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NOW That's What I Call Music 29 | 
| Artist: Various
Label: Universal Music Enterprises
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 72
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 001210002
UPC: 602517645998
EAN: 0602517645998
ASIN: B001G5IJUQ
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Pink - "So What" (ZOMBA) | | • | Katy Perry - "Hot & Cold" (EMM) | | • | Pussycat Dolls - "When I Grow Up" (UMG) | | • | Rihanna - "Disturbia" (UMG) | | • | Ne-Yo - "Closer" (UMG) | | • | Chris Brown - "Forever" (ZOMBA) | | • | Kardinal Offishal w/Akon - "Dangerous" (UMG) | | • | T.I. - "Whatever You Like" (WMG) | | • | Lil Wayne w/T-Pain - "Got Money" (UMG) | | • | Savage w/Soulja Boy - "Swing" (UMG) | | • | Young Jeezy w/Kanye West - "Put On" (UMG) | | • | Yung Berg w/Casha--"The Business" (SONY/BMG) | | • | Jordin Sparks - "One Step at a Time" (ZOMBA) | | • | Leona Lewis - "Better in Time" (SONY/BMG) | | • | Boys Like Girls - "Thunder" (SONY/BMG) | | • | Saving Abel - "Addicted" (EMM) | | • | Daughtry - "What About Now" (SONY/BMG) | | • | Matt Nathanson - "Come On Get Higher" (EMM) | | • | Darius Rucker - "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" (EMM) | | • | Keith Anderson--"I Still Miss You" (SONY/BMG) |
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Album Description
2008 release, the latest in this long-running series of Pop compilations. This is the most up-to-date compilation on the market, containing the absolute hottest songs on the planet including certified hits, songs currently scaling the charts and sizzling radio smashes. This, the 29th installment in the series, features 20 tracks including cuts from Pink, T.I., Lil' Wayne, Leona Lewis, Kardinal Offishall, Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls and many others. Why listen to yesterday's songs when you can live in the here and NOW?!?!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 A step up from Now 28 November 13, 2008
Philip Masiakowski (Milwaukee, WI USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have been collecting the Now albums since Now first came out in the U.S. in...was it 1998? Personally, I don't listen to the radio, especially "pop" stations, so I use the Now series to catch up on where pop music is at through the years. As a result, most of these songs are new to me when I put these CDs in the player. (As opposed to the rest of humanity, who complains that these songs are "overplayed" by the time a new Now comes out.)
In recent years, I have felt that there has been a decline in the quality of Now albums. I enjoyed Now 24 and Now 27, but Now 25, 26, and especially 28 just didn't live up for me. While some Now fans (particularly Leona Lewis and John Mayer fans) were okay with Now 28, I think many would agree with me when I say that I look at Now 28 as somewhat of a low point in the Now series.
That being said, the Now series has resurrected itself in the last week with the release of Now 29 and The Best of Now. (I won't cover the latter in this review, but check it out--especially since the Now series has missed some good hits that made it to The Best of Now.)
Now 29 gets kudos from me for choosing three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100--the energized, Hollaback Girl--esque "So What" by P!nk; the catchy, dance-influenced "Disturbia" by Rihanna; and the 2008-dominating "Whatever You Like" by T.I.
Several of the other hits are also major ones. I'm pretty sure "When I Grow Up" by the Pussycat Dolls was nominated for some awards this year at the VMAs. "Hot N Cold" is a somewhat successful attempt by Katy Perry to avoid "one-hit wonder" status. And this Now offers its fair share of rap and hip-hop, as well--"Dangerous" by Kardinal Offishall is in my top 5 from this collection; "Got Money" by Lil Wayne & T-Pain, though not one of my favorites, is a decent hit; and "Put On" by Young Jeezy & Kanye West and "The Business" by Yung Berg & Casha are both respectable hits.
I hate myself for it, but I actually am okay with (not in love with!) "One Step at a Time" by Jordin Sparks.
And I am surprised by how much I like "Come On Get Higher" by Matt Nathanson. I am especially surprised by how much I like "I Still Miss You" by Keith Anderson because I really don't like country music.
...That being said, Now 29 does lay a few eggs. "Swing" by Savage & Soulja Boy Tell'em? This song wasn't that successful--and different versions of it have been available for what, 3 years?--so I was surprised by this choice. You might like "Better in Time" by Leona Lewis if you're a big fan of hers, but for a casual fan like me, it doesn't nearly measure up to "Bleeding Love," one of Now 28's few highlights. And please...Now goes with Daughtry and Boys Like Girls again with "What About Now" and "Thunder." This made me sigh.
I would have liked to see Paper Planes by M.I.A. in place of any of the songs mentioned in the previous paragraph. But overall, I still give this a 4 out of 5. My favorite is "Closer" by Ne-Yo.
And I failed to mention a couple other things. "Forever" by Chris Brown is on here, a smart choice despite being somewhat old. "Addicted" by Saving Abel and "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" by Darius Rucker aren't bad either.
And buying this CD unlocks five bonus songs from a special site. (Hopefully you won't have as much problems as I did with the site--be patient. It worked for me on my second run through.) You may be able to see why these five songs didn't make it to the Now album--they're not nearly as bubble-gum pop sounding as some of Now's biggest fans would prefer. But I think this is a great idea by Now, and I admit to being quite fond of "Beating My Heart" by Jon McLaughlin.
If you don't like the Now series--or at least the last 3 or 4 months of pop music--you've already made up your mind that you hate this CD. But if you're a Now fan, I feel this CD doesn't disappoint.
 Now that's what I call the greatest music ever recorded ever November 20, 2008
McBowlerpimp (W. Syracuse, NE)
6 out of 12 found this review helpful
I love every edition of the now series because, shucks, I just loves me some pop music. I love the songwriting by other people, the beats instead of people playing instruments and the fact that every song out now has to feature someone else. Originality? Who needs it, these tracks are just straight money. This compilation features several of my personal faves. I'll break a couple of them down:
Pussycat Dolls- Anything by PCD is just money in the bank. If you want danceable tracks about deep things like being hot, this is your group. The songwriting is off the charts awesome. If they all weighed 250 lbs and were unattractive, they would totally still be popular because they are very deep. It's like five of Joni Mitchell
Lil Wayne- I can count the number of CDs this guy is NOT on using my toes. If you tried to collect every CD he was on, you'd have roughly 3,423 cds. This cat is deep and has himself together. When my daughters get older, I hope this is the kind of guy they bring home.
Young Jeezy- Or as I call him "silky smooth". This guy has a voice that leads to sweet love on my corduroy couch with a ladyfriend. He is like Barry White, but instead of smooth soul joints, he rolls out really slow raps and grunts. He's now at the tippy according to the cell phone commercial
Pink- Yes, every song by her sounds pretty much the same, but you know what? Sausage pizza rolls have tasted the same for years and I still love them. Oh boy, give me some pizza rolls and a cool miller lite and it's on like pole position at skateland in 85. I don't even pay attention to what Pink says anymore, I just know she's awesome. She has tatoos and an attitude, what a total rebel!!
Asschowder- They aren't on this CD, but I figured they'll be on NOW 30, so I'd tell you about them. Their song "Yard O' Junk" is tearing up the charts in my town right now. Burns plays keyboards better than Depeche Mode, New Order and A-Ha combined. Their songs are filled with angst, but sensitive enough to make you cry about your breakfast. Let them in your world and your world will be a better place.
Daughtry- I had never heard of this guy until this album. He needs more exposure because he's really awesome.
Average asked this CD if it wanted to coupleskate and the CD gave it a crane kick to the head.
Now Vol.29 November 15, 2008
EDGAR S. OLIVARES (New York City, NY USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
In additon to the twenty tracks already on this album, this is the first volume in the Now series to feature access to five bonus downloads. They're from Brevi, Clique Girlz, Jon McLaughlin, Tyrone Wells and The White Tie Affair. There are many familiar names on this collection but there are a few new ones here as well. Good variety as usual. Here are the chart positions of each track on the Billboard Hot 100.
So What-#1
Hot N Cold-#3(this week)
When I Grow Up-#9
Disturbia-#1
Closer-#7
Forever-#2
Dangerous-#5
Whatever You Like-#1
Got Money-#10
Swing-#45
Put On-#12/#3 R&B
The Business-#33/#6 R&B
One Step At A Time-#17
Better In Time-#11
Thunder-#76
Addicted-#20 (this week)
What About Now-#18
Come On Get Higher-#64
Don't Think I Don't Think About It-#35/#1 Country
I Still Miss You-#48/#2 Country
TT 76:31
Downloads:
Feelin' Myself-Brevi
Smile-Clique Girlz
Beating My Heart-Jon McLaughlin
Candle-White Tie Affair
Sink or Swim-Tyrone Wells
A very worth to listen album November 25, 2008
Kevin C. Li (Campbell, CA USA)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Okay, here is my song-by-song review and the whole album review:
1. P!nk- So What
Grade: A
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: A very explosive start to this whole album, so rock!
2. Katy Perry- Hot N Cold
Grade: A-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: She sings great in this song. But, I never heard of her. Alright, nice to meet you! You did great.
3. Pussycat Dolls- When I Grow Up
Grade: B-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: This song is a bit off. But, it is good overall. I think it's okay but there are rooms for improvement.
4. Rihanna- Disturbia
Grade: A+
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: This song is one of the most famous songs in this year. I heard this song from the TV ad a lot. Therefore, it is always a good move to have this song in this album. The song itself is so great and flawed.
5. Ne-Yo- Closer
Grade: B-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: It's okay. This song is not that bad. Just fine!
6. Chris Brown- Forever
Grade: A-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: This song is so good with good feeling. It's a good song by Chris Brown. I hope he can sing as well as this one.
7. Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon- Dangerous
Grade: C+
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: This song is not my cup of tea. It is about average range. Maybe the rhythm is not in my taste.
8. T.I.- Whatever You Like
Grade: C-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: I don't like this style.
9. Lil Wayne featuring T-Pain- Got Money
Grade: C
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: What?
10. Savage featuring Soulja Boy Tell'em- Swing
Grade: A-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: This is a good song that makes my body move. Move it, baby!
11. Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West- Put On
Grade: B+
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: This is a good song with some enjoyment. It's in my style.
12. Yung Berg featuring Casha- The Business
Grade: A-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: Very good feeling, I do like it.
13. Jordin Sparks- One Step at a Time
Grade: B
Original Position: Now 26
Comment: This song is so great and kind of relaxing. But, this song is outdated. Even it is so in Jordin style, I will not give this song a good grade in this particular album.
14. Leona Lewis- Better in Time
Grade: C+
Original Position: Now 26
Comment: This is not a really okay song and it's outdated. Sorry, I have to lower the grade!
15. Boys Like Girls- Thunder
Grade: A-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: I am okay with this song. At least, I have a new feeling and can be good in the future.
16. Saving Abel- Addicted
Grade: C
Original Position: Now 26 or Now 27
Comment: This is not I am expecting for. An album won't accept outdated song! Gee.
17. Daughtry- What About Now
Grade: D
Original Position: Now 22
Comment: This is a very outdated song. I don't like it.
18. Matt Nathanson- Come On Get Higher
Grade: C-
Original Position: Now 24
Comment: Oh, come on!
19. Darius Rucker- Don't Think I Don't Think About It
Grade: A-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: Okay, at least this is what I want.
20. Keith Anderson- I Still Miss You
Grade: A-
Original Position: Now 29
Comment: This is a good song. Keith sings very well in this album. It is much better than before.
Overall grade in this album: B
Overall comments: This album is great. It contains more new songs than old songs. However, in the future, if this album is to worth a better grade, I would consider to put all new songs in this album.
The best song in this album:
4. Rihanna- Disturbia
The worst song in this album:
8. T.I.- Whatever You Like
The most updated song in this album:
3. Pussycat Dolls- When I Grow Up
The most outdated song in this album:
17. Daughtry- What About Now
 Hellish "Music" for a Cheap Price December 17, 2008
H. A Huffman (Mt. Prospect, IL USA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This latest collection of ear-punishing McMusic is exceptionally dreadful. I think Pink's ditty is the deadliest, but the others are painful as well. A maudlin dirge followed by Squawking and screeching in place of singing drowning in derivative, boring background music. This is the CD that's playing in the 9th circle of Heck. But I have to admit that the price is decent for a new CD - kind of like getting the cyanide for your suicide at half-price.
This stuff is lazy and shows how some music producers don't care about the music, just creating cheap junk that will be gobbled up by their target demographic. Buy real music made by real humans, not the extruded pabulum created by Madison Avenue.
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