Maroon 5

Fortified with a new attitude, a new sound and a new name, Maroon 5 quickly attracted attention from labels. Octone Records, then a new indie label based in New York, signed the group. In 2001, Maroon 5 entered the studio with producer Matt Wallace (The Replacements, Faith No More... more). By melding their rock roots with their newfound love of R&B, Maroon 5's first result was "Songs About Jane." Released in June 2002, it featured pop rhythms and classic soul melodies cohabiting with searing guitars and a powerful rock undercurrent. On top of it all, Adam Levine's expressive voice belted out tale after tale about an ex-girlfriend.
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