A high-gloss collection of neon-lit dance-pop and rhythmic anthems. Precision-engineered for radio, it balances soaring falsetto with synthetic funk grooves.
It's basically a collection of eleven songs you already know all the words to from the radio.
A relentless surge of high-energy pop confidence tempered by moments of glossy romantic longing.
Released in 2014, V marked a pivotal moment for Maroon 5 as they transitioned fully into the Interscope roster and welcomed back keyboardist Jesse Carmichael. The album represents the culmination of their shift from a funk-influenced rock band to a pure pop powerhouse. Collaborating with hit-making heavyweights like Max Martin, Shellback, and Benny Blanco, the band crafted a record that prioritized infectious hooks and danceable rhythms over traditional rock instrumentation. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, fueled by the massive success of singles like 'Maps', 'Animals', and the wedding-staple 'Sugar'. Critically, the album was seen as a professional, if somewhat calculated, exercise in modern pop production. It solidified Adam Levine's role as a preeminent pop frontman, utilizing his vocal range to anchor tracks that range from synth-heavy ballads like 'My Heart Is Open' (featuring Gwen Stefani) to the disco-funk of 'Feelings'. It remains one of their most commercially successful and sonically cohesive efforts.
Put this on for
Windows down on the highway at sunset with the volume maxedLast mile of a heavy run when you need a rhythmic pushPre-game drinks with friends before heading into the citySinging along to the radio while stuck in Friday trafficLate night drive through neon lights and empty intersectionsMorning routine when you need a shot of artificial adrenalineCleaning the house with enough energy to make it a workout
Moments worth waiting for
The explosive, sugary explosion of the chorus in 'Sugar' that feels like a confetti cannon
Adam Levine's primal, howling vocal hook during the bridge of 'Animals'
The clean, rhythmic guitar interplay that drives the momentum of 'Maps'
Sounds like
2014s production with a 2010s soul
Sits beside
Prism - Katy Perry, 1989 - Taylor Swift, Native - OneRepublic, Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo
Lyrical territory
love_romantic, love_lost, nostalgia
03Deviation
V · vs · Maroon 5
Artist
This Album
Energetic
Mood · ↑ +8% more than usual
On this album, energetic sits about 8% more prominent than across the rest of the artist's catalogue.
