Although it has been 12 years since Maroon 5 hit the music scene, frontman Adam Levine still was in awe of the sold-out crowd's support at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 16.
Promoting their latest album released in June 2012, this North American leg of the Overexposed Tour runs from February to April with Owl City and Neon Trees as the opening acts.
While Owl City was supposed to perform, Adam Young announced three hours before the show that his set was canceled after damaging his voice.
"I'm so sorry to disappoint anyone who is coming tonight, and upset that I won't be able to share in an amazing night at MSG with Maroon 5 and Neon Trees," he wrote on the Owl City website.
After Neon Trees began their set almost an hour later than scheduled, Maroon 5 finally hit the stage with "Payphone," resulting in ear-piercing screams and cheers that only intensified as the night went on.
Much of this screaming was fueled by Maroon 5's lack of pause between songs. Most would go straight from one to another, making it apparent that the band tried to get the most out of their set, with
a final count of 18 songs.
The group jumped seamlessly from new songs like "Lucky Strike" to their old like "Sunday Morning." Surprising moments, including a jazzy jam session at the start of "One More Night" - although it went on a little too long - kept fans engaged and dancing in the aisles.
Running around the M-shaped stage, Levine knew how to milk every moment, as did guitarist James Valentine who took the spotlight with his solos. For the encore, the band came back with a cover of Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo Hearts," a song that features Levine. Singing Travie McCoy's rap, Levine surprisingly didn't miss a beat. The show concluded with the upbeat and electrifying "Moves Like Jagger," confetti and countless smiles.
The Setonian gives this concert 5 out of 5 stars.
Kristyn Lyncheski can be reached at kristyn. lyncheski@student.shu.edu.
