Maroon 5's New Single "Payphone" Is Desperate But Fun

First of all, Maroon 5's upcoming album Overexposed is executive produced by Max Martin. That should tell you a lot — mainly that, after years of having semi-hits and flops as far as singles, the band is keen to keep the "Moves Like Jagger" momentum going.

Enter Max's henchmen Benny Blanco and Shellback, and chart-topping Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa, who was stapled onto the irresistibly catchy "Payphone".



It's hilarious how over-the-top pop this track is. I figured "Moves Like Jagger" was a one-time thing for the band. But no, Adam & Co. are clearly willing to sell their souls for a hit.

Thank God.