Maroon 5's Album 'Falls Off' Billboard: Fans React to Unexpected Chart Failure

MARRIED TO THE MUSIC, BUT NOT TO SUCCESS: MAROON 5'S LOVE IS LIKE ALBUM TANKS

The once-mighty Maroon 5 has hit rock bottom with their latest album, Love Is Like, which has shockingly failed to chart on the US Billboard 200 since its release on August 15. The band's eighth studio album has sold a paltry 18K copies, leaving fans and critics alike wondering what went wrong.

The news is particularly puzzling considering Maroon 5's impressive track record, with over 135M records sold worldwide. Their previous albums have been massive hits, debuting at No. 1 and spending well over 80 weeks on the US Billboard 200 chart. Even their collaborations have been superstars, like their 2018 single "Girls Like You" featuring Cardi B, which spent seven weeks at No. 1.

But Love Is Like seems to be a different story altogether. Despite featuring high-profile guests like Lil Wayne, Lisa, Sexyy Red, and Marshmello, the album has been met with lukewarm reception from fans and critics alike. The album's lackluster performance has left many in the music industry scratching their heads.

On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), fans have been sharing their disappointment and confusion over Maroon 5's latest effort. @swappenny tweeted, "They fell off damn, they used to be a great group!" while @formulastepout added, "It's sad, I actually enjoyed their new music." Even the band's own fans are feeling let down by Love Is Like.

But what could have caused this unexpected drop in popularity? One possibility is that Maroon 5's attempt at reinventing themselves has alienated some of their core fan base. The album's sound is distinctly different from their previous work, with a more experimental and R&B-infused style that may not appeal to fans who love their classic rock sound.

The critics are also weighing in on Love Is Like, with Pitchfork critic Linnie Greene giving the album a scathing 2.4 rating. Greene wrote that the album is "ultimately meant for the toilet," calling it "banal" and "anemic." Rolling Stone critic Sarah Grant was equally unimpressed, giving the album two and a half out of five stars.

Grant wrote that Love Is Like feels like "searching for buried treasure with gloves on," comparing it to the band's previous work. She noted that while Maroon 5's yacht-rock era has been successful in the past, this latest effort feels like they're trying too hard to create a new sound.

Even Adam Levine, the band's charismatic frontman, seems unsure about Love Is Like's success. In an interview on Most Requested Live last Saturday, he admitted to feeling "insecure" about the reaction to the album. When asked if he was worried about the criticism, Levine scoffed, "The noise is never good." He added that he wants the music to connect with people, but acknowledged that this time around, it's been harder to achieve.

Levine's comments have sparked debate among fans and critics, with some accusing him of being dismissive of the album's poor reception. However, others are sympathetic to his concerns, noting that the music industry is notoriously unpredictable.

Despite the setbacks, Maroon 5 is set to kick off their 24-date Love Is Like Tour on October 8. The tour will take them across North America, with stops in major cities like Los Angeles and New York. But can they bounce back from this latest disappointment? Only time will tell.

In related news, Adam Levine's personal life has also been making headlines lately. His wife, Behati Prinsloo, was a surprise guest star in their new music video for "All Night," which premiered on June 26. The couple celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on July 19, despite the fallout from Levine's 2022 sexting scandal.

As Maroon 5 embarks on their latest tour, fans are eagerly waiting to see if they can regain their former glory. Will Love Is Like be a hit or a miss? Only time will tell.