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Wake Up Call

Maroon 5 · 2007

7 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of funky grooves and pop-rock melodies drives an exploration of love and longing in a contemporary context.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Wake Up Call — This track encapsulates the album's theme of tumultuous relationships through its narrative of betrayal, combining catchy hooks with an infectious groove.
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    Story — The song showcases a different lyrical approach, focusing on storytelling and introspection, which highlights the band's versatility beyond typical love songs.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The record showcases strong grooves and melodies but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a prominent bass line that drives the rhythm, while layered harmonies create a rich vocal texture.
  • The second track shifts to a more subdued tempo and introspective lyrics, contrasting with the upbeat energy of the first.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single solidified Maroon 5's presence in pop after their debut.
Themes
tumultuous relationships· betrayal narrative· contemporary love stories
Career context
In 2007, Maroon 5 was transitioning from their breakthrough debut album, 'Songs About Jane', which had established them as a commercial force. 'Wake Up Call' marked their third single release from the album 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long', showcasing their evolution towards a more polished pop sound while maintaining their funk rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors
OneRepublic· Panic! at the Disco· Train
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wake Up Call 3:21
  • 2 Story 4:30

What to play next

It Won't Be Soon Before Long
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It Won't Be Soon Before Long

2007

Continues the pop-rock and funky grooves with a more polished sound.
Songs About Jane
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Songs About Jane

2002

Sets the stage for the evolution in sound that leads into Wake Up Call.
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