{"id":8769,"date":"2026-03-12T19:10:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T00:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=8769"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T00:10:54","slug":"on-my-soul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=8769","title":{"rendered":"On My Soul!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bruno Mars, an artist that took over the radio with his breakout album \u201cDoo-Wops & Hooligans\u201d in 2010, \u201c24K Magic\u201d in 2016, and now \u201cThe Romantic\u201d in 2026. The highly anticipated album was released February 27<\/span>th<\/span> with a total of 9 songs and runs 31 minutes. Albeit a short album at first glance, it\u2019s in his typical range to only have between 9-10 songs per album. The longest album he\u2019s released was his first album with 12 songs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is this new album about? 5 years since his release \u201cAn Evening With Silk Sonic\u201d brings listeners on a journey through a refreshingly nostalgic yet new sound. It feels like a continuation of Silk Sonic but with a more personal and confessional tone. The tracks are as follows: \u201cRisk It All,\u201d \u201cCha Cha Cha,\u201d \u201cI Just Might,\u201d \u201cGod Was Showing Off,\u201d \u201cWhy You Wanna Fight? ,\u201d \u201cOn My Soul,\u201d \u201cDance With Me,\u201d \u201cSomething Serious,\u201d \u201cNothing Left,\u201d and \u201cDance with Me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This album showcases a vulnerable side of Mars that feels authentic. Mars has always balanced tenderness with seriousness in his music, but here he fully leans into that emotional honesty. The album\u2019s narrative centers on the highs and lows of love. The single \u201cI Just Might\u201d highlights the emotions of falling for someone quickly while \u201cWhy You Wanna Fight?\u201d explores the tension between passions and conflicts in relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Musically, the album blends 1970s soul with 1980s R&B. \u201cOn My Soul\u201d was a song that I consistently listened to since it plays with a bouncier bassline and an almost mischievous groove. The arrangement suggests a jam-session of energy as if the song emerged from a moment of in-studio experimentation rather than meticulous planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite its recent release, The Romantic has already generated significant buzz on social media. I have seen users on TikTok utilize the song \u201cRisk It All\u201d to showcase their partners. Fans across social media platforms praise the albums\u2019 emotional depth and cohesive storytelling, while critics highlight Mars\u2019 vocal control and meticulous production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately, The Romantic reinforces Mars\u2019 ability to reinvent himself while honoring the musical eras that inspire him. It is a compact, emotionally rich project that bridges generations and showcases an artist unafraid to let listeners see behind the curtain.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Rina Rogers<\/p>\n

Entertainment Editor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bruno Mars, an artist that took over the radio with his breakout album \u201cDoo-Wops & Hooligans\u201d in 2010, \u201c24K Magic\u201d in 2016, and now \u201cThe Romantic\u201d in 2026. The highly anticipated album was released February 27th with a total of 9 songs and runs 31 minutes. Albeit a short album at first glance, it\u2019s in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8769"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8769\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}