Mr. Wonderful
by Action Bronson
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Apr 1, 2015
    60
    There's no denying Bronson is a supreme talent, but Mr. Wonderful feels more like a low-stakes failed experiment than a grand proclamation.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 77
  3. Negative: 5 out of 77
  1. arianejati
    Mar 29, 2015
    8
    Having a handful of well received mixtapes on his résumé, Action Bronson has the duty to live up to expectations with a cohesive debut album.Having a handful of well received mixtapes on his résumé, Action Bronson has the duty to live up to expectations with a cohesive debut album. Production-wise »Mr. Wonderful« is beautifully composed with a lot of jazz and soul elements that you will not find as properly placed and perfectly arranged in other hip hop albums. Lyrically, Bronson sticks to what he knows best and does not fall into despair by trying to touch on too many pop appealing topics for his first major label release. Halfway through the project, »A Light in the Addict« shows just how much of a musical understanding Action Bronson brings to the table by letting the bare instrumental serve as an outstanding scenery without too many vocals spoiling it. On the heels of it, the Mark Ronson produced »Baby Blue« might be hip hop's next mainstream smash hit without losing the project's golden thread. After only twelve tracks, »Mr. Wonderful« comes to a remarkable ending with »Easy Rider« once again being evidence of Bronson's perfect approach to the body of work and his choice of collaborators. This is the way debut albums should be crafted.… Full Review »
  2. Mad_sam
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    This album is great! It takes different turns here and there, in terms of music. For example, there are full on rapping, then there is someThis album is great! It takes different turns here and there, in terms of music. For example, there are full on rapping, then there is some blues, and some rock. This is a very complete album, but not necessarily too cohesive like say, To pimp a butterfly by Kendrick Lamar. Nevertheless, it's a fun album, Action Bronson brings his usual quirky style and culinary word play, in other words, this IS AN AUTHENTIC Bronson piece of work. Over the top lyrics, trippy soundscapes, and hard hitting, pure hip hop production all throughout.… Full Review »
  3. KeithLexSlater
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    ''Im not flawless, I'm gorgeous like a horse'

    Action Bronson is wild and authentic. He represents a certain brand of hip-hop I love:    ''Im not flawless, I'm gorgeous like a horse'

    Action Bronson is wild and authentic. He represents a certain brand of hip-hop I love: crafting an over-the-top, cartoonish WWE-esque persona. He infuses his ultra-confident, warts-and-all personality and razor sharp sense of humor into chronicling his lavish, drug-fueled, sex-crazed rockstar lifestyle. Its his own take on this common rebel-on-the-loose trope filled with original detail and flourishes about exotic locales, gourmet food, and general debauchery. He has a lot of heart to go along with his unique, self-aware perspective. The album art really illustrates how you should approach listening to the album. Sonically, the production and sampling are incredible. Tonnes of stylistic influences, even a sanctioned sample from Billy Joel. Being in an altered state while listening to this enhances the experience.……    … Full Review »
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