Review
Bruno Mars' debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans is a sun-soaked journey through love, heartbreak, and charm, propelled by Mars' smooth vocals and genre-blurring style. The album features an irresistible mix of pop, reggae, and soul, with standout tracks like the romantic ballad "Just The Way You Are" and the breezy anthem "The Lazy Song." Songs like "Grenade" showcase emotional depth, while the infectious energy of "Marry You" makes it a wedding playlist staple. Though the album leans heavily into radio-friendly formulas, its sincerity and Mars' natural charisma make it an unforgettable debut.
Info
"Doo-Wops & Hooligans" is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It was released on October 4, 2010, in the United Kingdom and October 5, 2010, in the United States. The album achieved incredible commercial success, reaching number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. It was released under the label Elektra Records. The album was recorded in various studios, including Larrabee Recording Studios in Los Angeles and Levcon Studios in Hollywood. It was produced by The Smeezingtons, a production trio consisting of Bruno Mars himself, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine. The album features hits such as "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade" that helped solidify Mars as a global superstar.
Tracklisting
- Grenade
- Just the Way You Are
- Our First Time
- Runaway Baby
- The Lazy Song
- Marry You
- Talking to the Moon
- Liquor Store Blues (feat. Damian Marley)
- Count on Me
- The Other Side (feat. CeeLo Green and B.o.B)
- Somewhere in Brooklyn
- Talking to the Moon - Acoustic Piano