24K Magic
by Bruno Mars
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2016
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6.6

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  2. Mixed: 57 out of 426
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  1. maxit10
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    He does a great job at incorporating the 80's and 90's vibes. Also his vocals sound better than ever. I recommend this for people who loves Throwback R&B.
  2. Austria
    Jan 30, 2018
    5
    I expected more from Bruno Mars after his 2012 album "Unorthodox Jukebox". I still don't realise how his work received 6 Grammys.
  3. davilima23
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mostra claramente que Mars encontrou sua identidade musical, Qualidade sonora satisfatória superando outros trabalhos de Mars em todos os critérios. NOTA 9… Expand
  4. Nivek
    Dec 9, 2016
    7
    Bruno Mars is finally back after about 4 years with his new album. People who complain that 9 songs are not good enough for a 4-year break need to not let that affect their opinion of the album. He took a break cause he was successful and could afford to do so, he definitely didn't spend 4 years making this album. Anyway, this is album is one of Bruno's best, I think it is better thanBruno Mars is finally back after about 4 years with his new album. People who complain that 9 songs are not good enough for a 4-year break need to not let that affect their opinion of the album. He took a break cause he was successful and could afford to do so, he definitely didn't spend 4 years making this album. Anyway, this is album is one of Bruno's best, I think it is better than 2012's Unorthodox Jukebox and just as good if not better than his debut album. Bruno goes for an 80's dance theme on this album and makes some great songs. The lead single 24k Magic is a feel-good song that is just irresistible. Chunky and Perm are also these upbeat and fun songs that I think are very good. That's What I Like is another great song which is a little more modern. Versace On The Floor is a great ballad-like slow song that shows off the strong voice that Bruno Mars and is one of his better slower songs he has ever sung although I don't like the lyrics to the song as much as some of his older slower songs like Just the Way You Are and Grenade. The first half of this album was so great and had me thinking this album was going to be a 8 or 9 , however, the last 4 songs on this album are just not as good. Straight Up & Down is probably the worst song on the album. Calling All My Lovelies is an easily forgotten song with nothing really going for it. Finesse is the best song on the second half of this album with a nice percussive instrumental but I don't think it's as good as any of the songs from the first half of the album. Too Good to Say Goodbye isn't good or bad it just is kind of there and doesn't end the album off as well as I would have liked.

    This album is pretty good and would have been one of my favorite albums of the year if the whole album was like the first half.
    Great Songs: 24k Magic, Chunky, Perm, That's What I Like, Versace on the Floor
    Good Songs: Finesse
    Mediocre Songs: Too Good To Say Goodbye
    Bad Songs: Straight Up & Down, Calling All My Lovelies    … Expand
  5. Mybabyblue
    Jan 15, 2017
    10
    This album is just awesome, mixes new jack swing and funk in a beautiful way on tracks like "chunky" or "finesse", and it goes on old-school R&B in songs like "Versace on the floor" and "too good to say goodbye". this is just awestome, very good work
  6. mhevila
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Sucessor do Michael Jackson!!!!!
    Hinário!!!!!
    Álbum maravilhoso!
    Bruno reizinho!
  7. Jose_Victor
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Pode não ser o melhor album do Bruno mas nào deixa de ser um excelente album.
  8. NolanLundgaard
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    24K Magic by Bruno Mars: 3.40

    24K Magic: 0.5 Chunky: 0.75 Perm: 0.5 That’s What I Like: 0.25 Versace on the Floor: 0 Straight up & Down: 0.5 Calling All My Lovelies: 0.75 Finesse: 1 :) Too Good to Say Goodbye: 1 :) 5.25/9 ~ .583 -> 3.40 Overall, I’m honestly disappointed with this album. I really enjoyed both of Mars’s previous works, “Doo-Wops and Hooligans” and    24K Magic by Bruno Mars: 3.40

    24K Magic: 0.5
    Chunky: 0.75
    Perm: 0.5
    That’s What I Like: 0.25
    Versace on the Floor: 0
    Straight up & Down: 0.5
    Calling All My Lovelies: 0.75
    Finesse: 1 :)
    Too Good to Say Goodbye: 1 :)

    5.25/9 ~ .583 -> 3.40

    Overall, I’m honestly disappointed with this album. I really enjoyed both of Mars’s previous works, “Doo-Wops and Hooligans” and “Unorthodox Jukebox”, for their musical creativity along with their catchy lyrics. Unfortunately, while the catchy lyrics are still present (for the most part), most of the songs in 24K Magic sound exactly the same. The first song I listened to from this album was “Finesse”, and I really enjoyed it. This made me want to go back and listen to the rest of the album. To my surprise, most of the songs were “Finesse-like” and it was pretty disappointing. I am a bass player, so I really thought it was fun that this album featured many complicated bass lines. I enjoyed the music part of the song 24K Magic (again, sounding a lot like Finesse), but found the lyrics to be offensive. The same went for Chunky, and that’s when I noticed the pattern. I’m just not really into modern music (I find all the electronic aspects of it hard to listen to), and sadly, Bruno Mars is moving in that direction. The only other songs I liked on this album were Calling All My Lovelies, and Too Good To Say Goodbye. I appreciated the tempo difference in Too Good, and the lyrics were especially powerful in that number. Calling All My Lovelies also had exceptionally fun lyrics, and it was clever how Mars used an actual voicemail intro in this song. While this album had some highlights, I think I’m going to stick with his previous work. Highlights: Finesse, Too Good To Say Goodbye.    … Expand
  9. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Bruno Mars, comes with this vibe of past music reform for this generation. Perfect. And with a few tracks you can do this essence of a real album!
  10. dasha1097
    Nov 22, 2016
    9
    I am a big fan of Bruno, and feeling really delighted and happy about this album, met my expectations for sure, all the energy and music themes are great, catchy and just straight wanna dance! Love it foe sure, good album!
  11. Marcosotica
    Oct 18, 2017
    0
    This album sucked. Big time. I love the 80s influence. I love the sonic direction. but he could have done better with the songs. To me it seems like the type of album that gets rushed out, not your big album after a layoff.
  12. danger18
    Feb 4, 2018
    0
    horrivel. sempre as mesmas coisas. mds. nao aguento ouvir uma musica inteira
  13. joaostandalorde
    Feb 26, 2021
    0
    ALBUM HORRIVEL, CAPA HORROROSA SEM ACLAMAÇÃO NENHUMA! O AOTY DE 2017 É DO MELODRAMA!!!!
  14. zeus80
    Nov 18, 2016
    5
    Big fan, but I am surprised this album is such a disappointment after such a long absence. To me it seems like the type of album that gets rushed out, not your big album after a layoff. It's essentially a concept album, and it's not bad, and there isn't truly a bad track on the extremely short album, but it's not good either. I wasn't crazy about the 24K Magic single when I first heardBig fan, but I am surprised this album is such a disappointment after such a long absence. To me it seems like the type of album that gets rushed out, not your big album after a layoff. It's essentially a concept album, and it's not bad, and there isn't truly a bad track on the extremely short album, but it's not good either. I wasn't crazy about the 24K Magic single when I first heard it, but it grew on me quickly and now I love it, so maybe the rest will have the same effect with multiple listens. In any case, I hope there is better material already in the works.… Expand
  15. chidime
    Nov 18, 2016
    2
    WOW. How did we get here? I never for the life of me, ever expected I'd give a Bruno album anything less than an 8 (or 7 at the very least). But I have to be honest. This album sucked. Big time. I love the 80s influence. I love the sonic direction. but he could have done better with the songs. If you're gonna make an album of 9 songs, you better bring it for each song on the album.WOW. How did we get here? I never for the life of me, ever expected I'd give a Bruno album anything less than an 8 (or 7 at the very least). But I have to be honest. This album sucked. Big time. I love the 80s influence. I love the sonic direction. but he could have done better with the songs. If you're gonna make an album of 9 songs, you better bring it for each song on the album. However, Bruno failed to bring it. This album sounds like an 80's album of throwaways from popstars' albums. I like 24k Magic, and love 'Versace on the Floor'. But apart from those two, there's nothing else on the album that I can even manage. Bruno, you are better than this. I know 'Uptown Funk' and it's success gave you a lot of ideas, but this album isn't it. I hope you do better cos writing this is breaking my heart. Do better bro!

    BEST: Versace on the Floor, 24K Magic.
    WORST: The rest.    … Expand
  16. jevon
    Nov 19, 2016
    8
    great production...and great hooks! some of the lyrics may be a little cheesy and some work...but the energy is undeniably infectious! nothing new under the sun and bruno doesn't do anything innovative in terms of music genres but he does make the best of what it can be! concerts performing these songs will be lit! only real huge flaw is the amount of songs...could have gone for at leastgreat production...and great hooks! some of the lyrics may be a little cheesy and some work...but the energy is undeniably infectious! nothing new under the sun and bruno doesn't do anything innovative in terms of music genres but he does make the best of what it can be! concerts performing these songs will be lit! only real huge flaw is the amount of songs...could have gone for at least 3 more...would have made it all worth it!… Expand
  17. GFace
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    a mess don't even know how this s*** won the album of the year
    tragic
    please go backojfisdsdhsdhsudh
  18. AnalyDewa
    Nov 22, 2016
    8
    De "Unorthodox Jukebox" para o seu novo disco lançado em 2016, "24K Magic", temos 4 anos de diferença. Dentro desses 4 anos, Bruno Mars que é sem sombra de dúvidas um dos maiores hitmakers dessa década e sempre deu tiros certeiros nas paradas, teve ano passado em parceria com Mark Ronson o maior hit do ano com a viciante "Uptown Funk" que traçou 14 semanas consecutivas no topo da BillboardDe "Unorthodox Jukebox" para o seu novo disco lançado em 2016, "24K Magic", temos 4 anos de diferença. Dentro desses 4 anos, Bruno Mars que é sem sombra de dúvidas um dos maiores hitmakers dessa década e sempre deu tiros certeiros nas paradas, teve ano passado em parceria com Mark Ronson o maior hit do ano com a viciante "Uptown Funk" que traçou 14 semanas consecutivas no topo da Billboard e recebeu prêmios como Grammy Awards. O sucesso e a química de Bruno e Mark foi tamanha que o cantor havaiano resolveu expandir a parceria deles no "24K Magic". Como era de se imaginar, temos bastante flertes com a cena funk/groove já explorada por Bruno no seu disco anterior, mas aqui com a diferença de ele se aprofundar bem mais dentro dos gêneros que optou por trabalhar. O disco é bem enxugado e tem só 9 faixas que mal ultrapassam os 30 minutos. O tamanho disco pouco importa quando é o trabalho mais direcionado dele. O disco tem as up tempo com sonoridade retrô 24K Magic, Perm e Chunky, assim como as baladas que sempre fizeram parte do seu repertório como Versace On The Floor e Too Good To Say Goodbye. Tamanha semelhança com Michael Jackson, passa a sensação de como o rei do pop tivesse ressuscitado e lançado o seu disco "Thriller" em 2016 com produtores de agora. O disco ainda tem outros flertes com o hip-hop em faixas como That's What I Like e Calling All My Lovelies, Usher é creditado como a inspiração destas.
    A espera com certeza valeu a pena. Bruno entrega o melhor trabalho de sua carreira e nos mostra o porque de ser um dos maiores hitmakers da atualidade, com personalidade e sem precisar entregar seu repertório ao manjado EDM dos dias de hoje para ser interessante.    … Expand
  19. WolfLambert
    Nov 25, 2016
    6
    I really like the opener, and there are some more interesting songs on here, but overall, this feels unfinished. When you're limiting yourself to nine short pop songs, you have to make them count, and I feel like that is not what happened here. Eh.
  20. MovieOverlooker
    Nov 27, 2016
    10
    I am very surprised! This is a very good album, and in my opinion, one of the best R&B albums of the decade. Perfectly resembling the Soul, the R&B, and even the New Jack Swing of the 80s and 90s with a great and delightful production by Shampoo Press & Curl. Bruno has done a twist on his career and the result is wondeful. Inspirations are noticeable: Babyface, Michael Jackson, JamesI am very surprised! This is a very good album, and in my opinion, one of the best R&B albums of the decade. Perfectly resembling the Soul, the R&B, and even the New Jack Swing of the 80s and 90s with a great and delightful production by Shampoo Press & Curl. Bruno has done a twist on his career and the result is wondeful. Inspirations are noticeable: Babyface, Michael Jackson, James Brown, R. Kelly, and many more. If he continues this way, Bruno will become a classic.… Expand
  21. battytipex
    Feb 2, 2018
    1
    With apologies to the exception, in the sublime Versace On The Floor, this album is complete trash. Kendrick, sweetie, I'm so sorry.
  22. Baddiemel
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    A new twist on his discography. I love the fact that revisited the sound of Zapp & Roger. Looking forward to his future projects. This is one of my favourite album of the year
  23. Panchogul
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    Genérico de principio a fin, es inaudito que un tipo como este tenga éxito, cero originalidad, cero estilo propio y muy repetitivo, siendo este su peor trabajo.
  24. jessica1986
    Nov 24, 2016
    10
    What I appreciate about bruno is him doing what he loves without bothering about what's trendy right now on the Radio and the charts, this album will sound even better live and Bruno will have the time of his life performing these songs on the stage, good job bruno.
  25. checoberenjena
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    This album is the best, i love this album of Bruno Mars, My favorite Song is "Versace on the floor"
  26. kc89344n
    Nov 18, 2016
    10
    This is the first time I enjoyed an album by Bruno Mars, there isn't a song that I don't like. I hear influences from so many artists on this album, a masterpiece!
  27. fredpasseri
    Feb 3, 2018
    0
    An album where his big hits have very chauvinism's lyrics really deserves zero
  28. PRobert
    Nov 19, 2016
    0
    Have fans waited 4 years for only 9 songs? Really? What's worse is that the number of songs is not the most annoying on the album, but rather the forced and failed attempt to appropriate a musical style that defined the 1990s. I really like Bruno Mars, although it's undeniable the fact that he was never a very original singer. On this album, however, he failed humiliatingly by trying toHave fans waited 4 years for only 9 songs? Really? What's worse is that the number of songs is not the most annoying on the album, but rather the forced and failed attempt to appropriate a musical style that defined the 1990s. I really like Bruno Mars, although it's undeniable the fact that he was never a very original singer. On this album, however, he failed humiliatingly by trying to refer singers like MJackson, making a boring, tiresome and irrelevant album.… Expand
  29. tomri2
    Nov 18, 2016
    10
    A great effort from Bruno. Lots of 80s/90s nostalgia thrown in here, really loving it. 24K Magic is so funky and catchy and some nice Michael Jackson vibes from Versace On The Floor. 10/10
  30. Paroxygen
    Nov 18, 2016
    8
    One of the things that upsets me about music is the promotional singles not representing what the entire album consists of. There have been countless times where an artist releases promotional singles and I really enjoy them, but when the body of work itself arrives I find myself wanting more. In this particular case, the singles were a clear representation of how the album was going toOne of the things that upsets me about music is the promotional singles not representing what the entire album consists of. There have been countless times where an artist releases promotional singles and I really enjoy them, but when the body of work itself arrives I find myself wanting more. In this particular case, the singles were a clear representation of how the album was going to sound. Our third full-length offering in the Bruno Mars catalog, this could have been a pop music masterpiece or a cheesy capitalization off the wildly successful "Uptown Funk". Soulful and smooth with gigantic doses of swagger injected into the lining of almost every track, Bruno completely delivered. Pop music today often sounds commercialized and repetitive which makes this album all the more special. While I've never cared much for the billionaire mogul with all the women gimmick that Bruno has exuded in recent years, it not something that turns me off from the music. None of the lyrical content here will have you doing anything more than forming a posse with your co-workers and possibly investing in a pinky ring. What it lacks in lyrical content though, it makes up for with production. Tracks like "Chunky" and "Finesse" ooze funky synths while "Versace On The Floor" and "Too Good To Say Goodbye" help highlight the immense vocal talent that Mars possesses. 24K Magic represents quintessential pop music in 2016 and provides a fresh and timeless alternative to most of the content on Top 40 today. Ultimately, it's downfall is the lack of content it contains. A nine song track list clocking in at a little over 33 minutes, you sometimes feel as if you're listening to an unfinished product. By the time you settle in to the groove of the album, it's coming to an end. This personally wouldn't be such an issue if the lyrical content had more to offer. While some tracks do tend to sound a bit similar, each has something distinct that separates them from one another. Overall, the album is nothing that will blow your socks off. It's not an album we'll be writing about for years and it's certainly not an album that is going to innovate pop music as we know it. That said, it's representative of what pop music can and should be. Well composed musical content that doesn't exactly have to send a meaningful message, but instead allows you to forget about the daily struggles we as humans face. Sometimes we all just need a night where we feel like we're the coolest person in the world. If this album provides you with that fantasy, then it's done it's job.… Expand
  31. DuhhMr
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    He won. Just get over It kids. Give a bad score to the album won't take that Grammys from him.
  32. Samimacedo
    Nov 21, 2016
    4
    24k Magic - 17
    Chunky - 44
    Perm - 45
    Thats What I Like - 83
    Versace On The Floor - 50
    Straight Up & Down - 63
    Calling All My Lovelies - 77
    Finesse - 76
    Too Good To Say Goodbye - 71

    Total - 58

    Não ta muito bom né, mas tambem não ta péssimo, quero Bruno de descente devolta.
  33. longjetty7
    Nov 21, 2016
    3
    I'll admit, the title track is actually pretty musically interesting, and the next few songs are decent as well. But starting with Versace on the Floor (which is so sappy I wanted to vomit), the album just goes completely downhill. Everything about 24K Magic is derivative. It all sounds so "been there done that," and I can't help but think that Bruno Mars is basically just trying to beI'll admit, the title track is actually pretty musically interesting, and the next few songs are decent as well. But starting with Versace on the Floor (which is so sappy I wanted to vomit), the album just goes completely downhill. Everything about 24K Magic is derivative. It all sounds so "been there done that," and I can't help but think that Bruno Mars is basically just trying to be Michael Jackson. Lyrically, he's so one dimensional, even 9 songs feels like too much for this album. Overall, this is a lame and uninteresting release.… Expand
  34. spongeswift
    Nov 12, 2017
    6
    Bruno Mars used to be so much better. The tracklist on this album was so small and they still needed filler. Yeah 6/9 songs were fantastic but there was not enough for an artist that hasn't released since 2012. What I'm saying is that most of the material is good there's just not enough for the offering to be considered great. If he would have added a few more songs it would have been aBruno Mars used to be so much better. The tracklist on this album was so small and they still needed filler. Yeah 6/9 songs were fantastic but there was not enough for an artist that hasn't released since 2012. What I'm saying is that most of the material is good there's just not enough for the offering to be considered great. If he would have added a few more songs it would have been a better album but again for an artist that doesn't release music much this was just to small of a serving for us.… Expand
  35. pedrodias09
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    não adianta vir tentar baixar a nota, felizmente tem 70 por críticos, outros amarelei.gif
  36. LucasKidoo
    Nov 25, 2016
    2
    I was truly expecting a great album, then I was mistaken. 24k Magic, the lead single, is not the best song you heard on the planet, but it's quite interesting and cool, the old fashioned rhythm of 24k leaves a good impression. The problem here is: this is the only nice song on the album, the rest of it is just too boring.
  37. MAFHTHEHOMIE
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    PRETTY DOPE!!! i am a sucker for old school kinda music
    The only people who hate this album are 12 year old girls who buy albums on itunes through their moms credit card.
    DON'T HATE ON GOOD MUSIC YALL ARE THE ONLY REASON WHY TOP 10 IS FULL OF **** BACK TO THE ALBUM, EACH AND EVERY SONG IS INSPIRED BY OLD SCHOOL MUSIC. GOTTA AGREE THAT IT IS NOT INNOVATIVE, BUT THE VOCALS AND PRODUCTION    PRETTY DOPE!!! i am a sucker for old school kinda music
    The only people who hate this album are 12 year old girls who buy albums on itunes through their moms credit card.
    DON'T HATE ON GOOD MUSIC YALL ARE THE ONLY REASON WHY TOP 10 IS FULL OF ****
    BACK TO THE ALBUM, EACH AND EVERY SONG IS INSPIRED BY OLD SCHOOL MUSIC.
    GOTTA AGREE THAT IT IS NOT INNOVATIVE, BUT THE VOCALS AND PRODUCTION ARE CLASS.
    BEST SONGS- 24K MAGIC,VERSACE ON THE FLOOR,THATS WHAT I LIKE,CALLING ALL MY LOVELIES,LOVE TO SAY GOODBYE.    … Expand
  38. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    6
    After the success of the hit single Treasure, what we saw next from Mars was a complete transformation. The overly romantic smooth singer of Grenade suddenly began acting like a classy womanizer. Worldwide number 1 split single Uptown Funk only galvanized his newly achieved status, bringing an even groovier, more confident and seductive singer on top of his game. This new album sees theAfter the success of the hit single Treasure, what we saw next from Mars was a complete transformation. The overly romantic smooth singer of Grenade suddenly began acting like a classy womanizer. Worldwide number 1 split single Uptown Funk only galvanized his newly achieved status, bringing an even groovier, more confident and seductive singer on top of his game. This new album sees the singer/songwriter indulging even deeper on this 80s nostalgic persona, opening up for some still predictable, but compelling direction in his music. 24K Magic comes with a tight, on point tracklisting consisting of 9 tracks that sound extracted from a vintage 80s film, showcasing both sides of the coin, on groovy, dance pop infused cuts like 24K Magic, Chunky, Finesse and a bundle of love ballads that honestly, emulate MJ a bit too much (Versace on the Floor, Too Good to Say Goobye)… Expand
  39. kennyrichie94
    Nov 27, 2016
    5
    Personally, it is not good, that's it. It looks like it could take you fun places and relate to it at a party, but it doesn't. Its rushed and forgettable, but I gave it half the score because it was a good try.
  40. elisoliveira
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    I love this album!!! Love everything about! Bruno did it again, can't wait until the tour!!! Unorthodox Jukebox and 24K Magic are my favorite albuns of Bruno so far!
  41. eleale
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Otimo! Eu amo o Bruno e esse álbum, todos os grammys que ele venceu foram mais que merecidos.
  42. BossCharn
    Nov 29, 2016
    8
    A little bit disappointed at very first but getting better each day. The previous 2 albums was much better with the sound, catchy and more uptown. I can't see any song from this album would do such great masterpiece like 'When I Was Your Man' or 'Grenade'. Anyway, thanks for the come back.
  43. lordemusic
    Dec 1, 2016
    2
    I'll admit, the title track is actually pretty musically interesting, and the next few songs are decent as well. But starting with Versace on the Floor (which is so sappy I wanted to vomit), the album just goes completely downhill. Everything about 24K Magic is derivative. It all sounds so "been there done that," and I can't help but think that Bruno Mars is basically just trying to beI'll admit, the title track is actually pretty musically interesting, and the next few songs are decent as well. But starting with Versace on the Floor (which is so sappy I wanted to vomit), the album just goes completely downhill. Everything about 24K Magic is derivative. It all sounds so "been there done that," and I can't help but think that Bruno Mars is basically just trying to be Michael Jackson. Lyrically, he's so one dimensional, even 9 songs feels like too much for this album. Overall, this is a lame and uninteresting release.… Expand
  44. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    3
    Bruno is a good singer and performer, but i'm not a fan of him. This album contains of boring songs and "24k Magic" which is a pale copy of "Uptown Funk".
  45. Chio_Finesse
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Bruno Mars is one of the few artists who refuses to adapt to fashion and thanks to that he creates his own style and creates his own fashion. For that reason and much more is one of the most respected artists in the music industry.
  46. Mobina1
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    His best album so far I really love and enjoy this project. 0 skips n very well production. Lyrics aren't made for everyone but I loved EM too. Deserved all those Grammys and pop girlies fans gonna cry more for Melodrama
  47. Daniel1902
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    malo, realmente mars no se esforzo en este album, parece que solo le interese cobrar cheques mas grandes
  48. juanselopez340
    May 14, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes and no because he fit in with his same voice and the same repetitive sound that makes me explode, it doesn't reach me, I don't accept it… Expand
  49. Lauraazuly
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Amazing album. His vocals are impressive, out of this world. 9 songs unforgettables with so much emotions. I love this album.
  50. cooliocaleb
    Nov 26, 2016
    8
    In 2016, many artists have tried to reinvigorate the sounds of a past era, however none have been able to craft this sound as well as Bruno Mars has done here. Taking heavy influence from popular RnB acts from the eighties and nineties, as well as James Brown, Bruno has released a project destined to please anyone who grew up with and enjoys that era of music. Some would call this albumIn 2016, many artists have tried to reinvigorate the sounds of a past era, however none have been able to craft this sound as well as Bruno Mars has done here. Taking heavy influence from popular RnB acts from the eighties and nineties, as well as James Brown, Bruno has released a project destined to please anyone who grew up with and enjoys that era of music. Some would call this album derivative, but in a market saturated by generic bland pop songs, I find the sound of this record really refreshing. This is a really fun album that has lots to like such as the lively instrumentals and the infectiously catchy hooks, with Bruno's laid back, charismatic personality shining through on every track. This man even resurrected New Jack Swing! something I dreamed of but never thought would actually happen. Although, my only real critique being at only 9 songs, you would expect every song to be a straight home run, which unfortunately doesn't quite happen here, with songs such as 'Too Good to Say Goodbye' and 'Chunky' not quite hitting the mark for me. That said, I found this album a really strong piece of musical nostalgia, with really enjoyable choruses (essential for a pop album) and instrumentals. Perfect music to play at a BBQ with the family imo. 8/10.… Expand
  51. Igor_Ferreira
    Nov 11, 2017
    8
    Bruno Mars looks even more into funk and soul to make the "24K Magic" a huge hit. Understand the artist's disc better.

    Often compared to Michael Jackson - which is a big **** - not wanting to say that Mars is bad, but rather because Michael Jackson was an artist "beyond his time". On the contrary, Mars is a great artist, and proves this in 24K Magic. The third studio album of the    Bruno Mars looks even more into funk and soul to make the "24K Magic" a huge hit. Understand the artist's disc better.

    Often compared to Michael Jackson - which is a big **** - not wanting to say that Mars is bad, but rather because Michael Jackson was an artist "beyond his time". On the contrary, Mars is a great artist, and proves this in 24K Magic.

    The third studio album of the singer evokes Soul, Funk and at different times, Mars emulates a Michael Jackson in his songs. The record production is impeccable, of the highest level, it is a competent job.

    Bruno Mars put some of his older inspirations aside, and decided to take the "Uptown Funk" footprint, and built a solid album with the same lead. Success.

    Sure, Mars is one of those artists who study hard before making a record. Deserving honorable mention, the artist's disc contains 9 tracks, as well as the famous vinyl LP's. Excellent balcony.

    The album from 2015-16, is lightly a trip to the world in the 70's, 80's and even 90's. Hot, romanticized, and a little ostentatious ballads make 24K Magic an intelligent and well-constructed masterpiece by Bruno Mars.

    The "balconies" of Mars in 24K Magic were well made, studied, and cautiously crafted. The artist does not abandon, but focuses on other genres on the disc of 2016, which sounded perfectly with his style.

    The 24K Magic is much more R & B than any other Mars work, its Soul moments also get highlights, and although Mars manages to stumble in a few moments, it follows with a very solid and well built disc.    … Expand
  52. Clock
    Nov 21, 2016
    8
    Easily one of the best pop albums of the year so far; this thing came out three days ago and I've had it on replay since. Mars essentially takes the groove & vibe that he found on the Uptown Funk collaboration with Mark Ronson, and expands on it throughout the 9 tracks on the album, in both slower paced songs & fast paced songs.

    The result is a collection of fantastically produced pop    Easily one of the best pop albums of the year so far; this thing came out three days ago and I've had it on replay since. Mars essentially takes the groove & vibe that he found on the Uptown Funk collaboration with Mark Ronson, and expands on it throughout the 9 tracks on the album, in both slower paced songs & fast paced songs.

    The result is a collection of fantastically produced pop music, filled with personality & charisma, with immense replay value.

    The songwriting on this thing is tight; I've seen multiple reviews citing the lyrics as being awful and cheesy, and congrats, that's the point; the old (whiny) Bruno Mars from songs such as Grenade, Just The Way You Are & Young Girls is gone here, and he instead embraces this Moris Day inspired-bravado, and it works tremendously in his favor.

    The lead single (24k Magic) is essentially a great indicator of the album as a whole; if you don't like this single, you probably won't like this record.

    For older fans, don't go into this thing expecting Doo Wops Bruno, because you're not going to get that here. What you will get however, is a Bruno Mars that has relaxed, and learned to have way more fun.    … Expand
  53. PauloCardoso
    Dec 13, 2016
    6
    Um álbum fraco, com uma formula ja gasta,não trás novidade e nem atrai as pessoas. Sem conceito algum, a unica boa referencia e aos anos 80, com suas guitarras e sintetizadores,tirando isso o album não foi como o esperado musicalmente, mas em vendas esta sendo um sucesso.
  54. ixcaret98
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    This is an amezing album, it contains so much fun.
    I love Finesse, and chunky. It is one of the best albums of 2016, and i appreciate how is him doing what he loves and giving us that special album.
  55. SouthAmericaCRI
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Just phenomenal,this album is so incredible,i can feel what Bruno was feeling during the recording of the album.This is an honor for the 70s and 80s vibes.
  56. ultimatemusic
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    So after just over 4 years of his previous album release, the question is, what it worth the wait? Definitely. This actually could be one of the best album releases we’ve seen this year, with some huge contenders. With the likes of Sia, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Bruno Mars is certainly is up there in the top 3 albums released this year. Definitely the best by a maleSo after just over 4 years of his previous album release, the question is, what it worth the wait? Definitely. This actually could be one of the best album releases we’ve seen this year, with some huge contenders. With the likes of Sia, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Bruno Mars is certainly is up there in the top 3 albums released this year. Definitely the best by a male artist.

    It appears with this album he has taken a more fly approach. Not only that, it seems each song of the album has had some influence from his peers and icons, of whom he had listened to growing up. I respect that. It’s actually nice to see someone doing something different and taking risks, by doing something that has already been done before, but not very recently. Will people love it as much as they did back then? Well, it’s a question today that the answer isn’t so definite as it would have been back then, what with the music world changing, technology and society with it ever so dramatically, but I still think the answer is yes.
    What seems very coincidental about this album is that, it has a very nostalgic feel to it. The sounds and vibes have been heard before, by those who made them as iconic as they are today, like James Brown, Luther Vandross and Michael Jackson to name a few. Although all three have unfortunately passed, it’s still magical to hear those sounds, and those vibes, those similarities still being used today. In a world full of The Chainsmokers’ and Martin Garrix’s, Bruno seems to be showing where the real magic of music really is, and that’s how I perceive this album to be. I believe the album is called ‘24K Magic’because of the magic of the influences that those iconic artists left, and it’s a kind reminder to millions around the world where the real music lies, and not to forget those who pathed the way for so many successful artists in the passing years, and many to come.

    In terms of the album, it’s incredible. It’s catchy, it’s nostalgic, it’s witty, it’s funny. Most importantly it tells a story through the sounds of music royalty. It’s an album definitely worth listening to that’s for sure.    … Expand
  57. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    5
    Su peor album, no es malo pero comparado con sus anteriores trabajos si es una gran diferencia
  58. HyanHythalo
    May 5, 2018
    3
    Bruno Mars stopped in time, no developments since Unorthodox Jukebox. If we have any difference between one and the other, this 24K Magic was specially produced to play on the radios, only....
  59. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    A very enjoyable album from Bruno, it's lovely, makes you want to dance while on the other side he shows good vocals. Mixing 80's, 90's, Pop and R&B seems the perfect formula for him.
  60. sawthesign
    Oct 25, 2017
    10
    Truly the best album of 2017. In this funky, fast-paced, vibrant set of songs, Bruno Mars proves that his name is one that will remain in the musical landscape for a long time. Mars incorporates genres and musical techniques from decades past that give us a smooth reminder of what music was and could still be. The New Jack Swing of "Finesse", the R&B Boyband vibe of "That's What I Like",Truly the best album of 2017. In this funky, fast-paced, vibrant set of songs, Bruno Mars proves that his name is one that will remain in the musical landscape for a long time. Mars incorporates genres and musical techniques from decades past that give us a smooth reminder of what music was and could still be. The New Jack Swing of "Finesse", the R&B Boyband vibe of "That's What I Like", the 80's slow jam of "Calling All My Lovelies", and the James Brown funk of "Perm" all flow together as a tribute to one of the highest points of black music.

    Mars does not take himself seriously at all on this album, and it's oddly refreshing. Songs like "Calling all my Lovelies", "Chunky", and "Perm", are clearly playful. But, he never sacrifices music for comedy, and both songs remain absolute jams. His slower songs don't feel like interruptions are last minute add-ins; they mesh smoothly with his dance tunes and compliment them. Simply put, this is a fun, amazing album that will surely be stuck in the minds of those who love it for years to come.    … Expand
  61. MacsMusic
    Mar 22, 2018
    5
    Musically, 24K Magic is dynamite. Every song sounds great, with an impossibly fun sense of style that only BM is capable of pulling off. Every song is a finely-crafted, funky, dance-able, combination of passionate vocals and killer throwback-style music.

    The lyrics, however, are utterly terrible, and even offensive to women. A woman is more than just an object to be used for men's    Musically, 24K Magic is dynamite. Every song sounds great, with an impossibly fun sense of style that only BM is capable of pulling off. Every song is a finely-crafted, funky, dance-able, combination of passionate vocals and killer throwback-style music.

    The lyrics, however, are utterly terrible, and even offensive to women. A woman is more than just an object to be used for men's pleasure, and Bruno Mars doesn't seem to know that. The lyrics are as shallow as they could possible be.

    Bruno Mars will go down in history as one of the defining voices of the 2010's, and like many greats, fame and money plague his view of his fellow humans. 24K Magic is a cleverly disguised, fun, flashy album with terrible lyrics.    … Expand
  62. bishwhitaker
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    What a great album. Bruno has a knack of revisiting old music that's funky and groovy and great. I can't believe people are petty and still pissed when this album won, when literally it's just pure joy to behold.
  63. samsopinion
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Um álbum com claras referências aos a musica dos anos 80 e 90, que não deixa de ser contemporâneo em momento algum, curto, porém cumpre seu papel em ser conciso e objetivo, produção e vocais de alta qualidade, um dos melhores álbuns lançados no período de 2016-2017, Bruno conseguiu ir contra a correnteza eletrônica que as rádios tem pulverizado nos últimos anos, 9 músicas que você ouve semUm álbum com claras referências aos a musica dos anos 80 e 90, que não deixa de ser contemporâneo em momento algum, curto, porém cumpre seu papel em ser conciso e objetivo, produção e vocais de alta qualidade, um dos melhores álbuns lançados no período de 2016-2017, Bruno conseguiu ir contra a correnteza eletrônica que as rádios tem pulverizado nos últimos anos, 9 músicas que você ouve sem apertar o botão skip, onde o ponto alto está em Chunky, Versace on the floor e Finesse. Só não é perfeito por que as letras poderiam ser mais bem elaboradas.… Expand
  64. MilesW1998
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    Bruno Mars makes a great comeback after his massive 2015 hit Uptown Funk to deliver an album in a similar but great way., with elements of 70s disco, 80s funk and R&B, and even 90s new jack swing.

    Best: 24K Magic, That's What I Like, Versace On The Floor, Chunky, FInesse,

    Worst: Perm
  65. TheReviewr
    Aug 13, 2018
    5
    24K Magic is a mixed bag of amazing song and some strait up boring ones. Bruno has in my opinion made some of the best modern pop songs. His recent music proves to us after the 4 year wait from his 2012 album, he still has hits in him

    1. 24K Magic, This is a strait up hype song, and a good intro 7/10 2. Chunky, the low-key hit from his project. its way underrated for how catchy it is    24K Magic is a mixed bag of amazing song and some strait up boring ones. Bruno has in my opinion made some of the best modern pop songs. His recent music proves to us after the 4 year wait from his 2012 album, he still has hits in him

    1. 24K Magic, This is a strait up hype song, and a good intro 7/10
    2. Chunky, the low-key hit from his project. its way underrated for how catchy it is 7/10
    3. Perm, the first dud of the album, but who had high hopes for a song called "Perm" 1/10
    4. Thats What I Like, this song is good but not as good as people made it out to be 6/10
    5. Versace On The Floor, what a great Bruno Mars song this one is... 10/10
    6. Strait Up And Down, its soo bad its a huge disappointment 0/10
    7. Calling All My Lovelies, what the hell were they thinking including this song 0/10
    8. Finesse, this song is great but the Cardi B remix was a bit better 9/10
    9. Too Good To Say Goodbye, its underwhelming, i expected a better outro 3/10

    Standouts are Chunky, Versace On The Floor & Finesse

    Overall: 4.78 (rounded up to 5) as I also gave Cardi this rating, it doesn't at all mean the album is bad. I am a Bruno fan and this album just happens to be a just average album seeing the quality of every song individually. I personally liked the album a lot    … Expand
  66. Dsros96
    Dec 14, 2020
    1
    Every song is an unispired version of Uptown Funk. I don't understand how the amazingly talented Bruno Mars released this.
  67. MARTINCARDENAS
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    One of his best albums or perhaps the best. Bruno Mars surprised with this album, undoubtedly an album with few songs, which becomes a work of art because the best is selected.
  68. Bruterake
    Dec 5, 2021
    7
    Tem umas duas 3 músicas que são incríveis mais achei o resto muito sl genérico.
  69. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    4
    Bruno Mars is a talented artist, a funny man. I totally appreciate and respect him. But this album is not good. All it talks about are girls, sex, money, rich,... And I still don't understand how this album could win big at Grammy 2018 and it even won against Melodrama, a masterpiece by Lorde. I do like "24K Magic" the song because it's catchy and it's good whenever I workout. All of theBruno Mars is a talented artist, a funny man. I totally appreciate and respect him. But this album is not good. All it talks about are girls, sex, money, rich,... And I still don't understand how this album could win big at Grammy 2018 and it even won against Melodrama, a masterpiece by Lorde. I do like "24K Magic" the song because it's catchy and it's good whenever I workout. All of the other tracks are... meh. "That's What I Like" is a very overrated song and it used be played all the time on the radio, which makes me feel so irritated and uncomfortable.… Expand
  70. georgianaeliza
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  71. Nafor
    May 27, 2020
    10
    a classic end amazing album with great sound inspired by the 1990s era of R&B with pop soul funk end new jack swing top 5 fav tracks in this album are perm - thats waht I like - straight up down - finesse - 24k magic end to all those **** who trying to shade this album saty pressed yall
  72. Alexaaaanderg
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Un álbum muy prometedor, con tracks muy buenos, el concepto del álbum muy atinado, algunas canciones con ritmos muy repetitivos.
  73. darinna
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    That's when Bruno had my heart! I love this album from Top to bottom! Every track has it's own personality and vibe. They boring me to special times.
  74. igorpedro
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Adoro muito este álbum aqui, músicas ótimas! a melodia perfeita e suave. BRUNO MARS PRÍNCIPE DO POP, TE AMO !!!!!!!!!!
  75. amannda
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    After years, I come here to say that the harsh criticism didn't make this album stop being memorable. Long live Bruno Mars!
  76. Danilo_Mars
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    ¿Qué clase de obra maestra es esta? El primer single "24k Magic" de el 3er álbum de estudio de Bruno Mars, nos muestra claramente el potencial y producción de calidad que nos puede llegar a dar un artista y equipo tan versátil.

    Una mezcla de RnB, ritmo funk, sintetizadores al estilo retro, tal box, videoclip auténtico y talento puro el que nos demuestra la leyenda Bruno Mars, para darnos    ¿Qué clase de obra maestra es esta? El primer single "24k Magic" de el 3er álbum de estudio de Bruno Mars, nos muestra claramente el potencial y producción de calidad que nos puede llegar a dar un artista y equipo tan versátil.

    Una mezcla de RnB, ritmo funk, sintetizadores al estilo retro, tal box, videoclip auténtico y talento puro el que nos demuestra la leyenda Bruno Mars, para darnos una idea de lo magnífico que es escuchar y ver la musiCALIDAD en su máxima expresión.    … Expand
  77. aledelf
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    I think it is a really underrated album, it was great, have good songs and a good mix, all of the instruments are sounding great and Bruno´s voice couldn´t get better, of course it have mistakes, but overall is a good album.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 13, 2016
    60
    Ultimately 24k Magic's luxe exterior writes cheques its soul can't cash. [Feb 2017, p.115]
  2. Pitchfork
    Dec 2, 2016
    62
    24K Magic is the rest of the park: rebuilt shinier and glitzier and safer, every element engineered to please more than the real thing, and with a hell of a tour guide. It’s not history, not even historical fiction, but harmless fun.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 1, 2016
    80
    Few albums designed to sound like a party actually play like one, but Bruno Mars has pulled it off with style.
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