"Now" is the fifth full-length studio album released by Christian rock band Fireflight on March 6, 2012 on Flicker Records.
The album puts its best foot forward with the blistering opening track, "Stay Close," which shows the band stretching themselves in new directions, as well as giving listeners an earful of what McMillon can bring to the table. From here, Now never quite lives up to the fierceness of its opener. Still, there are enough highlights on the record, which subsequent listens reveal, to make the album a rewarding listen. "Escape" may be the closest track to the opener in exploring new territory, while "Prove Me Wrong" is a melodic rock track that showcases Dawn's soaring vocals, and the emotional "He Weeps" follows in the footsteps of the previous album's "Name" in delivering a rock ballad that moves the heart. "Rise Above" is another mellow highlight that serves as an encouragement to the listener, while "Now" (despite feeling like an extension of the chorus from "Go Ahead," musically speaking) is a fine fast-paced anthem for overcoming adversity. Now is a good rock record on its own, but among the catalog of Fireflight releases, it may feel less daring than one may expect or hope.
by John DiBiase, Jesusfreakhideout