An Evening with Silk Sonic
by Silk Sonic
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2021
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 333 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 301 out of 333
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 333
  3. Negative: 22 out of 333
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  1. ray32
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    just pure cringe. I didn't find anything inspiring from the album just cursive singing.
  2. veljko_
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    expensive production, funny lyrics, but some songs sound too similar which would've been ok if the album had more songs

    best track: Leave The Door Open or Fly As Me
    worst track: Blast Off

    8.5/10
  3. JuanjoN
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Simplemente magia. Estos vibes de los 70's retumban en mi mente. Estoy en un viaje cada ves que escucho este álbum, los instrumentos suenan tan bien, el bajo es una de las piezas clave y perfectas de esta pieza de obra maestra!. Silk Sonic será recordado para siempre
  4. judypchy
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect! A masterpiece! Silk Sonic is a match made in music heaven!
  5. CCRISTAL
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hoy en día ya no es tan habitual escuchar los sonidos puros de los instrumentos, al escuchar sus canciones de silk sonic se puede apreciar sonidos de cada instrumento, además que uno puede sentir y vivir en cada canción… Expand
  6. 123vvvvvvvvv123
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    amazing album front to back! no filler tracks. all tracks are very easygoing nothing revolutionary or genre breaking just great songs with amazing vibes and It does what it set out to do
  7. smsrm
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    A live recorded album
    with a song consisting of 32 chords 60 turnarounds with modulation and key change on every song
    All this added to the catchyness of songs is just cherry on the cake.31 mins is the perfect length short enjoyable and memorable.
    A true masterpiece.
    Album of the Year
  8. DaniMars
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Simplemente es una obra maestra, es uno de los mejores álbumes que he escuchado, simplemente bendicen tus oídos con este estilo de los 70, puro arte
  9. Domeboo
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the album very much, honestly it is wonderful, the connection between songs, the lyrics, the melody, the voices of Bruno and Anderson together, the whole team behind it, wow excellent work… Expand
  10. YasminBg
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Este álbum sin duda es el álbum del año, es fenomenal en todo aspecto. Se nota a kilómetros la dedicación que le pusieron tanto Bruno como Anderson. Es una joya. ¡Esperamos 5 años y valió la pena casa segundo!
  11. Maggie25
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    It's one of the best album of this 2021, definitely with both greatest artists!. They really gave us all the motown vibes the only bad fact is that 30 minutes it's not enough, y'all will wishing to listen more. No bad songs in my opinion "After Last Night" and "Fly as Me" a pure gem
  12. Nathanael09
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album with a lot of perfect songs, is the album of the year and the world… Expand
  13. montse_rente
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MASTERPIECE … Expand
  14. CeciOl
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum que puedan escuchar, son duda musica para mis oídos
    Las canciones tiene ritmos algo variados lo cual le da un toque especial    … Expand
  15. Hooligan31
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una experiencia musical increíble, entras en un mundo de perfección auditiva, este dúo me fascinó, no se si seguirán trabajando juntos pero los amo… Expand
  16. Corayma
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    These guys excelled with this album, I loved it, they give me such a good vibe.
  17. NousGpdess
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is a fun album. Who would have thought Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak together could be so enjoyable. Anderson clicks perfectly with Bruno. Fly As Me with Anderson at the helms is perfect.
  18. ds1chris1
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    I was bored I feel like I’ve heard all these songs before from Bruno Mars
  19. bobthegreat297
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    An amazing relaxing album, just what 2021 needed. I love this collaboration and the authentic acoustic instruments used really add to the vibe of the album. Gave it a 9 because I feel like the lyrics could be improved, but the songs that they are strong in, really are strong! Overall I love it.
  20. tristantristan
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Cool album. Good songs but very short since we already heard half of them before release though
  21. spoofrr
    Dec 2, 2021
    8
    really want to give it a 9, but it just barely missed the mark on that. otherwise its a fantastic album. Fly as me is one of my favorite paak songs in years
  22. tinosavas
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    With this album you can truly feel what music is about!! Hope to hear more of them.
  23. ElCrispy
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    This album is an incredible tribute to the past legends of Motown, combining Bruno’s stunning falsettos with Anderson. Paak’s silky lyrics and unique drum style. In an era of music that has been dominated by rap and pop, it’s truly refreshing to listen to a new wave of funk, soul and R&B sounds. This is the collaboration we didn’t want, but we needed.
  24. lukemeta
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Going into this album I expected alot. But wow did they deliver with this one. The singles alone got me hooked and I was awaiting the arrival of "an evening with silk sonic" to see how the rest of the project would unfold. Needless to say I think I genuinely loved every song on this album they either range from extraordinary to amazing and no inbetween.
    It is rare. It is so rare you come    Going into this album I expected alot. But wow did they deliver with this one. The singles alone got me hooked and I was awaiting the arrival of "an evening with silk sonic" to see how the rest of the project would unfold. Needless to say I think I genuinely loved every song on this album they either range from extraordinary to amazing and no inbetween.
    It is rare. It is so rare you come across a seemingly perfect album but this truly is.
    Bruno's vocals on every track is heavenly rich in his usual golden pipes spread across the whole album is too die for and Anderson paaks vocals too really add this extra nuance to the record which I loved. Theres so much going on in every track on the record that makes me wanna know how they pulled it off so well.
    The record lives and breathes the soul of vintage motown and 70s music front to back which is so refreshing in the current landscape of music today. Influences from hot chocolate, 10cc, earth wind and fire, Jackson 5, marvin gaye and stevie wonder and Clearly displayed on every song it's hard to deny that if you showed this record to someone without their knowledge of it being a record by bruno and paak theyd believe it came from 70s.
    Couldnt love this record anymore if I tried, such a breathe of fresh air I'll be giving it many re listens and you should too    … Expand
  25. viperxtj61x
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    A fun trip through the nostalgic music of Silk Sonic. It's an incredible vibe with every single song telling a story and at the same time being a great song. Definitely recommend this. Could very well be AOTY

    Recommendations: Leave The Door Open, After Last Night, Smokin Out The Window, Put On A Smile, & 777. Enjoy!
  26. Blan
    Jan 10, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The production of the song was just elite. Well engineered Bruno and Anderson Paak dream was executed very well. The listeners will get a feel of happiness they experienced on making each and every song. Ruff yet groovy voice of Anderson and the smooth pop voice of Bruno worked very well.The RnB music was pretty fine. But some of the songs seemed to be similar to each other. But after all the 70s trend and the hard work of Silk sonic made this one of the finest pieces of the decade.… Expand
  27. Fuerstenberg
    Jan 18, 2022
    7
    Mars' and Paak's chemistry and songwriting is incredible. A great mix of R&B, soul, funk and pop. Unfortunately, the album is a little too flat and soft at some points and one wishes for a little more imposing and voluminous rhythms and beats.

    All in all though, a great collaboration debut for Bruno and Anderson with a lot of Motown character. The 31 minutes of length fly by. My    Mars' and Paak's chemistry and songwriting is incredible. A great mix of R&B, soul, funk and pop. Unfortunately, the album is a little too flat and soft at some points and one wishes for a little more imposing and voluminous rhythms and beats.

    All in all though, a great collaboration debut for Bruno and Anderson with a lot of Motown character. The 31 minutes of length fly by.

    My favorites:
    "Smokin Out the Window"
    "Skate"
    "After Last Night"
    "Fly as Me"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    January 17, 2022    … Expand
  28. Unlikely_logic
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    An Evening with silk sonic is a great album!

    This album has a r&b feel with some amazing songs! Bruno Mars does a great job singing and Harmonising with Anderson Park Anderson shocked me with his incredible vocals
  29. neuroplasticity
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    How could this be so underrated? One of the great debut releases of 2021. Great from start to finish. Has a great replay value, sated my hunger for RnB tracks and been enjoying it since last year.
  30. sdopi13
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    This album single-handedly brought great music back from the dead. Absolute perfection!
  31. josum
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Mars & .Paak do an excellent job on this project, the execution on each of the singles is impressive. Their union of forces made this stand out and it wasn't in vain, it's a perfect album!
  32. djyannoushka
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    iconic !!!! made my whole year ! honestly this album just brings back life into your body, it's so fun and joyful, i'm so glad that music this good could be made in 2021 and found success !
  33. nikerays
    Aug 4, 2023
    8
    "An Evening with Silk Sonic" é uma celebração do funk e do soul, trazendo à tona a química única entre Bruno Mars e Anderson .Paak. O álbum captura perfeitamente a essência do passado, com faixas como "Leave the Door Open" e "Skate" transmitindo uma energia envolvente e nostálgica. Embora a nostalgia seja cativante, em alguns momentos, poderia ter sido explorada uma abordagem mais ousada e"An Evening with Silk Sonic" é uma celebração do funk e do soul, trazendo à tona a química única entre Bruno Mars e Anderson .Paak. O álbum captura perfeitamente a essência do passado, com faixas como "Leave the Door Open" e "Skate" transmitindo uma energia envolvente e nostálgica. Embora a nostalgia seja cativante, em alguns momentos, poderia ter sido explorada uma abordagem mais ousada e inovadora. No entanto, a colaboração brilhante e a produção impecável tornam "An Evening with Silk Sonic" merecedor de uma nota 8.… Expand
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83

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. HipHopDX
    Nov 23, 2021
    76
    Clocking in at nine tracks and 31 minutes, Mars and Paak are in and out, delivering their best impression of ’70s funk, soul and R&B — albeit each track is so spit polished and clean, it noticeably lacks the raw charm of the original. But that in no way means An Evening With Silk Sonic doesn’t have its merits.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Nov 22, 2021
    60
    It’s not cynical and calculated enough to be a shameless cash-grab yet it’s not self-indulgent enough to be a vanity project. Perhaps it’s just a stopgap in the catalogues of two big-selling artists; an intended homage to the music that made Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. They’re making this music because they like it, because they want to, and because they can.
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  3. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 19, 2021
    80
    Yes, it’s all cheesy as a vat of fondue. But it’s also a lot of fun.
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