Now or Never

Nick Carter

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 29, 2002)
• Original Release Date: October 29, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Jive
• ASIN: B00006ISA3
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (981 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #92,388 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
If anything will drive a nail into the Backstreet Boys' coffin, it's this surprisingly impressive solo album from Nick Carter. The first of the Fab Five to break out on his own, Carter reveals a rocker's heart that's lurked under his high-gloss pop exterior. While he rasps and struts through his 12-song debut, we're not talking headbanging mayhem here. Carter excels in the brand of guitar rock that put Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams on the map. The elder Carter conjures the militaristic flamboyance of Queen on "Girls In The USA," or the teasing coyness of "Raspberry Beret"-era Prince on "My Confession." The anthemic "Is It Saturday Yet" is another highlight. Despite a seven-year tenure singing other people's songs as a member of America's favorite boy band, Carter proves himself an able tunesmith, penning five of the tracks on the disc, and plays some fine guitar. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Debut, November 1, 2002

By	M. D. Thomas "ReadingSailor" (New London, CT) - See all my reviews

Not at all what I was expecting. I wouldn't have even bought the album except that I had to admit that I liked the first release "Help Me". I expected it to be mostly Pop with a poor rock attempt as Jive records tried to push another teen pop sensation on the world and drain every last dime out of him before the craze died completely. What I heard instead was an honest attempt at an artist trying to grow. The songs show some personal growth, but still Mr. Carter still needs to polish his writing skills. The best songs on the album are "Help Me", "My Confession" and "Do I Have to Cry for You". While the lyrics aren't the best, the music and performace of "Miss America" and "Blow Your Mind" are fun and upbeat tunes. Nick Carter sounds incredibly like Brian Adams on "Do I Have To Cry For You." This album brings back some of the 80's rock. I am impressed and not dissapointed that I own this album. I will be very interested to see the young man's next efforts. I love the 80's music of Bryan Adams, Journey, Bon Jovi etc. While Nick Carter is not at that level, he shows potential for that kind of music.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now Or Later, November 9, 2002

By	"teddyneverland" (USA) - See all my reviews

So...
You would like to know more about this album as you are deciding to buy it now, or never. I'll separate my review into several different sessions so you can find *YOUR* own session(s) when you're reading this :)

Review Guide: General Review > *YOUR* session! > Conclusion!
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***General Review...
With a special delicate voice, the artist also engaged himself in writing some of the beautiful songs. It's a ROCK album with a lot of drum and bass and I just like the lyrics of the songs. It's not always talking about love and relationship. Take an example:
"Help me, figure out the difference between right and wrong, weak and strong, day and light where I belong." See? It's sorta fresh and gives an extension of music listening. Some party songs can also be found like "Is it Saturday yet? Cuz' I wanna get up...cuz' it feels like a saturday." and Nick even makes fun with his little brother in the verse "...and it wouldn't matter if Marther Stewart was my mother and Aaron Carter is my brother cuz' I'll still be bad!" Some boys-group-style songs like "Heart Without A Home" are included and some fast rock songs like "I Stand For You" and "Blow Your Mind" are enclosed. Oh and don't forget one or two touching songs like "Do I Have To Cry For You" and "Who Needs The World". So it's EVERYTHING. Pick the DVD if possible, too, though it doesn't contain much content.
Last but not least, I recommend "I Got You", "I Just Wanna Take You Home" and also "Scandalicious" (bonus track) for fresh-first-random-listen.
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***If you're a Backstreet fan...
You're supposed to have bought this album already! Well, if not, just give it a whirl cuz' you're a good fan and you'd like to listen to Nick's music while you're waiting for the upcoming BSB album. In case you're pondering if Nick gives the same impression as the Backstreet Boys do...my answer is NO. There are, though, a couple of songs which are like group-singing-songs with the style of Westlife (and yes it's Westlife - I just don't know why!), this is a SOLO rock album which shares only some of the great producers like Max Martin, Rami (who are the same with the boys). It just gives you a very different feelin' and mood while you're listening to it. Frankly speaking, if you're a plain-love-songs lover, you may even get bored with it. So I don't really recommend it if you are actually looking for the shadows of the boys.
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***If you're an anti-Backstreet fan...
Lol you're probably here to find the reviews who recommend Justin Timberlake's Justified (maybe) instead. Well, just kiddin'. "Now Or Never" is NO backstreets. I mean it's entirely different. You may ask why cuz' Nick Carter is with the boys for like 10 years so at least he has captured "something" from them. You may not trust me but it's time to let the boys group to compete no more. Nick is out to start his own thing and this is a fresh rock album instead of any other boy groups pop music showcase. It "Rocks" so maybe you would like it. Oh yeah, just to remind you there are few
plain love songs" in the album so you may be disappointed if you are searching for any!
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***If you hate boy/girl groups...
You've come to the right place cuz' Nick is doing solo. (LOL) There are little "groups-singing-shadow" in the album so don't be worried to try!
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***If you have a ROCK fever...
Don't hesitate, it's a MUST BUY!!!
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Okay...so you still cannot figure out if you should buy it or not? Well, my answer is "Now or Later". It's worth listening, and it's cool for relaxing, for sharing, for fun, for partying and for singing. (But not for dancing!)
I won't say "Never", cuz' the album's really nice.

Get it now, or later!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NICK CARTER "NOW OR NEVER", November 1, 2002

By	Pam (Braintree, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

Nick Carter..He's a man now. You think this is your ordinary CD? You thought wrong. What should you expect from this CD? Expect to hear some HOT tunes!! This CD is filled with great lyrics and catchy beats. Carter sings with so much passion. You cry with him, you laugh with him, and you even feel his pain through his voice. You haven't heard anything until you've heard "Now or Never" by Nick Carter. Below is the tracklisting along with my feelings and descriptions of each song:

#1. Help Me - You all know this one. Nicks first single off the album and a #1 hit. Awesome tune..Very Rocky. Everybody can relate to this one. Everybody has been through a period where they just have been so confused and are just looking for help from somebody.

#2. My Confession -Written by Mr. Carter himself. "I wanna breathe you i wanna feel you near this is my confession" Really cool song!!

#3. I Stand for You- Awesome song, One of Nicks personal favorites. Very American-ish. "Im gonna have a tattoo, Gonna have an attitude"..."I wanna ride a Harley oh on the highway" Very positive song..Basically hes saying hes free..He'll do what he wants..Everybody can relate

#4. Do I Have to Cry For You? - BEST song I have EVER heard. Written by Nick. It will be the 2nd single. He sings this song with so much passion...You can feel the song. You want to cry with him and you feel his pain. Definitely NOT your ordinary love song.

#5. Girls in the USA-(feut. Mr Vegas) Oh yeah!!! For everyone who ain't from the U.S hahah!! Just Kidding. Whether your American or not you will LOVE this one. I wanna get up and start dancin whenever this song is playing. Very Rocky..Awesome tune!

#6. I Got You- Max Martin strikes again! AWESOME song!! "The world on the outsides tryin to pull me in,But they cant touch me cuz I got you"!!! Slow song...He sings with a lot of emotion.

#7. Is It Saturday Yet? -My Saturday theme song!! I think everybody looks forward to Saturdays. "Is it Saturday yet? Just wanna get out Is it Sat. yet? Cuz it feels like a Sat baby! This get you hyped up for the weekend! Really phat tune!

#8. Blow Your Mind- WOAHH!!!! I love this song!! Soo much energy. Basically he meets this girl at a club..She dates him because hes a rockstar and she wants to spend his $$. "This girl was crazy completely outta line...I guess she blew my mind."

#9. Miss America - Another one of my favorites. "Take it off Take it off Lets get it on get it on"..The chorus is also awesome!! Really cool song..Again, Max Martin wrote another hit! Just wait, its gonna be #1.

#10- Take You Home - Nick Carter for you..Just an ordinary 22 year old. Awesome music..Rock.."I jsut wnana take u home, we can make a story of our own, please dont get wrong, I just wanna!"

#11.Heart Without a Home-Slow song...Not your normal love song. The best thing about Nick Carter? He sings with such passion. "And you seem so lonelybut you dont have to anymore" AMAZING song!

#12. Who Needs The World-Another great love song. "Who needs the world when I got you?" I'm sure you all have/had somebody in your life that makes you feel this way.

So, I'm telling you right now..If you don't buy this album you are missing out on so much. Its an amazing album. This man has so much talent. All I can say to you is you've heard nothing until you've heard this man sing.
"Now or Never" by Nick Carter

Do your self a favor and go get the album!