Maxwell's latest finds the steady and seductive soul-provider drawing more from the class of Marvin Gaye than the trash of R. Kelly--with a touch of spirituality thrown in. ...more
Entertainment Weekly
''New age soul'' seems like a terrible tag to hang on anyone's music, but Maxwell is just begging for it with his latest album, the ballad-heavy Now. Dreamy keyboards, delicate guitar filigrees, and sultry bass lines weave throughout the ...more
Entertainment Weekly
As mellowed-out as much of ''Now'' is, it's definitely not aural wallpaper, but a cohesive effort that rewards repeated listenings -- a veritable slow jam-boree. ...more
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