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