Artist: Bruno Mars Album: Unorthodox Jukebox

Year: 2012
Duration: 34:41

Boogie to the Rhythms of Unorthodox Jukebox: A Critical Review of Bruno Mars Album

Bruno Mars, the multitalented American artist, has been stealing hearts with his soulful music and energetic performances since his debut in 2010. With his eclectic mix of Pop, R&B, Funk, and Soul, he has left his audience awestruck with his musical prowess. His second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox, is a musical extravaganza that showcases the versatility of the artist. In this blog post, we will take a critical review of the album, its music genre, the best songs of the album, the most innovative parts, and critic the album.

Unorthodox Jukebox, comprising ten-tracks, is a mix of eclectic sounds, each track showcasing Bruno Mars' ability to experiment and deliver something new. His mastery over a range of genres is evident in the album, as he takes his listeners on a soulful journey.

The music genre of the album - a blend of Pop, R&B, Funk, and Soul, is a testament to the artist's versatility. Unorthodox Jukebox opens with the chartbuster, Young Girls, a powerful Pop number showcasing the artist's vocal prowess. His R&B vibes are on full display in the track Natalie, as he croons about heartbreak. Locked Out of Heaven, a funk-rock number, was a breakaway success, while Gorilla, a sensual Pop-R&B track, shows us his experimental side.

The best songs of the album are undoubtedly the ones that showcase Bruno Mars' skillful delivery of genres. One of the most innovative and well-loved tracks of the album is Treasure, which has a signature funk-pop vibe while being reminiscent of Michael Jackson's era of music. Moonshine, a mid-tempo soulful track, showcases Mars' soulful crooning and his ability to experiment with R&B. If you are looking for a power-packed performance of rock and dig that guitar sound, look no further than when he sings Locked Out of Heaven.

The most innovative parts of the album would be the blend of rock and funk elements in the album. The album indicates Bruno Mars' ability to experiment with sounds and genres to deliver something entirely new. The texture of the music, vibrant instrumentation, and the artist's electrifying style allow the listener to amuse themselves from beginning to end.

However, there are a few drawbacks to the album. The tracks, in general, seem a little too polished, the delivery tends to get repetitive after a few listens, and there seems to be little to no emotional depth in most tracks, with some of the lyrics being too simplistic at times.

All in all, Unorthodox Jukebox showcases Bruno Mars' musical diversity, and his infectious music is a pure joy to listen to. Even with its few flaws, it is an album that should be in the collection of every listener who loves an amalgamation of genres and innovation in their music. So, put on your dancing shoes and let the rhythm and melodies of Unorthodox Jukebox take you away!