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Track Listings
| 1. If I Never See Your Face Again |
| 2. Makes 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 |
| 13. Until You're Over Me |
| 14. Infatuation |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Sometimes it's O.K.--even important--to put aside your reluctance to embrace artists who make teenage girls scream. It happened in 2006, when Justin Timberlake scraped the sludge off pop and left something shiny behind, and it's happening again in 2007 with Maroon 5. It Won't Be Soon Before Long, the L.A. band's sophomore studio disc, rode in on a crest of hype and crumpled expectations--fan reports had it that Adam Levine & Co. scrapped their signature pop-soul sound for something harder and darker. Not so. Shades of Prince, Hall & Oates, and Sting still color the Maroon sound (check out the spectacularly fizzy "Little of Your Time," as well as the first single, "Makes Me Wonder," a song catchier than fire), but they're made ever fainter here by the clamping down of five guys on what is essentially the most distinctive pop sound to emerge from a single band since the Bee Gees squealed into the mid-'70s. It Won't Be Soon squares hip-hop sensibilities ("Wake Up Call") with rock ones ("If I Never See Your Face Again") and stormy moods ("Can't Stop") with bittersweet ballads ("Better That We Break"). It's a disc destined to defy detractors and go on to greatness, elevating the credibility of teenage girls for years to come. --Tammy La Gorce
Album Description
The follow-up to the multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning `Songs About Jane' is a "sexier and stronger record" according to frontman Adam Levine, who looked to 80s icons such as Prince, Michael Jackson and Talking Heads for inspiration.
Recorded at home in Los Angeles with producers Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Eminem), Mark "Spike" Stent (Bjork, Keane, Gwen Stefani, Marylin Manson), Mark Endert (Madonna, Fiona Apple), and Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek) the album is a louder take on the pop sounds of their first effort. It's an aggressive, upbeat and pounding record mixed in with disco beats and chunky guitar riffs.
Maroon 5 is Adam Levine (vocals, guitar), James Valentine (guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboard), Mickey Madden (bass) and Matt Flynn (drums). Their debut album `Songs About Jane' earned the 2005 Grammy Award for Best New Artist, has been certified quadruple platinum in the U.S. and has reached gold or platinum status in over 35 countries. The album has sold over ten million units worldwide, two million of which were in the UK. In 2006 the group earned another Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for a live recording of their international hit single "This Love." Known for their commitment to the environment, Maroon 5 were also honored at the 2006 Environmental Media Awar
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My first impressions of the album were at first a little muddled. "Makes Me Wonder" and "Wake Up Call" were definitely standout tracks, but I felt other songs were lacking a memorable melody and distinction.
When I played 'It wont be soon before long" for a third time, I suddenly started to notice songs I'd sworn weren't there in the first place. "Little of your time" had Maroon 5 written all over it; packed with a spicy punch, synthesized chorus and a tinge of techo electricity.
"Kiwi" is in my opinion another awesome track. The song starts off with an element of jazzed up, light rock and then kicks in with a huge explosion of fast paced Maroon 5 rock.
With every play the album seems to gather more and more stregnth, slowly unfolding its star quality. It is clear from the distinctive instruments to the tiny touches betwixt songs that this is an album produced to a high degree of quality.
Although some fans may feel a little bit of the magic from Maroon 5's first album (the cd that brought you 'This love', 'Harder to breathe' and 'Sunday morning') is missing in the followup, 'it won't be soon before long' is still an ice-cool, primo delight. Fans of alternative, indie, rock, techno or dance music will find this album an absolute treat. Anyone who liked 'Songs about Jane' should definitely give this a try.
When I played 'It wont be soon before long" for a third time, I suddenly started to notice songs I'd sworn weren't there in the first place. "Little of your time" had Maroon 5 written all over it; packed with a spicy punch, synthesized chorus and a tinge of techo electricity.
"Kiwi" is in my opinion another awesome track. The song starts off with an element of jazzed up, light rock and then kicks in with a huge explosion of fast paced Maroon 5 rock.
With every play the album seems to gather more and more stregnth, slowly unfolding its star quality. It is clear from the distinctive instruments to the tiny touches betwixt songs that this is an album produced to a high degree of quality.
Although some fans may feel a little bit of the magic from Maroon 5's first album (the cd that brought you 'This love', 'Harder to breathe' and 'Sunday morning') is missing in the followup, 'it won't be soon before long' is still an ice-cool, primo delight. Fans of alternative, indie, rock, techno or dance music will find this album an absolute treat. Anyone who liked 'Songs about Jane' should definitely give this a try.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having religiously played the previous Maroon 5 album (Songs About Jane) for weeks and weeks on end, I was a little worried that I wouldn't enjoy this album as much as the other. However, I can honestly say that I personally think that this album is multiple times better than the initial one.
There is great contrast in the types of songs on the album, a range of beats and tunes, some fast and slow but all equally as catchy and superb to listen to. It is quite utterly lyrical brilliance, Maroon 5 writes with much passion and typically it is based around the idea of different relationships.
Go out, buy it and listen yourself. . .even my dad likes it and he is very particular about his music.
There is great contrast in the types of songs on the album, a range of beats and tunes, some fast and slow but all equally as catchy and superb to listen to. It is quite utterly lyrical brilliance, Maroon 5 writes with much passion and typically it is based around the idea of different relationships.
Go out, buy it and listen yourself. . .even my dad likes it and he is very particular about his music.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Great debut album and was expecting this to be a further step for mankind!!!! But it wasnt quite all that.Read a review prior to this one and they will tell you that it is more mainstream and more poppy....Hogwash!!
There are some pretty obscure tracks that have a rocky feel to them and then others are downright weird!!
The vocals are still sublime and there are some stunning tracks, namely Wake up call and Wont go home without you.So overall still very good but not worth that elusive 5 stars.
There are some pretty obscure tracks that have a rocky feel to them and then others are downright weird!!
The vocals are still sublime and there are some stunning tracks, namely Wake up call and Wont go home without you.So overall still very good but not worth that elusive 5 stars.
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Good album for Maroon 5 fans!
If you are a fan of Maroon 5, then you should have this album in your collection.
Some classic hit songs and other good album tracks.
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Some classic hit songs and other good album tracks.
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Published 6 months ago by ottima gifts
Great Stuff!
Bought this on the strength of the previous album (songs about Jane).
Every track will have you singing along!... Read more
Every track will have you singing along!... Read more
Published 7 months ago by C R GARFORTH
Good Buy
If you liked the first album then u will definetly like this one. Great music from a great bad in my opinion. If you are a fan I would recommend this.
Published on 20 May 2009 by Becca
Great. Advertise onthing sell another....
this album does not include the Rihanna version of the first song which is reciving lots of airplay at the moment. be warned. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2008 by R. Offen
Best album i have EVER bought
This album is undoubtedly the best album i have, replayable whatever time in the day and whatever mood im in. Here is a run down of the songs:
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Published on 15 May 2008 by Alex Clarke
One of the best albums I own
I can't get these songs out of my head, not in a bad way, but probably down to 1/ I am listening to them right now and 2/ there're so good. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2007 by Andy
So feel good
I love this album. The songs are really good, catchy and feel good and can cheer me up on a bad day. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2007 by SJC
its maroon 5
this is one of the very few modern bands that i like. they just keep kicking out good tunes unlike just about every other band that has formed in recent years. keep them coming
Published on 23 Oct 2007 by Richie
A Musical Masterpiece!
Everybody knows that Maroon 5's first album 'Songs About Jane' was enormously popular and successful. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2007 by S. Coates
boutique pop...but still...good!
Maroon 5 is in a league of their own, especially because of the melodic voice of the lead singer, which gives all the songs that special tune. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2007 by tatjana kleitos
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