On Feb. 27, Bruno Mars came out with his new album, The Romantic. This is his fourth studio album, and he will begin a world tour at Ford Field on May 9 and 10. The ticket prices range from $114 to $210 for the lowest-priced tickets. Those prices are completely worth it considering the fact that this compilation is a masterpiece. Before the release of the album, he released his single “I Just Might,” which is arguably one of the best songs on the soundtrack.
“I Just Might” is a very catchy record featuring brass and bass, giving it an upbeat vibe. It is about the excitement of finding a new connection and dancing with them. I really enjoy this track, but I feel like other songs should be more popular. This seems to be a trend in which songs released before the anthology comes out overshadow the actual album. Tied for the top spot of the most popular is “Risk It All,” which contains elements of Mexican culture.
“Risk It All” features a mariachi band, creating a slow and somber single. It is about the idea that he is willing to do anything for his partner. The music video takes place at a wedding where Mars is getting married, making it my favorite video. Normally, music never makes me emotional, but after watching this video with the lyrics, it made me want to cry. Along those lines, the fourth release on the soundtrack is called “God Was Showing Off.”
The title of this release is accurate because Mars was given the gift of songwriting, so God was showing off when he made him. This song is about how a beautiful woman, no matter the weather, would shine. This is one of my favorites on this compilation because it fits his typical musical genre: slow but catchy, with frequent pitch changes.
The most special track on the anthology for me was “Something Serious.” It reminds me heavily of a Jonas Brothers song because of its snappy beat. I could definitely see someone from Dancing with the Stars do a cha-cha dance to this song. It emphasizes wanting a long-lasting partner, which many can relate to. It is heavily influenced by the Latin Pop genre, which is one of my favorite genres because of how upbeat it is.
“Why You Wanna Fight” reminds me a lot of his previous track “Leave the Door Open,” slow but entertaining. In my opinion, it goes well with the record “On My Soul,” another album track. It has a jazz-type beat and is faster than his normal discography, but it slows down in the chorus. My favorite part is that it has a lot of raspy elements.
The album ends on a high note with “Dance With Me.” It encompasses a slow theme and reminds me of a song they would play at a school dance. It definitely has more contemporary elements, which fit with the overall somber concept of this album.
Overall, this soundtrack is a switch-up from his typical upbeat songs, but I love it. This album was very refreshing, and I highly recommend that you listen to it.
