• Record Label: Elektra
  • Release Date: Oct 5, 2010
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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 215 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 44 out of 215
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  1. Apr 20, 2011
    10
    Although many of the tunes are undeniably - you might even say playfully - derivative, this is a brilliantly entertaining album. Each track is a gem and a pleasure to listen to over and over again. Bruno Mars is this generation's Billy Joel.
  2. Dec 22, 2010
    10
    Best... The elements with this album contains pop, rock, r&b, reggae and all. PERFECT!!! 10 songs isn't enough with this entertaining pop album. Vocals are great. Uptempo beats are awesome and breath-taking. Some comparisons to Michael Jackson, Kanye West, U2 and Colplay. Bruno Mars debut album is an entertaining product of 2010.
  3. May 31, 2012
    10
    I Am Shocked That This Album Has A Meh Rating..
    This Is One Of The Best Albums Of All Time Bruno's Vocals Are Amazing!
    A Splended Mix Of Pop And Talent!
    Mars Is Simply Amazing And Magical!
  4. 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".
  5. Dec 30, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall it is an OK album with moments of good vocal performance and lyrical meaningfulness. It follows a tendency of attempting at spawning big hits with catchy choruses, but that does not seem to work properly in the entire album. "The Other Side" and "Grenade" are the album's best in all aspects. The influences and the participation of Cee Lo Green in the former give it an edgy tone, but also provide the album with a great ending. "Grenade" may sound exaggerated in its lyrics, but it stands out as the strongest track of the album in terms of sending a message with a song. "Just the Way You Are" is good advertisement for what is good about Mars' work. A significant part of the album, however, sounds aimless in the lyrics; "The Lazy Song" is a major downside to the structure of D-W and H for that matter. Even with its ups and downs, we can expect something much better if the singer does not decide to go 100% commercial in his next enterprise. Expand
  6. Jun 13, 2016
    10
    Definitivamente Un Gran Album.........................................................................................................................
  7. Mar 25, 2020
    7
    Doo-Wops & Hooligans by Bruno Mars: 6.40

    Grenade: 1 :) Just the Way You Are: 1 :) Our First Time: 0.5 Runaway Baby: 1 :) The Lazy Song: 0.25 Marry You: 1 :) Talking to the Moon: 1 Liquor Store Blues: 0.5 Count on Me: 0.75 The Other Side: 1 8/10 = .800 -> 6.40 I really liked this album. There are some really amazing and catchy songs that are really fun to listen to. And
    Doo-Wops & Hooligans by Bruno Mars: 6.40

    Grenade: 1 :)
    Just the Way You Are: 1 :)
    Our First Time: 0.5
    Runaway Baby: 1 :)
    The Lazy Song: 0.25
    Marry You: 1 :)
    Talking to the Moon: 1
    Liquor Store Blues: 0.5
    Count on Me: 0.75
    The Other Side: 1

    8/10 = .800 -> 6.40

    I really liked this album. There are some really amazing and catchy songs that are really fun to listen to. And these songs all sound different, making this album exciting to listen to, anticipating what type of song will be next. The only song I really didn’t care too much for was The Lazy Song, just the lyrics and the actual music weren’t that great. And while it’s relatable at times, it doesn’t have a good message. That same thing goes for The Liquor Store Blues and Our First Time, though I liked the music part of those a lot more than The Lazy Song. Besides Count On Me being a little too simple of a song (I actually really like that song though) I have no other complaints about Doo-Wops and Hooligans. Nice job, Bruno Mars! Highlights: Grenade, Just The Way You Are, Runaway Baby, Marry You, Talking to the Moon, and The Other Side.
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  8. Oct 5, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best records I've heard this year. Bruno Mars shows in Doo-Wops & Hooligans he is not the guy from Nothin' on You and Billionaire and he delivers an excelent album full of 10 great songs.

    The best songs are: ALL
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  9. 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 very enjoyable, great melodies with a original and awesome touch of his perfect voice!!!
  10. Feb 14, 2011
    7
    An 'okay' album. Bruno Mars and his vocals pulled several songs on top of the chart. He knows what people wants to hear and that is how he relates his music to his audience.
  11. Nov 9, 2012
    7
    A light, sweet genre-bender that's surprisingly satisfying.
  12. Jan 4, 2016
    10
    All the songs are good. Pop, rock, reggae, soul, all the genres are in this album, all the songs are differents and good as hell, one of the best albums ever
  13. Dec 7, 2012
    10
    Doo-Wops & Hooligans was a very good debut record. Mars knows what the public wants to hear, and that is exactly what he gives us. Now I can just hope he can grow as an artist on his second album.
  14. Dec 10, 2012
    10
    Very Great album!! One of the best albums of 2010, There is not one song i don't like, great vocals and very enjoyable overall !! Bruno Mars has an amazing voice !! Doo-Wops and hooligans is amazing!!
  15. Oct 17, 2015
    10
    rei!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. Aug 9, 2014
    8
    This is a good intourduction for Bruno Mars as I think he has a bright future ahead of him as his vocals are amzing. I like how has he fuses the reggae perfectoy wothout you even realizing it . The beats are characteristic. His songs in the album range from him beong lazy to dieing for this girls amd some of his songs can be touching. But he doesn't really try to cover that many genresThis is a good intourduction for Bruno Mars as I think he has a bright future ahead of him as his vocals are amzing. I like how has he fuses the reggae perfectoy wothout you even realizing it . The beats are characteristic. His songs in the album range from him beong lazy to dieing for this girls amd some of his songs can be touching. But he doesn't really try to cover that many genres except for R&B,pop,and a little bit of reggae plus the production of the songs kind of stink. Expand
  17. Mar 11, 2013
    7
    Its a great start to his career and has many good songs, but only few can be hits in this playful debut album by Bruno Mars.
  18. Mar 24, 2013
    10
    Maybe The Lyric's Arent The Most Creative.. But It's Catchy And Fun As Hell! His Voice Is Perfect!
  19. Apr 18, 2015
    10
    Que user score é esse,ficam gongando o rei bruno,deve ser justin timberlake fã............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  20. Nov 12, 2017
    8
    Doo-Wops and Hooligans is Bruno's best album. All of the songs don't feel like filler and that's good for it's rather small tracklist. Marry You has to be my favorite offering on the album. It's fun but still has a cute wholesome message. Grenade and Just The Way You Are, are deep cuts on the album, they are simply written but the message screams at you so loud that you can't help but loveDoo-Wops and Hooligans is Bruno's best album. All of the songs don't feel like filler and that's good for it's rather small tracklist. Marry You has to be my favorite offering on the album. It's fun but still has a cute wholesome message. Grenade and Just The Way You Are, are deep cuts on the album, they are simply written but the message screams at you so loud that you can't help but love it. Overall Bruno is talented, he makes decent music that we'll remember. Expand
  21. Oct 17, 2015
    10
    excelenteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  22. Oct 17, 2015
    10
    king!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Good Work boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. Oct 17, 2015
    10
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  25. Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Sem comentários esse daqui é um clássico, o cara fez a façanha de n errar em nenhuma música.
  26. Jun 6, 2020
    7
    Bruno Mars is my childhood. This album is really a nostalgic album. It's so good. It contains pop, rock, reggae, R&B and a lot. I love "Just The Way You Are", "Grenade", "Marry You", and "Talking to the Moon". I like his vocal too. I can't believe that a male artist could sing that high like Bruno.
  27. May 27, 2020
    10
    a classic great album for a debut album with iconic songs like grenade - runway baby - liquor store blues with amazing sound vocals end lyrics
  28. 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 to Masterpiece like this you better sit your **** ass down if you think your opinion is mather or mean ****
  29. Mar 20, 2021
    9
    Well album from him that made a big achievement for Bruno. I'm not saying lyrics are genuine but they're likeable and catchy. Not all songs must have deep lyrics
  30. 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 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 outWhile 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
  31. vzn
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    Breathtaking. The highlight of this album is easily "Talking to the Moon". Cannot express how good this album is. Perfect debut for an amazing artist
  32. AV-
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    i review albums like so: i count the songs i like and divide them by the total songs on the album.

    doo wops and hooligans is a really good album, 8/10 songs i like
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61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Q Magazine
    Mar 29, 2011
    40
    Mostly, he has little to say. [Mar 2011, p.109]
  2. 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.
  3. Jan 25, 2011
    60
    Aside from the odd pervy foray however, Doo-Wops & Hooligans is a fairly impressive pop record; packed full of guaranteed arena fillers, it's an album that's literally born to be big.