Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Explained

Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride
Type:studio
Artist:Jason Mraz
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Length:41:03
Label:
  • Interrabang
  • BMG
Producer:Martin Terefe
Prev Title:Look for the Good
Prev Year:2020

Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, released through Interrabang and BMG Rights Management on June 23, 2023. It was produced by Martin Terefe and preceded by the singles "I Feel Like Dancing" and "Pancakes & Butter".[1] [2] It is his first album since Look for the Good (2020).

Background

The album was described as both Mraz's "return to pop" and as containing "dance and disco influences", which Mraz called the integration of a "conscious effort" as he had "not yet done". Mraz elaborated, "I wanted to try to get a little more into the dance lane, because I haven't experienced that before. I wanted to try something new."[3]

Critical reception

Sarah Verschoor of Riff Magazine called the album "cleverly crafted and melodically mesmerizing" and felt it "beams with authenticity", and Mraz's "smooth and warm vocals work very well with this modern take on the era of uptempo dance".[4]

Personnel

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Technical

Charts

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position
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[5] 20
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[6] 44

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jason Mraz announces Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride. The Music Universe. Iahn. Buddy. February 16, 2023. June 22, 2023.
  2. Web site: Interview: Jason Mraz talks upcoming album Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride and more. Original Rock. June 1, 2023. June 22, 2023.
  3. Web site: Jason Mraz: 'My first manager told me I'd get 10 years in music at best – and here I am still releasing albums two decades later!' (Exclusive). Retropop Magazine. June 2, 2023. June 22, 2023.
  4. Web site: Album Review: Jason Mraz goes on a Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride. Riff Magazine. Verschoor. Sarah. June 18, 2023. June 22, 2023.
  5. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: July 3, 2023. Oricon. ja. June 28, 2023.
  6. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of June 28, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. June 28, 2023.