24K Magic

I love this album and all of his albums and I love the records too great sound but be careful can be easily scratched

I play music. Bruno is the real deal. In the absence of Prince and Michael J, he is by far the best around. While some commented that this is not an exciting album, you miss the fact that Bruno has reached back through time and pulled some very good vibes from the funk, soul and R&B genres. There is actual music being played on this album, not end to end with samples as much of today's so called music employs. So yes he can play today's music but he can also play music from times gone by and do both very well. He employs the styles without doing "just another remake" or samples with new melodies and words. Even though there are some "words" used in some of the lyrics, they are neither excessive nor out of place.

Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic is pure R&B radio bliss and showcases how the genre evolved over the years from 60s soul (the fun, energetic “Perm”) to New Jack Swing (“Finesse”). "Versace On The Floor" is reminiscent of Gregory Abbott's "Shake You Down". "Too Good To Say Goodbye" & "Straight Up and Down" feel like classic unreleased ballads also.I grew up on R&B, so this album is really nostalgic and close to my heart. There is an awesome wave of current artists dipping deeply into 80s nostalgia and doing it well, may I add. (If you like 80s synth pop with sexy sax, check out The Midnight). Bruno Mars contribute to that wave in a huge way. The album could have used just one more song to round it out; however, not one of the songs on the album is a miss. Can’t wait to catch them on tour. 24K Magic is another Bruno Mars classic!

Awesome record and great price!

Ordered this vinyl record for my baby bro. As he's now into playing records. Nicely packaged, can't wait for him to open on Christmas :)

No skips

Truly an instant classic. I am sooooooooooo late to the party, but I am glad that I ultimately broke down and purchased this album last week. I find myself fiending for the tracks because I love them just that much. From flashy "24K Magic" and "That's What I Like" to sexy "Versace on the Floor" and "Straight Up and Down." Lest we not forget my ABSOLUTE favorite song "Perm" in all it's cocky and egotistical glory. In a nutshell, Bruno Mars has done it yet again, continuing to find inspiration from the past and multiple genres and cohesively weaving them together to create new magic. You can hear all of the funk, R&B, pop, & soul in this album and so much more. The best part is if listened to closely, the album tells a great story! Plainly put, 24K Magic the album doesn't disappoint!To anyone who can't understand or doesn't like this album I say, "Throw some perm on that attitude........you need to relax!!!!"

I don't usually review albums, I just give them stars and move on - but this one kind of took me by surprise. It was sort of an impulse buy after loving '24k magic' and 'Chunky' . So catchy, I just couldn't resist. However, the entire album has really grown on me more than I thought it would. In contrast to the 24k magic jam, the second released single 'Versace on the floor' seemed like an uninteresting M.Jackson knock-off when first released, but before long that back beat and smooth voice won me over ; I can't deny his voice!! (would melt any lady okay?)Songs like 'Thats what I like' are so damn catchy , I know so repetitive, but that choppy punctuated fast verse bleeding into this huge RnB belt out Ballad , what a range ! Bruno is a ballad man, with a ballad voice, but it is fun to hear differnt songs like this. Last few songs on the album still feel 'older' 90s Rnb to me with their beats (straight up & down). Not digging the Halle B. shout out in lovlies, seems corny (love the falsetto in that song though!!!) . Final Note: Alright, growing up listening to James Brown, part of me just can't stop listening to 'Perm' without giving praise where praise is do - what a funky throw back to James. You can even hear him call out the band in a signature James way. Just love it. I want to do splits, where enormous flare pants and dance every time I hear this song. My purchase was worth it just so I can play Perm at any time to get up, and get down!