Silk Sonic – An Evening With Silk Sonic

An Evening With Silk Sonic, released November 12, 2021, is the debut studio album by the duo Silk Sonic, comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. The record leans deep into 1970s soul, funk, and R&B aesthetics, utilizing lush instrumentation, warm production, and vocal interplay to evoke a timeless, romantic atmosphere. The album opens with a narration from Bootsy Collins and proceeds with heartfelt ballads, sensual grooves, and playful swagger. Rather than chasing current trends, Silk Sonic channel past eras with reverence and subtle innovation, inviting listeners into a night of musical elegance.

Highlights include the smooth seduction of “Leave the Door Open,” the fun swagger of “Skate,” and the emotional vulnerability of “Put On a Smile,” each anchored by meticulous musicianship and chemistry between the duo. Though concise in duration, the album’s strength lies in its consistency, pacing, and emotional resonance. Over time, it has been celebrated not just as a retro revival but as an assured, modern homage that situates Silk Sonic as torchbearers of refined soul for the contemporary era.

"The set would have to be left on repeat for at least six rotations to truly fill an evening -- it's only half an hour in length -- but none of the time is wasted." – AllMusic

“An Evening With Silk Sonic is fun, charismatic, and ambitious in all the best ways.” – UPROXX

“An Evening With Silk Sonic is an album that’s been made with extraordinary care, one that seeks to avoid nostalgic trappings while still aiming for timelessness.” – NME