Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long [CD/DVD] [Deluxe Edition]

CD/DVD of the 2008 deluxe edition of the album It Won't Be Soon Before Long by Maroon 5. Global neo-soul rock superstars, Maroon 5's sophomore album is the follow-up to the 10 times platinum, Grammy award-winning Songs About Jane. This album is 'sexier and stronger,' according to frontman Adam Levine, who looked to 80s icons such as Prince, Michael Jackson and Talking Heads for inspiration. Recorded at home in LA with producers Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Eminem), Mark 'Spike' Stent (Bjork, Keane, Gwen Stefani), Mark Endert (Madonna, Fiona Apple), and Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek) this album promises to be a louder take on the pop sounds of their first effort. 'It's definitely aggressive, upbeat and pounding', says Levine. Album Description

My First CD from Amazon.com

First, I must say I'm impressed by the shipping speed of amazon.com, I ordered this album yesterday in Hayward, CA, and I got it today at noon, while amazon.cn has never been this fast.

Actually, I've already bought the HK deluxe edition illegally when I was in China mainland, for I'm f**king tired of the censorship of my government, they did bring in the album to China mainland, but removed three songs from the standard list, including "Makes Me Wonder", "Wake Up Call" and "Kiwi". So if I wanted to listen to all the songs, I had to buy the HK release.

When I knew they were gonna release another deluxe edition of this album, I was pretty pissed off, not because the Rihanna remix version of "If I Never See Your Face Again" was added, but because they were adding a full concert into the bonus DVD, while in the DVD of HK Deluxe Edition, there are only 3 live performances, which means I have to buy this one.

Now that I'm now studying in the US, I could finally buy it here at a reasonable price. And it didn't let me down.

The concert is from their small tour, but the quality is not bad as the picture is formatted in 16:9 widescreen, and the sound is DD 5.1. Though compared with female artists' show, this one is a little too short, but it is still good to just listen to to some live music without artists' blah, blah, blah.

One thing I don't like about this concert is its setlist, this small tour is in support of THIS album, but there's only 4 new songs out of 12, and they didn't even perform "Wake Up Call". I heard they're still touring, and this one is said to be a big one, if they would release a DVD of the big tour, the setlist might change.

Nevertheless in all, if you haven't got the standard version of the album, this Deluxe Edition worth buying especially with a CD and a DVD at this price. October 8, 2008

Maroon5 It Won't Be Soon Before Long Deluxe Edition

This is one of the best CD's I have ever purchase. Song after song of great music and it keeps you listening until the end. Loved it! August 18, 2008

a great pop album

This is a great pop album, not just a couple of good tracks. Agree with the reviewer here that this is what pop music should aspire to be. Also-- this group is what major labels should aspire to develop.

Live DVD is great. Shows that the group can pull it off on stage as well as in the studio. It's shot well and has a "raw" feeling that makes you feel like you're there.

A bargain at $12. August 5, 2008

It's what pop music should aspire to be.

I listen to a lot of different kinds of music, and what most would consider to be "Pop" isn't exactly on the top of my list. This album is an exception. With funky grooves, soulful synths, and catchy lyrics, there aren't a lot of bad spots in this album. I'm a sucker for bonus material, so i snagged the deluxe edition at Wal-Mart, and wasn't disappointed with the concert footage included. Good stuff. July 27, 2008

Much Better than Songs About Jane!!!

I like the Maroon 5's debut Cd. I was wondering for a long time wether I should buy It Won't Be Soon Before Long. I'm glad I thought about it for such a long time because that allowed me to buy the deluxe edition. I love it. I liked all the songs instantly. But my favorites are: Makes Me Wonder and If I never see your Face Again. If you haven't bought this cd yet, buy the deluxe edition! July 9, 2008

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