Mavericks

1) Overview
Mavericks is the third studio album by the Swedish rock duo Johnossi, released in 2010 (Sweden: late April; international release followed in May). It propelled the band to new mainstream visibility in Sweden, buoyed by the hit single “What’s the Point” and earned them a Swedish Grammy for Best Group. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/mavericks-mw0001993935))

2) Recording History
- Recording studio/location: Decibel Studios, Stockholm, Sweden. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/mavericks-mw0001993935))
- Producers/engineers: Johnossi and Lasse Mårtén produced the album; Mårtén also contributed as engineer/mixer. ([musikaliska.se](https://musikaliska.se/musikartister/john-engelbert/?utm_source=openai))
- Recording dates: December 2009 through March 2010. ([theaudiodb.com](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2144363-Johnossi-Mavericks))
- Notable details: The project was cut largely by the duo with Mårtén’s involvement, continuing the band’s hands-on approach. ([theaudiodb.com](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2144363-Johnossi-Mavericks))

3) Chart Performance & Recognition
- Chart positions: In Sweden, Mavericks peaked at No. 4 on Sverigetopplistan. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnossi))
- Singles: “What’s the Point” reached No. 20 on the Swedish charts. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What%27s_the_Point?utm_source=openai))
- Certifications: The album was certified Gold in Sweden. ([broadwayworld.com](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Swedish-Rock-Duo-Johnassi-to-Release-New-Full-Length-Album-Today-20140428?utm_source=openai))
- Awards: Mavericks earned Johnossi a Swedish Grammy (Grammis) for Best Group in 2011. ([sverigesradio.se](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/4297534?utm_source=openai))

4) Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Influence & reception: The album is widely regarded as a breakthrough that solidified Johnossi’s status in Sweden and broadened their international profile, aided by the platinum-leaning single “What’s the Point.” ([broadwayworld.com](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Swedish-Rock-Duo-Johnassi-to-Release-New-Full-Length-Album-Today-20140428?utm_source=openai))
- Notable trivia: An instrumental version of the title track Mavericks was later used in a promotional trailer for the film The Guest. ([storage.snappages.site](https://storage.snappages.site/7gikkdx4jw/assets/files/Just-Joe-Master-List-of-Songs.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Notes: Mavericks was released in Sweden on April 28, 2010, with a broader international rollout in early May 2010; this aligns with multiple sources noting the April/May 2010 window. ([musikaliska.se](https://musikaliska.se/musikartister/john-engelbert/?utm_source=openai))