It Won't Be Soon Before Long - Maroon 5

Maroon 5 are a five-piece soul influenced band hailing from Los Angeles, California. The band have been together in their current form since 2001, however from 1995 to 1999 four of the five current band members formed the band Kara's Flowers. Kara's Flowers were signed to Reprise Records, however parted company with their label in 1999. After the split with their label, the four band members were all at separate colleges across the USA, however they all remained in touch throughout this time. During their time at college, all four members would broaden their musical horizons and gain an appreciation for a wide array of musical genres; something they would later ...  Read the complete review

I think its a really great pop/rock album,great to listen to. to be honest i would say there is only 2 bad songs on the album and thats track 1 and 2! they are not really bad i just wasn't as keen on them. Very different to there first album but in a good way, i personly found that it had a sound of the police in certain tracks alot of it is very 80's IMO but in a good modern way. All in all a great album with a really good feel to it, a little better than there first album songs about jane. The added plus of the bonus tracks is great and again they are really great songs. New album for the band and a new image all in all i give it the thumbs ...  Read the complete review

Having been very impressed with "Songs About Jane" there was never much doubt that I would purchase "It Won't Be Soon Before Long". I have to say that whilst this album does not quite reach the highs of the previous album it is still packed with good songs. There are few weak links if any. There are not as many stand out tracks this time around. The big hit "Makes Me Wonder" is the best track in my opinion. The other UK hit singles "If I Never See Your Face Again" and "Wake Up Call" are perhaps not quite on a par with the first single but are still good enough to have achieved higher chart positions than they ...  Read the complete review

Headed by Adam Levine as the lead vocalist, Maroon 5 released their second album in 2007. "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" follows on from the Alternative Rock band's impressive debut with "Songs About Jane", which had them show how they could bring in elements of Funk, Soul and Pop to make something which will literally appeal to all audiences. 1. "If I Never See Your Face Again" To get this album under way you have them getting funky with it to remind you of why you probably liked them when they broke through into the game back in 2002 (as Maroon 5 - as opposed to when they were known as Kara's Flowers). It is a big ...  Read the complete review

I feel this was a good follow up to songs about jane.Even though songs about jane had a lot more catchier songs and sounds on it I dont think this new album of maroon 5 disappoints. My favourite track on the album is back at your door,i think this is just one of the tracks that shows and highlights how maroon 5 have progressed both lyrically and musically. Everyone knows Maroon 5 are distinctive and instantaneously recognisible,and I feel this album just raised there game even more,it showed you a more mature side to the group. The album is good and enjoyable to listen to,but as usual there is always a song that you dont like and for me I felt it was makes me ...  Read the complete review