Now That's What I Call Music! 11

Now That's What I Call Music (Series)

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 19, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Utv Records
• ASIN: B00006LLQ0
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #65,765 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

• This is item 11 in The Now That's What I Call Music! Series.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
What's the Now That's What I Call Music series got to do with a year like 2002? Sure, the biggies--from Nelly to No Doubt--rode new hit material that's featured here. But during the same year, piano-playing wunderkind Norah Jones wowed listeners with a mellow new marriage of pop and jazz. And the Dixie Chicks closed out a long legal battle and presented a down-home traditional country record that topped the charts. Now 11 is the CD equivalent of a mix tape that bounces from big, urban beats and rhymes to laid-back electro-pop chill to coolly groundbreaking piano-driven melodies. Norah, the Chicks, and Coldplay all push Now in a more adult-oriented direction, one where beats take a backseat to acoustic instrumentation and sincere lyrics. Then there's the notably sultry, full-blossomed "I Care 4 U" from Aaliyah, which stands as a fine tribute to the late singer. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews

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32 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars this years chart topping hits?, November 19, 2002

By	Nick (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews

I compiled a list of the CDs with its peak chart position on the billboard hot 100. this one looks alot more "hit-worthy" than totally hits 2002.

1. Hot In Herre - Nelly--#1 (7 weeks)
2. Nothin' - N.O.R.E.--#10
3. Gangsta Lovin' - Eve/Alicia Keys-#2
4. Feel It Boy - Beenie Men & Janet-#32
5. Days Go By - Dirty Vegas--#14
6. Love At First Sight - Kylie Minogue--#23
7. Objection (Tango) - Shakira--#55
8. Underneath It All - No Doubt--#3 (still climbing)
9. Bare Naked - Jennifer Love Hewitt--DIDNT CHART
10. Ordinary Day - Vanessa Carlton--#31
11. Landslide - Dixie Chicks--#20 (still climbing)
12. I Care 4 U - Aaliyah--#16
13. Stingy - Ginuwine--#33
14. Don't Know Why - Norah Jones--#55 (still climbing)
15. Hero - Chad Kroeger & Joesy Scott--#3
16. Running Away - Hoobastank--#45
17. In My Place - Coldplay--DID NOT CHART
18. One Last Breath - Creed--#6
19. Somewhere Out There - Our Lady Peace--#49
20. Everyday - Bon Jovi --DID NOT CHART

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars They Keep Getting Worse, March 1, 2003

By	Aaron (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

When the "Now" series first started, I was a big fan. The first "Now" CD was terrific and they were all pretty good up until about Now 8. Ever since that one, they've gone downhill. Don't get me wrong. Now 11 isn't a complete flop. It still has its moments...

1. Hot In Herre: (2/5) Blah. One of the most horrible and overplayed songs of last year. How did this stinker ever get to #1? I'm so sick of rap, I could barf.

2. Nothin: (2/5) So far, not off to a good start. Why'd they kick it off with rap tracks?

3. Gansta Lovin: (2.5/5) Overplayed and wasn't that great to begin with. Eve just trying to copy the success of "Let Me Blow Your Mind."

4. Feel It Boy: (3/5) It's nice to hear from Janet and the song really isn't that bad. An ok addition and nice summer song.

5. Days Go By: (3/5) At least it's not rap. Cool sort pf trance song, but nothing special.

6. Love At First Sight: (5/5) FINALLY a decent track. Kylie's second smash dance single of last year is peppy and upbeat and one of the best tracks here *if not THE best.*

7. Objection: (4/5) Wasn't as big as Shakira's previous two hits which is a shame because it's a good song. Love the instrumentals.

8. Underneath It All: (5/5) A huge hit for No Doubt was overplayed, but is too great of a song to mind. Everything about it is great.

9. Barenaked: (4/5) This song wasn't a hit, and it's a shame. It's a cool song.

10. Ordinary Day: (5/5) Another keeper. I was in love with this song last year and even though the girl can't sing live, the recording is excellent.

11. Landslide: (4/5) A pop hit for the Dixie Chicks. Who woulda thought? Great song and I'm glad to see it doing so well. Nice addition.

12. I Care 4 U: (5/5) How I miss Aaliyah. The best track from her 2001 self-titled album. Beautiful and mesmerizing vocals.

13. Stingy: (1/5) I have no idea why this song made it on here.

14. Don't Know Why: (4/5) Sweet, soothing song. One of the more unique songs of the last year. A breath of fresh air out of the rap-dominated music world.

15. Hero: (2/5) Another "Hero" song. We really didn't need another one *no pun intended.*

16. Running Away: (3.5/5) Surprisingly not too bad rock track. Better than their previous song.

17. In My Place: (2/5) This was not needed on here. It wasn't even a hit.

18. One Last Breath: (1/5) Overplayed to the point that I absolutely cannot stand it. It wasn't that great to begin with but radio butchered it.

19. Somewhere Out There: (2/5) No, it's not the Fivel song. Although I'd rather hear it then this train wreck.

20. Everyday: (4/5) Unfortunately, wasn't much of a hit. It's a good song, though. Their new one "Misunderstood" is even better."

I recently saw the tracklisting for Now 12 and I'll warn you...it's worse than this one. A real shame. This series was once decent.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vol. 11, July 18, 2006

By	Damian Gunn "The Dark One is I" (I am everywhere) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

With it's next installment 'Now!' kicked things up a notch and really delivers. This is the turning point in the music scene and the songs selected here for the most part are smart and in their own regards large hits. There are some new artists to the list as well as some comebacks, some who have been here before but now take new form and deliver much better the second or third go around.

Nelly kicks things off with what may be his biggest it ever. 'Hot in Herre' is a perfect summer anthum and was a club favorite and it serves as a nice way to kick off the album. N.O.R.E., Eve & Beenie Man all deliver in the rap area as well, Beenie Man and Janet taking the crown as the best addition to the rap portion of our comp. disc.

Dirty Vegas makes their first appearance here as does No Doubt, Norah Jones and Jennifer Love Hewitt, Norah Jones taking the crown as greatest new addition, while The Dixie Chicks also make their first appearance, but they serve another purpose. The mark the turning point in pop culture, the acceptance of country music as more than a pass time for hillbillys but as good music that everyone can enjoy. Finally 'Now!' and the rest of the world was ready to see that.

As far as serving it up better the second or third go around, the champs in this catagory are of course Coldplay. They were first heard on 'Now!' delivering their weak debut single 'Yellow' a song I have never been a fan of, but with 'In My Place' Coldplay have regained my favor. Great song. Also, Vanessa Carlton delivers better her second go around as does Creed with my favorite Creed song 'One Last Breath' which is lightyears ahead of 'With Arms Wide Open'.

The highlight of th album though is Our Lady Peace's 'Somewhere Out There' which takes the crown as best song onthe album and it's such a nice change of pace to see someone like OLP on here instead of the same ol' same ol'. Never was a fan of 'Hero' but I understand why it's here. Spiderman was huge and rightfully so, so it only makes sense that the theme song would be on everyones play list...just not mine.