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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 426 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 270 out of 426
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 426
  3. Negative: 99 out of 426
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Bruterake
    Dec 5, 2021
    7
    Tem umas duas 3 músicas que são incríveis mais achei o resto muito sl genérico.
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. igorpedro
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Adoro muito este álbum aqui, músicas ótimas! a melodia perfeita e suave. BRUNO MARS PRÍNCIPE DO POP, TE AMO !!!!!!!!!!
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. georgianaeliza
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Jose_Victor
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Pode não ser o melhor album do Bruno mas nào deixa de ser um excelente album.
  17. 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"
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. eleale
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Otimo! Eu amo o Bruno e esse álbum, todos os grammys que ele venceu foram mais que merecidos.
  21. pedrodias09
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    não adianta vir tentar baixar a nota, felizmente tem 70 por críticos, outros amarelei.gif
  22. 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.
  23. mhevila
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Sucessor do Michael Jackson!!!!!
    Hinário!!!!!
    Álbum maravilhoso!
    Bruno reizinho!
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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70

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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