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REVIEW: Maroon 5 – Overexposed

June 30th, 2012

Grace Duffy

Artist: Maroon 5
Album: Overexposed
Genre: Pop/rock
Label: A&M/Octone

Something of a rushed job in the wake of their “Moves Like Jagger” success last year, Overexposed is an awkward and lumbering album, yet one that musters some real gems before it gives out. It’s underwritten and bland, marked by a persistent insecurity as to how it wants to sound. Maroon 5 aren’t exactly the bearers of profound, thought-provoking musicality but their penchant for crafting a sleek pop tune has gone somewhat awry here. The title is fitting, as the tinkering and differing approaches taken to these tracks indicates a catch-all …

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STREAM: Maroon 5 – One More Night

June 18th, 2012

Grant Trimboli

Maroon 5 have unveiled a stream of their new single “One More Night” and it shines some light on this cloudy Midwestern day.

Watch out for Maroon 5′s upcoming album, Overexposed, to hit stores on June 26 through A&M/Octone Records. You can bet that we will have a review of this album from our staff in the next week.

Please click through the jump to listen to a stream of “One More Night” and let Under The Gun know if this single will be on constant rotation this summer.

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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Maroon 5 ft. Wiz Khalifa – Payphone

April 16th, 2012

Grant Trimboli

Maroon 5 have unleashed their upcoming single “Payphone,” featuring Wiz Khalifa, and it is poised to be a radio hit.

This new song from the group combines a catchy pop melody with the edgy raps of Wiz. It sounds like “Moves Like Jagger” but that is still to be determined within the next few plays.

Watch out for Maroon 5′s upcoming album, Overexposed, that is due to drop on June 26 through A&M/Octone Records. Please take this song for a spin after the jump and comment with your thoughts!

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