

For his second full-length, Unorthodox Jukebox, Bruno Mars eschews trends. He showcases his impressive musical range, powerful vocal chops, and innate pop sensibilities throughout the aptly titled album, with highlights including a boogie-funk sparkler (“Treasure”), a sorrowful piano ballad (“When I Was Your Man”), a reggae/dub dazzler (“Show Me”), and a doo-wop-inflected burner (“If I Knew”).