Summary:The major label debut full-length release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Big Body Bes, Black Atlass, Chance the Rapper, Meyhem Lauren, and Party Supplies.
Why you always all on my back?
Why you gotta do me like that?
Why you gotta act like a bitch when I'm with you?
Baby girl I'm blue
Because you treat...
Through it all, Bronson balances brutish punch lines with a stunning wit, and tempers his lust for world travel and opulence with self-deprecating jokes, and yet, Mr. Wonderful is still just a tad too big and busy for the newcomer.
Self-aware in all of the right ways and delightfully crass in all of the wrong ones, Mr. Wonderful is ultimately a bit of a lark, but it is also far more enjoyable, far more self-aware, and far wittier than it needed to be.
Mr. Wonderful may not come off as the sweeping epic its coda hints at, but it’s an entertaining and unique experience that only Bronson could give us. Few rap albums can be this different and still satisfying.
Like any colourful kaleidoscope however, there's a lack of cohesion on this debut, as varying production clashes throughout the disorganized project. That's a minor quibble, though; if you look closely, and let the visuals clash and morph into something new, you'll still find plenty to wonder at.
Musically the album is so enjoyable to listen to, influences from funk, rock, hip hop and just about everything else, all coming together withMusically the album is so enjoyable to listen to, influences from funk, rock, hip hop and just about everything else, all coming together with Action Bronsons habit of just being incredibly entertaining to listen to. Great album.…Expand
What you've come to expect of Mr. Baklava. Absolute absurdity over wild beats. This man has yet to disappoint and I'm very interested to seeWhat you've come to expect of Mr. Baklava. Absolute absurdity over wild beats. This man has yet to disappoint and I'm very interested to see where he takes his career from here.…Expand
This is album is speaks for itself. It is indeed a wonderful album. Great artwork, Vocal delivery is excellent, coupled with excellent lyricsThis is album is speaks for itself. It is indeed a wonderful album. Great artwork, Vocal delivery is excellent, coupled with excellent lyrics and album production. Action Bronson is the new face of Hip Hop. One of the best Lyricist…Expand
Bronson can do no wrong. He's just the most absurd rapper. I love anyone who's willing to consistently rap about eating cereal. The productionBronson can do no wrong. He's just the most absurd rapper. I love anyone who's willing to consistently rap about eating cereal. The production here is absolutely fantastic - ambitious but not too much so that it's distracting or takes away from Bronson's flow. It starts off on a light-hearted tone with "Brand New Car" and just keeps rolling, peaking with the track "Actin' Crazy" but never lulling too much that it becomes a bore to listen to. Of course not. Bronson's never boring. Yet another success from Mr. Baklava.…Expand
Having a handful of well received mixtapes on his résumé, Action Bronson has the duty to live up to expectations with a cohesive debut album.Having a handful of well received mixtapes on his résumé, Action Bronson has the duty to live up to expectations with a cohesive debut album. Production-wise »Mr. Wonderful« is beautifully composed with a lot of jazz and soul elements that you will not find as properly placed and perfectly arranged in other hip hop albums. Lyrically, Bronson sticks to what he knows best and does not fall into despair by trying to touch on too many pop appealing topics for his first major label release. Halfway through the project, »A Light in the Addict« shows just how much of a musical understanding Action Bronson brings to the table by letting the bare instrumental serve as an outstanding scenery without too many vocals spoiling it. On the heels of it, the Mark Ronson produced »Baby Blue« might be hip hop's next mainstream smash hit without losing the project's golden thread. After only twelve tracks, »Mr. Wonderful« comes to a remarkable ending with »Easy Rider« once again being evidence of Bronson's perfect approach to the body of work and his choice of collaborators. This is the way debut albums should be crafted.…Expand
I know that former sous chef Mr. Arslani was aiming for a very serious final product for his debut on a major label, and the content on “Mr.I know that former sous chef Mr. Arslani was aiming for a very serious final product for his debut on a major label, and the content on “Mr. Wonderful” has obviously been handled with extreme care; however, I think the best parts of this latest Bronson project revolve around its silliness. Action Bronson cranks the kitsch up to eleven with goofy lyrics, glitzy production, and over-the-top instrumentation. There’s a deep classic rock vein running throughout “Mr. Wonderful”, with Fender Strat solos, slamming piano rock chording, and even some singing from Mr. Wonderful himself. But, the enjoyment comes from Bronson’s insouciant personality that he injects in every facet of this album. If you’re not having fun while listening to this celebration of glitter, glam, and mink sweat suits, go get yourself some escargot.…Expand
Very anticpated. After hearing a few bars from him on other's collabos, along with a few mixtape singles, I was excited as well. Good wordVery anticpated. After hearing a few bars from him on other's collabos, along with a few mixtape singles, I was excited as well. Good word play and unique to the game. This album lacked really and well known names to add to the excitement. While listening, the album seemed very disjointed-very different sounds. Which can be good or bad. I liked it to a degree, but didn't like many of the songs beats-but good lyrics in my opinion. Didn't really live up to the hype and didn't seem to have have what I have heard from him before. All in all, nice to listen to but not to ride to.…Expand
