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A Version of Now

A Version of Now is the first solo studio album by Australian rock musician Peter Garrett, which was released in July 2016 on Sony Music Entertainment Australia. The album follows Garrett's retirement from Australian politics at the 2013 federal election.

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A Version of Now
Studio album by
Peter Garrett
Released15 July 2016 (2016-07-15)
GenreRock
Length34:47
LabelSony
Peter Garrett chronology
A Version of Now
(2016) 		The True North
(2024)
Singles from A Version of Now
  1. "Tall Trees"
    Released: 16 May 20161
  2. "Great White Shark"
    Released: 30 May 20162
  3. "It Still Matters to Me"
    Released: 8 July 20163

A Version of Now is the first solo studio album by Australian rock musician Peter Garrett, which was released in July 2016 on Sony Music Entertainment Australia. The album follows Garrett's retirement from Australian politics at the 2013 federal election.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Music4StarStarStarStar
Sydney Morning Herald5StarStarStar

Steve Bell from The Music said "The album's lyrics are clearly imperative but the music also plays an important role, a considered rock backing less powerful than his alma mater but serving these songs well. Throughout Garrett proves as passionate and thought-provoking as ever, showing that you can address the necessity for change and contemplation while remaining completely comfortable in your own skin."4

Bernard Zuel from Sydney Morning Herald said "[it's] energised and powerful, surprisingly tender and likely more complex than many expected. If it's short of brilliance then it is also fair to say it's never merely adequate."5

Michael Smith from Renowned for Sound said "Stylistically, A Version of Now is extremely straightforward and simple. The focus is always placed on Garrett's easily identifiable, heavily accented singing, filling in the gap behind his voice with the music so they work in harmony rather than fighting for dominance" adding "There's nothing truly groundbreaking to be found on Garrett's solo debut, but its familiarity is ultimately what fans will enjoy most out of it."6

Track listing

A Version of Now track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Tall Trees"3:47
2."I'd Do It Again"3:07
3."No Placebo"3:55
4."Homecoming"3:26
5."Kangaroo Tail"3:22
6."Great White Shark"3:46
7."Only One"4:16
8."Night & Day"4:06
9."It Still Matters"5:02
Total length:34:47

Charts

Chat performance for A Version of Now
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)7 3
French Albums (SNEP)8 142
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)9 35
References

References

  1. "Tall Trees review: Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett's first solo single stomps". Sydney Morning Herald. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. "Peter Garrett Releases Second Solo Song 'Great White Shark'". noise11. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  3. "Peter Garrett reveals 'It Still Matters', 'A Version of Now' Tour shows selling out". Peter Garrett. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  4. "Album Review: Peter Garrett - A Version Of Now". The Music. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  5. "Review: Peter Garrett's solo album A Version Of Now hits home". Sydney Morning Herald. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  6. "Album Review: Peter Garrett A Version of Now". Renowned for Sound. July 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  7. "Australiancharts.com – Peter Garrett – A Version of Now". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  8. "Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Fusionnes - SNEP (Week 29, 2016)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  9. "Charts.nz – Peter Garrett – A Version of Now". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 October 2023.