Still, there’s no shaking the fact that 24K Magic is a forgettable, risk-free batch of songs masquerading as a prestige pop album. represents the nadir of vapid, apolitical pop music at a time when artists ought to be using their platforms to speak out. was a greater commercial success than 24K Magic. topped the Billboard 200 albums chart while 24K Magic came in second to Metallica's Hardwired... to Self-Destruct. topped several music publications’ year-end lists, while most critics recognized 24K Magic for what it is: slightly above-average retro-pop.

Source: Forbes January 29, 2018 17:59 UTC