Stereogum Home

 

March 14, 2005

Maroon 5: "We Suck Less Than Creed"

Hot on the heels of last week's 50 Cent/Game feud, Maroon 5's Adam Levine is picking a fight with another bland creation, albeit one that disbanded last year. Via LA Times...

Adam Levine: "People hated Creed. They don't hate us. At worst, they just don't really like us. Creed ... had that attitude, they pontificated about how great they were, they had a horribly generic band. They were easy to hate and we're just, you know, easy to disregard."
Can't really argue with that.

Posted at 11:34 AM
Tags:




65 Comments

i'd like Adam Levine to know that i do, in fact, hate his band. hate.

Posted by: samantha at 03/14/05 12:11 PM | Reply
Score = 2 Vote up Vote down

well,i guess that jamiriquai and stevie wonder will be seeing royalty checks now..

Posted by: dennard at 03/14/05 12:16 PM | Reply
Score = 2 Vote up Vote down

If the enemy of your enemy is your friend...well, at least thats puts me on better terms with Maroon 5. I must now go out and listen to "this love" in my support. Actually, probably not.

Posted by: afterthought at 03/14/05 12:16 PM | Reply
Score = -1 Vote up Vote down

I hate Maroon 5 more than cancer.

Posted by: SarahK at 03/14/05 12:30 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Heh, I do think that's sort of accurate actually.

Posted by: rollie at 03/14/05 12:45 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Meanwhile, I'm convinced Maroon 5 is the most popular band that I have yet to hear a song from. I don't have any clue what "This Love," or anything else, sounds like.

This leads me to believe they can't suck worse than Creed yet, because I at least know when to turn my stereo off when Creed comes on.

Posted by: Jeff at 03/14/05 1:16 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

The man is right, infact I've never even heard of them before.

Posted by: Mehdi at 03/14/05 1:16 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I like them better than Right Said Fred.

Posted by: EJ at 03/14/05 1:38 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Nature loves to hide.

Posted by: Heraclitean at 03/14/05 1:41 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Well, he should probably take a look into why he thinks Maroon 5 is so easy to disregard. Maybe it's because that one-hit-wonder song of theirs was POUNDED.. INTO... OUR HEADS... for all of 2004. Easy to disregard, unfortunately hard to ignore.

Posted by: Evan at 03/14/05 1:45 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i HIGHLY doubt creed "pontificates" anything

Posted by: marsh at 03/14/05 1:57 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I have no problem ignoring them, but then again I dont listen to any kind of radio station that would play their shit, and I like it that way!

Posted by: BeavisOnCrack at 03/14/05 2:00 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

..as much as he just did in that interview

Posted by: marsh at 03/14/05 2:02 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i quite agree with him, though i must say his band is very near my "hate" list with all his pompous words. I cant believe how deaf some people are to compare them to Phoenix...!

Posted by: dateline at 03/14/05 2:24 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

They are better than Britney Spears =/

Posted by: Gaby From Brazil at 03/14/05 3:41 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Declaring "We suck less than Creed" does no justice to Maroon 5. Everyone sucks less than Creed. That's like saying "I'm less evil than Hitler."

Posted by: gigi at 03/14/05 3:57 PM | Reply
Score = 1 Vote up Vote down

I think it's a safe bet to say that the suckiness of Creed and Maroon 5 are very comparable. Plus, now that Scott Stapp is a fat fuck and the band is no longer around, I can say I hate Maroon 5 more now than I do Creed.

Posted by: Tim at 03/14/05 4:02 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I agree with Gigi - Creed sucks more than anyone. Hell, I'm willing to go out and say Creed sucks more than..Damn, I can't think of anyone they suck more than because they simply suck the most. More suckage than a 5 dollar hooker on her knees.

Posted by: Mandy at 03/14/05 4:12 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I, in fact, hate Adam Levine more than Creed. In fact, I don't even hate Creed, but Adam Levine and his paper thin voice should be sent to Iraq.

Posted by: No Frontin at 03/14/05 5:44 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

This... band... has... taken its toll on me
Radio has played that stupid song to death...

Posted by: dp2.0 at 03/14/05 8:25 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i liked them in 2002
i've grown since then

Posted by: sean at 03/14/05 11:44 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I used to live in a Maroon5less universe (so I hated Creed more) until I joined the gym. When I get on the race track, this guy at the counter puts on this MTV DVD with 3 of their songs. I now hate running. I'm victim of some kind of behavioural conditioning conspiracy. Next: Canadian beef and Our Lady Peace.

Posted by: Furanku at 03/15/05 2:15 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

ahhh... with the maroon 5 guy saying what he said, it makes he band that much worse (yeah, i didn't think it was possible either) but creed sucks a good amount of soggy ass hair as well.

Posted by: Jesus at 03/15/05 11:01 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

If only they would take this beef to the streets, (where beefs belong). Maybe it would result with a shoot out and we wouldn't have to hear from any of them again. Adam Levine can issue disses on KISS FM.

Posted by: robb at 03/15/05 1:25 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i cannot believe that u guys think creed sucks..scott stapps voice is amazing and mark tremontis guitar playing is great...maroon 5 has absolutely nothing...not a good lead singer..not a good guitarist, and not even good lyrics..all their songs suck. i just disliked them before..but now i really hate them. their music is sooo annoying.. specially she will be loved, which is constantly played in my house because my brother likes that crap...

Posted by: aperson at 03/15/05 2:26 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

scott stapp does a bad eddie vedder impression, sorry.

Posted by: janine at 03/15/05 2:34 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Oh Thank God -
I thought I was like the only person in the universe that cannot tolerate one more Maroon 5 song!!
I liked that "Breathe" song for about, um, 5 minutes but then it got played the HELL out of - thanks again, crappy radio - and now it seems like they're EVERYwhere.
And what a little sissy boy like that got to beef about Scott Stapp for - let the man's career die in peace!!

Posted by: D at 03/15/05 4:06 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Yes Maroon 5 sucks, but Creed maybe be the worst band in music history...they reach a whole new level of crap, marron 5 are just boring, bland and dont make my blood boil like creed.

Posted by: T at 03/15/05 7:36 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Maroon 5 is the most annoying band in the world, they do suck, they're not even camparable to a band like creed, at least their lyrics have some sort of meaning and they dont pound the same words in your head over and over. Creed has talent...and a good point and meaning in every song... maroon 5, has nothing.

Posted by: AL at 03/15/05 8:29 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Point? There's no point to Creed's songs if you look beyond the drivitive religious crap. Also how can you even try looking for a point when one can't get the past the fact that Scott owns a BIG apology to Eddie.

And now as for Maroon 5, listen I'm not even going to respect a guy who dates Paris Hilton now and days and cries when she dumps you.

I bet Adam fucking tried to win her over with the "She Will Be Loved" shit of a song.

Posted by: earwax at 03/15/05 9:15 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

at the risk of being an insane fangirl that falls in love with every hot man on the face of the earth (hey, its REALLY not my fault, nerds are DAMN SEXY), I think Adam Levine's voice is fucking gorgeous. I'll admit the the band is way over exposed, but in their defense, they usually have absolutley nothing to do with the publicity. And, their good musicians. I love the album, but i went to one of their concerts a few days ago and they are even better performers. I have fangirls to support my case- (http://www.thefangirls.blogspot.com/)

Posted by: abby at 03/19/05 3:24 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I agree that maroon 5 is on the radio way too much, but besides that, I love them. I love the song This Love. I hate that there are so many people out there who just has something against a band just because they're mainstream. So what if a lot of people listen to their music? That doesn't necessarily mean they suck.

Posted by: Lisa at 03/19/05 10:45 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I like Maroon 5, especially Adam Levine.
I can't believe what you are all saying about Maroon 5, their songs are well written and performed.
I wish the best of luck to Maroon 5.

Posted by: sylvia at 03/25/05 7:12 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i dont hate them because they are mainstream

i hate them because they suck

kbye

Posted by: ____prettyxlush at 03/27/05 5:58 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I loveeee Maroon5!! you guys who don't love maroon 5 SUCK!! I love Adam and he is cute and maroon 5 is the best band ever.. i don't know creed but I am sure Adam is right! much love a adam-maroon5-lover!!

Posted by: liselotte at 03/28/05 2:14 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

so fuck off!

Posted by: liselotte at 03/28/05 2:16 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

who the fuck r creed!!!!!!!!
now maroon 5 i've heard of them of course i've heard of them they r like the best band around and will be for a long time and adam and james r just so hawt. i luv maroon 5.
so like liselotte said all u maroon 5 haters can just fuck off!

Posted by: ellen at 03/30/05 12:40 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i really do think creed was a great band! scott has a beautiful voice and their lyrics are really reallly great and at least mean something..! Maroon 5 keeps blabbbbing about the same girl in all songs, i mean, that's just.. lame! :|
adam should at least have respect for creed , stupid arrogant ass, in the beginning i liked him.. but now :|

Posted by: anavrin at 03/31/05 11:30 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

maroon 5 is awesome. Maroon 5 sang frontin by Pharell live and it's so much better. Shiver and That's not enough and others are good too. Some are weird....

Posted by: maroon 5 singer at 05/09/05 1:31 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Maroon 5 are the epitome of hack talent. They'd better be sending Billy Joel hefty royalty checks is all I know. Well at least Adam Levine seems to recognize how truly unimportant they are. *sighs* Well I guess I'll just have to wait for the inevitable "Uptown Girl" cover to be followed up with an EMF-like avalanche of remixes and re-releases.

Posted by: Celtic Pride at 05/14/05 2:01 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I find it amusing that everyone who has supported Maroon 5 are girls who have also commented on how good looking the members are. Does this band have any depth??

Anyhow, Maroon 5 are shit because their songs are saccharine sweet shit with no substance. You want good pop? Listen to The Pixies or REM.

Posted by: Freddy at 05/20/05 2:53 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

OMG, i cant belive some of these comments. What arrogant biatches you are, how could you people hate maroon 5?
And Adam, he's just the cutest thing out there.
I'm appauled by some people who just hate maroon 5 just because they're better than other bands.
No, Adam's carreer will NOT die in peace, he'll be sucessful.
Stay gorgeous Adam!!!
P.S Creed? what the hell is that? whatever they are, i agree with Adam

Posted by: Yaz at 05/31/05 5:43 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

OK u guys it's only a comment GOSH!!! if adam thinks creed sucks than that's his opinion it's nothing to get angry bout and besides everyone is entitled to their opinion .
so i say let him say what he wants i'm all for free speech and besides i think maroon 5 is a good band and i respect them and their fans and i say the same for creed .

Posted by: magneta lane at 06/09/05 7:00 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Everyone who said that creed sucks needs to get slapped in the face. And what the hell do you mean "There's no point to Creed's songs if you look beyond the drivitive religious crap." Are you retarted?!?!?! Half there songs arent even about religion. you people who said creed sucks need phychiatrist help.

Posted by: Austin at 07/31/05 8:52 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

wow you guys are so fucking stupid, maroon 5 is far more than Adam's look, they're fucking kick ass, and I'm not agreeing with Adam because I'm a maroon 5 fan, I'm agreeing with him because he's right. Creed was a horrible band, end of story.

Posted by: The Girl at 08/08/05 2:47 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

What I think this page proves is that everyone seems to imitate the comment before it. As far as bad as cancer...have you had cancer? that comment is a hell of a lot worse then adam's comment. But i suppose there is nothing like taking a deathly disease and making light out of it.as well is it that everyone hates them because they managed to get signed? Or is it due to the millions of dollars that they made singing those "stupid lyrics" in both cases, i give them credit for attempting to be artisitcally creative. the attempt was there, and apparently due to their publicity someone bought into it. and this site just proves that you have managed to assist in making them money because you buy into the advertising of them, i say both deserve credit due to the money they have that everyone wishes they could find a quick way to get.

Posted by: who at 08/23/05 12:45 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I love Maroon 5

Posted by: Victoria at 09/23/05 9:05 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Maroon 5 ROCKS! I agree with those who said this! Creed smells! :-)

Posted by: Jackie at 11/10/05 5:25 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Maroon 5 ROCKS! ...and... I love Maroon 5!

---

Finally! Some other people who are still fans - although I think what Adam said was wrong, I mean yeh Creed were SHIT but he shouldn't say that stuff really. But his band still rule!

Posted by: Lil' Dekka at 01/01/06 4:24 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

'Yaz', Maroon 5 rox my sox and yes Adam is totally gorgeous!

Posted by: Lil' Dekka at 01/01/06 4:27 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

O.k. I know I'm really late with this but, I don't give a shit. I think Maroon 5's music is o.k. and Adam has a very good voice. And I think Adam IS so damn hot. I hardly ever go for the lanky, mussed look but damn if something about him doesn't make me wanna jump him behind the IRS building and have his babies. If this makes me seem shallow....well I can't work up the energy to give a flying fuck. Come to think of it, a flying fuck with Adam Levine....Oh, my I have lost my mind.

Posted by: it's hot as hell at 08/05/06 10:02 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Adam Levine has the smallest penis I've ever seen. His music sucks too.
Best,
Steve

Posted by: Steve at 03/31/07 3:19 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Adam Levine doesn't even have a penis. Just listen to his voice .. pretty obvious

Posted by: Emmy at 07/08/07 7:43 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i like them better than Gerarado

Posted by: reen at 07/12/07 9:59 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

i just wanted to say that i actually like creed and wanted to let everyone know how much i fuckin hate maroon 5...they fuckin suck cow balls i cant stand there music the lead singer sounds like a bitch he needs to trade the mic in his hands for a dick in them.....

Posted by: josh at 07/27/07 11:38 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

heey....i read all da soo calld maroon 5 fanss sayin the bull shit abt CREED.....maroon 5 even suck that then my stinky hairy black ass......hahahahah.....creed roks i'll agree wid magnete n reen....n someone'z up there nnamd AL sayin creed sung all that religious Crap....!!!!!Wat Da Fuck .AL.......ur abusin ur own religion ......do u even believe on JESUS.....111 man ....anywayzz CREED rules n i hopw n pray that they reunite again prety soon...............!!!...i hope ...!!!....

Posted by: Faizan at 08/04/07 4:32 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

who cares they both make money than any of us, they're two different artists with two different styles let them do their thing and be artists.

Posted by: brooke at 09/10/07 4:24 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Well I love Maroon V, but I have one question if Adam is reading this.

What is up with all the sex song? I mean I like them, but were you hurt or do you just enjoy sex!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!

Posted by: Toni at 09/10/07 3:25 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

That's a pretty dumb quote, but I love Maroon 5. They're the shit.

Posted by: Nathan at 10/08/07 6:45 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

I think anybody sucks less than Creed, really. They do suck. Bad. But Maroon 5 is my favorite band, so I really think they suck less than Creed...although Adam's attitude isn't great.

Posted by: Lake at 10/14/07 1:18 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Right, where do i begin! How the fuck can someone even say they hate maroon 5 more than cancer that is inhumane and sick! Would they rather someone they knew die of cancer than have them listen to a decent song by decent artists. Even if you don't beleive they are particularily good...there is no need to say petty, untrue and childish things about the band! What exactly are you achieving!? I absolutely adore maroon 5 and there music does have meaning and She will be loved is a very special song which touches everyone. So what if you've heard it too many times...songs never die! But every song and Artist deserves respect for there work even if you really can't stand them! I hope they carry on making more music! and even if they don't they've brought smiles to everyones face all around the world at some point and that is all that matters! So can everyone out there who is saying all these nasty things just grow up and respect them for who they are!

I love you maroon 5! All 5 of you are amazing. Keep doing what you do best! xxx

Posted by: Jessica at 11/29/07 6:40 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Maroon 5? no. not a fan.

Creed? rrmph.....They're Alice in Chains Wannabes'. at least that's my opinion.

Posted by: hi at 03/27/08 3:41 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

this about sums it up for me: http://totesrando.com/2008/04/29/ulterior-motif/

Posted by: placebo at 06/25/08 4:16 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Interesting, I actually like Creed. Am I weird for that?

Oh well.

Posted by: musakalakawaka at 07/05/08 2:46 PM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Maroon Five Is AWFUL. I could go on forever but they just shouldnt be alive. i hope adam levign is cancered

Posted by: Gilberto Sanchez at 07/15/08 2:46 AM | Reply
Score = 0 Vote up Vote down

Leave a comment


Staff

  • Founder/Editor-In-Chief: Scott Lapatine
  • Executive Editor: Amrit Singh
  • Senior Writer: Brandon Stosuy

Info

Contact

Get Flash to see our mp3 player. Here are our mp3s: Jonathan Boulet - A Community Service Announcement (The Album Leaf Remix) (»)
El Guincho - Antillas (XXXchange remix) (»)
El Guincho - Antillas (»)
Wolf People - October Fires (»)
Fan Death - Cannibal (»)
Fan Death - Reunited (CCENTURIESS Remix) (»)
Chll Pll - Dick Moves (»)
Chll Pll - Pass Out (»)
Beck - Harry Partch (»)
Tim Cohen - Haunted Hymns (»)
Tim Cohen - Take Aim Goliath (»)
Ducktails - Sandglider (»)
tUnE-YaRdS - Hatari (Drunkenmonkey Remix) (»)
tUnE-YaRdS - Hatari (Karn Remix) (»)
Beach House - Norway (»)
The Golden Filter - Thunderbird (»)
Crystal Antlers - It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (Bob Dylan Cover) (»)
CFCF - How Bizarre (OMC Cover) (»)
The Acorn - Strange Animal (Gowan Cover) (»)
Black Tambourine - Black Car (»)
Boyracer - Sunshine And Violence (»)
Henry's Dress - 1620 (»)
Honeybunch - Mine Your Own Business (»)
Lilys - Claire Hates Me (»)
Lilys - February Fourteenth (»)
Lorelei - Today's Shrug (»)
Sleepyhead - Different Colored Letters (»)
Small Factory - Merry-Go-Round (»)
Swirlies - Sarah Sitting (»)
The Ropers - Waiting (»)
Velocity Girl - My Forgotten Favorite (»)
Monsters Of Folk - Say Please (»)
Rain Machine - Give Blood (»)
Wetdog - Tidy Up Your Bedroom (»)
Beck - Little Hands (Feat. Feist, Wilco And Jamie Lidell) (»)
Brendan Benson - Feel Like Taking You Home (»)
Yeasayer - Ambling Alp (Memory Tapes Remix) (»)
Solange - Stillness Is The Move (Dirty Projectors Cover) (»)
Pearl Harbor - California Shakedown (»)
LoneLady - Immaterial (»)
Andrew Cedermark - Hard Livin' (»)
Family Portrait - Super Cool (»)
The Soft Pack - Answer To Yourself (»)
Bear In Heaven - Dust Cloud (»)
Bear In Heaven - Lovesick Teenagers (»)
Atlas Sound - Doctor (Five Discs Cover) (»)
Atlas Sound - The Screens (»)
Cloud Nothings - Hey Cool Kid (»)
The Mary Onettes - Dare (»)
The Mary Onettes - Puzzles (»)
Digital Leather - Photo Lie (»)
Memory Tapes - Easy Pert Mom (»)
Memory Tapes - Graphics (Sci-Fi Edit) (»)

Progress Report logo
Commercial Appeal logo
Premature Evaluation logo
Band to Watch logo
Quit Your Day Job logo
The Outsiders logo
The 'Gum Drop logo