It's Better If You Don't Understand is the first extended play (EP) and debut release by American singer-songwriter and music producer Bruno Mars, released on May 11, 2010 as a digital-only EP.[3] The title of the EP comes from the last line on "The Other Side", which was released as the first and only single on July 2010.[4] All the songs from It's Better If You Don't Understand were later included on Mars' debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). The EP peaked at number 99 on Billboard 200, and at number 97 on the UK Singles Chart.
[edit] Promotion
"The Other Side" was released as the first and only single from the EP on July 2010. The song features guest vocals of Atlanta-based rappers Cee Lo Green and B.o.B.[4] The music video for "The Other Side" was directed by Nick Bilardello and Cameron Duddy, and premiered on MTV's website on August 23, 2010.[5] "The Other Side", "Count on Me", and "Talking to the Moon" were later included in the standard edition of Mars' debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010), while "Somewhere in Brooklyn" was included as a bonus track to the deluxe edition of the album.[6] The song was also added to the set list of Mars' Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour.[7]
[edit] Reception
[edit] Critical reception
Bill Lamb of About.com complimented the EP, noting the tracks "cover a quite wide range of pop pleasure" and "...should be on your radio."[8] Allmusic's David Jeffres also gave a positive review, calling the EP a "surprisingly sparse effort that leans towards pop while focusing on the man’s songwriting."[1]
[edit] Chart performance
On the week of May 29, 2010, It's Better if You Don't Understand debuted at number ninety-nine on Billboard 200, where it stayed on the chart for only one week. The EP also did managed to peak at number thirteen on Billboard Digital Albums.[9] It's Better if You Don't Understand also made into the United Kingdom singles chart, where it peaked at number ninety-seven on the week of August 28, 2010.[10]
[edit] Track listing
| 1. |
"Somewhere in Brooklyn" |
Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine |
The Smeezingtons, Keshown Cassell |
3:01 |
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"The Other Side" (featuring Cee Lo Green and B.o.B) |
Mars, Lawrence, Levine, Brody Brown, Mike Caren, Patrick Stump, Kaveh Rastegar, John Wicks, Jeremy Ruzumna, Joshua Lopez, Bobby Simmons, Jr. |
The Smeezingtons |
3:48 |
| 3. |
"Count on Me" |
Mars, Lawrence, Levine |
The Smeezingtons |
3:16 |
| 4. |
"Talking to the Moon" |
Mars, Lawrence, Levine, Albert Winkler, Jeff Bhasker |
The Smeezingtons |
3:27 |
Source:[3]
[edit] Credits
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- Mike Caren — songwriting
- Patrick Stump — songwriting
- Kaveh Rastegar — songwriting
- John Wicks — songwriting
- Jeremy Ruzumna — songwriting
- Joshua Lopez — songwriting
- Graham Marsh — engineer[1]
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[edit] Release history
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Jeffries, David. "It's Better If You Don't Understand > Review". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1821054/review. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- ^ a b "It's Better If You Don't Understand: Bruno Mars". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JFZ7AQ/. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
- ^ a b "Bruno Mars Blasts Off Into the Top Ten Albums Chart on iTunes With New Digital EP; Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter/Producer Follows B.o. B's #1 Blockbuster, "Nothin' On You" With Much-Anticipated Solo Debut; Four-Song EP Features Guest Appearances From B.o. B and the Legendary Cee Lo Green; Major TV Performances Slated Throughout May; "IT'S BETTER IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND" Arrives at All Digital Retailers Today" (Press release). Marketwire. May 11, 2010. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Bruno-Mars-Blasts-Off-Into-Top-Ten-Albums-Chart-on-iTunes-With-New-Digital-EP-Acclaimed-1258360.htm. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- ^ a b Fried, Melanie (July 16, 2010). "Bruno Mars Brings Cee-Lo to 'The Other Side'". Billboard. Nielsen Media Research. http://www.billboard.com/column-viralvideos/bruno-mars-brings-cee-lo-to-the-other-side-1004104879.story. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- ^ "Bruno Mars - "The Other Side "". MTV. August 23, 2010. http://www.mtv.com/videos/bruno-mars/548563/the-other-side.jhtml. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- ^ "Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Deluxe) (+video) (+digital booklet)". Amazon MP3. Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00456H5LC. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- ^ Escudero, Nicki (November 21, 2010). "Bruno Mars at Martini Ranch Last Night (VIDEO)". Phoenix New Times. Kurtis Barton. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2010/11/bruno_mars_at_martini_ranch_la.php. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- ^ a b Lamb, Bill. "Bruno Mars - It's Better If You Don't Understand". About.com. http://top40.about.com/od/albums/fr/brunomarsep.htm. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- ^ "Bruno Mars Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. http://www.billboard.com/artist/bruno-mars/chart-history/1054629?f=305&g=Albums. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- ^ "Chart Stats - Bruno Mars - It's Better You Don't Understand". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=35088. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- ^ "It's Better If You Don't Understand: Bruno Mars" (in French). Amazon.fr. http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0040BXJ9Y/. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
- ^ "It's Better If You Don't Understand: Bruno Mars". Amazon.co.uk. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003ZZVFG0/. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
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