The album is good but not great. It ***** ALL OVER 'Overexposed' but it still is weird to me see Maroon 5 this pop/commercial. 'Maps' remains unbothered as the best track but 'Sugar', 'Leaving California' or 'Shot Love' are so good as well! I am a bit let down with Gwen's duet and that 'Coming Back For You' song is so boring. Jeez! 'Animals' was the right choice as a single, it'll become a smash, I can feel it.
'Unkiss Me' sounds like something Ryan Tedder would do!
I think a lot of the songs on V will grow on me, but after two listens, my favorite songs are: "Animals", "It Was Always You", "Unkiss Me", "Maps", "My Heart Is Open", and "Shoot Love". The album is fantastic, though. They never fail to amaze me. I can't wait 'till they go on tour!
I wished they made a Pop-Rock album like It wont be soon before long or songs about jane....
but this album is good too....
Unkiss Me, Leaving California, New Love r my favorites....
Sugar and In Your Pocket r really poor and doesnt sound like Maroon5 material
I'm listening to the deluxe tracks for the first time because First Play from iTunes only has the standard.
First reaction:
Shoot Love: The song reminds me of classic rock; I like it. A song you could bop your head to. It's enjoyable and has a band aspect to it.
Sex and Candy: The song sounds like a smoky/jazzy nightclub song from the 50s. The lyrics are kind of strange (and they weren't written by Levine). Nice record, but definitely one of weaker ones.
Lost Stars: Great song! It doesn't fit the album though.
1. Maps
2. Animals
3. It Was Always You
4. Coming Back For You
5. Unkiss Me
6. In Your Pocket
7. Sugar
8. My Heart Is Open
9. Feelings
10. New Love
11. Leaving California
'V' is definitely not their best album, but it has a lot of great songs. I woud give it a 7/10.
I liked it. Can't say if I like it better than their previous album but it doesn't matter. Certain songs would almost sound the same when played continuously though. The only song I don't really like is the one with Gwen.