Hands All Over
by Maroon 5
  • Record Label: A&M
  • Release Date: Sep 21, 2010
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 90
  3. Negative: 14 out of 90
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  1. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    A very very very great album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love this album, it's the end of an era for Maroon 5 and its filled with many amazing songs
  3. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    I love this album, Maroon 5 has so many great singles here and this is one of my favorite albums of them
  4. zsoltisinko
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Second favourite album by these guys, every song is amaizing. Favourite and most recommended songs that people probably don't really know are Never gonna leave this bad (if you want rock so bad), Stutter (if you want a rock-pop song with cute lyrics) and How (if you like a rocky-sad pop song). These are just my favourites, I recommend give the full album a listen, you'll won't regret.
  5. GamePlayer77
    Jun 3, 2021
    6
    Although Maroon 5's overall quality is starting to get worse, they can still put out music that isn't too bad.

    FAV TRACK: Give A Little More
    LEAST FAV TRACK: How
  6. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 6, 2020
    7
    Hands All Over by Maroon 5: 6.83

    Misery: 1 :) Give A Little More: 1 :) Stutter: 1 :) Don’t Know Nothing: 0.75 Never Gonna Leave This Bed: 0.75 I Can’t Lie: 1 :) Hands All Over: 0.5 How: 1 Get Back In My Life: 0.75 Just A Feeling: 0.75 Runaway: 0.75 Out Of Goodbyes: 0.5 Moves Like Jagger: 1 :) 10.75/13 ~ .827 -> 6.83 I was pretty happy with Maroon 5’s third album,    Hands All Over by Maroon 5: 6.83

    Misery: 1 :)
    Give A Little More: 1 :)
    Stutter: 1 :)
    Don’t Know Nothing: 0.75
    Never Gonna Leave This Bed: 0.75
    I Can’t Lie: 1 :)
    Hands All Over: 0.5
    How: 1
    Get Back In My Life: 0.75
    Just A Feeling: 0.75
    Runaway: 0.75
    Out Of Goodbyes: 0.5
    Moves Like Jagger: 1 :)

    10.75/13 ~ .827 -> 6.83

    I was pretty happy with Maroon 5’s third album, Hands All Over. It contains quite a few really good songs, though this album is also plagued by similar-sounding songs and so-so lyric quality. This album marks where Maroon 5 starts transitioning from rock to pop, and it’s kind of fun to see them do this. Even though it wasn’t quite as good as Songs About Jane or It Won’t Be Soon Before Long., I still really like it. Moves Like Jagger and Misery are two of my absolute favorite songs, and I discovered how much I liked Stutter. Out Of Goodbyes and (sadly) the song Hands All Over wasn’t great, which was surprising as it is the titular song. That being said, Hands All Over was a really good album, and all Maroon 5 fans will like it. Highlights: Misery, Give A Little More, Stutter, I Can’t Lie, How, and Moves Like Jagger.    … Expand
  7. spongeswift
    Nov 12, 2017
    7
    This album is one of Maroon 5's most versatile offerings but this does not mean it's their best. Moves Like Jagger is a FANTASTIC song, but there are not a ton of songs on the album where you can say the same. There are a few catchy beats but overall this album is only decent for it's time.
  8. DarwinMC99
    Jul 5, 2017
    8
    Si bien Maroon five ha evolucionado constantemente en su música, hands all over es una de esas piezas que te muestran lo que tienen por ofrecerte en el futuro, canciones como "misery", "never gonna leave this bed" y "how" expresan al máximo todo lo que te puede mostrar este álbum, sin contar el éxito que fue "moves like jagger", que le dio ese impulso a la banda para lograr la popularidadSi bien Maroon five ha evolucionado constantemente en su música, hands all over es una de esas piezas que te muestran lo que tienen por ofrecerte en el futuro, canciones como "misery", "never gonna leave this bed" y "how" expresan al máximo todo lo que te puede mostrar este álbum, sin contar el éxito que fue "moves like jagger", que le dio ese impulso a la banda para lograr la popularidad que tiene hoy en día, si bien la mezcla de ritmos y las letras cargadas de emoción, Hands all over es el album que canta al amor y al desamor, podria haber estado mejor, pero para la época que salio no se le podía exigir mas Maroon five… Expand
  9. BlogCritic123
    Jun 13, 2016
    9
    Now in my opinion, everything Maroon 5 releases is a 10/10 because they are my favorite band. But this isn't their best album.

    Plenty of great songs such as Misery, Moves Like Jagger, Give A Little More, Stutter, Don't Know Nothing. Never Gonna Leave This Bed But most of my favorites on this album are on the front half. The front half of the album would get a 10/10 The second    Now in my opinion, everything Maroon 5 releases is a 10/10 because they are my favorite band. But this isn't their best album.

    Plenty of great songs such as Misery, Moves Like Jagger, Give A Little More, Stutter, Don't Know Nothing.
    Never Gonna Leave This Bed

    But most of my favorites on this album are on the front half. The front half of the album would get a 10/10

    The second half is alright 7/10. But some songs kinda feel like filler and aren't really as good as stuff from SAJ and IWBSBL

    Overall 8.5 rounds up to 9. Maroon 5 is the best band ever. This just wasn't their best CD. Still awesome tho    … Expand
  10. CantUseEmoji
    May 9, 2016
    6
    There are some good tracks, and there are some poor tracks. The good tracks have some good pop stuff, clean production, and occasionally see some soul that recalls Songs about Jane. The not good tracks have a whine, thin voiced Adam Levine, with some generic to poor lyricism, and overproduced sound. Better than "It Won't be Soon Before long" even though it is less consistent, especiallyThere are some good tracks, and there are some poor tracks. The good tracks have some good pop stuff, clean production, and occasionally see some soul that recalls Songs about Jane. The not good tracks have a whine, thin voiced Adam Levine, with some generic to poor lyricism, and overproduced sound. Better than "It Won't be Soon Before long" even though it is less consistent, especially towards the end.… Expand
  11. bfoore90
    Sep 24, 2014
    7
    Pretty decent album with a few good songs: "Misery", "Shutter", "Give a Little More", and "Never Gonna Leave This Bed" are just a few of the good ones. The hooks are somewhat decent, production is decent, and the sound is catchy but I feel overall, its missing the kind of creativity that Maroon 5 had when they made "SaJ" and IWBSNL."
  12. SalimAlSamar
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    So many good songs, not all can be released as a single. This album has songs that come into your soul.
    "Moves Like Jagger" is on top of the world....
  13. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    3
    I hate this album. I hate Maroon 5. I like 1 Maroon 5 song and that's because I heard it when I was 7. Now that I'm 16, I'm much smarter. maroon 5 is the epitome of bad pop music. They try to be a rock band and they're more of a mediocre band you hire for a wedding.
  14. LetzTalkMoveez
    Oct 21, 2012
    3
    Tracks like "Misery" remind me of the good stuff from "It Won't Be Soon Before Long", but most of "Hands All Over" is comprised of generic hooks, (only) decent vocals, and repetitive song structuring throughout the album.
  15. TheReviewer101
    Jul 22, 2012
    3
    I think that this album is much better then the new one however not as good as the old one. It has a couple of good songs. It isn't the best album that maroon 5 has ever done but it isn't the worst. Overall, average album with average songs.
  16. myfears
    Dec 3, 2010
    10
    I went to see Maroon 5 when they came to Australia, they sang all of the their hits. The concert went for 2 hours, it was the best. I've been waiting for their new album but I didn't think they could make another album as good as the rest because I liked their older hits so much. I listened to it once and thought it wasn't as good, BUT after 2 to 3 more times I was completely hooked andI went to see Maroon 5 when they came to Australia, they sang all of the their hits. The concert went for 2 hours, it was the best. I've been waiting for their new album but I didn't think they could make another album as good as the rest because I liked their older hits so much. I listened to it once and thought it wasn't as good, BUT after 2 to 3 more times I was completely hooked and loved every song. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT. and Adam Levine SEXY.....HOT… Expand
  17. mrknowitall_not
    Sep 26, 2010
    9
    I don't usually like this style of music, as I slant more towards harder rock and alt, but these songs are really good! I really like the melody and tempo, and love songs without syrupy feel. I usually expect a few duds as I get deeper into an album, but there really isn't a bad song here. Recommended!
  18. hprockshp
    Sep 24, 2010
    7
    Good one! good sound, good music, still a bit of old maroon 5( to remember old Times)!!! The more you can listen to the cd the more you love it, but there still one thing missing and i don't know if it is the spark that the "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" had. Its a 7 for me.
  19. savoie2011
    Sep 23, 2010
    7
    If you've liked the first two cds by Maroon 5, then this cd should be fine. I feel overall it's more of a return to their Songs About Jane sound with a small dose of their last cd thrown in. There is also a couple risky tracks thrown in with the title track "Hands All Over" with its 80's rock feel (Mutt Lange written all over this one) and the country tinted closer "Out Of Goodbyes". NotIf you've liked the first two cds by Maroon 5, then this cd should be fine. I feel overall it's more of a return to their Songs About Jane sound with a small dose of their last cd thrown in. There is also a couple risky tracks thrown in with the title track "Hands All Over" with its 80's rock feel (Mutt Lange written all over this one) and the country tinted closer "Out Of Goodbyes". Not bad songs in my opinion, but may not appeal to the diehard Maroon fans. Songs like the leadoff single "Misery", "How", and "Just A Feeling" are sure to bring back some "Songs About Jane" nostalgia. All in all, plenty to like here, but nothing that groundbreaking or fresh feeling to me. Still an enjoyable listen overall...7/10 from me.… Expand
  20. stonervideo
    Sep 22, 2010
    4
    Pairing Robert John "Mutt" Lange with the band seemed great on paper -- his knack for pop hooks and glossy production would amp up the hooks in a band that occasionally veers close to blank funk. Unfortunately, the opposite seems to be true, as RJMLange's perfectionism only serves to further flatten most of the songs -- and performances -- here. Instrumental moments by the band (MaroonPairing Robert John "Mutt" Lange with the band seemed great on paper -- his knack for pop hooks and glossy production would amp up the hooks in a band that occasionally veers close to blank funk. Unfortunately, the opposite seems to be true, as RJMLange's perfectionism only serves to further flatten most of the songs -- and performances -- here. Instrumental moments by the band (Maroon 4?) worth noting are rare, and so the record rises and falls on Adam Levine's vocals, which have always struck me as slightly bland in the first place. I wonder what they would sound like if their next record was a live-in-the-studio offering ...… Expand
  21. willytom32
    Sep 21, 2010
    9
    Just as great as I expected. Only reason it's not a ten is because it's not quite as good as Songs About Jane, but these are a great group of songs, and I don't understand why critics aren't showing more love. Maybe because they're not used to pop music with well constructed melodies and rhythm that isn't an overly aggressive club beat.
  22. jevon
    Sep 21, 2010
    10
    To begin with... i some reviews bashing the album, does people should just go jump off a cliff. okay so maybe the album isn't MICHAEL JACKSON GREAT or the second coming of SAJ but it's still a good effort and a good album by maroon 5. even when i heard it for the first time i was like'' okay not what i expected", but then the songs i didn't quite fancy grew onto me. In the end i realizedTo begin with... i some reviews bashing the album, does people should just go jump off a cliff. okay so maybe the album isn't MICHAEL JACKSON GREAT or the second coming of SAJ but it's still a good effort and a good album by maroon 5. even when i heard it for the first time i was like'' okay not what i expected", but then the songs i didn't quite fancy grew onto me. In the end i realized these guys really wanted to try something different and the results aren't that bad. also people are saying the lyrics are pretty lame....i'd say "simple" and sometimes that's not so bad(think apple). All in all maroon 5, hands all over....recommended. favorite songs include: misery, i can't lie, runaway, just a feeling and how.… Expand
  23. Murph
    Sep 21, 2010
    9
    What a great album, great mix of your classic Maroon 5 tracks with the more modern set of songs that resemble more of their "It won't be soon before long" album. Blown away!

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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. NOW Magazine
    60
    It's an accomplished record for singer Adam Levine and his faceless group, even if the whole affair sometimes sounds clinical in its approach.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    40
    Hands All Over won't fulfill Levine's ambition to redefine Maroon 5's identity: If anything, it only steers the band further from the potential suggested by their 2002 debut, Songs About Jane.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Levine and crew could be blue-eyed-soul godheads, the 21st-century Hall and Oates. But they need to loosen up first.
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