd, and pray they don't say anything me about it. More often that not this is your one pick me up disc, right? Well, I defiantly have a couple of these types that only one friend knows that I still listen to. These compact discs I am talking about for me are Now, Vol. 1 and Now, That's What I Call Music! 2.

The main reason I still listen to these compact discs when I have a bad day would be not really because of the words or the beat, but mostly because of what the songs remind me of. They are a familiar thing and you always remember the words no matter how hard you have tried to forget. I am one of those people that anything that I am familiar and comfortable with I will not get rid of because I don't really like changes much. These were all popular songs when I was in junior high and they remind me of those days. Also, when I am just cruising down the highway blasting the compact disc as loud as possible and belting out the words is comforting to me.

These compact discs may not be on everyone's must buy list but they are still good songs no matter how old they get. Every song on these two compact discs were played on the radio many times over. In many cases way too often but this did help in making sure everyone heard these songs. Also, the beats and words were easy enough to follow for the younger kids. With these being songs you would hear on the radio they would also be played anywhere that junior high aged kids would be hanging out like school dances and skating rinks.

I also feel that there is one really meaningful song on the second disc of this collection. This song has a very simple beat, but if you sit there and listen to the words it has a ton of meaning. This is the last song on the disc antilitter Everybody's Free by Baz Luhrmann. This is by far the song on these compact discs I listen to the most as a pick me up song. I don't even sing to this one, I just sit there and soak in the words. I think these compact discs are just all around enjoyable because can you honestly say if you were alone in your car or house and heard; "Barbie Girl", "...Baby One More Time" or songs by Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys you wouldn't sing along? I love to listen to these old hits and no matter how "uncool" the bands and songs seem to my peers listening to them just never completely die out of my mind.

Vol. 2.......2006-07-17

Okay, so we have the next in the long line of comp. disc's that followed the orininal 'Now!' This album, while still decent, falters a bit I feel. First off, I know that the target audience is kids from 8-14 or so, and teenage girls, but the choosing of songs like Jay-Z's 'Hard Knock Life' and R. Kellys 'When a Womans Fed Up' and then stripping it bare is kinda annoying. Not that I'm really a huge fan of either track, I just hate editing. They were better off to choose songs that didn't have to be cleaned up for the youngins and keep it that way rather than butcher music. Anyways, heres my opinion.

The appearance of Britney was of course nec. when summerizing the pop sensations of the late 90's. Of course the Backstreet BOys will make a repeat appearance because they were just that huge...but what shocked me was seeing Everclear again, not that I'm against it (I love the song despite it was so played out) but it just shocked me that the general 'Top 40' public wanted to hear more from these guys.

This album also included some new acts like 'New Radicals' and Robbie Williams, who is actually one of the greatest things to come out of the UK...ever. Semisonic give us the wreched 'Closing Time' and the Spice Girls say 'Goodbye' to everyone...boohoohoo...There is some hope though. Sheryl Crow delivers another great song, as does U2 with 'Sweetest Thing'. Garbage (awesome band) give us one of my favorite tracks of 'Version 2.0' and Cake delivers one of the best songs of the entire year with 'Never There' (I have this really funny story that goes along with this track...another place another time)...Sublime is also a highlight. Love them, wish it weren't edited, but I still love them! Hate 'Praise You' but love 'Take me There' and while it's not really a song you can't go wrong with Baz Luhrmann.

All in all it's decent...not as consistant as Vol. 1 but still delivering a nice glimpse of my past...and everybody elses!

"NOW" : Version 2.0.......2005-04-14

If "NOW 1" was an experiment that happened to succeed; "NOW 2" displays the results. The album gives brings back all the qualities that made the 1st one work, and refines them. There are a couple of tracks that don't work, but they can be ignored when compared to the number of good songs we get. Wheras the the 1st album was all safe pop/rock with some R&B; this one has some harder rock (Garbage, Sublime), alternative sounds (Fatboy Slim, Cake), even some rap (Jay-Z) and spoken word (Baz Luhrmann). The diversitry is essentail, as that is what truly makes it sound like Top 40 radio. All the sounds mend well for a solid cimpilaton:
(1) Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time" C-. The song is very catchy with a sexual tone in it's slick production, yet there's really nothing left beneath the sugar. Sounds great at first; then we realize how little the song really. Still, it was a VERY big hit, so I guess it deserves a place on the album.
(2) New Radicals "You Get What You Give" A. In response to the fast, flash of Britney; here is a relaxed, low key tune that's really about something. Lead singer, Gregg Alexander has a cool tone to his voice that is perfect for delivering his intelligent lyrics. Though the song clocks in at near 5 minutes; it is always able to keep attention throughout.
(3) Robbie Williams "Millennium" A-. Of couse it was shamelessly released to take advantage of the Y2K craze, but it's still a really good single. Robbie is definetly a great male vocalist and his material is equal to his voice. The lyrics really do sum up the insane feelings and fears of the time. It's a shame Americans have never caught on to Robbie.
(4) Semisonic "Closing Time" B. Semisonic was praised to be a great post-grunge band, but they never lived up to it. The 1st single of their sophmore LP isn't bad at all; it's just on the safe side. There's nothing wrong with the craft of delivery, but think about what it could have been if it was more daring.
(5) U2 "The Sweetest Thing" (The Single Mix) B+. Originally a B-side from "The Joshua Tree" (1987), this is a pretty good mix of a U2 classic. Although it's not one of their VERY BEST works; it still does a nice job of conveying the talent U2 brought to the 1980s. A minor, if highly satisfing offer from one of the greatest groups ever.
(6) Sheryl Crow "My Favorite Mistake" A. Simply put; this is Sheryl Crow at her best. Striking, heartfelt lyrics combined with her near flawless guitar chords make for an excellent pop/rock track with real heart. One of 1998's best and possible a personal best from her 11 year career.
(7) Fatboy Slim "Praise You" A. Another brilliant offering from Fatboy Slim: an artist who always does things HIS way. Light on substance and lyrics, yet there is so much to praise for the skill and energy which he infuses into the song. This is the perfect example of why he was the front runner of the "Big Beat Movement".
(8) Garbage "I Think I'm Paranoid" A. Perfect, cutting edge rock from a great female group. The song has some meaning, but the most notable parts are the group's electrified beats which are flowing with energy. It's a catchy, distinct sound that we've never heard before, and that is a relief when you consider today's rock music.
(9) Cake "Never There" B-. Very toned down and subdued compared to the last two tracks. Cake seems like an old fashioned group, yet there is something unmistakenly modern about them. This song has many charms, including the content and horn arrangments, but something seems to be holding it back. You wait for everything to just "pop" into something really grand, yet it never does.
(10) 98 Degrees "Because Of You" A-. While "Invisible Man" was good; this was the single that elevated 98 Degrees among the rest in their genre. It is presented as a pop song, yet the slick R&B current runs beneath it all. As male groups go, few can harmnonize like these guys can; and the essential to gracefully deliver these beautiful lyrics. It'a a small treasure.
(11) Spice Girls "Goodbye" A. Yes, that is an "A" next to a song by the Spice Girls. After all the worthless, mindless dance-pop they bombarded us with; they pull together to create a powerful, touching friendship ballad that really gets under the skin. How ironic is it, that their last song released released in the U.S. would turn out to be a masterpiece?
(12) Blackstreet and Mya feat. Ma$e and Blinky Blink "Take Me There" D. What were all these talented artists thinking? Signing up to do a theme song for "Rugrats" is not a smart career move. Everything about this song diminishes the crdibiliity of the artists involved. As a vehicle for the talents of Blackstreet, Mya and Ma$e; this is a deadly miscalculation. A real disaster from otherwise sane producer Teddy Riley.
(13) R. Kelly "When A Womnan's Fed Up" A. Now this is what music SHOULD be. Powerful and deep; this is a perfect single to display R. Kelly's vast talents. Everything falls perfectly into place, and carries alot of atmosphere and dimension. The writing and beats are so crisp and touching that we can't help but get caught up in this heartbreaking tale.
(14) Everclear "Father Of Mine" B+. The usual quality that expect from that wondeful, underrated group known as Everclear. As always, Art Alexakis' powerful lyrics and voice create a rich, vivid single that is flowing with the group's style. Serves as a good companion to Simple Plan's "Perfect" (2004).
(15) Sublime "What I Got" C. There's some skill in this rock tune, but it's just not very satisfying in the end. It's too short and breif to really go anywhere and we crave more. The group, although higly overrated, does have some talent; yet the don't let it shine to it's full potential here.
(16) Backstreet Boys "I'll Never Break Your Heart" B+. An early showcase for the boys' mastery of the pop ballad. The wrioting seems outdated, yet their smooth voices and charisma elevate it to heartfelt and beautiful. They get panned as "teen pop", but this exceeds that classification in almost every way.
(17) Jay-Z "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" B+. One of the few rap songs on the earlier "NOW"s; this is a strange mix from Jay-Z. His lyrics a rhyming is as tight as ever, but the chorus borrowed from "Annie" is a little jolting at times. Thankfully it isn't used too much, a mixes fairly well at times. In the enmd this is a solid rap track from a great rapper.
(18) Baz Luhrmann "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" A-. This is definetly the most unique song ever put on ANY "NOW". The entire song is spoken word over 5 minutes long. Yet the words have deep sense of poetry to them, and are highly effective because of their relevance. If nothing else this is original to every word.
Bottom Line: ***. A solid collection of Top 40 hits from Late 1998 and early 1999. A good amount of variety and quality helps the album flow very well throughout it's entire running time. It also serves as proof that "NOW" figured out the secret to making a good compilation from the begining. Something that many imitators can't seem to accomplish

A review from a hole in the wall.......2004-11-26

Hmm...It's been almost six years since this release. I still haven't reviewed it! I know, I can't believe I forgot.

Ok.

1. Britney Spears, Baby One More Time: B- I used to hate this song, now I like it because Britney Spears sucks really bad now.

2. New Radicals, You Get What You Give: B Good song. Nothing special, but a good listen.

3. Robbie Williams, Millenium: D- Sorry, I thought it sounded like Justin Timberlake smoking p0t.

4. Semisonic, Closing Time: A One of my favs. Too bad Semisonic was a one-hit wonder.

5. U2, The Sweetest Thing: C- Worst U2 song to date. Slow, stupid, and boring.

6. Sheryl Crow, My Favorite Mistake: B- Not the best from Sheryl Crow, but, I guess it's decent.

7. Fatboy Slim, Praise You: B+ Not the best from Fatoby Slim either. It's still pretty good.

8. Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid: C+ Pop-Metal? Don't think so.

9. Cake, Never There: B+ Pretty good, but why is it so short?

10. 98, Because Of You: D+ Worst 98 song yet.

11. Spice Girls, Goodbye: F The worst song on the CD. The Spice Girls can do much better!

12. Mya & Blackstreet, Take Me There: F Rugrats? Right...next track

13. R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up: C- This song has absolutely no point! Who cares?

14. Everclear, Father Of Mine: A Woo...a breath of fresh air from the crap on the last 4 tracks. This is a great AC song!

15. Sublime, What I Got: A Once again, this is a great song, that is really short.

16. Backstreet Boys, I'll Never Break Your Heart: C- Meaningful lyrics with horrible singers.

17. Jay-Z, Hard Knock Life: B+ This was a great rap song, but Now could have done a bit better with editing.

18. Baz Luhrman, Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen: F I've changed my mind, this is the worst song on this CD. Wait, it can't be because it's not a song!

CD. Various Artists, Now 2 Overall Grade: C+

Truly not the best now, but I've seen much worse with Now 12 and 17.

It was an ok cd.......2004-04-24

1. Britney Spears, Baby One More Time: I like this song. I don't care what people think of her this is one of her best hits. A+

2. New Radicals, You Get What You Give: It was an alright song I have no complaints. B

3. Robbie Williams, Millenium: I really didn't care for the song but I can see where some like it alot. C

4. Semisonic, Closing Time: I loved this song in high school and I still love it today. A

5. U2, The Sweetest Thing: It was a good song by U2 I bought the cd this was released on. B

6. Sheryl Crow, My Favorite Mistake: I was not impressed with this song. I always skip it. D

7. Fatboy Slim, Praise You: I am not a fan of Fatboy Slim and like the previous song this one gets skipped too. F

8. Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid: It was alright but they overplayed it. C-

9. Cake, Never There: This song was great and I still like it. B

10. 98, Because Of You: It was ok my girlfriend at the time always listened to it but it got on my nerves. D+

11. Spice Girls, Goodbye: I like this song cause it reminds me of when I left for basic training. A

12. Mya & Blackstreet, Take Me There: They needed to leave the Rugrats music off of here. I thought this was a Rugrats promotional disaster. F

13. R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up: It is a good song and I liked the meaning of it. B

14. Everclear, Father Of Mine: This is a good song and I still listen to it all the time. One of the best on the cd. A

15. Sublime, What I Got: The one Sublime song I actually like and I would give it an A but since it is edited... B

16. Backstreet Boys, I'll Never Break Your Heart: The song always reminds me of my senior prom. It does bring back bring good memories. A

17. Jay-Z, Hard Knock Life: Yeah it is a ripoff of Annie combined with rap but it is a good song none-the-less. B

Tracks:

Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys
(You Drive Me) Crazy - Britney Spears
I Need To Know - Marc Anthony
Candy - Mandy Moore
Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65
It Feels So Good - Sonique
I Belong To You - Lenny Kravitz
I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
I Wanna Know - Joe
Try Again - Aaliyah
Wating for Tonight - Jennifer Lopez
Get It On Tonight - Montell Jordan
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
Then The Morning Comes - Smash Mouth
Meet Virginia - Train
I Try - Macy Gray
This Time Around - Hanson
All the Small Things - blink-182

Amazon.com

The fourth in the series of Top 40-tracking compilations strikes a good balance between pop radio played-to-death singles, R&B standouts, and straight-up rock chart stormers. The beginning of the disc is packed with requisite teen pop; however, the Britney Spears offering "(You Drive Me) Crazy" will probably disappoint those who were hoping for the more recent "Oops!... I Did It Again"). This disc, where the Italian group Eiffel 65's dance-pop smash "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" lives in the same space as Blink 182's "All the Small Things," Ben Harper's "Steal My Kisses," and Macy Gray's "I Try," is like channel surfing during drive-time radio hours and scoring with every hit of the "seek" button. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

Now 4.......2007-02-15

Backstreet Boys - Larger Than Life: This was a great song to dance too at the club when it came out. A

Britney Spears - (You Drive Me) Crazy: This is my favorite Britney song of all time. Not only is the beat great but it makes me want to sing along. A+

Marc Anthony - I Need To Know: No I don't need to know and this song is just awful I always skip it when I listen to this cd. F-

Mandy Moore - Candy: Great song and great singer. I always did like Mandy Moore's music. A

Eiffel 65 - Blue: This song was awesome; that is all I can say. I loved the song and the music video. This is one of the best songs on the cd. A+

Sonique - It Feels So Good: It depends on my mood with this song. I like the singer but this song was overplayed. C

Lenny Kravitz - I Belong To You: This wasn't one of Lenny's best songs and this song was 2 years old at the time this was released but it is catchy none-the-less. B

Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You: I liked this song; I danced to it at my wedding reception. It is very romantic. B+

Joe - I Wanna Know: Like the previous song, this is another romantic song that brings back memories. A-

Aaliyah - Try Again: I miss Aaliyah; this was a woman who could sing and the songs were meaningful. I loved this song and I do refer to it from time to time when I am talking with friends. A+

Jennifer Lopez - Waiting For Tonight: This was a good hit for Jennifer. I have to admit the music video was better. B

Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite: Please don't get it on tonite, this was the second song I didn't like on this cd. Even the music sounded bad. F

Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals - Steal My Kisses: An average song, have no complaints. C

Smash Mouth - Then The Morning Comes: This was another great hit off of their cd. It is catchy and plain addictive. A+

Train - Meet Virginia: I am not a big fan of Train but I did like this song. I liked it the first time I heard it. A-

Macy Gray - I Try: This is the one of two songs I liked by Macy Gray. It is a shame she went downhill after this cd but I still like this song. A

Hanson - This Time Around: I have no comment on this song. Hanson should have given up with the cd previous to this. They don't deserve an F they deserve a Z-

blink-182 - All The Small Things: This was a great song. The beat and the way it went was good enough to buy the cd. A

Vol. 4.......2006-07-18

A step up indeed was Vol. 4 in the Now! series, for with this contribution we recieve almost an entire album of quality songs with very few 'skipable' tracks. Sadly, the first track is 'skipable'. The Backstreet Boys offered some very decent tracks on their sophmore album, but the single 'Larger than Life' was not one of them. It's regurgitating pop/shlop at it's worst and should be avoided at all costs. And to think they had so many good tracks on that one CD alone. Britney serves up a great pop song with Crazy, although the 'Stop' remix for the film was better. Marc Anthony has never been my favortie latin artist, but I have always loved 'I Need to Know' so despite my distaste for Anthony himself, I don't skip this track.

Superstar Mandy Moore, who at this day and age is better known for her acting than her singing, serves up her debut single 'Candy' here and shows us that pretty face aside this girl can sing too. Out of all the pop queen diva's, next to Christina of course, Mandy has the purist voice, deffinatly surpassing Britney and that 'shoot myself if I ever have to hear her sing another song' Jessica Simpson.

There are some questionmarks here and they come in the form of Eiffel 65 and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, both of which turn out tracks here that are less than impressive. I never was a far on 'Blue' and until this disc had never heard of 'Steal KIsses' but neither track makes me want to listen. I label these 'Skipable'...

I actually like 'It Feels So Good' mostly becasue it's not average and while it takes a little getitng used to it's still worth the listen. Finally a Lenny Kravitz song I like!!! 'I Belong to You' is a great song and it really showcases Kravitz talent, talent I wasn't privy to until this song. Savage Garden was big with a lot of my girlfriends at the time (both platonic and romantic) and 'I Knew I Loved You' was truly one of the best...plus I have a special place in my heart for that track (some naughty things happened while that track was pumpin').

Some strong tracks by the late Aaliyah (RIP) and a killer track by Montel (love this guy) help round out this album, making it more about the music than any particular genre. And yes J. Lo delivers with 'Waiting for Tonight' which is one of the best dance songs out there, and while some hated it I absolutly loved Trains 'Meet Virginia' for it was our first chance to meet Trian and they are truly one great band. Even Macy is forgivable here for she adds something to this album that no other artist could have...and that's an air of toleration. Notice I didn't list her with the 'sucky' songs for even though I'm not a huge fan of her or 'I Try' I've always respected her talent for what it was even if I just didn't quite get it.

Blink closes us out with yet another great song, though a bit overplayed...but it's Blink and you have to love them. Great collection of the best the year had to offer. Yes some were missed, some great and some not so, but what was shared was still memerable and well worth the storage space.

Item never received.......2006-03-09

This cd was never received by the person I sent it to, Neil Lilliedoll at 24439 Fairway Dr., Davis, CA 95616. I did pay the VISA bill before I realized this. I didn't know how to complain to Amazon because I didn't have my order number. I just looked it up & it was sent so I don't know what happened to it. B. Peck

"NOW 4"; Not 4 Everyone.......2005-04-08

I feel that the "Now That's What I Call Music!" series is one of the best things to happen to the music industry in quite some time. Especially in our age of illegal downloading; it provides a legal method to obtain great single without bankrupting your wallet. Ussually, the albums are well worth the purchase because they are solid collections of quality singles. That is not the case with "NOW 4"; one that is too much of a mixed bag. For every really good song, there is one that ranges from bad to average. Unfortunetly, the two types are scattered throughout (so we can't skip an entire section). The mixed bag of tracks:
(1) Backstreet Boys "Larger Than Life" A+. Commonly known for their ballads, the boys deliver a perfect dance number here. Everything is pumped up to create an energized, stormin' pop/rock track flowing with solid beats. You can't help getting caught up in the energy and excitment this gererates. One of 1999's best singles.
(2) Britney Spears "(You Drive Me) Crazy" C+. Fun beat and production, yet very shallow in the end. Sticks to memory afterwards, but after examination we realizie that the song is about nothing. Though it isn't terrible; there are many more songs out there which are more worthy of our time.
(3) Marc Anthony "I Need To Know" A. Simple content that is filled with so much energy, zest and excitment to make it work on all levels. Anthony shows himself to be a very versatile vocalist, and a person who can flow perfectly with his beats. The song is wisely on the short side, any longer could have ruined it. This is a true treasure of 1999.
(4) Mandy Moore "Candy" B+. The material doesn't have much in terms of depth, but Mandy brings enough flair and style to make it work. Her voice is effective as it gives a certain conviction and urgency to the lyrics. Not a brilliant "teen pop" song; just a very entertaining one.
(5) Eiffel 65 "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" B-. This song is very dificult to review. As intriuging as I find the lyrics and get mesmerized by the beat; I still wish the song would pull together and complete what it ventures into. Although it isn't a complete success; it is never boring.
(6) Sonique "It Feels So Good" D+. She sounds extremley high pitched, and the voice is so odd and strange, that the song is irreversably crippled by it. If there is any substance to the song; it becomes lost a muddled through out. This is an example of a dance song failing.
(7) Lenny Kravitz "I Belong To You" B+. It is rather refreshing to hear Lenny shed the massive beats, because that gives him the opprotunity to showcase his vocals. He sings this track with utter conviction and heart throughout. That gives the song a certain depth and emotion.
(8) Savage Garden "I Knew I Loved You" C. A well made song that just plays it safe, and never does anything new or exciting. The vocals are decent (beats are almost none-existent), but there is no real depth in them. In the end, the song lacks the impact that could have had from a better group (i.e. 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys)
(9) Joe "I Wanna Know" B+. In contrast to many songs; this is a retro R&B track which works. The material is as old as time, yet Joe's classy, polished voice make it sound convincing and touching at all times. As they say: a very good singer can make an old song sound new; and that's what he does here.
(10) Aaliyah "Try Again" A-. There's a really nice undercut of hip-hop here, which gives the song alot of it's edge. Aaliyah's voice adds conviction to make the lyrics sound passionate, and add some depth to them. Proof that not all R&B has to be sad; you get completely wrapped up in Timbaland's production.
(11) Jennifer Lopez "Waiting For Tonight" B. Well made, but it doesn't fully display J. Lo's talents. It's catchy, fun and light, yet we know that the song could have been more than that. "On The 6" was her debut LP, and it seems average compared to her later albums, particularly "J. Lo".
(12) Montell Jordan "Get It On Tonite" C. His 1995 single, "This Is How We Do It" is a memorable R&B classic. Shame that the qualities that made that work (the slick vocals and beat) are all-together lacking here. What's left is a standard R&B tune with no life to it. A real step back for Montell Jordan.
(13) Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals "Steal My Kisses" D. Their ungainly mix of R&B, funk and folk is a total failure. The beat has no impact, the lyrics have no substance and there is no impact or meaning at all. Strange that "NOW" would use such an odd mess.
(14) Smash Mouth "Then The Morning Comes" B-. The begining is so brilliant, original and different; I wish the song kept up that pace. It's not in the same league as "All Star", but still remains a solid pop/rock single. You can't help listening to the opening over and over.
(15) Train "Meet Virginia" C-. I really liked "Drops Of Jupiter" and "Calling All Angels"; those were rock tracks filled with emotion and power. I don't see any purpose to this song; the emotion isn't there and it's very uninvolving. I guess Train just had to find their skills.
(16) Macy Gray "I Try" B-. This is a beautifully written song with heartfelt lyrics, made unsuccessful by one factor: Macy's voice. Her voice is very weak and not very appealing, thus she detracts from the impact of her work. This song would be much better if someone else sung it.
(17) Hanson "This Time Around" D. It's not as irrating as "MMMBop" (few songs are), but there is nothing good about it either. All that the song does is cement the fact that Hanson was a talentless group. A very disposable song.
(18) blink-182 "All The Small Things" A-. A very good song that delivers everything we expect from blink-182. In fact, it even has more dimension and relevance than most of their music. It's short, but that helps create a nice, little breeze of a rock single. A good ending to a so-so album.
Bottom Line: **1/2. A real step backwards after the great heights that "NOW 3" was able to reach. I liked some of the songs, but I really could have done without a handful of them. Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff", 98 Degrees' "I Do (Cherish You)", Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing", Brian McKnight's "Stay Or Let It Go", Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and Big Pun's "It's So Hard" all would have been better selection. I can not tell you to rush out and buy this, but put it on your wish list or hope for it as a gift.

Now thats music 4.......2005-04-07

This is one of the best ones in my mind. Of course this is when I was interested in this music but any way here are the reviews.

1.Backstreetboys-Larger then Life this one was big 10/10
2.You Drive me Crazy-Brittany Spears when she was young 8/10
3.Marc Anthony-I need to know he was a good singer 9/10
4.Mandy Moore-Candy at the time I did not like her much8/10
5.Blue Da Be Dee-Eifel 65 a huge Dance smash from 99 10/10
6.Sonique-Feels good I liked this dance number to 9/10
7.Lenny Kravitz-I Belong to you I think I liked it 9/10
8.Savage Garden-I Knew I loved you this one was big hit10/10
9.Joe-I wanna know was one of 2000 Biggest singles 10/10
10.Aaliyah-I Try was one of my Favorites at the time 10/10
11.Jennifer Lopez-Waiting for Tonight off her 1st album10/10
12.Montell Jordan-Get it on Tonight I liked it then 8/10
13.Ben Harper-Steal my Kisses don't know about this one 5/10
14.Smash Mouth-Then the mourning comes just plain fun 10/10
15.Train-Meet Virginia obviously there best song 9/10
16.Macy Gray-I Try I can handle one song of her I guess 7/10
17.Hanson-This time Around this one was okay no Mmm Bop 8/10
18.Blink 182-All the Small Things I liked this one alot 9/10
That is like a 158 out of 180 are about a 89%

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This Is Just Really Great Music
Almost Perfect
Vol. 19
Now 19
Contains some of the best songs of 2005!

Now That's What I Call Music! 19
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ASIN: B0009VNC5K
Release Date: 2005-07-19

Tracks:

Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
Switch - Will Smith
1 Thing - Amerie
Oh - Ciara with Ludacris
Slow Down - Bobby Valentino
Mockingbird - Eminem
Girlfight - Brooke Valentine with Big Boi & Lil Jon
Girl - Destiny's Child
La Tortura - Shakira
Baby I'm Back - Baby Bash with Akon
How To Deal - Frankie J.
Ordinary People - John Legend
Breathe - Anna Nalick
Making Memories Of Us - Keith Urban
Incomplete - Backstreet Boys
Let Me Go - 3 Doors Down
Be My Escape - Relient K
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Speed Of Sound - Coldplay
Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz

Customer Reviews:

This Is Just Really Great Music.......2007-03-30

This CD is probably one of the best of the NOW series because it features some really good songs. Here's a track-by-track review:

1. Gwen Stefani-Hollaback Girl: This is an okay hook, but that "bananas"
part is weird and the bleeping gets annoying. It was overplayed. B-

2. Will Smith-Switch: Nice to see Will make a comeback and this is the
perfect comeback single, with a terrific hook. A-

3. Amerie-1 Thing: The beat is the only thing that saves this otherwise
lackluster Amerie tune. C+

4. Ciara feat. Ludacris-Oh: This was overplayed, but Luda is awesome and
the hook is better than the one on "Goodies". B

5. Bobby Valentino-Slow Down: I'm not much for ballads, but this is an
okay song, pretty average at best. C

6. Eminem-Mockingbird: I like Eminem's slower songs and this is pretty good. The lyrics are very touching. A

7. Brooke Valentine-Girlfight: This was overplayed, but it has a good hook. Lil Jon is annoying, though. B

8. Destiny's Child-Girl: This is better than "Cater 2 U", but not
"Soldier". It's an okay song(for Destiny's Child). C

9. Shakira-La Tortura: Shakira's voice bothers me, but the beat is okay,
I guess. A little simplistic. So-so. B-

10. Baby Bash feat. Akon-Baby I'm Back: Some of this guy's other material
is alright, but this is just a smug, stupid song. C-

11. Frankie J-How To Deal: I don't like ballads and I hate this. F

12. John Legend-Ordinary People: This is an okay song, since it has
meaningful lyrics and the piano is good. B+

13. Anna Nalick-Breathe(2 AM): This is an okay song. That's all I can really say about it. B-

14. Keith Urban-Making Memories Of Us: I hate wuss country. F

15. Backstreet Boys-Incomplete: The beginning hinted at something better, but this just evolved into a sapfest. D

16. 3 Doors Down-Let Me Go: This is an okay rock song. A little whiney, but what 3 Doors Down song isn't? A-

17. Relient K-Be My Escape: A little bad, but I'll still give it a decent
rating. B

18. The Killers-Mr. Brightside: I really like this song a lot. It has a good new wave beat. A

19. Coldplay-Speed Of Sound: Okay, this was overplayed, but I still like it a lot because it's a good Coldplay song. A+

20. Gorillaz-Feel Good Inc.: Another of my favourites. This song is just plain addictive. A+

Overall, this is one of the better NOW entries and if you're going to invest your money into just one of these CDs, I would choose this.

Almost Perfect.......2006-12-26

Well, I thought that this CD is going to be perfect for my cousin with a CD player for christmas. Everything about it was perfect but one thing. After she opened it we thought we should test it to see if the CD player worked. The CD player did work but while we where listining to it I noticed that this is a kids CD and it was a little bad for children because it was unapproriate for childeren. I think it sould be for an older age. But it is still a great CD!

Vol. 19.......2006-07-19

Backstreet returns and no one cares, that's probably due to the fact that 'Incomplete' is kinda crappy. Pop music has evolved boys, so you can't put out a track that sounds like it was ripped from your debut b-sides! Anyways, that said there are some other tracks here to beware of. When I first heard 'How To Deal' by Frankie J. I really liked it and then I realized it was because I recognized the beat...it's the same beat to 'Burn' by Usher and I was like, what a loser...He has to steel the beats from a popular song that was JUST released! Anyways, 'Hollaback Girl' is just stupid, and yes it's edited anyways so don't bother. Not a fan of 'Switch', Will should stick to acting, he's good at that.

Highlights include Brooke Valentine's 'Girlfight' which takes the crown for best track here...love it and can't ever get enough of it. As with Amerie's '1 Thing' which is also a great track, probably her best. Dig Ciara's 'Oh' but could live without Eminem's 'Mockingbird'...he's lost a lot since '8 Mile'.

Destiny's Child suffer, or cause us to suffer, but Shakira shows us how it's done and gives us a great song here. Akon saves Baby Bash from serving up another crappy song, and yes, other than Akons vocals this song is crappy, but I like his voice so I'll listen to it. John Legend does brilliantly yet again with 'Ordinary People'. The piano is beautiful and the lyrics are so heartfelt and original...I love it.

I really like Anna Nalick's 'Breathe'...it's soft and calm and different so that's welcome. The Killers and Coldplay deliver good songs, Coldplay's isn't perfect but it's good. Gorillaz also deliver here, 'Feel Good Inc.' is a great song and serves as a perfect closing track for the album. All in all it's good, falters a bit but still a decent offering and a nice addition to your growing CD collection.

Now 19.......2006-03-16

This cd is cool, but I hate how they changed the first song like that.

Contains some of the best songs of 2005!.......2006-02-03

Most NOW compilations are hit and miss affairs (more often miss than hit), but NOW 19 has the distinction of having four of the best songs of 2005, regardless of your taste in music. Obviously, "Hollaback Girl" was unavoidable in 2005, and it had the added benefit of teaching everyone how to spell "Bananas." The second song of note was "1 Thing" by Amerie. Rich Harrison sampled the most amazing drum break of the year from The Meters and it elevated this song above so much other R&B. John Legend's "Ordinary People" was excellent in its simple piano and real life lyrics about relationships. And finally, the song of the year, whether you're tired of it or not, had to be "Feel Good, Inc." by the Gorillaz. It combined so many different elements into absolute musical perfection. These four songs, plus a few good others, make NOW 19 an essential purchase for anyone trying to feel the pulse of music in 2005.

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Now 5
The Best NOW CD There Is
A good stay-in-touch sampler for 2000, at least
Vol. 5
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Now That's What I Call Music! 5
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ASIN: B000051XVR
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

It's Gonne Be Me - 'N Sync
Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) - 98 Degrees
Jumpin' Jumpin' - Destiny's Child
Don't Think I'm Not - Kandi
I Think I'm In Love With You - Jessica Simpson
Faded - SoulDecision
Shake It Fast - Mystikal
Case of the Ex - Mya
Aaron's party (Come Get It) - Aaron Carter
Lucky - Britney Spears
Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely - Backstreet Boys
Incomplete - Sisqo
I Wanna Be With You - Mandy Moore
Doesn't Really Matter - Janet
Back Here - BBMak
Absolutely (Story of a Girl) - Nine Days
Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
Wonderful - Everclear
It's My Life - Bon Jovi

Amazon.com

The U.S. version of the Now That's What I Call Music series is often pegged as strictly kid stuff. There's no denying that many or most of the singles collected on volume 5 are beloved teen and preteen faves; even with a title cleanup, though, Mystikal's James Brown tribute "Shake It Fast" provides plenty of grownup kicks. As do Destiny's Child, Mya, and Kandi, whose delicious pop-R&B tracks trump the over-30 rock of Everclear's "Wonderful" and Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" for sheer radio wisdom. At the same time, the CD's reliance on cuts stamped from a small handful of templates suggests that a new mainstream revolution is just about due. Till then, the likes of "Don't Think I'm Not" and "Jumpin' Jumpin'" will do just fine. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Now 5.......2007-02-15

This CD is awesome! The songs are different [well, most, except for all the teen pop ones, but they're ok too :)], and it sounds like you're just listening to the 2000 radio. I especially love "Wonderful" by Everclear (a totally rockin' tune), "I Wanna Be With You" by Mandy Moore (breathy, great for nighttime), "Case of the Ex" by Mya (great beat, Mya's awesome voice), and pretty much every other song on the album. It's hard not to like this CD. You'll be addicted to it, because you never get bored of it. The best way to listen to it: Random. That way, you don't have to listen to all the teen pop songs in a row (why do they do that?) or all the rock songs in a row (at the END of the album :() If you liked the music of 2000, this CD is the ultimate pick.

The Best NOW CD There Is.......2006-09-06

In my opinion, NOW 5 is the best one of the series...and I've listened to a bunch of them. It's my favorite because the year 2000 had some great music. These songs are from Summer 2000 mostly and they bring back a lot of great memories for me. I love it. My favorite tracks include Lucky, Wonderful, Una Noche, and It's My Life. Listen and see for yourself!

A good stay-in-touch sampler for 2000, at least.......2006-07-27

This series is a great one for people like me. I'm middle-aged and I absolutely refuse to listen to commercial radio (because of the ridiculously narrow, repeated playlists and the commercials). Still, I don't want to be completely out of touch with new pop, so these discs give me what's happening and most popular at the moment in a nutshell, as a sampler that might encourage me to buy a whole CD by some of the artists, as I have done.

Track 1, "It's Gonna Be Me" by *Nsync 5/5
For bubble-gummy pop bands of the late 90s, *Nsync is one of the better ones, I think. They always have interesting production. This song grooves, and it has a nice melody. I've picked up a couple *Nsync discs because of this song and I've been happy with them.

Track 2, "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)" by 98 degrees 2.5/5
The 16th note groove in the verses should work better than it does for me, but it's okay. The block-harmonized melody in the chorus is a bit too stereotypical for my tastes. Okay, but not great.

Track 3, "Jumpin' Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child 2/5
I keep mentioning groove, but that's about all this song has going for it. There's a melody in the vocals, but it's not very interesting or memorable, and otherwise this is pretty tuneless. Tuneless can work, but this sounds like an incomplete drums/percussion and vocals track, which also makes it overlong.

Track 4, "Don't Think I'm Not" by Kandi 4/5
The opening guitar part sounds like a rip-off of something that I can't quite place. I think it's part Air Supply's "Even the Nights Are Better" and maybe part Christopher Cross' "Arthur's Theme". I haven't heard either for a long time. Anyway, it's changed enough, and I don't mind conspicuous influence in general. Great singing on this track, and a nice, surprising chorus--the strong contrast doesn't seem like it should work, but it does.

Track 5, "I Think I'm in Love with You" by Jessica Simpson 3/5
Of course, this is more than conspicuous influence, the verse and chorus music is a hip-hop drumbeat under a sample of John Cougar Mellencamp's song, "Jack and Diane". I think it works better for the chorus than the verse. I would have rather heard something original on the verses. Simpson can definitely sing, though. This song is nice and catchy, but seems pretty much calculated to be a pop hit, rather than existing because of an artistic desire to express something.

Track 6, "Faded" by Soul Decision 1.5/5
Banal, but with a couple hints of something more interesting wanting to pop out, particularly in the chorus, but I can't get over the lame bass and drum part, the hokey rap break, or the hokey 16th-note "chingy" guitar part. This stuff should only be done this way as a joke by this point.

Track 7, "Shake It Fast" by Mystikal 4/5
Nice. If James Brown did hip-hop. Too bad he hasn't kept out of jail and kept current like that. This is an example of how to do sparse (like the Destiny's Child track) right--it's not tuneless, just minimalistic.

Track 8, "Case of the Ex" by Mya 4.5/5
This has a creative structure with some very interesting orchestration. The whole song, except for the bridge, is the same chord sequence/groove repeated over and over, but the subtle orchestration builds it and develops variations that avoid monotony. The bridge is equally creative and unusual. The vocals are far more traditional but very well done.

Track 9, "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" by Aaron Carter 1.5/5
The many samples are put together competently, but there's nothing very special or interesting about them. Carter is pretty useless as a rapper. Overall, it sounds like a bad skit from the New Mickey Mouse Club.

Track 10, "Lucky" by Britney Spears 5/5
Spears isn't anything special (or rotten, either) as a singer, but she tended to have excellent producers, songwriters and musicians working for her. These guys thoroughly know their craft. This song is no exception. Very catchy, with great, unusual production and very solid musicianship. I've picked up a couple Spears CDs, too, and like them a lot.

Track 11, "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" by Backstreet Boys 3.5/5
Also solid craftsmanship, but a bit too traditional, over-the-top early 1980s styled Adult/MOR production for my tastes. It tends to sterilize things. Still, this is a decent, well-written song.

Track 12, "Incomplete" by Sisqo 2.5/5
The very beginning is so hokey-syrupy that it's scary, but it quickly recovers some authenticity. Okay song, but too by-the-numbers. A computer program could have written it.

Track 13, "I Wanna Be With You" by Mandy Moore 5/5
Very melodically and rhythmically interesting vocal, sung well by Moore. This has a surprising, almost kd lang-ish feel, and I love lang. You can also hear a heavy, almost trippy 1960s pop influence at times. Yet, it is able to still remain very commercial. Well done.

Track 14, "Doesn't Really Matter" by Janet Jackson 5/5
I liked Jackson long before hearing her here. Impressive singing with a difficult melody as always, with very creative grooves, production, song structure and effective harmony/chord progressions.

Track 15, "Back Here" by BBMak 5/5
A great combination of styles, from slightly Beatles-esque, folky verses to the very artfully written hip-hop/new country choruses. I need to hear more from this artist.

Track 16, "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" by Nine Days 4/5
A bit derivative and typical, but a good, catchy song. The prechoruses and the short bridge (before the guitar solo) work the best.

Track 17, "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down 2/5
Why does the production on this sound horrible? Anyway, the beginning is orchestrated unusually, but doesn't do anything for me--the chord progression and drums are way too banal, the bass (when it arrives) is on autopilot, and that's the case for the whole song. Not much of a melody either.

Track 18, "Wonderful" by Everclear 2.5/5
Argh. Another insipid chord progression and groove. The choruses are better, but not enough.

Track 19, "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi 3/5
More banality harmonically on the verses, but the production makes up for it a bit. Also a nice, typically effective, melodic and anthemic chorus for Bon Jovi.

Vol. 5.......2006-07-18

Something happened here! They gave us one of the worst things that has ever happened to music since that guy from Miami Vice tried to cut an album. AARON CARTER!!! Please god shoot me now. So, if you work your way around that disgrace you may actually find a decent comp. album here. N'Sync makes their first appearance with 'It's Gonna Be Me' which is a great way to start off the album. N'Sync serve up a great song that came off their best album to date. Next up is fading giants 98% who delivered with 'Give me Just one Night (Una Noche)' and it's actually good enough to make you miss them.

Pop/R&B sensations Destiny's Child make the grade with 'Jumpin' Jumpin', and while it's not the best song on the album (Bug-a-boo was) it still deserves to be heard. As does Kandi's 'Don't Think I'm Not' which I had all but forgotten about until slipping this in the other day and reliving the fun and energy in this great track. Simpson before she sucked...well, she still wasn't anything great but at least she could carry a tune.

LOVE 'Faded' and always will, just a great song with a great vibe and some dirty lyrics while still remaining somewhat clean! Mystikal is great, but 'Shake it Fast' should never be cleaned up, it just loses EVERYTHING! Loved Mya when 'Case of the Ex' was released, and while she's lost something with me over the past few years this song will always be one I enjoy.

Skip the yuck that is Carter.

Britney should have puked on 'Lucky' when they handed her this crap, instead she sung it and we all had to listen to it. Thank god she became a skank. I can take or leave Backstreets offering, just not the best for them. Sisqo should have never left Dru Hill, or was it that they should have never taken him back...I always forget. Mandy gives us more of what we like (although she's a far better actress than singer...but a far better singer than the other teen queens) and Janet finally gives me a track to be proud of...I just love this little ditty! BBMak, Nine Day, 3 Doors Down, Everclear and Bon Jovi (!) close out the album with it's rock/poprock set and they do a decent job, everyone of them, although Everclear and Bon Jovi stand out as the vetrans and the more polished artists, although I will mention that BBMak's track was very good for a new artist.

All in all it's good but I don't know if they can really be forgiven for giving us 'Aaron's Party'!

Now 5.......2005-11-17

Now 5! Is really good. Though the songs are kind of old, this is still an awesome Cd to listen to. Here is the list of tracks: (1.) It's Gonna Be Me by *N Sync - I don't like this song at all. (0/10 stars) (2.) Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) by 98 Degrees - great, cool song with a Latin feel to it! I love this song and 98 Degrees has got some good, solid vocals. (10/10 stars) (3.) Jumpin' Jumpin' by Destiny's Child - I used to not like this song so much because it got overplayed. Don't get me wrong - I love Destiny's Child - but this is just not one of their better songs. (9/10 stars) (4.) Don't Think I'm Not by Kandi - a really good song by an R&B artist I never even heard of until I heard this song. Really good. (9/10 stars) (5.) I Think I'm In Love With You by Jessica Simpson - one of her better songs off of her 'Sweet Kisses' album. Very uptempo with good lyrics and vocals. (10/10 stars) (6.) Faded by SoulDecision - I like this song a lot! It's very good and SoulDecision is a great, underrated boyband. (10/10 stars) (7.) Shake It Fast by Mystikal - I don't like this song at all. (0/10 stars) (8.) Case Of The Ex by Mya - Mya's best! I'm a big fan of Mya and I think her music is great. (10/10 stars) (9.) Aaron's Party (Come Get It) by Aaron Carter - this song is really cool. It just didn't get the radio exposer it should have gotten. That's the only reason that most people probably didn't like it. (10/10 stars) (10.) Lucky by Britney Spears - not Britney's best. Even though I like Britney Spears, this song is a little boring. (7/10 stars) (11.) Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely by Backstreet Boys - the best ballad on the entire Cd! Strong lyrics and vocals. This song is the best and never gets old! (10/10 stars) (12.) Incomplete by Sisqo - I like Sisqo a lot but this is not his best song and wasn't even a very big hit. It would have been better to put The Thong Song on here. (8/10 stars) (13.) I Wanna Be With You by Mandy Moore - though I don't really think of Mandy as one of my favorite artists, this is definitely one of her best songs. (9/10 stars) (14.) Doesn't Really Matter by Janet Jackson - one of my favorite Janet songs! It can be found on the Nutty Professor II soundtrack and her new album, All For You. This song is wonderful. (10/10 stars) (15.) Back Here by BBMak - a great song by a cool boy band. These guys write all their own music and play instruments. Awesome. (10/10 stars) (16.) Absolutely (The Story Of A Girl) by Nine Days - I'm not normally into rock music, but this is a pretty good song. (9/10 stars) (17.) Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down - best rock song on this whole Cd. Has not gotten boring. (10/10 stars) (18.) Wonderful by Everclear - I don't normally like Everclear but this is a pretty good song. (8/10 stars) (19.) It's My Life by Bon Jovi - best Bon Jovi song after Thank You For Loving Me. This song is great and I love the beat. (10/10 stars)

So as you can see, this has something for everybody: pop, R&B, hip-hop, rap, and even rock. It has everything from boy bands to teen pop soloists to rock bands. I recommend you buy this Cd, although I definitely recommend that you skip the *N Sync song and go right to track #2. Almost every song from track #2 on is worth listening to. Buy this Cd if you haven't yet already!

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Vol. 14
don't buy this : i'd give it 0 stars but i put 4 by accident
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pretty good
now that's what I call doo doo....#14

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ASIN: B0000DG06Y
Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z
Where Is The Love? - Black Eyed Peas Feat. Justin Timberlake
My Love Is Like...Woah - Mya
Never Leave You (uh ooh, uh ooh!) - Lumidee
Right Thurr - Chingy
Wat Da Hook Gon Be - Murphy Lee Featuring Jermaine Dupri
Thoia Thoing - R. Kelly
Let's Get Down - Bow Wow (Feat. Baby)
Senorita - Justin Timberlake
I Want You - Thalia Featuring Fat Joe
Suga Suga - Baby Bash
In Those Jeans - Ginuwine
Walked Outta Heaven - Jagged Edge
(There's Gotta Be) More To Life - Stacie Orrico
Why Can't I - Liz Phair
Stacy's Mom - Fountains Of Wayne
Girls & Boys - Good Charlotte
The Boys Of Summer - The Ataris
Someday - Nickelback
Here Without You - 3 Doors Down

Customer Reviews:

Vol. 14.......2006-07-19

Boasting a slur of hits but failing to nail down any real standouts 'Now! 14' falls short of the pack a bit. There are some strong tracks like '(There's Gotta Be) More To Life' by the very talented Stacie Orrico, and even the overplayed 'Where is the Love?' as well as Justin's 'Senorita' but with an overabundance of trash like Ginuwine's horrible 'In Those Jeans' and the overplayed and nausiating 'Suga Suga' by Baby Bash and Frankie J, not to mention Foutains of Wayne and Ataris delivering more and more crap. At least there's Good Charlotte to make up for that.

The rap on this album is a redeeming feature. The ever popular 'Right Thurr' is an album highlight as is offerings by Bow Bow (all grown up) and Murphey Lee. R. Kelly delivers a good if not strange song in itself, but it's easy to get into. Beyonce gives us her debut, the song that launched the most overpublisized and overrated career out there (next to Jessica Simpson) but at least Beyonce can sing.

So there you have it...some up's and some downs but what else do you expect.

don't buy this : i'd give it 0 stars but i put 4 by accident.......2006-07-17

most of the tracks on this CD aren't worth it. i mean, it seems as if the majority of them are rappers talking about how they're such pimps...that's not what i call music. and the lyrics can get pretty vulgar, too.

don't waste your money. there are better now cds out there.
seriously.

ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-05-25

1.Beyonce f. Jay-Z-Crazy in Love. Beyonce should have stopped with Destiny's Child. F.
2.Black Eyed Peas f. Justin Timberlake-Wheres the Love.Way better than Shut Up!!!! A+.
3.Mya-My Love is Like...Wo. Awful, Take Me There was her best. F.
4.Lumidee-Never Leave U(uh ooh, uh ooh). Boring. Bad voice. F.
5.Chingy-Right Thurr. Best Chingy hit. A.
6.Murphy Lee f. Jermaine Dupri-Wat Da Hook Be. Probably Murphy Lee at his best. B+.
7.R. Kelly-Thoia Thoing. The chorus is great. The 1st verse is ok, but the other verses are just wierd.
8.Bow Wow f. Baby-Lets Get Down. Great Song and beat. A.
9.Justin Timberlake-Senorita. Pretty bad. D.
10.Thalia f. Fat Joe-I Want You. ok. C.
11.Baby Bash f. Frankie J-Suga Suga. Best song on the whole CD! A++.
12.Ginuwine-In Those Jeans. Good beat, Good vocals, Great song!! A+.
13.Jagged Edge-Walked Outta Heaven. Dragged on a little 2 long. Other than that its great. B.
14.Stacie Orrico-There's Gotta Be More To Life. This song is ok and it has a good hook to it. B+.
15.Liz Phair- Why Can't I? Pretty good, very cute and sweet but not my stlye. C-.
16.Fountains of Wayne-Stacy's Mom. I love this song!!! It's really funny and has a great rock aspect to it. A.
17.Good Charlotte-Girls and Boys. Isn't as good as Hold On but its still pretty good. A-.
18.The Ataris-Boys of Summer. In This Diary is a tad bit better but this song holds it's own. A.
19.Nickelback-Someday. Not as good as How You Remind Me but I still really like it and I'm a personal Nickleback fan. A.
20.Three Doors Down-Here Without You. Their best song!!A++

pretty good .......2005-12-31

This cd is pretty good it has awesome songs like right thur and where is the love. They also have stacy's mom which is so wrong its about some dude loving some chicks mom! Uck! other than that good. Peace out homies!

now that's what I call doo doo....#14.......2005-12-04

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Release Date: 1999-12-07

Tracks:

All Star - Smash Mouth
American Woman - Lenny Kravitz
What's My Age Again? - Blink 182
Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias
Sometimes - Britney Spears
All I Have To Give - Backstreet Boys
Tell Me It's Real - K-Ci & JoJo
The Rockafeller Skank - Fatboy Slim
Nookie - Limp Bizkit
Special - Garbage
If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time - R. Kelly
Get Gone - Ideal
Chante's Got A Man - Chante Moore
Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me) - Blessid Union Of Souls
Why I'm Here - Oleander
Happily Ever After - Case
The Hardest Thing - 98 Degrees
Out Of My Head - Fastball

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This long-running British series has shown chart strength since the introduction of a U.S. version in late 1998. As with the hit-focused radio formats to which it nods, not every track is likely to connect with every listener; those who applaud the eclecticism of, say, Total Request Live, however, will no doubt be happy to see Blink 182, Garbage, and K-Ci & Jojo sharing space with the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. Packed with 18 tracks and running more than 70 minutes, Now 3 is also a fine place for the curious to catch up with the tunes that ruled the airwaves in the late summer of '99. --Rickey Wright

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Vol. 3.......2006-07-18

A couple things happened here. First off 98% outshined The Backstreet Boys, and Rock outshined pop landing 9 of the 18 tracks here (yes the majority are pop/rock but it still counts). The all stars here are (not Smash Mouth) Oleander who broke onto the map with 'Why I'm Here' which is one of the best songs 'Now!' has ever featured. Other standouts include Blink 182's 'What's my Age Again' and Limp Bizkit's legendary Nookie which may be the biggest hit of that year. I have never been a fan of Smash Mouth, but the staying power of one 'All Star' is undeniable no matter how much I hate it, and while Britany isn't god-awful, 'Sometimes' is just not her ticket.

Latin superstar Enrique Iglasias delivers his universal hit 'Bailamos' which is better than anything washed up Rickey Martin could serve up. And Fatboy Slim deliver the anthum of the year, 'Rockafeller Skank' which was on everyones playlist back in the day.

Garbage, who I have so much respect for, suffered with 'Special' which was not one of my favorites, and while Lenny Kravitz doesn't suck he doesn't rock and I just don't really care for this song let alone him in general. R. Kelly's ballad is decent, he does have amazing talent despite what tabloid fodder he's become. There are a few tracks from some nobodies like Case and Chante Moore and then of course from some who stay around for aome unknown reason (take KC & JoJo for instance) but all in all this album, like the rest in the Now! series deliver the goods for whatever that's worth.

the third best now.......2006-06-10

wow, the first 8 now albums are awesome, the best being now 7, then now 5, then now 3. I borrowed this CD from a friend, since this one and three others were the only ones i had not listened to. I was impressed, and he wont be getting this CD back anytime soon!lol. I liked almost every song, so i will just shut up and tell you about each song.

All Star by Smash Mouth- Probably the biggest hit on the CD, every body has heard it. I love it. A+

American Woman by Lenny Kravitz- Lenny makes too many remakes, but oh well, this song is pretty cool. B-

Whats my Age Again?by Blink 182- This song, along with a few other songs on this cd, sound very familiar to me. I was only, like, nine in 1999, but my brother listened to a lot of this music, especially blink 182. I remember liking this song, and i still do. Check out there other hits and albums. This song is funny. A+(a very big hit too)

Bailomous by Enrique Iglesias- Man this CD brings me back to the good old days of being a kid. I recognize this song, and its no wonder. It was a monster hit, and enrique iglesias was probably the best latin artist during that short lived latin movement in the US(1999-2002) I love this song. A+

Sometimes by Britney Spears-I dont like many britney spears songs. This song also sounds familiar. Its ok, but i cant stand her voice that sounds like she has her nose clogged. C-

All I Have to Give by BSB- I cant stand this song, i hate it. I like the backstreet boys, all of there other hits are good, but geez, this one is terrible. sorry bsb. F

Tell me its Real by K-Ci and JoJo- I have only heard three songs by these guys, they are better than this one. D-

The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim- WOW!!!! If you dont recognize this song, u must be living under a rock. Even though the only lyrics are "right about now, the funk soul brother, check it out now, the funk soul brother" it still rocks, i remember lovin this song when i was little.A+

Nookie by Limp Bizkit- This song was a huge hit. I recognize it big time. While i hated it when i was little complaining to my brother "too loud" i love it now, this song just goes out and shows its mad, it doesnt candy coat it like other songs do. I love this song and limp bizkit. Its awesome, especially if your mad at someone. A+

Special by Garbage- BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Their name says it all. F--------

Hands of Time by R.Kelly- This is one of the few ballads that R 'n' B legend R.Kelly has made, and it is also one of his few songs i like. I recognize this one too, and i love this one. Its beautiful :-) B+

Get Gone by whatshisface- bad song. F

Chante's got a Man- I really recognize this song, i cant listen to it during the daytime, but at night its pretty nice. Its a sweet song that is nice and slow. B+

She likes me for Me by Blessid Union of Souls- I really recognize this one too, its a great song that has strange and funny lyrics. A+

Why I'm Here by Oleander- You are probably sick of me saying that songs sound familiar to me, but this one does, and its pretty cool. B-

The rest of these songs were just plain terrible, so i will skip them. I definetly recomend this cd.

3rd Time's A Charm.......2005-04-10

"NOW 3" shows the U.S. version of the popular "NOW" series perfecting everything that makes the albums work. ALL of the songs on here WERE hits during 1999, and many of them are great singles of '99; or any year for that matter. Due to consistency in the material, the album almost plays as a soundtrack to Summer '99; with a few dipping back into the Spring ("All I Have To Give", "Special"). The hip-hop/rap genre is completly ignored (Limp Bizkit's "Nookie" is more rock, despite shades of rap), but that's alright because the other genres are represented SO well. As always, the divertsity among the artists is very refreshing. The breakdown:
(1) Smash Mouth "All Star" A-. In only a short amount of time, this song has work it's way into a piece of "pop culture". It's always on radio, in dozens of movies and eveyone knows it. That's because the group made a catchy, lively and highly enjoyable song. It may not be about anything, but the song is a total joy to hear.
(2) Lenny Kravitz "American Woman" B. A good, if by-the-numbers remake (from the "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack) of the '60s classic. Lenny vocal range is nicely displayed here, and it's suited for vthe film; even if the guitars fall a tad short of Lenny's usual work. Not a great remake, but not one without it's charms.
(3) blink-182 "What's My Age Again?" A-. Another example of how blink-182 dominated "punk-pop" music before their 2005 break-up. The song is short and goes by fast, yet it accomplishes everything it sets out to do. Not too deep, yet has a real connection to most young adults.
(4) Enrique Iglesias "Bailamos" A. Miles better than Ricky Martin's terrible "Livin' La Vida Loco". The secret is that Enrique has real conviction as he sings the lyrics, and the latin roots are kept intact with the beat. There is true fire and flair to be found in this wonderful dance song.
(5) Britney Spears "Sometimes" B+. Unlike "...Baby One More Time" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy", this single is actually about something. The lyrics are heartfelt and touching, althought Britney's voice isn't as strong as it should be to deliver them. A refreshing change of pace from her usual junk.
(6) Backstreet Boys "All I Have To Give" B. Good, but not the best ballad the Backstreet Boys have done. It preformed and written well, yet doesn't have the impact of songs like "Shape Of My Heart" and "As Long As You Love Me". Also a differnt kind of song for rap group Full Force to write.
(7) K-Ci & JoJo "Tell Me It's Real" A. The best single for K-Ci & JoJo as a duo (and as a part of Jodeci). The writing seems standard, but the boys deliver it with powerful conviction in their heartfelt voices. So positive and flowing with impact, this is what R&B should sound like.
(8) Fatboy Slim "The Rockafeller Skank" A. Many dance artists bring nothing new to the game, but Fatboy Slim has established himself by always doing his own thing. This song is absolutley about nothing, yet you're left with alot of praise for the originality he has laced his beats and production with. The end result is a bizzare masterpiece and one of 1999's best songs.
(9) Limp Bizkit "Nookie" A+. The song is hardcore and rough, but underneath the surface lies true depth and emotion. Connection's to the listener are found because the content is something that can be seen in daily life. Wheras most singles use material like this to create tragic songs, Limp Bizkit shows the side of rage; which seems to be in the realms of reality. Surprisingly, this is THE best song of 1999.
(10) Garbage "Special" A. There is much depth and dimension to be found in this single. The beat is toned down compared to their, also brilliant, "I Think I'm Paranoid"; but that is suitable for the song's tone. Shirley Mason sings with total conviction and creates true impact with ease.
(11) R. Kelly "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time" C. Lacks all the power and edge that has put R. Kelly on top in the R&B world. Everything here seems standard and flat; there's no life or impact that his pevious single, "When A Woman's Fed Up", flowed with. We've heard this all before; ussually not this dragged out though. This is not one of his strongest works.
(12) Ideal "Get Gone" A. Odd that a one-hit-wonder group could outstage R. Kelly, but they do. This is a powerful, deep and heartfelt R&B track. The production, by Brian Michael Cox, creates a stark, cold feel that blends perfectly with the striking lyrics. An R&B treasure of emotion and impact.
(13) Chante Moore "Chante's Got A Man" B+. Despite it's awful, laughable title; this is a surprisingly effective R&B/pop song. Chante's voice has true conviction in it and lyric carry some impact. The big flaw is that the tone changes towards the end; kinda conflicting with the rest of the song.
(14) Blessid Union Of Souls "Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me)". B. Pales compared to work by the Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox Twenty, but still manages to be fairly entertaining. There is definetly real substance here; I just don't think it quite has the impact that it deserves. Maybe the insturmental over-shadow the lyrics a bit.
(15) Oleander "Why I'm Here" B-. Here is a song that really needs to polish everything a bit more. The beat is striking, the lyrics have some impact, the production is well done. But the impact isn't fully there. If they had taken everything and added a bit more, it would have worked even better.
(16) Case "Happily Ever After" B. A solid, if safe and standard, R&B tune. Case knows how to make a good R&B song, he just needs to take those skills and push them further. He works with good producers (Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) and has a smooth voice; but better material would help him shine more. This is listensble, but could have been much more.
(17) 98 Degrees "The Hardest Thing" A. I love the way 98? blurred that line between pop and R&B with songs like this. It's made with "pop skills", yet the beautiful, heartfelt lyrics and somber tone play as R&B. This horn arrangments are especially utilized in bringing out the impact. Pop or R&B, it doesn't really matter which; this is a great song regardless.
(18) Fastball "Out Of My Head" A-. Doesn't have the exact impact of their huge hit "The Way", but it doesn't try to. This is something different thought; a small, heartfelt pop/rock tune. It keeps things short at about 2.5 minutes, yet delivers a rather large amount of emotion in that short time. Not groundbreaking, but very good.
Bottom Line: ***1/2. A very solid collection of music during the last year of the 1990s (and the 20th Century). Many of the best sinlges are included, and everything flows from one track to another with perfect ease. From K-Ci & JoJo and Smash Mouth to 98 Degrees and Limp Bizkit; there is something here for everyone.

Review for Now 3.......2004-11-25

Ok, I know this was released, like, 5 years ago, but I have never reviewed this. So, I will now.

1.Smashmouth - All Star: A- It's a pretty good song. It was overplayed, but now, you don't even remember it.

2.Lenny Kravitz - American Woman: C+ I thought this song was good, now it's just average and annoying.

3.Blink 182 - What's My Age Again?: A Great song...wish it was longer.

4.Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos: D It use to be fun, then I listened to it more, and it as annoying as hell.

5.Britney Spears - Sometimes: B+ Pretty good for Britney!

6.BSB - All I have to give: F Backstreet Boys is a no no.

7.K-Ci & Jo-Jo - Tell Me It's Real: C I didn't like this song at first, but it grew on me, but I would still like to listen to something else.

8.Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank: A+ I loved this song, but I didn't get the part that sounded like a lawnmower???

9.Limp Bizkit - Nookie: A- It was a little poppy for Limp Bizkit. Whatever, it's their best song made to date.

10.Garbage - Special: B I like the song. Nonetheless. Somewhat average.

11.R.Kelly - If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time: A I would have give this an F if it didn't grow on me.

12.Ideal - Get Gone: F Ideal should get gone out of the music industry.

13.Chante Moore - Chante's Got A Man: C I really tryed to like this song but I guess it's just your average boring R&B song.

14.Blessid Union of Souls - Hey Leonardo: A+ Sounds like Bowling For Soup w/o gross lyrics. Awesome!

15.Oleander - Why I'm Here: D I don't know? Why are you here?

16.Case - Happily Ever After: B- It's ok, but not the best.

17.98 Degrees - Hardest Thing: A I know, 98 Degrees is a boy band, but I thought it was pretty good.

18.Fastball - Out of my Head: A+ One of the best!

CD. Various Artists - Now 3 Overall Grade For CD: B-

So, it's not the best of the Now series, but it's worth picking up.

Now 3.......2004-10-30

Here are my reviews this is back when I was about 14 and listening to the music so I will be a tad biased on it.

1.All Star-Smash Mouth big song for 5 years 10/10
2.American Women-Lenny Kravitz a nice remake 10/10
3.Blink 182-Whats my age again they were better in 99. 10/10
4.Bailamos-Enrique Inglesias-A good first single 9/10
5.Sometimes-Britany Spears her second best 10/10
6.All I have to give-Backstreet Boys a good song 9/10
7.Tell me its real-KCi & JoJo-Nice song 10/10
8.Rockafellar Skank-Fat boy slim a good song 10/10
9.Nookie-Limp Bizkit this is there top song 10/10
10.Special-Garbage a nice dark track 9/10
11.If I could turn back the hands of time-R.Kelly Dope 10/10
12.Get Gone-Ideal Okay 8/10
13.Chantes got a man-Chante Moore good song 8/10
14.Hey Leonardo-Blessid Union of Souls better then most 9/10
16.Happily Ever after-Case great song 10/10
17.Hardest Thing-98 I admit I liked this song 10/10
18.Out of my head-Fastball a good closing song 10/10
You would think that since I love pure hip hop I would hate this but you would be wrong I had a bias to this.

Total-172 out of 180 that is about a 93%

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ASIN: B0002IQA4U
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

My Band - D12
Hey Ya! - Outkast
Naughty Girl - Beyonce
Move Ya Body - Nina Sky
Dip It Low - Christina Milan
Hey Mama - Black Eyed Peas
Dude - Beennie Man
Freek-A-Leek - Petey Pablo
Slow Motion - Juvenile
Leave (Get Out) - Jo Jo
One Call Away - Chingy
Everytime - Britney Spears
Take My Breath Away - Jessica Simpson
The Reason - Hoobastank
Where Are We Runnin'? - Lenny Kravitz
Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
Just Like You - Three Days Grace
Meant To Live - Switchfoot
Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson

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Vol. 16.......2006-07-19

This album isn't as strong as some of the others, mostly because the singles on the airwaves at the time were lacking in themselves. No talent hacks like Nina Sky and D12 were taking up valuable airtime and polluting our minds with crappy music. Thank god for 'Freek-a-Leek'! Ha, well, that's true in a way.

Petey Pablo delivers on 'Freek-a-Leek' and I'm glad for that. I can never get sick of that song. I prefer the unedited version, but that's just me. 'Hey Ya!' is way overplayed, 'My Band' just plain gets old (and if it weren't for Eminem no one would listen to the crap they call D12) and Jessica Simpson...I mean, do I need to say anything more? Beyonce gives us 'Naughty Girl' which is far better than her last offering, while Christina Milian finally makes it back with 'Dip it Low' and serves up a nice dirty track...far naughtier than Beyonce's.

Black Eyed Peas give us 'Hey Mama' and I like it, as I like Beenie Man's 'Dude' but the remainder of the rap is just plain crap. Chingy's slow jam is stupid and Juvinille should have quit the game after 'Back That Thang Up'.

Jo Jo is too young, well at least she was, and her song was kinda stupid. Britney actually gave me a song I thought was good, the first 30 times I heard it...but the whole controversy over the video got 'Everytime' so overexposed that I got sick of it. Everyonce in a while though it's nice to listen to. To know that she actually wrote this song herself is pretty neat too.

As far as the rock is concerned, well, Three Days Grace takes the crown again with Switchfoot and Yellowcard taking second and third, but whats up with Kravitz making his return to the 'Now!'? This song is crap. And Hoobastank...I've never liked this song, and I actually liked them until they released this song and everyone on the known universe went apecrap for it. It's not that good, it actually really sucks and I have no idea why anyone likes it. Plus, live these guys can't play or sing worth crap. HoobaSTANK is right. I will say that while I hated 'Heaven' when it was first released, after hearing it a billion times on the radio it's actually grown on me...just a little.

Finally we have Gretchen with what has to be one of the biggest songs ever. 'Redneck Woman' was so huge I had my sister who hates country music in any shape or form singing it. It's a great song, if not a little overplayed, but you have to hand to to Gretchen for being brilliant!

It was an okay album.......2006-05-28

The album wasn't as good as I hoped or as bad as I thought. Some songs I was suprised that I liked because they were rap songs which I hate with a passion. But I would recommend this album to people who have an eclectic taste in music.

Anway here is a rundown of what my ratings would be for each song.
1."My Band" by Eminem and D12-4/5
2."Hey Ya" by Outakst-5/5
3."Naughty Girl" by Beyonce-3/5
4."Move Ya Body" by Nina Sky-3/5
5."Pop That Thing" by Christina Millen-1/5
6."Hey Mama" by The Black Eyed Peas-5/5
7."Dude" by Beennie Man-1/5
8."Freak A Lick" by Petey Pablo-5/5
9."Slow Motion" by Juvenile-3/5
10."Leave" by JoJo-1/5
11."One Call Away" by Chingy-3/5
12."Everytime" by Britney Spears-5/5
13.Take My Breath Away" by Jessica Simpson-2/5
14."The Reason" by Hoobastank-5/5
15."Where Are We Running" by Lenny Kravitz-2/5
16.Ocean Avenue" by Yellowcard-5/5
17."Just Like You" by Three Days Grace-4/5
18."Meant to Live" by Switchfoot-5/5
19"Heaven" by The Los Lonely Boys-3/5
20."Redneck Woman" by Gretchen Wilson

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Now Thats What I Call Good!.......2006-01-16

Ideal for anyone who likes all or most of the following songs:

1. My Band - D12
2. Hey Ya! - Outkast
3. Naughty Girl - Beyonce
4. Move Ya Body - Nina Sky
5. Dip It Low - Christina Milan
6. Hey Mama - Black Eyed Peas
7. Dude - Beennie Man
8. Freek-A-Leek - Petey Pablo
9. Slow Motion - Juvenile
10. Leave (Get Out) - Jo Jo
11. One Call Away - Chingy
12. Everytime - Britney Spears
13. Take My Breath Away - Jessica Simpson
14. The Reason - Hoobastank
15. Where Are We Runnin'? - Lenny Kravitz
16. Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
17. Just Like You - Three Days Grace
18. Meant To Live - Switchfoot
19. Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
20. Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson

Not recomended for anyone who doesn't like any of the above songs or who already owns all or most of the above songs individually.

Nows best album ever made.......2006-01-07

WOW!! I did not think it was possible for every song on a now cd to actually be a hit. They usually put songs on that arent even that big. But they hit it big this time. I DID listen to the radio in 2004, so i easily remember the songs...... and how much they were played. I will let u no if they were.

1.D12 My Band A++++++++ WOW!! This song is so funny and awesome, although it is long, i love it, and laugh till i cry. Best song on the cd.
2. OutKast Hey Ya B- I love this song to death, but it is OLD!! I heard this song in the winter time. Shoulda been now 15 or 16. OVERPLAYED
3. Beyonce Naughty Girl A+ So addictive and fun and HOT! the only song of hers i can stand. OVERPLAYED
4. Nina Sky Move Ya Body A+ This song was overrated but AWESOME and has an amazing beat and very addicting.
5. Christina Milian Dip it Low C+ Whatever. okay beat though. OVERPLAYED
6.Black Eyed Peas Hey Mama A++ The best song off of elephunk and certainly deserved to be on here. OVERPLAYED
7.Bennie Man Dude F- okay
8. FREEK A LEEK PETEY PABLO A++++++++++++++ YA!!!! DA BEST SONG, AS GOOD AS MY BAND. AWESOME BEAT, HOT VOCALS, AND THE RAP IS SO ADDICTING!! GO PETEY!!
9.Juvenille Slow Motion A+ I really like this song but Juvenille is a lot better this should not have been the single.
10. Fofo Leave F--- All da girlz at my skool are singin this song. It is so F****ng annoying and dumb and jojo looks like a gothic.
11.One Call Away Chingy A++++ GREAT SONG AND I LOVE IT!! Enough Said.
12. Everytime Britney Spears A++++ Wow. This song makes me cry it is so beautiful and is the only song that i like from Britney. She really surprised me with this moving, wonderful ballad.
13.Take My Breath Away Jessica Simpson F------ Jessica Simpson sucs so much and she tries to actually sing in this song but only embarasses herself. SHE CANT SING AND THE ONLY REASON PEOPLE LIKE HER IS CUZ THEY THINK SHE IS HOT!!
14. The Reason Hobbastank A++++ I love hoobastank and this song is a great rock song and is very beautiful and touching.
15.Where are we Running? Lenny Kravitz C- I have no clue.
16.Ocean Avenue Yellowcard A++ A great song.
17. Just Like You Three Days Grace A++ A great powerful hate song. These guys are trying to be Linkin Park.
18.Meant to Live Switchfoot A++++++++ AN AWESOME SONG!! BEST SWITCHFOOT!!
19. Heaven Los Lonely Boys A++ A classic peaceful song.
20. Redneck Woman Gretchen Wilson D+ I DONT LIKE GIRL COUNTRY SINGERS!! THEY ALL SOUND OLD AND THEIR SONGS ARE DUMB.

No title.......2005-08-04

1. My Band - I used to like it, when I was stupid, but now I've wised up and I hate it.
2. Hey Ya - Too bad I was listening to this song in 9'th & 10'th grade or I'd like it better (I hated those two years, so that's why...)
3. Naughty Girl - Beyonce has become a hoe.
4. Move Ya Body - Good, but not great.
5. Dip it Low - Good Japanese-sounding beat! I LOVE that part! The lyrics are just disgusting.
6. Hey Mama - Awesome song... I've just heard it so many times it's not really fresh anymore...
7. Dude - ANNOYING AS (...)!!!!!!!!!!
8. Freek-A-Leek - This is barely even a song, or music at all.
9. Slow Motion - This is medeocre, steryotype rap.
10. Leave Get Out - Great song, but I dislike the lyrics.
11. One Call Away - The one and only song of Chingy's I think is even ok, and I still think the lyrics are hideous. They don't even edit the "H" word out of it here! Why?! That's a cuss word!
12. Everytime - The only song of her's I can stand.
13. Take my Breath Away - Jessica Bimboson butchered this classic.
14. The Reason - Don't like it too much anymore.
15. Where Are We Runnin'? - I'm not a huge Lenny Kravitz fan.
16. Ocean Avenue - Used to like it, but it seems to much like a 'screaming' song.
17. Just Like You - I hate most rock but this is alright for me.
18. Meant To Live - I can't stand this stuff.
19. Heaven - Great song, but it can't be their only single, I hope. They've got talent.
20. Redneck Woman - I really don't like music like this.

Average customer rating:

Vol. 15
Now 15
Another iTunes Now
Great CD
I like this CD

Now That's What I Call Music! 15
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Now Hits Collections
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001GW114
Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

It's My Life - No Doubt
Toxic - Britney Spears
Stand Up - Ludacris
Holidae In - Chingy
Gangsta Nation - Westside Connection
Bounce - Sarah Connor
Shut Up - Black Eyed Peas
Gigolo - Nick Cannon
Me, Myself & I - Beyonce
Shorty Doowop - Baby Bash
I Don't Want You Back - Eamon
With You - Jessica Simpson
Sunrise - Norah Jones
First Cut Is The Deepest - Sheryl Crow
Everything - Fe Fe Dobson
I Hate Everything... - Three Days Grace
Feelin' This - Blink 182
Hold On - Good Charlotte
Falls On Me - Fuel
100 Years - Five For Fighting

Customer Reviews:

Vol. 15.......2006-07-19

Another day, another 'Now!'...and 'Now! 15' sports some decent tracks here, starting with No Doubt's 'It's My Life' which isn't my favorite No Doubt song, not by a long shot, but it's No Doubt and they rarly put out anything you need to avoid. Next up on the plate is 'Toxic' by Britney and I don't really need to say anything more than, whether you love or hate her, 'Toxic' is one of the most infectious songs I've ever heard. I haven't met one person who doesn't like this song. Sarah Connor gives us 'Bounce' which was kind of a sleeper. I mean, I had heard the song a bunch of times but never knew who sang it, and sadly I didn't care to find out. Not that it's a bad song, just not that memerable. Jessica Simpson also shows her face here with one of the most annoying songs ever...'With You'...I don't know I just hate her.

Beyonce also fails to deliver, for 'Me, Myself & I' was one of the only songs off 'Dangerously In Love' that I hated. It kind of floors me that they included Eamon's track, even though it was such a huge hit. It's just one of those songs I think totally loses everything with half the words taken out.

For the most part the rap here is strong...Luda delivering on 'Stand Up' and he also lends his talents to Chingy's 'Holidae In' but it's Westside Connections 'Gangsta Nation' featuring Nate Dogg that takes the crown as best track on the album. It's smooth vocals and tight beats make it a gem amoungst the rest. Nick Cannon and Baby Bash serve up mediocre tracks here, Nick Cannon still outshining Baby Bash (I can't stand this guy), and Black Eyed Peas pull off one of their best tracks ever. 'Shut Up' is perfect.

Sheryl Crow is good if not overplayed BIG time, but it's still a good song. Norah Jones failed to impress me with 'Sunrise' but that's just my opinion....I never really cared to listen to it. Fe Fe Dobson also loses my interest.

The rock set is good, Three Days Grace delivering the best rock song here...LOVE THAT SONG!!! Never really cared for Blink's 'Feelin' This' but Good Charlotte and Fuel deliver good ballad type rock sets, and Five for Fighting give us '100 Years' which is still one of my favorite songs. All in all this is a nice addition to the 'Now!' family and is sure to entertain most people.

Now 15.......2005-08-03

Not the best Now album but not the worst either. It has 4 awesome songs that make the whole album worthwhile: "It's My Life", "Toxic", "With You", and "Sunrise." I would buy it just for those 4 songs.

Another iTunes Now.......2005-08-03

GOOD SONGS
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It's My Life
First Cut Is The Deepest
I Hate Everything About You
Falls On Me
100 Years

...and that's about it...I guess Beyonce is okay, but I like her better in DC.

UPDATE - 8/3/05: I should also comment that Jhonny Mendez's prediction list for Now 20 is flawless.

1)Beyonce`s Child-Nothin` no more
2)Britney Spears-My LAST song
3)N` Sync-Retarted as ever
4)Natalie Albino-Yes, I splited from nina sky,for the 76th time.
5)Madonna-American Life pt 2
6)Snoop Dogg-Strip Down
7)Hilary Duff-I followed the same steps as Britney Spears and now im a hoe.
8)Jojo-Im not famous anynore
9)Bjork-Thonin ahi yah tahdo sas
10)Ashanti-Oops!I did it over again.

Great CD.......2005-07-14

I really like Now 15, especially since Eamon is on it.

1. It's My Life - No Doubt: C. It gets too old.
2. Toxic - Britney Spears: B. I like the groove in it. It could be better.
3. Stand Up - Ludacris: B+. I like this song.
4. Holidae Inn - Chingy: C. Right Thurr is a lot better.
5. Gangsta Nation - Westside Connection: A+ I love this jam. I like it when they say "party like Beyonce, face like Andre.".
6. Bounce - Sarah Connor: D+. I don't like it. She's trying too hard.
7. Shut Up - Black Eyed Peas: C. It's ok, I guess.
8. Gigolo - Nick Cannon: F. No comment.
9. Me, Myself, and I - Beyonce: A+. I love this song! At first I thought it was okay, now I love it.
10. Shorty Doowop - Baby Bash: B+. Good, but his voice isn't full.
11. I Don't Want You Back - Eamon: A+. I LOVE THIS SONG! I LOVE EAMON! HE IS SO GOOD!
12. With You - Jessica Simpson: B+. Good, but it gets boring sometimes.
13. Sunrise - Norah Jones: F. Way too slow.
14. First cut is the deepest-Sheryl Crow: A-. I like this song, and it never gets old for some reason.
15. Everything - Fefe Dobson: B. Great song, but too generic.
16. I Hate Everything About You - Three Days Grace: D+. Bland.
17. Feeling This - Blink-182: D. One of their bad songs.
18. Hold On - Good Charlotte: B-. It's good, but his voice sounds g@y.
19. Falls On Me - Fuel: B. It's pretty good, but needs better lyrics. Definitely.
20. 100 Years - 5 For Fighting: B+. I don't like it that much, but it's good at an end of a CD.

Overall, I gave it 4 stars. I upped the rating because it has Eamon, otherwise I'd probably rate it 3 stars.

LAST WORD: Buy it if you liked pop music from late 2003 and early 2004.

I like this CD.......2005-04-29

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