Why Guitar Players HATE Maroon 5

[@erichofuentes2391]

I think the guitar work on This Love is so darn good. The chord progression and the riff in the verse is unusually genius.

[@guitareater6975]

I agree. That song is a big guilty pleasure of mine. It’s so good

[@BT_2234]

Same to u bro

[@skibitypop]

check out literally every other song in that album trust

[@bigmac2499]

That whole album is great

[@juanantoniocruz3323]

That album of theirs is absurd

[@xabiermartel4837]

"Songs About Jane" is a very good guitar record, and a great album overall IMO.

[@maxonmendel5757]

top 10 album from that decade for sure

[@basedalex]

Almost nobody hates m5 for this album, its later records that sometimes straight up suck

[@actualturtle2421]

Top notch pop record. I'd put it in the running for top 10 of the decade for sure.

[@BenQotsa]

yeah it really is, its their best album before they sold out

[@lavenderllamamusic]

So many people (including myself) just want another Maroon 5 album in the vein of Songs About Jane. None of their work after that comes close. The band might as well be Adam Levine and touring session musicians

[@andrewpappas9311]

I’ve always thought that Valentine is a criminally underrated guitarist (considering the band is now pretty much “Adam Levine and some other dudes I guess”), his playing always fits M5’s music and he definitely has a lot of really solid parts on the first few albums (also one thing I’ve always found amusing is that my guitar teacher at college looks a lot like James, same hair, beard and probably about the same height)

[@gxtmfa]

The worst musician in the band is Adam Levine. The rest of them are amazing.

[@AltairCreedZ]

@@gxtmfa can you do what he does?

[@DoctorSilence95]

I'm gonna be honest. I was a huge fan in highschool. They were the first band I ever saw live. James Valentine is a fucking sick guitarist. He killed it. It all went downhill after overexposed but the first 2 albums are amazing. Not coming home is fucking fantastic.

[@bijikedelai]

@@AltairCreedZ what? Cheating?

[@AltairCreedZ]

@@bijikedelai be a successful songwriter and musician.

[@MonsieurTourette]

It's not that we don't like James Valentine. We don't like Maroon 5. It's not that Maroon 5 doesn't have a good guitar player. They are holding a good guitar player hostage.

[@marcen12]

Adam Levine wont let everyone else shine. Everyone else is fine but at this point, people think that Maroon 5 is Adam Levine's stage name.

[@strikerbowls791]

@@marcen12 no one thinks that

[@space_4736]

@@marcen12 I can’t name a single member other than Adam Levine (and James valentine now because of this video) but I know It’s a band. So you’re wrong lol.

[@yaboi709]

@@space_4736 you literally just proved their point

[@Hans.Dewitt]

@@space_4736 that's on you pal, the general public is not as ignorant and clueless as you

[@JaredFRKNIsaiah]

When maroon 5 still had that guitar driven sound, it was solid and good, I do agree Valentine is a good underrated guitarist. He could still pull off pop, but on more guitar driven songs or approaches, simple yet solid.

[@aron1797]

"not coming home" has a great guitar part i love it

[@gamby16a]

I remember reading about Valentine studying jazz guitar around 10 years ago. Dude owns a Case Study House from playing music. He wins.

[@jahdielheywood5277]

he went to berklee with john mayer so he's pretty great

[@oldgoat381]

I personally do not like Maroon 5 But I cannot deny how good Valentine is

[@karltee7862]

That first album will always be best Maroon 5

[@WREDog]

Not only is James amazing, but so is the rest of the band, very underrated musicians. Go and watch some of thier concerts, they add solos and change up the songs to sound like an actual band.

[@stevejeffrey11]

it's too bad the singer sounds so weird lol

[@josephine1465]

@@stevejeffrey11 What's wrong with Levine's voice?

[@joaquinlezcano2372]

@@josephine1465 Apparently he know how to sing. but in most songs he sounds like he doesn't lol.

[@DJKuroh]

I will agree. Got the chance to go to a concert. Their albums have gotten worse and worse with producers writing most of the music but live... they are a ROCK BAND live. I was pretty shocked. It makes me more mad that their albums have gotten more generic because the talent level of the band is actually super high.

[@WookieChewie13]

@@stevejeffrey11 haterrrr

[@user-th6rh8zp3t]

it is truly unreal how fucking good valentine’s playing is like it blows my mind

[@docstone123]

Always make me think and smile. Great positivity and cleverness. Nice work.

[@omarelsherbini3383]

I'm a huge fan for them and I see that they have two main big problems First, Adam Levine is mostly taking all the lights and that left us with a lot of underrated players in the band Second the band started to take this generic pop thing I guess from their fifth or fourth album I actually have seen them live 3 months ago in the pyramids concert, they did a lot of guitar solos that wasn't in the studio record, I guess everybody knows Adam knows that he's a good guitarist, also James did a great guitar solos for Sunday morning and Animals, I just think they need to be a band more than this coz I feel like it's 1 guy band

[@gx1tar1er]

it all started with Moves Like Jagger cuz Hands All Over didn't sell well.

[@paulthomas8262]

@@gx1tar1er Moves Like Jagger is awful

[@yonan3232]

Last time I saw that (granted probably 15 years ago) Adam burst out to a guitar solo in probably half of the setlist. So that validates two things (1) Adam wants all the spotlights, (2) they probably can make another Songs About Jane but they know it won't sell millions

[@mailliw2698]

I've always said I really like Maroon 5 but I really don't like Maroon 1

[@jevoncarballo6027]

Maroon 5 were good until album number 3….I started to realize their decline after moves like jagger when u were not hearing the instrumentals in the songs like you used to. It sounded like a band with their earlier work but now they are just generic garage band software music

[@diegolatorre6793]

Shiver makes me shiver. All musicians in Maroon 5 are actually good musicians. The only shitty part is that yes, they have this latest singles that sound generic, but if you kinda look back in the day, you can clearly see the talent. Adam Levine included, wether I like him or not.

[@maxnun]

Holy fuck. Holy fucking fuck. That guitar tone of yours is absurd.

[@nicolasnostas2540]

Keep doing this simple but great videos. Really entertains! How about some Jack White, Foo Fighters, Slash shenanigans?? Could be fun!

[@Alan-bz9ns]

I would definitely suggest you with yet another underrated/overlooked guitarist Andy Summers, videos like this is really great.

[@brendanmccabe8373]

He’s not underrated at all overlooked sure but when ever he’s spoken about it’s nothing but praise

[@harinjayalath8155]

Since you were talking about Andys and Underrated. I think Andy Timmons is another severely underrated player

[@Alan-bz9ns]

@@harinjayalath8155 Ah yes, truly someone who was ignored even considering he started playing in the 90s and is still producing quality performance, I was listening to his electric gypsy live performance just a few days ago.

[@FrankieKaro]

Holy fuck. Holy fucking fuck. That playing is absurd

[@AtTheCrossingProductions]

I think guitar players who hate Maroon 5 should see some of their live sets. Even now they’re still pretty good, Adam and James are incredibly talented on the guitar and still get to have their moments from time to time, but in 2002-2005 they really were a rock-centered force. A little bit of digging can go a long way!

[@TaroTimes]

Rock-centered force BAJAJAJAJAJAJ youre delusional and deaf

[@TunaMayoInumaki]

okay buddy lmao

[@matthewtaylor1798]

I think Keith Urban is definitely an underrated guitar player, also Terry Cathe from the band Chicago.

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

Agreed regarding Keith Urban!!

[@moetyman]

Terry was the center force of chicago. Thats why they didnt get as popular as they should have after he killed himself.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Damn… hearing his chops isolated, they sounded, well, very tasty.

[@Striball]

Maroon 5’s first album of one of the best first albums of any artist imo. Completely legendary. Kinda turned after that but we still got left with an amazing album

[@bryanmellado521]

Valentine's guitar lines on Songs About Jane are pure gold.

[@jarod144]

I saw maroon 5 live and it changed my mind about them forever

[@Twhistle]

Gotta have This Love and Harder to Breathe in there!

[@maxthefanboy7415]

Love to see it!

[@benmontey3438]

I'm a little hurt that you didn't play this love, but I'll live. Great video man

[@Free-4554]

It’s nice to know that I can finally name another member of Maroon 5 Thank you for informing the masses that they exist

[@saultfry501]

The original line up was a bunch of skilled guys Adam Levine (Lead Singer, occasional guitarist) James Valentine (Lead Guitarist) Jesse Carmichael (Keyboardist/Rhythm Guitarist sometimes I think) Mickey Madden (Bassist) Ryan Dusick (Drummer) They were all really good at what they did, although personally I feel that Mickey didn't do as much as he could've. But now we have Adam Levine (Lead Moron, occasionally a good guitarist) PJ Morton (Basically a hitchhiker) James Valentine (Underutilized Lead Guitarist who is probably very bored now and is only there for a paycheck) Jesse Carmichael (Keyboardist/Rhythm Guitarist sometimes, he's probably having more fun than James because some songs literally depend on him) Sam Farar (Bassist, he's also apparently a multi instrument guy but idk) Matt Flynn (Drummer, he's cool ig) Went from some skilled guys playing music to four skilled guys, one hitchhiker who is also skilled, and some sellout idiot who is basically being controlled by commercial stuff and record companies. Sad they got turned into marketable pop machines instead of being a good pop rock band like they were before.

[@infinitygauntlet101]

Songs about Jane is a classic pop masterpiece. Still listening to it until now.

[@BoyAditya]

Valentine's a great guitarist... And also a gearhead! His Rig rundown's one of the best rig rundown on premiere guitar

[@Mr.itbelikethat]

This felt like a commercial for why u should like maroon 5. Haha well shot and edited, great video. Smesh like button

[@Juan________S12]

Valentine's riff on Misery is really good. Another underrated guitar player.

[@tylobos]

Another amazing video, keep up the good work

[@katchupp5067]

i vibe so hard to the guitar solo in shiver

[@tomwright7418]

There’s no question on musicianship. It’s the output. Personally I don’t believe they love what they play. It’s utterly subjective of course but I’ve always felt it came from the wallet more than the heart.

[@deaddogproductions7363]

Respect. Very creative. Keep doing your thing.

[@saintnicholas1373]

Songs about Jane is the best album they made.. Hope they bring back their old style!

[@Ifartinmysleepacc2]

Yes my favorite… not the new generic pop music

[@theopapakyriacou2819]

Mike, you NEEED to hear/cover Take What You Want. It’s a demo from Songs About Jane. Arguably THE best guitar intro I have ever heard. Bluesy, harmonics, phrasing, it’s perfection

[@dannymeetslife9592]

Are we gonna talk about how clean and funky that telecaster tone was? Sheeeesh

[@slash040386]

I “smashed” the like button, you owe me a new laptop.

[@bandit-ms6ys]

I grew up with maroon 5 but in my guitar playing journey i always forced them out as being another generic pop band. I thought every guitarist had to be like david gilmour, EVH, allen collins, etc. James Valentine reintroduced me to them and he is amazing really suits their music and brought me back into pop

[@boxxedsoulsby]

Don't forget Shiver! The Em7 flat9 chord is one of the main chords in that song! Crazy chord, man, crazy.

[@Mars-pw4iw]

It's criminal how you didn't include sweetest goodbye or ragdoll. Nobody talks about those crazy guitar riffs on Songs About Jane (their best album)

[@sahildhawan22]

I don't think many people know the gem that is Ragdoll!

[@wu8183]

I believe sweetest goodbye a lot of it is Adam according to James lol

[@BlasterJunos]

There's a reason why James Valentine has a signature guitar

[@Mariofan7]

Of course I will have a fantastic night. I got the Moves like Jagger! from one funk player to another, cheers dude!

[@xcxjcxfjff5656]

finally someone talks about this, songs about jane is just amazing

[@graceocallie2647]

songs about jane is a perfect album and i will defend it til the day i die

[@bluereptileproductions]

Holy fuck Holy fucking fuck That guitar of yours is absurd

[@aaronvand50]

Love this style of video mate, great stuff

[@bigbrownhouse6999]

Song About Jane is a stellar guitar album.

[@raymondforbes4295]

Just found you recently and absolutely loving your content!

[@REDI2UM]

I have a Songs About Jane tattoo. Funny because I don't like Maroon 5, but I love that album. One of the first pop records I ever listened to growing up, and it still slaps. Maroon 5 is Pop Music's wasted potential of a band, because they could've gone in such a more interesting direction, but they just became more generic as time went on.

[@joseferrer3738]

"Bro I will take care of your family" I fucking died HAHAHAJ

[@sabinedddddd8745]

Please do one with Mark Knopfler. One of my favs. 😄

[@talkswithvigy7860]

Misery is so funky, I absolutely love it!

[@_kupokweh_]

Absolutely awesome vid!! Could you maybe consider doing The Goo Goo Dolls next?

[@fcmhockeyvideos]

I'm two videos into your channel and im both videos you have the nicest Fenders I've ever seen. I'm not a Fender guy especially for the looks of them. But those sunbursts, especially the one with the black pick guard, oof.

[@brandongordon2392]

Honestly the riff to Shiver from Songs About Jane, such an underrated cut.

[@MrSu-kx2pm]

Damn that tone of yours is absurd !

[@josuemartinez6574]

It wasn't until I listened to moves like jaggers rhythm I fell in love with valentines playing

[@ImechkoFamiliya92]

That was enjoyable!!!

[@skibitypop]

The fact that there was only one song from the album Songs About Jane is criminal. Like that album is soooo slept on ppl dont know it even exists.

[@camilaandreabecerraplata4550]

What are you talking about? Many comments are about how that's pretty much the only album they like from this band.

[@scarab944]

On the scale of tasty playing, humor, and education, this channel has risen to the top of my list.

[@eddiekalista3222]

Harder to breathe is an infectious riff

[@drdre4397]

I'll die on the hill of "songs about jane" being flawless top to bottom and likely the best pop album from the early 2000s. The perfect blend of RnB, Pop, funk and rock was just beautiful. I haven't heard really anything remotely close to that from them since. If they ever did a tour of just the songs off that album I would be buying tickets yesterday. Just like how Bruno Mars started great then when the pop trash rout except he's at least made the turn back toward great with silk sonic. I loved his first album and Locked out of heaven was good but I really disliked 24k magic aside from obviously "Versace on the floor"

[@Mars-pw4iw]

Sweetest goodbye is the perfect album closer

[@flipparty8533]

Totally with you. Despite hating what they eventually became, Songs About Jane is easily in my top 3 of all time.

[@dinglemccringleberry6258]

Vespertine says hello

[@chuckyinges]

Regardless if JV is a good guitarist or not, M5 writes songs that people like to hear. And that is one of the highest honour for any musicians.

[@fuck_it]

I am people and they don’t write a single song that I like

[@notme-ji5uo]

@@fuck_it hello entire humanity how are we doing

[@Bobberhead007]

@@fuck_it If they wrote songs u like, they would be struggling be pay their bills...

[@Nico-the-Nacho]

People tend to forget that Maroon 5 used to be a Funk Rock band. Songs About Jane to Hands All Over were all great albums. But the second Overexposed hit, something went very, VERY wrong.

[@TailicaiCorporation]

Yo I’m actually embarrassed cuz I planned on learning several of those songs, but being self taught I went after ones for like Coheed and Jimi Hendrix, Blink, Incubus, Weezer, Boston… all over the place, but didn’t go pop… nice showcase

[@EthanRom]

That album with Makes Me Wonder oh man so good. Almost every track slapped. Adam Levine needs to rethink the direction he's taking the band in cause he's missing out on highlighting the talent of the other members

[@marcen12]

It Wont Be Soon Before Long is underapprciated.

[@jonathanchristen2235]

sweetest goodbye’s solo is crazy good

[@Emre-yg3nn]

Sweetest goodbye guitar solo should be mentioned as well

[@timmypeet9087]

Secret is one the best acoustic riffs ever Shiver , Tangled , Not coming home Better riffs then riffs in a video good job of making this one 👍

[@VictorColli]

Those riffs, holy fuck. Holy fucking fuck!

[@HandyL]

Mike Cole you are funny! My name is Michael too, when you say my name fast it sounds like 'My Candy' haha!

[@funkysoulman3861]

I do love Sweetwater! Picked up my Taylor T5Z custom koa from them and I won't need another guitar ever. I'll buy more. I just don't need any more.

[@tomomyuu]

i will not rest until i see your take on the mars volta. like button-SMASHED. subscribe button-BEEN SMASHED.

[@treadstoned9915]

plz do Breaking Benjamin or even Blink 182 next. Great vids btw

[@matteocoda6368]

You actually made me discover him

[@-IronSniper-]

I love you bro!!!

[@CottidaeSEA]

I think it could all be spiced up a bit, but with vocals being the focus, that wouldn't be a good idea.

[@RomanBellicTaxi]

If I Never See Your Face Again. Dude, that song rocks.

[@crazynico101]

She will be loved riff is awesome

[@cleangoblin2021]

Now that you say it, guitars always been the bacbone of their music.

[@kelvinblanca8871]

Tangled from Songs About Jane was one of the best musically

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Fun! Thanks!

[@nelsonorna9204]

It would be nice if you covered Eugene Edwards. Underrated in my opinion. Thanks for your content!

[@chriskalifornia7333]

And I was just about to subscribe and you go and throw it all away.

[@ThePandaProcrastinates]

I always found myself in those situations and it was always getting harder and "Harder to Breathe"

[@chamedeiago]

thanks for that, man haha! i love james valentine!

[@Clausier]

0:47 ayoo 💀

[@jpement]

Can u cover Phil Keaggy? Criminally Underrated IMO

[@nicholasmoore7659]

Sunday Morning is a classic!

[@landonbailey]

I always preferred Maroon 4.

[@apang1831]

Sick!

[@mikecole4489]

Maroon 3 tho?!

[@elliottryan13]

This fuckng guy! He's a CHAMPION and PLEASE don't forget it!

[@TheShut1]

I mean, before Maroon 5 they were pretty sick grunge band and their first album plus couple of later songs are decent, but stuff like "Sugar" or "Animals" or "Memories" or other overplayed radio stuff are the problem.

[@Bobberhead007]

"Problem'?? They generated lots of revenue, didn't they??

[@TheShut1]

@@Bobberhead007 Not for them but for people who dont like annoying vomit inducing sound, or just have decent taste.

[@hattipper5985]

If you're looking at underrated guitarists, I'm gonna have to suggest Richie Sambora. He's not that well known, and most guitarists who have heard of him mostly just think of his work with Bon Jovi in the 80s.

[@Gunter327]

This video made me listen to Maroon 5 again. Nostalgia.

[@eli.1307]

i most definitely smashed that sub button 💪🔥

[@miguelteixeira1826]

Dude, you're really cool!

[@slmtz2458]

You should play that guy from SOUL in a live action version!