For Now
by DMA's
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Q Magazine
    Apr 26, 2018
    80
    Some may scoff at the limited musical palette on tracks such as the La's-like Lazy Love, but beneath the bluff exterior beats the heart of a great pop band. [Jun 2018, p.109]
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  2. Clash Music
    Apr 26, 2018
    70
    On first listen, it’s hard to ignore a sense of inconsistency and feeling that something’s lacking from its second half. That said, come the second time listening you start to stop questioning the diversity and simply celebrate the fact they’ve got the repertoire, and guts, to mix everything up and make it work.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. orbanten
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Whilst the clever professional reviewers are right to say this album represents a limited palette and shows some unevenness, that doesn'tWhilst the clever professional reviewers are right to say this album represents a limited palette and shows some unevenness, that doesn't change the fact that this is a very comforting and pretty album to listen to. Stand out tracks 'In the Air' and 'Do I need You Now' are achingly beautiful and amply supported by 'The End', 'Emily Whyte' and the title track 'For Now'.
    No new ground being broken, and similarities to Savage Garden can be heard but a sonic pleasure nevertheless. I eagerly await their next release to see where DMA's take this.    … Full Review »
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