Pop-rock titans Maroon 5 have crashed back onto the scene with Love Is Like, their eighth studio album and first in four years. Led by the flirty title track — which boasts a guest verse from Lil Wayne and a glossy music video — this record finds Maroon 5 blending modern pop sheen with a few surprises. The single “All Night” even throws in a squealing saxophone solo and a cheeky visual homage to Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love,” signaling the band’s renewed flair for fun. Frontman Adam Levine says the group made a conscious decision to get back to basics in the studio. “We’ve gone back to what we used to do… not paying attention to where we fit and producing the music organically,” Levine explained, noting that this free-spirited approach is how they first made their mark.
Early reactions from fans suggest the throwback strategy paid off. Longtime listeners on forums are hailing Love Is Like as Maroon 5’s strongest album in years, with some comparing its upbeat, band-driven sound to the vibe of their mid-2000s hits. The tracklist also spans generations and genres — from a sultry collab with K-pop superstar LISA on “Priceless” to a playful cameo by rap phenom Sexyy Red. It’s all adding up to plenty of first-week buzz, as Maroon 5 proves that love — and a great pop hook — never goes out of style.
