It Won't Be Soon Before Long
by Maroon 5
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 134 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 134
  3. Negative: 24 out of 134

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  1. GamePlayer77
    Jun 3, 2021
    7
    Although not as great as their debut, Maroon 5 crafts some great songs on their sophomore album.

    FAV TRACK: Little Of Your Time
    LEAST FAV TRACK: Goodnight Goodnight
  2. bfoore90
    Jun 20, 2014
    9
    I'll admit that I was a little disappointed in It Won't Be Soon Before Long when I first purchased it a few months back but it eventually grew on me and now I really like it. While it doesn't compare to Songs About Jane, it still provides you with the same kinda of catchy, tightly produced, lyrically clever songs that display the emotions captured with it. My best advice to you is to notI'll admit that I was a little disappointed in It Won't Be Soon Before Long when I first purchased it a few months back but it eventually grew on me and now I really like it. While it doesn't compare to Songs About Jane, it still provides you with the same kinda of catchy, tightly produced, lyrically clever songs that display the emotions captured with it. My best advice to you is to not compare IWBSBL to SAB because its a completely different direction almost so it stands on its own.… Expand
  3. AlbertB
    May 24, 2007
    10
    I have have honest to God been waiting for 10 years for this album. With Songs About Jane, It was the first time in my life, music sounded perfect. This wasn't a mood CD, or a genre CD, it was legitimately the music i felt for the first time, defined me as a what I knew my ears searched for but I never thought actually existed. I remember after feeling cool for a few years when I have have honest to God been waiting for 10 years for this album. With Songs About Jane, It was the first time in my life, music sounded perfect. This wasn't a mood CD, or a genre CD, it was legitimately the music i felt for the first time, defined me as a what I knew my ears searched for but I never thought actually existed. I remember after feeling cool for a few years when answering that generic yet oh so important question, " what is your favorite kind of music"? I could introduce MY band, the band no one ever heard of, the music when asked to describe, enjoyed that slight pause and smirk, then answering, " you really have to just listen to them". I felt I had some inept yet significant impact on there yet conceivable record sales.Then "This Love" aired on MTV. All of a sudden the question I loved to answer became almost uncomfortable to explain why a 22 year old heterosexual male loved the perceived next wave of music teenage girls decided to so horridly rip apart and make there own like TRL was the inside scoop of todays busting there asses for each hard earned album sale band. Ok, yes I had a secret love for N'SYNC too, but, c'mon, I was 16 and confused. Dont' judge. But with this album, hopefully I wont play the part of Lucy and have some splainin to do. ( That was a VERY cheap joke, I'm well aware, and for the few still reading I apologize). The pre-explained darkness of this sophomore successes does show itself in areas of this album, but I almost feel Its a bit lighter melodically in it's mid-section then the prior outing. It's defenitlly more polished and produced then the prior, and descends from the original sound in a slight and impressive way. Every song is instantly singable, even before you know the words, and stays in your head until you go back and listen to the CD and interchange it for the next one. For longtime fans this album will be a bit scary to listen to at first, given incredible amount of pressure your putting on the band to have another flawless outing, which I'm sure they are well aware of, and in this semi-decade release will be sure to have you once again look forward to explaining that simple break the ice question into why no matter who blown up, Maroon 5 still listens like there YOUR band.… Expand
  4. sass
    Jun 1, 2007
    0
    Adam Levine and Bob Dylan are the worst singers in the whole world.
  5. KellyM
    Jun 4, 2007
    9
    Songs are all likable. It still possesses the Songs About Jane story, but with a new beat.
  6. ChrisJ
    Jun 5, 2007
    0
    Nothing rises above mediocre. If the last album contained a few moments of lively and enjoyable music punctuated with riffs and catchy melody, and you were preparing for more of the same get ready to be very dissapointed by It Won't Be Soon Before Long.
  7. PeterM
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    Love Maroon 5, and I must say that this album is great. I think the critics are very wrong in their conclusions, but again I adore this kind of music. Especially Won't Go Home Without You is lovely. What I do not like about the album: It is just too short, only about 40 min.. But great album. It gets better the more times you listen to it!
  8. sourjyod
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    it might be poppy ... but its brilliant nonetheless
  9. JeffN.
    May 23, 2007
    10
    After five years, the world wanted a blockbuster from the quintet. "IWBSBL" manages to supply this and more, amongst demands of fans with loves as varied as Justin Timberlake to Fall Out Boy to Usher (often all in one crazy kid, too). To be fair, Levine does seem thirsty to capitalize on the desire for blue-eyed soul, following in the trend of the Police and Hall & Oates. But what After five years, the world wanted a blockbuster from the quintet. "IWBSBL" manages to supply this and more, amongst demands of fans with loves as varied as Justin Timberlake to Fall Out Boy to Usher (often all in one crazy kid, too). To be fair, Levine does seem thirsty to capitalize on the desire for blue-eyed soul, following in the trend of the Police and Hall & Oates. But what supercedes this is M5's everpresent aim to craft big, stylish sounds that modernize and pay tender homage to their roots--that's what true, that's what's here, and that's what shines.… Expand
  10. MartinP
    May 24, 2007
    8
    Sounds a little different, but it's still Maroon 5. Not as hot as "Songs About Jane" but this still leaves me begging for more.
  11. mikes.
    May 26, 2007
    8
    A more mature album from maroon 5, with more complex melodies and stronger songwriting. Their music crosses between n sync with real instruments and throw in a funky bee gee's twist. A throwback to 90's pop right down to the production, this is a polished and satisfying pop album. Also a refreshing listen, maroon 5 sounds unique and confident in a type of pop their few bands are A more mature album from maroon 5, with more complex melodies and stronger songwriting. Their music crosses between n sync with real instruments and throw in a funky bee gee's twist. A throwback to 90's pop right down to the production, this is a polished and satisfying pop album. Also a refreshing listen, maroon 5 sounds unique and confident in a type of pop their few bands are attempting anymore, not to mention they do the sound extremely well.… Expand
  12. [Anonymous]
    May 28, 2007
    4
    without personality.
  13. danr
    May 30, 2007
    3
    I waited 5 years for this album and now I realize why it took so long. Adam Levine was too busy have sex with all of Hollywood that he forgot to write songs. Sould is cool but come on, these lyrics are horrible.
  14. KateB
    Jun 1, 2007
    4
    I have to disagree with previous comments. I really liked the first album and this one is too different. Long wait for it too. This one is more poppy, and is it just me or has Adam's voice got thinner? It's catchy, but it's not Songs About Jane is it?
  15. SanchezESQ
    Jun 25, 2007
    6
    Like the critics above said, if the cd could be in the style of "Makes Me Wonder", we'd have a hit on our hands. However, this one kind of falls flat on the slower songs and the lyrics.
  16. HeatherW
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    SOOO Catchy!!!! God it's such a great summer CD
  17. JessL
    Jun 4, 2007
    9
    This album is great! I was thoroughly impressed. THe first time I heard it, it put me in such a good mood!
  18. EdgarL
    Jun 8, 2007
    10
    New sound, just as good as the first. abit mroe edgy too
  19. Jennifer
    Jul 7, 2007
    6
    Now don't get me wrong.... I am a huge Maroon 5 fan and could not wait to hear this CD but it is nothing compared to Songs About Jane. I listen to that entire album. It was definitely a great CD. I do like "Makes Me Wonder", "Wake Up Call" and "Goodnight Goodnight". Passed those three tracks, nothing more caught my attention. I expected more from M5 and I am sure they will recover. Now don't get me wrong.... I am a huge Maroon 5 fan and could not wait to hear this CD but it is nothing compared to Songs About Jane. I listen to that entire album. It was definitely a great CD. I do like "Makes Me Wonder", "Wake Up Call" and "Goodnight Goodnight". Passed those three tracks, nothing more caught my attention. I expected more from M5 and I am sure they will recover. The three songs I love and was worth my purchase but don't get this album expecting the same magic as the first.… Expand
  20. JC
    Aug 2, 2007
    2
    Quite simply, if you're the sort of person that cannot praise a record without constant spelling/grammatical mistakes (see below) then yeah, this record is probably for you. Those of us that can actually THINK are looking for a little more...
  21. KarlE.
    Sep 14, 2007
    10
    This is by far the best album I have heard in my entire life.
  22. HaseebM
    May 22, 2007
    10
    The band took a huge risk changing their sound. They were successful with creating a beautifully crafted album. Every track flows together. Simply incredible!
  23. OzkrC
    May 22, 2007
    9
    It has alitle bit the same sund from the other cd, but i like thise one a lot to
  24. e
    May 22, 2007
    7
    Does anybody else wish they would just stop doing ballads? They upbeat stuff is great.... but the ballads kinda suck.
  25. Adam'sgirl
    May 22, 2007
    10
    i brought the CD like as soon has i got up this morning from wal-mart, cause i'm such a huge maroon 5 fan, and this album is awesome! I love just about all the songs, i'm listening to it right now!
  26. Justin
    May 22, 2007
    8
    The uptempo tracks are very, very good, with "Can't Stop" being the best of them. The ballads are a little hit-or-miss, but "Back at Your Door" is excellent. Overall, it's not as consistently impressive as the debut but it certainly has its brilliant moments.
  27. RustyS.
    May 23, 2007
    8
    Maroon 5 has definitely evolved into more of a pop band - it's quite evident with this new album. However pop does not necessarily equal disposable crap. This is head and shoulders above the current pop scene. As someone who mostly listens to indie-rock, the fact that I like this should say something. It's funky, catchy, and sometimes even genuine. Lyrics are definitely spotty Maroon 5 has definitely evolved into more of a pop band - it's quite evident with this new album. However pop does not necessarily equal disposable crap. This is head and shoulders above the current pop scene. As someone who mostly listens to indie-rock, the fact that I like this should say something. It's funky, catchy, and sometimes even genuine. Lyrics are definitely spotty and a tad basic, but hey, it's pop right? Overall, the album has a good consistency to it and unlike most of the crap on the radio today, I think I'll still be listening to this awhile from now. Beware though, a few of these songs are very radio-friendly, so expect them to be incessantly played on the top 40....so do yourself a favor, don't have these good songs be ruined for you by being subjected to them over and over again.… Expand
  28. KrisN
    May 23, 2007
    5
    Something conspicuously missing from all of these reviews is the question, "What happened to the hooks?" The sound is there, the excitement is there, but I dare anone to walk away from this album humming the tunes. I've spun this album a few times now and there's not a single hook that sticks in my head, nothing on par with almost cloyingly catchy melodies like "She Will Be Something conspicuously missing from all of these reviews is the question, "What happened to the hooks?" The sound is there, the excitement is there, but I dare anone to walk away from this album humming the tunes. I've spun this album a few times now and there's not a single hook that sticks in my head, nothing on par with almost cloyingly catchy melodies like "She Will Be Loved" or "Shiver." Perhaps Levine and co. have been too busy living the surreal life to remember what pop songwriting is really all about, and that's crafting tunes that absolutely refuse to pry themselves out of your subconscious. Because of this, I don't see these tracks getting the same kind of inescapable airtime as the tracks off "Songs About Jane."… Expand
  29. ToddW
    May 24, 2007
    2
    Another of those overhyped bands with little or nothing to say and no interesting way to color it. Seriously, if you were marooned on a deserted island, would you contemplate for a nanosecond a thought of listening to one of their two albums to pass the time? If you answered "Yes," may a rescue plane drop you the entire Oasis catalog...and then leave you to forever contemplate your Another of those overhyped bands with little or nothing to say and no interesting way to color it. Seriously, if you were marooned on a deserted island, would you contemplate for a nanosecond a thought of listening to one of their two albums to pass the time? If you answered "Yes," may a rescue plane drop you the entire Oasis catalog...and then leave you to forever contemplate your appallingly bad taste.… Expand
  30. mitchb
    May 24, 2007
    0
    I demand that the playlouder and observer ratings of this piece of crap are incorporated right now! They both give zero points to this truly terrible group.
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66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    90
    If some of the ballads aren't as distinguished as the livelier tracks, they nevertheless are as sharply crafted as the rest, and the end result is that It Won't Be Soon Before Long is that rare self-stylized blockbuster album that sounds as big and satisfying as was intended.
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  2. Blender
    70
    The cocky songs mask a lot of misery. [Jun 2007, p.107]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    There's not a lot to fall deeply in love with here, but Levine and crew understand the importance of packing as much thrill as possible into each tryst, leaving you with mostly good feelings and no lasting emotional scars.
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