Maroon 5's debut single Harder to Breathe foretold of things to come from this modern pop/rock group. Love it or hate, Songs About Jane became one of 02's top albums thanks to sharp lyrics, sexy beats and frontman Adam Levine's charisma behind the mike.
Following up five years later with It Won't Be Soon Before Long cements Maroon 5 as a relevant, earworm-inducing band. Their pulsating beats with memorable hooks are infectious. Three for three with radio-friendly singles in Makes Me Wonder, Wake Up Call, and Won't Go Home Without You, Maroon 5 have developed an effortless sound in only two albums.
The album is seamless with a dozen stylish tracks that explore the best and worst of relationships. Wake Up Call is a great F U to a cheating lover. Malice pervades the consciousness thanks to Levine's edgy delivery. In contrast, there's Won't Go Home Without You-a wistful apology and Goodnight, Goodnight, a simple melodic resignation. Levine and Co. reflect, yearn, play and seduce in the tracks found here. Kiwi is a sexy shout-out. Better That We Break is an old school throwback to the days of Martin and Sinatra.
It Won't Be Long Before Soon is a crisp, unforgettable soundtrack from the opening riffs of If I Never See Your Face Again to the ending strains of Back At Your Door. Solid pop is hard to come by. Turn it up; dance along because this is it.
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