Bruno Mars Makes a Leisure Suit of a Record With ‘The Romantic,’ Doubling Down on Silk Sonic’s Hermetically Sealed ’70s Revivalism: Album Review

On his first solo album in 10 years, 'The Romantic,' Bruno Mars is basically offering a sequel to the '70s soul-revivalism he did with Silk Sonic.
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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ is for the yearners

“The Romantic” isn’t Bruno Mars’ return to the electricity of the past, but a portal to a new chapter. It’s straight whiskey compared to aged, fine wine — one that prioritizes richness over instant ...