The Maxx Is Back is the fifth studio album by Klymaxx, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music), by which time the group only consisted of three original members, Lorena Porter Shelby (lead vocals), Cheryl Cooley (guitar) and Robbin Grider (keyboards).

Bernadette Cooper (vocals/drums), Lynn Malsby (keyboards) and Joyce "Fenderella" Irby (bass guitar/vocals) were not involved in the project.

The first single, "Good Love", was successful in the United States among R&B fans, reaching number four on the R&B chart.

The second and final single, "Private Party", was a moderate hit, peaking at number 62 on the R&B chart.

The album has sold approximately 166,000 copies in the U.S'.