Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Explained
Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | Jason Mraz |
Cover: | Jason Mraz - Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride.png |
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Length: | 41:03 |
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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
Musicians
- Jason Mraz – vocals (all tracks), piano (tracks 1, 2, 5–8), synthesizer (1–7, 10), drum programming (3)
- Becky Gebhardt – bass guitar (all tracks), bass synthesizer (1, 5, 6, 8), sitar (3, 5, 8)
- Mai Bloomfield – vocals, cello (all tracks); string arrangement (4), acoustic guitar (7)
- Chaska Potter – vocals (all tracks), percussion (1, 2, 10), electric guitar (3, 5, 6), lap steel guitar (9)
- Mona Tavakoli – vocals, percussion (all tracks); drums (3, 6, 7, 9, 10)
- Martin Terefe – electronics (1–3, 5, 10), percussion (2), Wurlitzer (9)
- Nikolai Torp – keyboards, synthesizer (1–3, 5)
- Molly Miller – electric guitar (1, 3, 5)
- Noah Terefe – drum programming, synthesizer (1, 3)
- Carole Rabinowitz – cello (1, 4, 6, 8, 10)
- David Davidson – string arrangement, violin (1, 4, 6, 8, 10)
- Kristin Wilkinson – viola (1, 4, 6, 8, 10)
- Dave Angell – violin (1, 4, 6, 8, 10)
- Raul Vallejo – trombone (2, 3, 6)
- Fernando Castillo – trumpet (2, 3, 6)
- Sterling Campbell – drums (2, 4, 5, 8)
- Toca Rivera – vocals (2)
- Carlos Sosa – flute, saxophone (3, 6)
- Glen Scott – electric piano (4), Wurlitzer (7)
Technical
- Martin Terefe – production
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- David K. Younghyun – mixing
- Tony Maserati – mixing
- Gabriella Wayne – engineering
- Harry Backer – engineering
- Hayden Easterling – engineering
- Oliver Liu – engineering
- Oskar Winberg – engineering
- Riketté Genesis – engineering
- Taylor Pollert – engineering
- Tim Brennan – engineering
- Julia Norelli – mixing assistance
- Najeeb Jones – mixing assistance
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Jason Mraz announces Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride. The Music Universe. Iahn. Buddy. February 16, 2023. June 22, 2023.
- Web site: Interview: Jason Mraz talks upcoming album Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride and more. Original Rock. June 1, 2023. June 22, 2023.
- 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.
- Web site: Album Review: Jason Mraz goes on a Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride. Riff Magazine. Verschoor. Sarah. June 18, 2023. June 22, 2023.
- Web site: Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: July 3, 2023. Oricon. ja. June 28, 2023.
- Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of June 28, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. June 28, 2023.