Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long

Maroon 5 stayed true to their name and waited five years after dropping their debut Songs About Jane before returning to the music scene with their newest release, It Won't Be Soon Before Long. Taken from a motto the band adopted during recording to keep themselves motivated, Soon is an often remarkable and always interesting album that tops Songs in almost every way. It's a striking change from the influences of their debut, with the electronic dance beats of songs like "If I Never See Your Face Again," "Wake Up Call," "Can't Stop," and single "Makes Me Wonder" serving as a stark contrast to softer tunes such as "I Won't Go Home Without You," the stirring "Goodnight Goodnight," smooth piano driven "Better That We Break," and the jazzy "Back At Your Door." While it seems like this may make the album unfocused and sporadic, this is far from true. With the band moving seamlessly from the dance hall to the jazz club and back again, the flow is excellent throughout, proving that the five year's wait was certainly worth it, as Maroon 5 has delivered another excellent album. [www.maroon5.com]