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3.9 ( 36 total votes )
Maxwell - Bad Habits
Artist: Maxwell
Producer: Hot David and Musze
Album: BLACKsummers'night
Label: Columbia Records
Everyone has a few Bad Habits, even the unflappably smooth Maxwell—for example, the R&B vet has an unfortunate tendency to refuse interview opportunities with certain high-profile music sites (okay, to be fair, that was Columbia Records’ mistake). Of course, it’s hard to hold that against him when he’s dropping records like Pretty Wings, which won him a tremendous 4.25 average in the Booth. Bad Habits doesn’t pack the aforementioned single’s eclectically catchy punch, but boasts many of the same elements that made that cut a hit among our readers. Maxwell’s falsetto-laced vocals are as steamy as ever, but the live-band backdrop is, once again, what truly separates this track from the pack; the Hot David and Musze-produced beat shapeshifts throughout the record’s nearly-six-minute running time, moving from modern R&B to horn-fueled funk-soul and even incorporating a dash of reggae before settling into a chilled-out, instrumental denouement. If you’re digging Maxwell’s organically fresh fusion of old and new-school sounds, don’t miss his comeback LP, BLACKsummer’snight, which hits stores and online retailers July 7th.
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Didn't mind this one too much. Not my cup of tea, and I prefer Pretty Wings over this any day, but nevertheless I was impressed with the same things Maxwell always brings to the table - smoothness, high notes, and a result of top notch baby making music.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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of course it has the maxwell smoothness. ill let this grow on me but this is no "pretty wings" and as richard says, not really catchy
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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This is smooth, just like i would expect from Maxwell. I like "Pretty Wings" better, but i still really like this. The chilled-out production fits great with Maxwell's voice for a track that i could definitely relax to. Maxwell is neo-soul at its finest, and i cant wait for his comeback album!
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Amazing track from an R&B legend..enough said! I'll admit this isnt as catchy as his previous hit but I like the production on this one. The horns work so well with his voice and the different type of beats throughout the song is dope! His voice is always great..classic for sure!
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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This proves we care about our readers! After Columbia told us that Maxwell's camp wasn't interested in doing an interview, I could have boycotted this dude's project. But, he is a personal favorite and you cannot deny his soul. A solid album cut.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Was a nice song smooth song that I enjoyed... Might actually check out the album.
And @Z just because they declined an interview doesn't mean you should boycott good music. That makes no sense |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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this dude has soul comin out every pore man. Not really my style but the mans passion overides that for me. Enjoyable plainly for that matter 2.5
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Not as good as "Pretty Wings" but still, this is a very solid ablum cut. It is smooth and I can always hear his soul. 3.5
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I actually like this just as much as pretty wings....
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Who ever advised him a@ainst doin the interview with the booth, should be fired. The booth loves maxwell, and ri@htfully so. His music is timeless. This is another classic Max track that few can duplicate on a level of soul smooth. Not to mention that every one is on the booth, they musta told him that youn@er audiences won't feel his music. Which is BULLSHIT!
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Not bad. I know he got more fire-power on this new album.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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@Herbie - did you read what I wrote?
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Another smooth Maxwell track. Love the horn arrangement in this one. Towards the end it almost sounds like its improv
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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@Z: i know right?
let's thank the educational system for teaching us "read between the lines" lol |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Nice write up @richard & as usual its to the point ...
I guess not much left to say since Richard has already spoken for all of us - not as good as "Pretty Wings" BUT excellent none the less ... Come July 7th & I think I'll be pickin up my first Neo-soul/RnB Record. |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Solid track here!!
Maxwell sounds really good and brings in a smooth vibe as usual!! I agree with everyone that this aint as good as "pretty wings" but it's good nonetheless!! Hey Z thanks for putting up the track for us to listen to even though they turned the interview down!! That shows good character Z!! |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I can say I'm not fond of r&b music. I like uptempo r&b songs, a little less the slower ones. This song didn't catch me. He has an intense and soulful voice for sure, but I didn't like the overall melody, kinda boring. I'd put this in rotation coz it's a quality song, but I wouldn't listen to it again
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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@Z just in general your VERY bitter to anyone that declines your interviews. So I could actually see you boycotting music.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Im swooning
Oh my.. Maxwell dont you know the Booth loves you? |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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LOl i feel like stepping to dis....
MAxwell did his thang wit dis joint!! |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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@Dj Herbie - LOL. I am "VERY" bitter? Can you name ONE other artist, who you know for a fact has declined an interview opportunity with the Booth, with whom I have shown bitterness? Ready..... go.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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I can think of Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross off the top.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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@Dj Herbie - Okay, so I went back through my own comments in previous Busta and Ross features, trying to see what I said to make you think that I was - to use your word - bitter about not having a particular artist join me for an interview.
Yes, both of those artists spurned us for interviews after scheduling, but I blame neither artist (its usually never the artist). I never made ANY comments about Ross; with Busta, I acknowledged that it would simply not happen. Please understand this: we support good music no matter what - but if take the time to do so, an interviews opportunity promised to us isn't asking much. Right?
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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I just cant get into Maxwell any more, there are just to many R&B singers around that have smoother vocals or can just make a better sounding song then he can.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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Maxwell is still a smooth singer and what R&B is missing. I know some people will probably say Robin Thicke is a smooth singer. But as DJ Booth review on his last album his vocals are not great. He can only sing at one pitch and while Maxwell has very diverse vocals. I how this album will be as good as the "Maxwell Now" album.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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For Ross on your twitter you said something like "Rick Ross canceled my interview guess he's missing out on Thousands of album sales"
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| Posted on Jun 13, 2009 |
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smooth...
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| Posted on Jun 13, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2009 |
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The beginning of this track threw me off because Maxwell sounded like he was 80. I like uptempo r&b but this is the type of r&b I loved as a kid. Seems like r&b singers want to be rappers too much these days, good to hear the basics every now and then.
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2009 |
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mmmm sexy ass maxwell hge got it all the voice the look happy to see u back babe!!
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2009 |
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I think Bad Habits is the best song on this cd. I like Pretty Wings, but I love Bad Habits.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Love this song!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Oooh Maxwell is doin' it on this album. 1st Pretty Wings and now this. The groove is something serious. Maxwell's music is Timeless.
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2009 |
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2009 |
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New sound for Maxwell; a little different but I love it.
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2009 |
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This man could sing Mary had a little lamb he would sound good.Very talented this is one of his best songs off the album.If you dont like his voice or his music that says a lot about the taste that you have in music
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2009 |
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WOW!!! The brother went "old school" with the horn arrangement... Great vocals too. Love it!!
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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I love this song! When I first heard it I fell in love with it. This song will never be worn out. The radio can play it as much as they want to.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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"Baby, to tell the truth...There's no one as bad as you." W/ MJ gone, only Maxwell comes close. Still, I would NOT go see him live. He is too mesmerizing.
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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wat ever cause all maxwell songs are good
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| Posted on Feb 26, 2010 |
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Masterful blend of classic phunk and neo soul
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