Circles
Mac Miller · 2020
57 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop
A reflective blend of introspective lyrics and mellow instrumentals that capture a sense of longing and acceptance.
Why this album works
'Circles' debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart and received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and lyrical honesty. Critics praised it as a poignant farewell from Miller, influencing discussions around mental health in music and solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in contemporary hip-hop.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments mellow sound for introspective listening balanced progression with emotional resolution
- Context
- Released posthumously on January 17, 2020, 'Circles' serves as a companion album to Mac Miller's previous work, 'Swimming.' This project showcases his continued evolution as an artist, blending hip-hop with elements of jazz and R&B while dealing with themes of mental health and self-reflection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Halsey· Demi Lovato· Mandy Moore· Miley Cyrus· Pitbull· Kesha· Lady Gaga· Panic! at the Disco
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circles Standout 2:50
- 2 Complicated 3:52
- 3 Blue World 3:29
- 4 Good News Standout 5:42
- 5 I Can See 3:40
- 6 Everybody Standout 4:16
- 7 Woods 4:46
- 8 Hand Me Downs 4:58
- 9 That’s on Me 3:37
- 10 Hands 3:19
- 11 Surf 5:30
- 12 Once a Day 2:40
- 13 Right 4:47
- 14 Floating 4:14
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