200 FAVE ALBUMS. This update: #145. More albums later this week.

THE CAFFE` LATTE`

200

MOST RECOMMENDED ALBUMS

Some are the best selling, while others may be obscure, but the albums listed here are all worthy of a listen. No compilation/ best of sets. Only exceptional live albums included. This is a personal listing of the albums I enjoy the most to this day.

#145

UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX: 

BRUNO MARS

 [2012] 

Following up an impressive debut album is often no easy task. Those that get it right demonstrate a progression in musicianship or songcraft. While Bruno Mars falls short here overall on this sophomore release, there are delicious exceptions. The charm displayed on "Marry You" and "Just The Way You Are" from his debut offering is present on "When I Was Your Man". To his credit, Mars is clearly trying on new approaches to his music on this album. Some tracks fall short: (eg. "Gorilla") while others are fun (case in point: "Treasure"). Highlight tracks: When I Was Your Man; Locked Out Of Heaven & Moonshine.