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Doo-Wops and Hooligans
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 215 Ratings

  • Summary: The Hawaiian-born producer's move to making pop music as a solo artist has proven successful, as his new album is an innovative mix of tribal beats, reggae, and club-worthy jams that show his range as a songwriter.
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The Lazy Song
Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone, so leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Hooligans proves that this onetime background player makes a pretty solid first banana.
  2. Consequence
    Jan 10, 2011
    80
    This fulfilling 10 track album has very few holes, and if this is just a taste of what he has in the vaults for either himself or for other artists, he should be racking up some Grammy's shortly.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jan 27, 2011
    80
    What makes this a really exciting debut, however, is the Kanye West-style genre-bending on Grenade, The Other Side and Our First Time, which joins the dots between between Michael Jackson and Bob Marley.
  4. AllMusic
    60
    As it is, Doo-Wops & Hooligans is an uneven debut that shows why Mars is likeable and popular, but doesn't tap into his full potential as a writer or producer.
  5. musicOMH.com
    Jan 19, 2011
    50
    Mars has quite remarkably extracted themes from every one of those shows [The X-Factor], incorporating each into his debut, from glossy, over-sentimental ballads (Talking To The Moon) to an all-out, shameless dispatching of joy (Marry Song).
  6. Slant Magazine
    50
    Doo-Wops & Hooligans kicks up no fuss, and shortchanges on its promise of both doo-wop and hooliganism.
  7. NOW Magazine
    Dec 21, 2010
    40
    Cutesy lyrics with insipid rhymes like "You can count on me like one, two, three" abound on songs that play out less like a cohesive album and more like no-brainer radio references to Coldplay, U2, Michael Jackson, Sade, Feist and so on.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45
  1. Esssssak
    May 29, 2020
    10
    imagine giving some ratings with over + 70 80 to some of the most mediocre trach albums like cardi b end Billie eilish end give only 61 toimagine giving some ratings with over + 70 80 to some of the most mediocre trach albums like cardi b end Billie eilish end give only 61 to Masterpiece like this you better sit your **** ass down if you think your opinion is mather or mean ****… Expand
  2. TGeniale
    Aug 7, 2011
    10
    Brilliant and light-hearted album. Bruno Mars deserves all the attention he gets, no offense to the people that have ridiculously rated the album "0".
  4. GabroMuzik
    Oct 14, 2010
    10
    one of the best album of the year so far...brilliant lyrics and smart sounds! a power and amazing voice!!! this is real pop and is veryone of the best album of the year so far...brilliant lyrics and smart sounds! a power and amazing voice!!! this is real pop and is very enjoyable, great melodies with a original and awesome touch of his perfect voice!!!… Expand
  5. MatisseThybulle
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    While not a perfect album, with a few tracks that are far from the best (I'm looking at you, our first time), this is a fun record to listenWhile not a perfect album, with a few tracks that are far from the best (I'm looking at you, our first time), this is a fun record to listen to, and has aged beautifully. While you're not going to be wowed with lyricism, you will be wowed by the incredible vocal range this man has on display. Highlights of the record would be Grenade, Just the Way You Are, and Count on Me. Also shout out to the Other Side, reminds me of an era where B.o.B was relevant. You should listen to this album!… Expand
  6. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    7
    A light, sweet genre-bender that's surprisingly satisfying.
  7. CloudsMusicBlog
    Dec 18, 2011
    6
    Bruno mars debuts with an album full of of simple lyrics lacking any depth and maturity. However, his vocals and mix of Pop and R&B music makeBruno mars debuts with an album full of of simple lyrics lacking any depth and maturity. However, his vocals and mix of Pop and R&B music make it a somewhat enjoyable listen. An average, flawed album.… Expand
  8. Kaztaj
    Nov 16, 2010
    0
    Bruno mars has his eyes on the charts and only on the charts, he doesnt care about music, and the album itself is horrible, I bought the albumBruno mars has his eyes on the charts and only on the charts, he doesnt care about music, and the album itself is horrible, I bought the album that is now in ashes. This album is horrible, rubbish, the music is so corny, the lyrics have absoloutley no meaning, whatsoever.… Expand

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#28 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#57 Most Shared Album of 2010