Swimming cover

Swimming

Mac Miller · 2018

58 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop

A reflective blend of introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation that balances melancholy with hope.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of quiet introspection
  • steady pacing for thoughtful engagement
  • emotional depth with hopeful undertones
  • consistent flow through personal narratives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification over depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 3, 2018, 'Swimming' was Mac Miller's fifth studio album and his first after a highly publicized breakup with Ariana Grande. At this point in his career, he was navigating personal struggles, including addiction, which would later culminate in his tragic passing in September 2018. The album represents a significant artistic evolution, showcasing his maturity as both a lyricist and producer.
Stylistic neighbors
Anderson .Paak· Isaiah Rashad· Joey Bada$$

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Come Back to Earth 2:41
  • 2 Hurt Feelings 4:05
  • 3 What’s the Use? 4:48
  • 4 Perfecto 3:35
  • 5 Self Care 5:45
  • 6 Wings 4:10
  • 7 Ladders 4:47
  • 8 Small Worlds 4:31
  • 9 Conversation, Pt. 1 3:30
  • 10 Dunno 3:57
  • 11 Jet Fuel 5:45
  • 12 2009 5:47
  • 13 So It Goes 5:12

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