Bruno Mars released this, his debut album in October 2010 and won his first Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in February 2011, having received six other nominations. In October 2011 he was again nominated for six Grammy awards including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Doo-wops and Hooligans and Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for the song Grenade from this album.
Unfortunately I was a bit behind the times and only got round to purchasing this album in November 2011 after the release of the fourth song as a single, despite liking every song he had released to date. Why it took me so long I have no idea as it is one of the best albums I have in my collection. Normally there are one or two songs on an album that do not appeal but I have to say I love every single one. I find it easy to listen to and great to sing a long to when driving, it really puts me in a happy mood. The album contains all the well known hits, Just The Way You Are, Grenade, I Think I'm Going To Marry You and The Lazy Song. The album is a mix of toe-tapping hits, soulful songs with great lyrics by a very talented singer song writer. It seems amazing how it took so long for him to be discovered as an artist. This is one album I will continue to play for many years and one that I would not hesitate to recommend to my friends and family. I look forward to hearing his future offerings and I am sure I will not wait so long to buy his next album when it is released.