Bruno Mars, - Anderson .paak, Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open [official Video]

Not everyone was entirely won over by the retro focus. While most reviews were glowing, some critics offered more nuanced takes:

: The "no-frills" approach captures the band’s unbridled happiness and infectious energy, making the viewer feel as if they are being personally serenaded. Critical Perspectives

“Though Bruno Mars' last album (24K Magic) was released in 2016, it felt like a Disneyland recreation of 1986... "Leave the Door Open" turns '70s soul into a costume drama, without the drama.” Pitchfork · 5 years ago Not everyone was entirely won over by the retro focus

The Official Music Video , directed by Mars and Florent Déchard, is a "visual feast" that leans heavily into retro aesthetics.

"Leave the Door Open" is a masterfully crafted tribute to 1970s Philadelphia soul that manages to feel both fresh and deeply nostalgic. As the debut single from —the super-duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak —the track eschews modern pop trends in favor of lush instrumentation, complex harmonies, and a "grown and sexy" vibe. Musical Composition and Performance "Leave the Door Open" turns '70s soul into

: The arrangement is dense and rich, featuring swooning strings, a smooth bass line, and even a glockenspiel—elements reminiscent of legendary groups like The Delfonics and The Chi-Lites .

“The Mars/.Paak collaboration project shows again why they are individually revolutionary, but perhaps why their collaborative effort is not... The album is just… good.” The Vanderbilt Hustler · 4 years ago REVIEW: 'Leave the Door Open' by Silk Sonic - In The Loop Musical Composition and Performance : The arrangement is

: While the lyrics are relatively simple and focused on seductive imagery (e.g., sipping wine in a robe), they are enhanced by "cascading rhymes" and a playful sense of humor that keeps the track lighthearted. Visual Style of the Official Video