Maroon 5

It Won’t Be Soon Before Long

Adam Levine – Vocals

Jesse Carmichael – Keyboards, Guitars

Mickey Madden – Bass

James Valentine – Guitars

Matt Flynn – Drums

            Like many bands that have to overcome the success of their debut album, Maroon 5 hit the studios to develop an album that wouldn’t cause a sophomore slump. With the new album now in stores it seems that they have pole-vaulted over that famous slump and kept with the success of their debut. Frontman Adam Levine, said that listeners should expect this album to be sexier and stronger and that’s exactly what they have been given. This album shows a different side of Maroon 5 lyrically, but they maintained their pop-rock sound. They offer an extremely catchy sound that one can’t help to get stuck inside their help. Much of the album shows off the bands style of combining a soft coffee shop sounds with an upbeat dance style. Much of the vocals are very clear and the music fits the lyrics well. Overall this album has surely helped Maroon 5 stay clear of the sophomore slump. It’s a very solid album, but has a few low points. A few songs repeat a bit too much and another song the vocals distract you from the music. Those are my only complaints.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

My favorite tracks:

If I Never See Your Face Again, Makes Me Wonder, and Can’t Stop

Track List:

1.      If I Never See Your Face Again

2.      Make Me Wonder

3.      Little Of Your Time

4.      Wake Up Call

5.      Won’t Go Home Without You

6.      Nothing Lasts Forever

7.      Can’t Stop

8.      Goodnight Goodnight

9.      Not Falling Apart

10.  Kiwi

11.  Better That We Break

12.  Back At Your Door

Website (s): www.maroon5.com, www.amoctone.com