Red Pill Blues
Maroon 5 · 2017
57 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · punk
A polished blend of pop and funk rock that balances radio-friendly hooks with introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- sing-along moments with friends
- reflective lyrics for introspection
- for casual gatherings
- catchy hooks that linger
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek deep experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Maroon 5's status in pop with major hits and commercial success.
- Themes
- modern romance complexities· digital age relationships· cultural diversity celebration
- Career context
- Released on November 3, 2017, 'Red Pill Blues' is Maroon 5's sixth studio album, following their commercially successful 'V' from 2014. At this point, the band was solidifying their status in the pop landscape, having already transitioned from their early alternative rock roots to a more mainstream sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- OneRepublic· Panic! at the Disco· Train
- If this clicks, go next to
- Jordi — Continues the pop-funk sound with fresh collaborations and themes of resilience.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake — Combines polished pop with funk influences and introspective themes, creating a similar listening vibe.Starboy by The Weeknd — Merges catchy hooks with dark, reflective lyrics, echoing the balance of pop and deeper emotional exploration.Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa — Features upbeat production with a blend of funk elements and personal themes, aligning well with Maroon 5's style.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Best 4 U".
- 1 Best 4 U Start here 3:59
- 2 What Lovers Do 3:19
- 3 Wait 3:10
- 4 Lips On You 3:36
- 5 Bet My Heart 3:16
- 6 Help Me Out 3:13
- 7 Who I Am 3:03
- 8 Whiskey 3:30
- 9 Girls Like You 3:35
- 10 Closure 11:28
- 11 Denim Jacket 3:52
- 12 Visions 3:50
- 13 Don't Wanna Know 3:34
- 14 Cold 3:54
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Maroon 5's catalog. This album solidified Maroon 5's status in pop with major hits and commercial success.
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