“In a year when fellow superstars Drake and Kanye West have released sprawling, overlong albums and Beyoncé accompanied hers with a 60-minute film, this record’s brevity feels refreshing. ‘24K Magic’ features just nine songs and a fat-free 33-minute running time. There’s not even a deluxe edition with extra tracks. Keeping his third album short is also ballsy. After all, Bruno Mars isn’t just tryi”
“Pop phenom Bruno Mars throws it back to the sounds of synth funk and R&B from 30 years ago. The result is his best album yet.”
“On his latest, “Uptown Funk” vocalist and animatronic sequined suit Bruno Mars compresses all of his various personae into one: The retro song-and-dance man who happens to be really, really horny.”
“Though 24k Magic is shorter than any Stooges record, human Super Bowl halftime show Bruno Mars still wears a lot of hats: giddy uptown-funk savant, bumping-and-grinding R&B time-traveler, Ashford & Simpson–esque quiet-storm balladeer. He also sounds like he's wearing airbrushed overalls too since the majority of the album hearkens back to the new jack swing and Cooleyhighharmonies of turn-of-the-N”
“24K Magic is Bruno Mars fully leaning into the entertainer he was born to be and it’s a blast from start to finish. This album feels like a victory lap soaked in funk, R&B, and unapologetic swagger, yet it never loses its heart. From the moment the title track kicks in, Bruno isn’t just singing..he’s performing, channeling Prince, James Brown, and New Jack Swing with modern polish. What makes 24K Magic so special is how effortless it sounds. “Chunky,” “Perm,” and “That’s What I Like” are pure fun, designed to make you move, while tracks like “Versace on the Floor” slow things down with smooth, romantic confidence that proves Bruno’s vocals remain elite. Every song is tight, intentional, and dripping with personality with no filler, no skips. If there’s a reason it doesn’t hit a full five stars, it’s only because Bruno plays it a bit safe thematically. But honestly? When the execution is this flawless, it’s hard to complain. 24K Magic isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel..it’s here to remind you why Bruno Mars is one of the best pop showmen of his generation. Stylish, timeless, and ridiculously fun, this album still shines years later. ✨”
“Such a good album from Bruno, his discography as a whole is pretty much flawless. Bruno goes for a more flexy, groovy, funky vibe on this album and leans towards a more RnB style than his usual Pop sound and it comes off great. His vocals are great as always and the production is really good too. Top songs are ‘24K Magic’ ‘That’s What I Like’ ‘Versace On The Floor’ ‘Calling All My Lovelies’ ‘Chunky’”
