What does Hands All Over sound like?

A blend of polished pop rock and funk-infused grooves that showcases Maroon 5's signature sound. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock. Start with "Misery".

Is Hands All Over a good place to start with Maroon 5?

Yes, Hands All Over is recommended as a starting point for new Maroon 5 listeners. A blend of polished pop rock and funk-infused grooves that showcases Maroon 5's signature sound. Released on September 15, 2010, Hands All Over was Maroon 5's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, It Won't Be Soon Before Long. By this time, the band had solidified their position in the pop-rock genre, continuing to innovate while maintaining commercial appeal. The album reflects a period of maturation as they explored deeper emotional themes and varied musical influences.

Who is Hands All Over for?

Hands All Over works well if you're into steady pacing for easy listening, catchy melodies for sing-alongs and polished sound for social settings.

How many songs are on Hands All Over?

Hands All Over has 19 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

Hands All Over

Maroon 5 · 2010

66 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of polished pop rock and funk-infused grooves that showcases Maroon 5's signature sound.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Misery Start here — The album's lead single, 'Misery' captures the essence of Maroon 5’s sound with its infectious chorus and relatable themes of love and heartbreak.
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Never Gonna Leave This Bed — 'Never Gonna Leave This Bed' stands out for its emotional depth and lush instrumentation, showcasing Adam Levine's vocal prowess alongside poignant lyrics about longing.
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Give a Little More — 'Give a Little More' features an upbeat tempo and funk influences that exemplify the band's ability to blend genres while delivering a danceable track.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

42 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album features solid pop-rock songwriting but lacks strong cohesion due to its varied pacing and bonus tracks.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and styles.
Several tracks feature prominent horn sections and rhythmic guitar riffs that enhance the funk influence.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for easy listening
catchy melodies for sing-alongs
polished sound for social settings
gradual emotional shifts throughout
great for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
seek deep, introspective experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Maroon 5's reputation with hits following their previous success.
Themes: romantic longing· catchy heartbreak anthems
Moods: Chill· Uplifting
Career context: Released on September 15, 2010, Hands All Over was Maroon 5's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, It Won't Be Soon Before Long. By this time, the band had solidified their position in the pop-rock genre, continuing to innovate while maintaining commercial appeal. The album reflects a period of maturation as they explored deeper emotional themes and varied musical influences.
Stylistic neighbors: OneRepublic· Panic! at the Disco· Train