The band, featuring drummer Ryan Dusick (photo), tries to recall the right spirit that led them to the successful album \"Songs About Jane\". Guitarist James Valentine tells:

\"We\'re kind of re-creating the sort of vibe that we had set up when we were writing the songs to the first record, where we rented a house and we got some instruments set up.\"

Selling over four million copies domestically of its label debut does give a band a nice boost of self-esteem, Valentine admits:

\"Now at least we know that we have the world\'s ear, and I think that does bring some confidence, but at the same time, we\'re not going to stop really pushing ourselves to develop our songcraft.\"

While Valentine says no sure direction for the project has emerged, the band is leaning toward more uptempo material.

Even though it will take some time before the album will be ready for release, Maroon 5 fans will get a new look at the band with the upcoming issue of \"Friday the 13th - Live at the Santa Barbara Bowl.\" Available on CD and DVD, the project includes previously unreleased songs and a cover of Oasis\' song Hello.