{"title":"Maxwell Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn on May 23, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maxwell-maxwells-urban-hang-suite-30173","title":"Maxwell – Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite (2xLP, 30th Anniversary edition)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, with this special vinyl edition. This anniversary release includes an 8 page booklet featuring rare photos and honors the album that helped define a new era of R\u0026amp;B, featuring the timeless hits “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” and “Whenever Wherever Whatever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxwell's Urban Hang Suite is the debut album by American R\u0026amp;B singer-songwriter Maxwell. It was recorded in 1994 and 1995, then released on April 2, 1996, by Columbia Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMaxwell largely wrote and produced the album himself, recording in sessions at Electric Lady Studios, RPM, Sorcerer, and Chung King Studios in New York City, and CRC Studios in Chicago. The resulting music features a mellow, groove-based sound with elements of funk, jazz, smooth soul, and quiet storm. A concept album, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite was composed as a song cycle that focuses on an adult romance, based in part on Maxwell's personal experiences.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMaxwell's Urban Hang Suite was not an immediate commercial success, but it was helped by the release of its second single \"Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)\" in July 1996, and the album eventually became a million-seller. It was also a success with critics, who praised it as a departure from the mainstream, hip hop-oriented R\u0026amp;B of the time, while earning Maxwell several accolades and comparisons to soul singers of the past, particularly Marvin Gaye and Prince.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe success of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite elevated Maxwell's reputation to that of a sex symbol and a notable performer in the music industry. He was credited with shaping the \"neo soul\" movement of musicians that rose to prominence during the late 1990s. Along with D'Angelo's Brown Sugar (1995) and Erykah Badu's Baduizm (1997), the album provided commercial exposure to neo soul and has since been cited by several critics as Maxwell's greatest work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Maxwell\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/columbia-records-record-label\"\u003eColumbia\u003c\/a\u003e, Legacy\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_uk\"\u003eUK\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_europe\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; 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Ii)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Reunion\"\u003eReunion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Suitelady+(The+Proposal+Jam)\"\u003eSuitelady (The Proposal Jam)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+The+Suite+Theme\"\u003eThe Suite Theme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Columbia, Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9164893880385,"sku":"6512816","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/1200x1200_68.jpg?v=1779981395"},{"product_id":"maxwell-blacksummersnight-309853","title":"Maxwell – BLACKsummers'night (Silver metallic vinyl)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLACKsummers’night marked Maxwell’s long-awaited return after an eight-year hiatus, and it delivered with grace, passion, and maturity. The first installment of a planned trilogy, this album leans into rich neo-soul textures, live instrumentation, and heartfelt romanticism. Maxwell’s falsetto is in top form—tender, controlled, and emotionally resonant—especially on standout tracks like “Pretty Wings,” “Bad Habits,” and “Fistful of Tears.” The production is organic and warm, blending soul, funk, and quiet storm aesthetics into a cohesive and intimate listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A triumphant return—Maxwell sounds more soulful and grounded than ever.” – Rolling Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of the most elegant R\u0026amp;B albums of the decade—seductive and richly produced.” – The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“His falsetto remains untouchable, his songwriting sharp and vulnerable.” – Pitchfork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“BLACKsummers’night feels timeless... a masterclass in modern soul.” – AllMusic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Romantic, refined, and utterly assured.” – Entertainment Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Maxwell\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/columbia-records-record-label\"\u003eColumbia\u003c\/a\u003e, Legacy\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_us\"\u003eUS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip Hop \u0026amp; RnB\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neo-soul\"\u003eNeo Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Badhabits\"\u003eBadhabits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Cold\"\u003eCold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Prettywings\"\u003ePrettywings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Helpsomebody\"\u003eHelpsomebody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Stoptheworld\"\u003eStoptheworld\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Loveyou\"\u003eLoveyou\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Fistfuloftears\"\u003eFistfuloftears\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Playingpossum\"\u003ePlayingpossum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB5 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Maxwell+Phoenixrise\"\u003ePhoenixrise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Columbia, Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155309465665,"sku":"4827225","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/dbc7ffc09eb47360935daba2135f32ed.jpg?v=1746411329"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.dutchvinyl.com.au\/collections\/maxwell-vinyl-records.oembed","provider":"Dutch Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}