Five short years after Songs About Jane swept the airwaves and ruled the TRL set, Maroon 5 are back to work. It won’t be long before It Won’t Be Soon Before Long is out soon. (Believe it or not, that sentence makes complete sense, give or take a soon.) And five years on, Adam Levine is still sorta dreamy, still has a vaguely Jay Kay vocal-thing going on, and still likes vids that feature him and gorgeous women making bodily contact. Also, the band would like you to know that they enjoy wearing men’s formalwear.
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dont get me wrong – i like it, but is there anything resembling a point here?
bee gees anyone?
It’s pretty cool that his snare drum makes clapping sounds. I wonder where I can get on of those.
stereogum, you’re killing me. please be indie again. if i want to hear maroon 5, i’ll watch vh1 and listen to the radio.
FIVE years after yadda yadda yadda? They headlined the Civic Tour in ’05.
This story kind of makes me wonder why I ever read Stereogum.
This is the worst thing I have ever heard. How much is their label/pr guy paying you to post this?
morphosis eh… thats a cool building.
How much investor money did you get for this post? The day job thing was making me feel less cynical about stereogum and then this.
oh, i thought april fool’s was on sunday.
Jesus Christ guys.
quit.the.bitching about stereogum. Every day, every damn post. Start your own blog and make it successful with your elite indie ways. Fuck.
Seriously, with a single post, you guys have really made me rethink my reading Stereogum.
i wish all the people who threaten to not come here anymore would just go through with it.
stereogum hurts you because they love you.
no, seriously. i don’t get it. i get a little riled when there are posts like these, then i remember there are other music blogs to visit in the meantime, till something new pops up that i am interested in. try it out.
Dear Hipsters,
STFU.
<3,
Jarrett
This beats reading another post about Neon Bible, that Peter Bjorn & John hit song, or one of the Gallagher Bros. talking shit about whoever.
Poor man’s Jamie Lidell.
There is so much good material on this site; why complain because of a handful of posts about a Top 40 band you hate. Just skip them.
all of a sudden maroon 5 adherents come out of the wood work. and they’re all love it or leave it doofuses. believe me, a few critical comments won’t dent your beloved stereogum. a bunch of posts like this one will kill it though.
So, you people think that Maroon 5′s record label, with a lot of cash to spend in hand, decided that a mostly indie rock blog frequented by people who will (claim?) to hate the band they are trying to promote would be the perfect place to shell out lots of cash to get the word out about a band that everyone and their 60 year old grandmother already knows about? Right, makes sense to me. One of two things are going on here. 1. It is nearing the end of another day of indie rock goodness and, for shits and giggles, the folks at Stereogum have decided to rile up the self righteous music snobs for the entertainment of us all. Or, 2. this record label has shelled out tons of cash to blogs like this before because you ultra-hipster types have a history of arousing yourselves by bitching about mainstream music while you’re on the internet and then immediately logging off and rushing to the nearest Virgin Mega Store to pick up a copy of “Songs About Jane.”
Adam pretty much gets the prize. Haven’t even watched the vid.
well, it’s true that i like that she will be loved song
it has been five years since Songs About Jane came out, but it didn’t “sweep the airwaves” for awhile after that, no?
Surprise, surprise: after five long years…they still suck. And their video feels and sounds like a cologne commercial.
Wow. I’m all about guilty pleasures, but this song doesn’t even deserve that. Are we recycling 1999 already? Without watching the video I could swear I heard some Backstreet in there… Also, how on Earth did these guys open for the Stones??? I’m guessing they were a Mick pick. Bah!
sucks.
All I can ay is tat Adam givesskinn guys like me hope that we are still somewhat hot. Idn’t dislikete veo, th song blows though.
I just finished my freshman year of high school when Songs About Jane came out. I was in love with M5.
It really is depressing to outgrow a band I was previously obsessed with. And it’s not like this song is any worse than anything off of the first album, it’s just that I can’t bring myself to groove along to their faux-funk riffs or 90′s pop drum machines anymore. But hell, I’m sure the new album will be the soundtrack to a lot of middle school drama this year,
Polished Turd.
Much richer and more successful* man’s Jamie Lidell.
Fixed.
Marooon 5 = new Spandau Ballet?
This kind of sounds like a low-key version of “Larger Than Life”. I don’t remember if that was Backstreet Boys or N*Sync, but it doesn’t really matter…
I love Maroon5, love the video–it is so ridonculous with the groping its perfect. Better than all the other videos they did too. Did anyone see that Sophie Muller Piece of Shit?
I love the idea of resurrecting 1999. Its not like “indie” rock bands don’t do that kind of derivative shit all the time THEY JUST DON’T GET PAID FOR IT!!! I mean how many bands do I have to listen to who are trying to be Joy Division who are trying to be the Pixies who are trying to be Roxy Music? Blah!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Stop bitchin’. Music is music. Blegh. Also , I agree about the Beegies reference.
i like the first two measures of the chorus, but not the second two, they could have made it catchier
and BTW, as long as i’ve been reading stereogum (since 04 bitchez!!!) they have covered all things pop as well as independent, and that’s why i liked them
I love stereogum and i hate maroon 5.
that is all.
Yawn. Next?
Yawn. Next?
I think Stereogum is officially dead now…
you hipstors don’t know good music taste. that is 1 grate song! thank stereogum. i have to question some of the “indie” stuff on here. more brittney, k-fed, fergie post pleese! stereogum and perez hilton make my work day! ha ha LOL
ok back to work my boss is gonna KILL me. LMAO
the only thing that this shows, is that a bunch of you indie hipster are too insecure about your musical taste that you think reading a post about pop music is gonna turn you into non-indie hipsters. seriously, what is this, high school? omg we’re all goth kids. if one of you talk to a jock, we are SOOOO not gonna hang out with you anymore. blah.
No seriously… M5 are pretty big in Williamsburg. I was in this coffee shop and Ed Droste was working behind the counter and he was talking to Kyp Malone. Someone’s mix was playing and in between Deerhunter and Jandek was M5′s “This Love.” Ed and Kyp high fived and were bopping around the counter. I was singing that song for the rest of the day.
I’ll admit, while I wasn’t exactly a Maroon 5 “fan” back in the day, they did have a few songs I enjoyed. But this? Utter garbage.
I was actually really afraid I might like the song. After 15 seconds I started puking in my mouth and then the chorus came and almost made me not hate it.
about dang time they released something else. nice jam. i’d rather have maroon 5 overpowering radio than friggin hinder so more power to them.
you got any good interpol gossip there, scottie boy? I’d really much rather read about that. but thank you for the maroon 5 update. we all really appreciate being well-rounded music listeners, isnt that right guys?
maroon five?
next thing you know, someone will be trying to resell the bravery!
not saying these bands can’t repent – but they have lost valuable time. there are so many better, smaller bands out there that get no recognition.
maroon five? yeah, great. i look forward to seeing them featured in jane or vanity fair.
i know, it’s late. i am being harsh.
he whole indie thing is shit anyway, basically indie means you listen to a whole bunch of music that few people outside of the little indie realm have heard of. While a lot of this music is quite good, there is a whole world of music outside of indie. But can the namby pamby little indie snobs listen to it noooo, they have to be genre specific.
Point is, I like this song and before I would have said, “that song totally sucked” then I would have listened to it in secret and even sang along.
Secretely most of you are listening to this very song thinking, “hey this is pretty good.” ADMIT IT!!
F ALL A YALL MAROON5 IS CRAZY
YOU GUYZ ROCK AND IF YOU THINK IM WRONG PROVE IT BRING YA SCRONI ASS DONE IN THE BAHAMAS AND LET ME CHAP YA ASS UP I LOVE MAROON 5 AND THATS NO JOKE
excellent debate. high fives all around. extra points for superb usage of the word bopping.
i just returned from a 3 month trip backpacking through southeast asia and i heard M5 about as often as I heard Bob Marley, which is to say several times a day. Even in remote hill-tribe villages (really). That made me pretty sad. And it made me even sadder (more sad?) when I still couldn’t bring myself to fully hate them.
i do dig the riff on this chorus.
enough. time to listen to summa that new hot chip dj kicks…
I love this song…it’s amazing and different… any perosn that can listen to something outside of their normal range is a smart person…it’s sad to see so many negative comments on such a great group. it’s not like u had to listen to it… But then again if ur leaving negative comments u obviously have nothing better to look forward to in ur life…find a razor and do urself a favor. MAROON IS THE BEST!! i love u ADAM!!!
This video is nice and the song is very catchy. I see a lot of posts up here bashing Marron 5. Why? I bet over half these people couldn’t play a chord on a guitar or drum a beat. This band is talented, and just because they have a unique sound doesn’t mean they need to be bashed. Different Strokes for different folks, people. I dig it. And I like stuff from Andrea Bochelli to Alter Bridge to George Strait. You naysayers need to free your mind a little.
Sorry for the above mispelled Maroon 5, btw. My apologies, saw it after I posted.
if you dont like it whatever dont listen to this. people who do power to them. i like it so who gives a shit if its indie or whatever dont be a shithead and knock it till youve even heard half the album. i like all music i know everyone says this. but i do. ska, rock, country, rap, r&b a good song is a good song to me. if i listened to the same shit all the time id go crazy. sooooo shut up and listen to what you like and nevermind the rest! <3 peace
thi is the best video of 2007 . maroon 5 are the coolest sinders ever .
esta re bueno………………DeNiS….aGuaNtE MaRoOn5……Lo mEjOr!!!!!
WOW.. I LOVE ADAM LAVINE and this song si so true cause its 4rm me 2 my ex b/f haha THIS IS GOOD BYE!!! i dont believ U!
me encanta la cancion especialmente el video no paro de verlo y escucharlo,espero verlos en concierto en españa valencia, me gustan muchisimo todas sus cancioes. OS ADORO SON LO MEJOR CHAU
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! its the best song ever rite now.. and adam lavine is sooooo hott! i could marry him! LOVE THIS SONG! its the best song maroon 5 has put out yet.. ok love ya’ll! kisses from the dirty south baby.. thats how we do it rite..
THIS VIDEO ROCKS I LOVE IT, ITS JUST SO CATCHY I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this song. I love Adam’s voice. This is different and yes a bit retro sound, but anyone listening to today’s music, most of it is.
i think this is the best soong maroon 5 have dn because normally i dnt like there music but i think this 1 is gr8
I love this song it is byfar the best song maroon 5 have done it is retro but it is ded catchie i lv it xxxxxxxxx
That was soooo 80′s I loved it like an old Duran Duran video,with the sunset @ the end.Chic .
HOW ABOUT ALL YALL THAT IS HATING ON MAROON 5 GO FLY A KITE AND KILL YOSELF TWICE BITCHES.
los amo MARROM 5 siguan asi…. I LOVE…ADAM LAVIGNE
los amo MARROM 5 siguan asi…. I LOVE…ADAM LAVIGNE
los amo MARROM 5 siguan asi…. I LOVE…ADAM LAVIGNE
I think this video is great and I think the song is great too. Most of the people saying they absolutely hate this video are mostly close minded and think everyone should listen to the same things they do.
i LUV THIS VIDEO AND THE SONG THEY R BOTH AWESOME!
Adam Levine could’ve been thinking of his ex-girlfriend in the first video This Could Be love, or She would be loved when he wrote this song. Or he even could’ve had Jessica Simpson affair in the back of his mind… Just a food for thought. while listening to this song
SONO i MIGLIORI
Video is craptacular cheese at it’s worst, but the song is fantastic. There’s no shame in liking a well written, slick piece of ear candy every now and then. I don’t get the indie snobbery – there’s room for all kinds of music whatever one’s tastes are. In any case I’m sure they’ll be laughing all the way to the bank. I know they made their money off of me. Makes Me Wonder prompted me to buy the new tracks, and I must say he’s a damn fine pop song writer. It’s not the stuff that legends are made of, but it’s hella better than what’s passing for music on the radio these days.
Video is still craptacular though. That’s 3 minutes I’ll never get back.
to hell with all of the people who disliek this song and video, its absolutly sick, .. and the beegees reference?? ru F*cking kidding me … HA not at all, Maroom 5 is def one of a kind.
I really like it
i love adam it so cool