Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
54 used & new from $4.97

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Here & Now
 
See larger image
 

Here & Now

America
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (81 customer reviews) More about this product

List Price: $18.97
Price: $14.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $3.98 (21%)
  Special Offers Available
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Only 5 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want it delivered Friday, July 17? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
27 new from $5.16 22 used from $4.97 5 collectible from $18.95
Amazon's America Store
Find all the CDs, MP3s, and vinyl, plus photos, videos, biographies, discussions, and more. Visit the store.

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Get $1 worth of MP3 downloads from Amazon MP3 after you order your item. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Purchase this CD and get 12 issues of Rolling Stone for only $2.95. that's less than $0.25 an issue. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Interact With Your Music: Discover, listen to, and buy new music, all from the pages of SPIN's digital edition, free to Amazon customers.


Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this album with America - The Complete Greatest Hits ~ America

Here & Now + America - The Complete Greatest Hits
  • This item: Here & Now ~ America

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • America - The Complete Greatest Hits ~ America

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Holiday

Holiday

~ America
5.0 out of 5 stars (4)  $11.99
America

America

~ America
4.7 out of 5 stars (50)  $12.99
Homecoming

Homecoming

~ America
4.6 out of 5 stars (31)  $13.96
Hat Trick

Hat Trick

~ America
4.5 out of 5 stars (4)  $12.98
Hourglass

Hourglass

~ America
4.5 out of 5 stars (22)  $14.98
Explore similar items

Product Details

  • Audio CD (January 16, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: January 16, 2007
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Burgundy S
  • ASIN: B000KG4BPO
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,769 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Listen to Samples

To hear a song sample, click on "Listen" by that sample. Visit our audio help page for more information.
Disc: 1
1. Chasing The Rainbow
2. Indian Summer
3. One Chance
4. Golden
5. Always Love
6. Ride On
7. Love & Leaving
8. Look At Me Now
9. This Time
10. Work To Do
See all 12 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Ventura Highway
2. Don't Cross The River
3. Daisy Jane
4. I Need You
5. Tin Man
6. Muskrat Love
7. Woman Tonight
8. Only In Your Heart
9. Lonely People
10. Sandman
See all 12 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
To be clear: America hasn't flooded the market with another best-of album. Instead, two of the founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, were rescued from classic rock purgatory by the Smashing Pumpkins' James Iha and Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger with an offer from the younger musicians to act as producers on an album of new material. The respect that Iha and Schlesinger have shown for America's talents is touching, drawing the best out of the band's close harmonies and gentle folk rock sound. Over the decades, Beckley and Bunnell have lost none of their vocal compatibility or their guitar acumen. If anything, they're much better players in 2007 than they were when they first rode into pop music history on their "Horse with No Name." Here & Now is further enhanced by guests like Ryan Adams (on "Ride On"), as well as Ben Kweller pairing up with My Morning Jacket members Jim James and Patrick Hallahan for a cover of Jacket's "Golden." Meanwhile, Nada Surf members play back up on a heart-stopping version of their own "Always Love." Also included is a live disc recorded in 2005, which finds America covering their chart-topping hits with a deft, subtle hand, reminding us that this group could hold its own with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the Eagles, and other early '70s contemporaries. --Jaan Uhelszki

Product Description
Here & Now features all new America songs including collaborations with Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, Ben Kweller, members of My Morning Jacket, Smashing Pumpkins, and Fountains of Wayne. Here & Now also includes America's greatest hits performed at XM studios.

America Pics
   

More from America

America

Homecoming

America: The Complete Greatest Hits


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

 

Customer Reviews

81 Reviews
5 star:
 (51)
4 star:
 (19)
3 star:
 (8)
2 star:
 (2)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.4 out of 5 stars (81 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Phoenix Rises, February 12, 2007
I gave this 5 stars because there is not one song on here that I don't like--a really rare occurrence with any album. In my opinion, this is America's best LP so far in their long musical career. The songs have great melodies to them and are performed perfectly within the classic America style with magnificent harmony vocals. And they throw in a cover version of "Indian Summer" by Maplewood(one of my current favorite bands)which has the author of the song joining in on guitar. All I can say is that Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnell must be extremely satisfied and content to know that 35 years after that first album they are still writing and performing music on a level above and beyond what has come before. That being said, I can't wait for the next one.
Comment Comments (2) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Their best album in 30 years!, January 28, 2007
This is America's best album since their heyday in the the mid-70s! This album was a modest hit on the Billboard album charts hitting 52 on the Billboard 200 and 11 on the Top Internet Albums charts; their best chart showing since 1982's View From the Ground. Working with younger performers like Adam Schlesinger, James Iha, and Ryan Adams seems to have renewed their creative spirit and energized them! Their performance of songs like "Indian Summer", "One Chance", "Ride On", "Look At Me Now", and "Work To Do" are all outstanding, making it difficult to pick a favorite. All of those songs deserve air-play!

The bonus CD is a live recording of all the songs from their multi-platinum "History: America's Greatest Hits" album. While in a few places Gerry Beckley's voice is starting to show some strain from four decades of performing, Dewey Bunnell's voice seems as strong as ever. The performances are very good and include several songs not available on any of their other live albums. The new intro to "Sandman" is exceptional. Solid performances all the way around!

All-in-all this is an OUTSTANDING set and I highly recommend it!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Back in the Here and Now..., January 30, 2007
I know it's wrong, but I found it almost impossible to approach this disk without a few preconceptions. To me, America represented the most commercial branch of folk-rock, deeply ensconced in the California tradition. By definition, that meant rich harmonies conveying vapid lyrics, all wrapped in catchy riffs that made their hit songs the aural equivalent of a Lays potato chip; you couldn't listen just once. Over the decades, their style of music has fallen out of favor, and hard as I tried, I could not erase my preconceived notions of these guys as passed-over pop stars, thirty years removed from their prime. I am the first to admit that I can be both thickheaded and stubborn, so I can't help but be impressed that "Here and Now" managed to overcome my negative preconceptions - most of them, anyway.
The record title can be taken as a statement of purpose. America is once again reaching for contemporary relevance, and the material provided herein makes a valid case. The song styles haven't changed too much since 1977, but it doesn't matter, because they seem to work quite nicely `here and now'. Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell still perform songs that stick to your brain like caramel on an apple (third member Dan Peek left the duo back in 1977 for a career in contemporary Christian music). As I listened, I wondered how they could manage such a feat, but the answer revealed itself as the songs unfolded. The first clue came with their cover of a great Nada Surf tune called "Always Love." If nothing else, this displays a contemporary edge and exceptionally good taste, two traits that I hadn't expected. It doesn't hurt that their version remains true to the lively beauty of Nada Surf's original version, either. Later in the disk, I found myself thinking that this newly energized version of America resembles an ironic-free version of the Fountains of Wayne, only to check the credits and discover that a) one track was written by FOW's Adam Schlesinger, and b) the same Mr. Schlesinger actually produced the record, working with James Iha (ex-Smashing Pumpkins). Aha! No wonder the album sounds contemporary! Now that I was paying attention, I soon recognized "Golden" as a clever adaptation of a song by My Morning Jacket. It still sounds like the America I knew as a kid, but this time around, they are bringing a little something extra to the table.
The real beauty of "Here and Now" lies in its ability to sound like classic America without resorting to formula. Even more impressive is the way that Schlesinger and Iha stay out of the way, allowing Bunnell and Beckley the opportunity to prove contemporary relevance on their own terms. Virtually any of these songs could be extracted for release as a single, so it is rather ironic that contemporary radio might find the band too difficult to pigeonhole properly. If nothing else, this album proves just how backward radio has `progressed' in the past three decades. For reference (and some guilty fun), "Here and Now" also includes a second disk containing well-performed live versions of their biggest hits, such as "Ventura Highway," "Tin Man" and "A Horse with No Name." I admit that I have a soft spot for these tunes, but I think it's the new material that I'll find myself playing most often. B+ Tom Ryan
Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic rock at it's best. Not oldies!
What a nice way to share memories! We were lucky enough to see America in concert last month. The concert kicked up old memories. The album just continued the good things in life!
Published 1 month ago by E. Hayhurst

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to Basic Bunnell
I'm an original fan from the beginning. Sadly I stopped listening when the sacryn hits left me empty and disappointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Daniel Paterna

4.0 out of 5 stars america album here and now
i was very pleased with this c.d after finding out about it on the internet,the last c.d i bought of this group was back in the early 1970s i like there folk rock close harmony... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. C. Bolt

5.0 out of 5 stars Here and Now
One of the most impressive of all America albums to date (and we're talking ... 36+years, folks!). The music is so pure, sweet and subtle it will melt your heart.
Published 10 months ago by S. Muntarbhorn

2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite the original America sound.
I bought this cd because my original cd had quite a few scratches on it and I am not sure how much longer it will last. I really didn't like this cd. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Humming bird

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the future
Wow, what a surprise! I bought the double disc CD for the live oldies as we are considering booking America for an event next year and wanted to hear how they sounded, and have... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Pat Downey

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty darn good guys...
Too bad this won't get the radio airplay it deserves (maybe they don't care about that at this point anyway). Read more
Published 20 months ago by The Jarl of Gnarl

4.0 out of 5 stars New Disc is Good
The new CD is good, though it sounds like all of their other stuff, I didn't notice the influence from the younger folks. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Michael N. Yotz

5.0 out of 5 stars America revisted
If your an old America fan that's curious about what they're doin' now-a-days this is the perfect place to start. Read more
Published 23 months ago by ol'guy

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally!
Wow. It's been almost 9 years since America released a new studio album (the last one was 1998's Human Nature).

Well, time has not hurt them at all. Read more
Published 23 months ago by R. Legendre

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (2 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
America's "Here and Now" 9 August 2007
No SACD/DVD-A? No Sale. 3 February 2007
See all 2 discussions...  
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   


SoundUnwound Says...

Here & Now opens new browser window by America opens new browser window is mainly Soft Rock, quite Alternative Pop, with hints of Alternative”

Disagree? Cast your vote now! opens new browser window

Share your knowledge and explore the rest of the music world at SoundUnwound.com opens new browser window

SoundUnwound Logo

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Here & Now
54% buy the item featured on this page:
Here & Now 4.4 out of 5 stars (81)
$14.99
America - The Complete Greatest Hits
30% buy
America - The Complete Greatest Hits 4.6 out of 5 stars (83)
$11.97
America
7% buy
America 4.7 out of 5 stars (50)
$12.99
Holiday
4% buy
Holiday 5.0 out of 5 stars (4)
$11.99



Look for Similar Items by Category


Music You Should Hear™: Artists' Picks

Music You Should Hear
Want to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to? Find out in Music You Should Hear™, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.
 

Reach Everything You Need with Quality Ladders

Shop for ladders
Shop our huge selection of fixed, extension, and step ladders in the Home Improvement Store.

Shop for Ladders

 
Music Essentials
Greats from the Greatest Explore our Music Essentials Store and find music from over 500 essential artists and composers, watch videos, and vote for the most essential artist.
 
Read Our Blog
For more about music, check out ChordStrike, a minor blog for major music lovers™.
 

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Paranoia
Paranoia by Joseph Finder
Free
Free by Chris Anderson
Glenn Beck's Common Sense
My Soul to Lose
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates