It Won't Be Soon Before Long is the second full-length studio album by the American band Maroon 5. Issued in the United States on May 22, 2007 through A&M/Octone Records, the record marked a stylistic shift from the group’s debut toward tighter pop production and dance-inflected rock. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and also topped the Billboard Digital Albums chart, establishing the band’s continued commercial presence after their breakthrough.

Style and themes

The songs on the album mix pop hooks, funk-leaning basslines, and electronic textures with the band’s earlier soul-tinged rock. Lyrics explore relationships, jealousy, nightlife and the complications of fame, but are delivered with concise, radio-friendly arrangements. Compared with the looser, guitar-centered approach of the debut, this record is more streamlined and studio-polished.

Singles and notable tracks

  • "Makes Me Wonder" — lead single released in March 2007; it reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the album’s signature songs.
  • "Wake Up Call" — a darker, more urgent rock-tinged single that received airplay and a narrative music video.
  • "Won't Go Home Without You" — a melodic ballad that was issued as a single and highlighted the band’s softer side.
  • "If I Never See Your Face Again" — originally on the album in a band-only version; a later single was re-recorded as a duet with Rihanna and gained additional radio attention.
  • "Goodnight Goodnight" — released as a single and noted for its classic pop structure and romantic lyricism.

Recording, release and reception

The album was recorded following an intensive touring period and reflects a desire to craft focused pop songs suited to larger audiences and radio formats. Critics generally noted the slick production and strong pop sensibilities; while some preferred the rawer energy of the debut, others praised the hooks and modernized sound. Commercially it performed well, producing multiple singles and supporting a world tour that expanded the band's international profile.

Legacy and distinctions

It Won't Be Soon Before Long consolidated Maroon 5’s transition from alt-pop newcomers to mainstream pop-rock headliners. The success of "Makes Me Wonder" and the collaboration on "If I Never See Your Face Again" helped the band remain visible across pop and adult contemporary radio formats. For many listeners the album represents the moment Maroon 5 embraced a more polished, dance-aware aesthetic while retaining melodic strengths from their earlier work.

Further information, track listings and chart data can be found through official discographies and music industry sources: album overview, band page.