Overexposed
by Maroon 5
  • Record Label: A&M
  • Release Date: Jun 26, 2012
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 195 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 76 out of 195
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 195
  3. Negative: 61 out of 195
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  1. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    An incredibly good album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This is the beginning of an new era for Maroon 5, a more mainstream pop one, but its almost just as great as their last one
  3. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    I don't agree with the other and still think this is a great pop album, so many great songs here
  4. Lonect
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    Overexposed is particularly frustrating because you can tell exactly where it runs out of steam. The first half of the album plus Beautiful Goodbye is a solid 9/10. The band navigated this new soundscape surprisingly well considering how safe and unadventurous Hands All Over was, and we were treated to neo-classics like One More Night, Payphone, and Daylight. Sure, they didn't soundOverexposed is particularly frustrating because you can tell exactly where it runs out of steam. The first half of the album plus Beautiful Goodbye is a solid 9/10. The band navigated this new soundscape surprisingly well considering how safe and unadventurous Hands All Over was, and we were treated to neo-classics like One More Night, Payphone, and Daylight. Sure, they didn't sound like the old Maroon 5, but they proved that Maroon 5 had what it took to succeed with a modernized sound.

    However, starting with Ladykiller, this album took a sharp downturn. It was a bad omen; was Maroon 5 actually starting to lose their lyrical prowess and their defining raw, rock-based energy? Now, these songs weren't bad, but Maroon 5 already proved that they could do better than half-decent.

    Overall, I think that Overexposed gets more hate than it deserves. It delivered several of Maroon 5's best songs, so it's a shame that it gave us some of the worst as well. 7/10 sounds fair to me.    … Expand
  5. GamePlayer77
    Jun 3, 2021
    6
    Maroon 5 is starting to let generic and bland song attributes into their music.

    FAV TRACK: Payphone
    LEAST FAV TRACK: Fortune Teller
  6. robertoiglesias
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Yes I like this album. I like it more than Hands All Over to be honest.
    Doin' Dirt and Love Somebody are alright songs that are a little too pop for me, but they're still decent.
    Lucky Strike and Wipe Your Eyes are pretty good songs with a few flaws, but still enjoyable. Sad, Beautiful Goodbye, and Fortune Teller are solid tracks. Tickets is awesome, though I wish there was less la's    Yes I like this album. I like it more than Hands All Over to be honest.
    Doin' Dirt and Love Somebody are alright songs that are a little too pop for me, but they're still decent.
    Lucky Strike and Wipe Your Eyes are pretty good songs with a few flaws, but still enjoyable.
    Sad, Beautiful Goodbye, and Fortune Teller are solid tracks.
    Tickets is awesome, though I wish there was less la's near the bridge at the end.
    Wasted Years and The Man Who Never Lied are underrated great gems.
    Daylight, One More Night, and Payphone are of course iconic and amazing.

    And then there's Ladykiller, which is just so f*cking fantastic.

    So yeah, I really enjoy this album.    … Expand
  7. Serchvaz
    Jun 3, 2020
    6
    The lyrics are good but there are some songs that you will skip ,and there are incredible songs too ,the rhythm is awesome but it was not take to good levels.
  8. NolanLundgaard
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Overexposed by Maroon 5: 7.80

    One More Night: 1 :) Payphone: 1 :) Daylight: 1 :) Lucky Strike: 1 :) The Man Who Never Lied: 0.75 Love Somebody: 1 :) Ladykiller: 0.5 Fortune Teller: 0.25 Sad: 0.75 Tickets: 1 Doin’ Dirt: 1 :) Beautiful Goodbye: 1 Wipe Your Eyes: 1 :) Wasted Years: 0.75 Let’s Stay Together: 0.75 13.25/15 ~ .883 -> 7.80 Wow, what a great album! I don’t    Overexposed by Maroon 5: 7.80

    One More Night: 1 :)
    Payphone: 1 :)
    Daylight: 1 :)
    Lucky Strike: 1 :)
    The Man Who Never Lied: 0.75
    Love Somebody: 1 :)
    Ladykiller: 0.5
    Fortune Teller: 0.25
    Sad: 0.75
    Tickets: 1
    Doin’ Dirt: 1 :)
    Beautiful Goodbye: 1
    Wipe Your Eyes: 1 :)
    Wasted Years: 0.75
    Let’s Stay Together: 0.75

    13.25/15 ~ .883 -> 7.80

    Wow, what a great album! I don’t understand why there are so many negative reviews, since Maroon 5 has produced another stellar album. So many amazing songs are on this album, like Payphone (love it!), Daylight, and Lucky Strike, to name a few. The only songs I wasn’t crazy about were Ladykiller and Fortune Teller. Ladykiller seemed a little too electronic and I’m not quite sure what it was about it, but I just didn’t like Fortune Teller that much. Apart from those, I was really happy with a lot of songs on this album. I would definitely recommend it! Highlights from this album are One More Night, Payphone, Daylight, Lucky Strike, Love Somebody, Tickets, Doin’ Dirt, Beautiful Goodbye, and Wipe Your Eyes.    … Expand
  9. Exosphere
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    Overexposed is one of the best and most memorable music albums to be released this decade. The instrumentals perfectly fit the mood of the songs and Adam Levine’s voice like always is perfection. Also, let’s take a moment to appreciate that album cover.
  10. spongeswift
    Nov 12, 2017
    6
    Overexposed trades out long lasting deep cuts for quick pop beats that will be popular on the radio for a few months and instantly forgotten. But overall there are a few meaningful songs that remind us of the old days but still there are only a few. Instead of switching to a more pop sound and ditching great lyrics switch to more pop sounds that are experimental and not something you hearOverexposed trades out long lasting deep cuts for quick pop beats that will be popular on the radio for a few months and instantly forgotten. But overall there are a few meaningful songs that remind us of the old days but still there are only a few. Instead of switching to a more pop sound and ditching great lyrics switch to more pop sounds that are experimental and not something you hear on the radio like 1989. Maroon 5 may have a few good songs in store but this album is just not great.… Expand
  11. DarwinMC99
    Jul 5, 2017
    7
    Overexposed es ese álbum que muestra una de las etapas finales de transición entre it won't be soon before long y hands all over donde puedes notar el cambio de la banda en su estilo musical, si bien este álbum ya es algo mas comercial, y cuenta con temas que se volvieron hits y estuvieron en los topes de las listas musicales y radios del mundo como "payphone" y "one more night", que yaOverexposed es ese álbum que muestra una de las etapas finales de transición entre it won't be soon before long y hands all over donde puedes notar el cambio de la banda en su estilo musical, si bien este álbum ya es algo mas comercial, y cuenta con temas que se volvieron hits y estuvieron en los topes de las listas musicales y radios del mundo como "payphone" y "one more night", que ya caen en lo monótono de estos tiempos, hay ciertas canciones como "fortune teller" y "doin dirt" que dan un ritmo muy agradable aunque no sean tan comerciales como los primeros temas y luego esta "Daylight" que sin duda es la canción mas sobria del álbum, y muestra un punto y aparte en la lista, no es el mejor álbum de Maroon five pero para seguidores y fans de la banda, no esta mal...… Expand
  12. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
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  13. BlogCritic123
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    This album is awesome!!!

    Yes it is far from SAJ and has very cheesy lyrics. But, this album is very catchy and Adam sounds awesome on most of the songs here

    AWESOME ALBUM
  14. Jiano74
    Jan 25, 2016
    5
    Not brilliant but a solid album it contained some good songs and a couple of duds but I do still listen to it a fair bit so I do really like still despite a couple of bad songs.
  15. G1GN_pH
    Dec 11, 2015
    7
    Probably the best album Adam Levine had made. But those remixes that came over my Copy of this one? No! I even hated the Sticky K remix of bad timing and tempo, and it is just not what it is and what it should be called good remixes. It disappoints me.
  16. das_gute
    Jun 8, 2015
    3
    An album that kicks and stomps on the devoted fans who loved the soul and funk they've displayed over their career, replacing them with throw away beats that are sell out worthy. Overexposed is the perfect title for this album as it feels uninspired, and over produced and has little to no soul.
  17. anonymouslim
    Feb 5, 2015
    5
    Honestly, I was expecting a better album release like the band's songs way back. Their songs are getting worse and worse. Nevertheless, Adam still channeled his unique voice.
  18. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    The best album, all the songs are good, although there are some that are almost at the median level, but few which makes the album a good thing to hear nonstop.
    Highlights: Lucky Strike and Man Who Never Lied
    Lows: Wasted Years and Kiss
  19. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    1
    Um dos piores albuns da banda Maroon 5, músicas terríveis. A banda mudou muito desde o primeiro CD, e mudaram pra pior. Esse álbum é resumido somente em Payphone, a única música que presta.
  20. bfoore90
    Jun 20, 2014
    6
    I know I probably sound like everyone else here but I can't help it, this is a terrible album just downright bad. The lyrics are lazy, the vocals are lazy, the production is lazy, the whole album just feels like a Adam Levine phoned it in and just decided, "Hey, lets go full pop for this one. Screw what made Maroon 5 famous, this is my band now." "Love Somebody" is the only song on hereI know I probably sound like everyone else here but I can't help it, this is a terrible album just downright bad. The lyrics are lazy, the vocals are lazy, the production is lazy, the whole album just feels like a Adam Levine phoned it in and just decided, "Hey, lets go full pop for this one. Screw what made Maroon 5 famous, this is my band now." "Love Somebody" is the only song on here that deserves any recognition of any sort but the rest of the album is truly rock bottom for Maroon 5.… Expand
  21. asjklasjklas
    Feb 25, 2014
    4
    Besides the lucky four singles, let's be honest: who else remembers this album? At least it has the truest title in Maroon 5's career. It's 'Overexposed' and completely corrupts the image we're force fed that Maroon 5 isn't just Adam Levine -- shocking, huh? Let's get to constructive criticism though, or should I say de-constructive criticism, because Overexposed is overwhelmingly glossedBesides the lucky four singles, let's be honest: who else remembers this album? At least it has the truest title in Maroon 5's career. It's 'Overexposed' and completely corrupts the image we're force fed that Maroon 5 isn't just Adam Levine -- shocking, huh? Let's get to constructive criticism though, or should I say de-constructive criticism, because Overexposed is overwhelmingly glossed up with Max Martin-Shellback typical electro hooks even fellow pop "rocker" Avril Lavigne would scoff at, Auto Tune, and just overall polish that's shiny and yes, attractive at first sight, but cold and soulless inside. Dissecting the album track-by-track is unnecessary, since everything's basically "Moves Like Jagger" rearranged without even one percent of any effort to make it sound distinguishable from that multi-Platinum seller. Although I won't exchange effort to call the album "terrible", I actually admit it: I find half-assed records more listenable than formulaic, unidentifiable top 40 compilation albums. Especially in the case of a "band" that's actually just there to solidify Levine's "rock star" image. Make no mistake though, Disney princesses are more rock 'n' roll than this stud wishes he could ever be.… Expand
  22. mike4444
    Dec 30, 2013
    6
    This album has a lot of good stuff on it. The first 6 tracks are all very noteworthy. While I think some tracks could be better, the overall quality isnt that bad.
  23. SalimAlSamar
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    The songs are really "sticky", make you move your head and even dance. This album has everything, extremely varied. Love Somebody, songs with rhythm So sad songs as "Sad"
  24. mchlkirk77
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    Can't believe the critics, and users do not like this album definitely one of my favorites I enjoy every song and appreciate the overall fun, dance tone of the whole album. And the slow songs are awesome as well. I think Adam Levine and Maroon 5 are pure genius.
  25. Ryanlap
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Not there best work but it's a entertaining and fun album. Listen this album was not the album I was expecting. I thought it could of been better the lyrics are ok. But come on maroon 5 are entertaining. The album is filled with radio hits and fun songs. And Adam is a good singer. Not the next hit album but a fun album.
  26. rionnah
    Oct 17, 2013
    0
    I hadn't listened to Maroon 5 in a long time, but I heard this awful song, Moves Like Jagger, and was shocked to see it was Maroon 5 checked out rest of album so unimpressed. A total WTF moment.
  27. AGK
    Oct 8, 2013
    1
    only 2 kinds of people listen to this garbage, girls aged from 9 to 35 or guys who are annoying and rude. levine's voice makes me want to die halo style, the album just sucks!
  28. SebastianRR
    May 21, 2013
    5
    The band must be called Adam Levine, because it seems that it's his solo project with a lot of boring songs, the essence of the band go away. Was better before, sorry guys
  29. iflah
    May 4, 2013
    10
    Maroon5 new album is amazing. not much different from previous albums, maroon back makes me spellbound with their songs. to me this is the best album merupakn during the year 2012.
  30. al33
    Apr 21, 2013
    10
    Maroon 5 recently came out with a new album, Overexposed. If you don't know about Maroon 5 already, they are a well- known pop rock band. Many age groups appreciate this band in this day and age.
    Songs and albums you might recognize would probably be, "Hands All Over", and "Misery." The lead singer, Adam Levine, often sings featured in songs. "Stereo Hearts" and "My Life" are songs    Maroon 5 recently came out with a new album, Overexposed. If you don't know about Maroon 5 already, they are a well- known pop rock band. Many age groups appreciate this band in this day and age.
    Songs and albums you might recognize would probably be, "Hands All Over", and "Misery." The lead singer, Adam Levine, often sings featured in songs. "Stereo Hearts" and "My Life" are songs where this happened. Recognized for his distinctive, higher pitched singing, Maroon 5 has become a very popular band. On iTunes, Maroon 5's song, "One More Night" and "Payphone," have both been giant hits.
    This album, Overexposed, includes many different songs. Slow songs like "Beautiful Goodbye" and fast songs like "Lucky Strike" are all included. The album includes a large variety of different styles of songs. In several songs, Adam Levine sings about girls. This gets very repetitive and obnoxious. The track that to me, stands out, is the song, "Lucky Strike." Taking Adam Levine's signature poppy, high beat voice, this song stands out and one of the best on this album. Not known to many, this song is one of the best. On iTunes, "Lucky Strike," was not a giant hit, but definitely deserving of. I would give this album 4.5/5 stars. Well done Maroon 5!    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. PopMatters
    Jul 10, 2012
    50
    Overexposed is not a great album, but that doesn't mean it's not interesting. What we're hearing is the band actually learning to have fun again, and with any luck, they'll only get better from here.
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  2. The New York Times
    Jul 9, 2012
    60
    It's when he deviates from the plastic norm that he actually sounds most awkward.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Jun 29, 2012
    60
    Overexposed is rather patchy and its highs are countered by some fairly wretched lows.
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