He's back. After years and years (and years) of false starts and delays, our man Maxwell will finally drop a new album in 2009. Exhibit A is the official first single, "Pretty Wings," which was released online by Columbia Records this morning. The official release date for BLACKsummers’night, which will be Maxwell's fourth studio album (and first in eight long years), isn't until July 7, 2009. But judging by the first single, it'll be worth the wait. "It’s about the last relationship I had," Maxwell said about the song during a recent interview. "How you meet the person of your dreams but at the wrong time ... the song is a testament to what I wanted to say and say, to her." You can stream "Pretty Wings" by clicking the link below.
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"Pretty Wings" audio (Windows Media)
Image © Columbia Records.
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Finally!!!
I love it! Its a ballad, yet the bass line tingles my spine and the beautiful lyrics convey vulnerability but with a swagger; its so sexy. It’s one of those songs you listen to over and over and over…
This is a BEAUTIFUL song. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
so glad…saw him on tour for my birthday & he’s just as wonderful as ever.
can’t wait to hear the rest. usually his “b-sides” are the best things about the album.
This song hits home! I’m going through a similar experience right now and I really needed that record. Maxwell never disappoints!
I’m aleady hooked on “the hook”. You betta go, Maxwell! Sooooo glad you’re back home “Brooklyn”.
I LOOVVVE Maxwell!!!! I love his music!!!! I Love HIM…Speechless and upset that I had to wait soooooooo long for this.. However, it’s cool though because he’s releasing it on my B-Day. Thanks Maxie-Baby. Thanks
Simply the BEST, when in Portugal ???
IT IS ABOUT TIME….I LOVE MAXWELL AND I LOVE THE SONG!
love it….. love it…
It’s way overdue….
OK COOL BEANS A MUST HAVE GREAT SOUND PRINCE SOUNDING WHICH IS ALWAYS COOL
Yet another classic jam form the man!!!! Thank you its been tooooooo long.
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his is long overdue. It’s great to have one of the few real singers back on the scene.
I absolutely love it! This has got the best newws this summer!!!
have miss your wonderful sounds,glad you are back
This is my freaking song mannn.!
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Bout dog on time. A smoothe single like “Pretty Wings” is what we ladies need right about now. Maxwell is back and I hope he won’t be going anywhere no time soon.
Me and my sister was going back and forth about the name because she think’s it’s call pretty ways and i knew thw name was pretty wings. I think that’s a great song!
I Love this song- it says so much about “life”.. “love”.. all of the above- this song has changed my lifed in several ways- sometimes its best to see when its “done”.. I Love u Maxwell– XoXo Lee- His Biggest Fan
this song is the bomb. love it
If I could meet him oh my god. it would be so, great. I would be such a treat. I listen to this man every chance I get I have pretty wings on repeat in my car and anyone getting in my car don’t like I let them know they can get out. I love u maxwell!
i love this song especially cause it is a very very good song
I absolutely love his music and I can’t seem to get enough of Pretty wings. Welcome back Maxwell
I LOVE MAXWELL FROM DAYONE (URBAN HANG SUITE)YOU CAN SING A NURSERY RHYME TO ME HE HAVE A WAY WITH LRICS LOVE EVERYTHING YOU SING.BEEN TO EVERY CONCERT IN PHILLY AND JERSEY
LOVE THE SONG AND MAXWELL FROM DAY ONE (URBAN HANG SUITE)
I love this song (Pretty Wings). I knew this song had to be written from a life experience because it has a lot of feeling. You can tell it comes from the heart. This song is beautiful. I have my CD player on repeat. Just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
I can never ever get tired of hearing Pretty Wings. This song is an insturmental and lyrical genuis and I think just about anyone in the world can relate to this song, I know I can. Great job Maxwell!
Maxwell has outdone himself..this song his just over perfection..he can never go wrong..i feel like crying everytime i listen to this song..its just perfect. I just wish i could get hold of the lyrics..the correct full lyrics!!
I am his biggest fan!!! I have followed his career from day one. I recently saw him at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this Summer…and he was worth the wait of his delayed entrance to the stage. I just love him!!! His voice is angelic…and last night’s tribute to Michael Jackson was great…he should record it..I would definitely buy it!!! Love You Plenty…TQUEEN
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