Bruno Mars is back — did you miss him? The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Mars is an undisputable hitmaker, and that trend continues with the nine-track “The Romantic,” his fourth full-length album. Just over 30 minutes in runtime, it’s a brief return for the singer; this is also his first solo release in a decade, succeeding 2016’s groovy, R&B-inspired collection “24K Magic.” (Not that he’s been absent. There’s his mega-popular collaborative project with Anderson. Paak, Silk Sonic, and his recent hits “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga as well as “APT.” (with Blackpink’s Rosé.) “The Romantic” by Bruno Mars Rating: 3.5/5 On repeat: “’Something Serious,’ ‘Cha Cha […]... Keep on reading: Bruno Mars' 'The Romantic’ is for lovers, his first album in 10 years