Bruno Mars24K Magic

Mid-'80s through early-'90s R&B faithfully recreated with fat, flattening grooves — the sonic equivalent of a gold chain and a silk shirt. '24K Magic' opens with a wash of thick bass, funhouse synths, and cocky P-funk swagger. 'Versace on the Floor' is the crown jewel. The most lush and layered record of Mars's career. Channels 'Sexual Healing' through synths, dramatic piano, and a falsetto chorus built for seduction. 'That's What I Like' bounces with handclaps and light keyboards that became the blueprint for modern retro-R&B radio. Won Album of the Year at the 2018 Grammys.