Circles is the sixth and final studio album by Mac Miller. Conceived as a sister album to 2018's full length Swimming, the album was completed with the assistance of Jon Brion, with whom Miller worked on Swimming and had been working together on Circles at the time of his passing. While sonically distinctly different than its predecessor, Circles features many of the hallmarks for which Swimming was critically-acclaimed upon its release -- Miller further realizing his singing voice in addition to rapping, live instrumentation and earnest, confessional lyrical content. Listeners will hear shades of some of the album's influences in its songs, from the T-Rex guitar tone of "Surf" to the Plastic Ono Band-era John Lennon feel of its production and the inspired cover of Arthur Lee's 1972 single "Everybody's Gotta Live." It's a momentous final entry into the discography of an artist that remains at the center of reimagining the limits of rap. Review: amazingg - amazing and came in timely manner! didnt break during shipping and seemed very safe Review: A Final Goodbye From Mac - Although this album was never intended to be one, it feels strangely as if this is Mac's goodbye; his untimely and devastating passing occured before Circles could even be finished. Mac's vision for Circles was as a companion to Swimming, the final album he released while living. Even though Circles was unfinished at the time of Mac's passing, Jon Brion, a close collaborator and friend of Mac, took on the difficult task of filling in the missing pieces and completing the project. This could have gone in any direction besides good, but Brion fulfilled the vision of Circles in an incredibly beautiful way. Sometimes I wonder what Circles would have been like if Mac were still alive to have finished it himself; I suppose we will never know. What I do know however, is that Mac's death brings an entirely different meaning to the music. As the title of the album suggests, this album ties everything together and brings his entire legacy back around "full circle". This is the epilogue of Mac Miller's music (and life), and brings a sense of finality to his story. I can't lie, as amazing as this album can be, it's also heartbreaking and difficult to listen to at times. The emotional depth of Mac's pleas for help shine brightly (or dimly, more accurately put) on Circles, only it's too late to save him; by the time this album was released, Mac had already passed. The culmination of subtle allusions to a young death, sprinkled througout his earlier works, ultimately lead to what was foreshadowed all along. Mac was telling us the ending the entire time, and that's why Circles hurts us even deeper. In all the ways that this album hurts to listen to however, Mac left us with a strong finish, and arguably one of, if not his best work. Some of his greatest pieces were realized on this album, and it's hard to deny the power that his voice had. I frequently return to Circles, and when I do, I'm reminded of the brilliance that Mac Miller was. It's painful to know that his incredible soul is gone, but in a way it will live on forever.
| ASIN | B083P8RCQX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #945 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #10 in Funk (CDs & Vinyl) #11 in Experimental Rap (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,631) |
| Date First Available | January 9, 2020 |
| Label | Warner Records |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Warner Records |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Original Release Date | 2020 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.36 x 12.36 x 0.31 inches; 1.08 Pounds |
M**R
amazingg
amazing and came in timely manner! didnt break during shipping and seemed very safe
N**M
A Final Goodbye From Mac
Although this album was never intended to be one, it feels strangely as if this is Mac's goodbye; his untimely and devastating passing occured before Circles could even be finished. Mac's vision for Circles was as a companion to Swimming, the final album he released while living. Even though Circles was unfinished at the time of Mac's passing, Jon Brion, a close collaborator and friend of Mac, took on the difficult task of filling in the missing pieces and completing the project. This could have gone in any direction besides good, but Brion fulfilled the vision of Circles in an incredibly beautiful way. Sometimes I wonder what Circles would have been like if Mac were still alive to have finished it himself; I suppose we will never know. What I do know however, is that Mac's death brings an entirely different meaning to the music. As the title of the album suggests, this album ties everything together and brings his entire legacy back around "full circle". This is the epilogue of Mac Miller's music (and life), and brings a sense of finality to his story. I can't lie, as amazing as this album can be, it's also heartbreaking and difficult to listen to at times. The emotional depth of Mac's pleas for help shine brightly (or dimly, more accurately put) on Circles, only it's too late to save him; by the time this album was released, Mac had already passed. The culmination of subtle allusions to a young death, sprinkled througout his earlier works, ultimately lead to what was foreshadowed all along. Mac was telling us the ending the entire time, and that's why Circles hurts us even deeper. In all the ways that this album hurts to listen to however, Mac left us with a strong finish, and arguably one of, if not his best work. Some of his greatest pieces were realized on this album, and it's hard to deny the power that his voice had. I frequently return to Circles, and when I do, I'm reminded of the brilliance that Mac Miller was. It's painful to know that his incredible soul is gone, but in a way it will live on forever.
M**C
GREAT!
Great album, great artist!
A**N
Excelente disco para pasar el rato, llegó en gran estado.
J**Y
Good review
Was delivered quickly with packaged very nicely no damage to the outside sleeve had a great price would definitely go through seller again
P**R
Well…
It sounds beautiful EXCEPT on 2A during the beginning of track 10 it does skip. All other sides; 1A, 1B, and 2B worked skip free. I really am still happy with my purchase though! The vinyls are beautiful. Plus you get the awesome poster/track list inside as well (I love cool stuff like that so big ups from me dog).
A**Y
LOVE IT
My absolute favorite album from Mac Miller. Love having a vinyl to have long- term. It means a little more than just music on my phone. Love your amazing voice Mac Miller. R.I.P.
M**L
Absolutely amazing
Great condition, best album of his in my opinion so sad he's gone but he lives forever in his music ❤️
太**郎
Macファンなら がち いい感じ
L**O
È molto più di un semplice album postumo; è un'opera d'arte completa, un testamento musicale che rivela la profondità e la vulnerabilità di un artista nel pieno della sua evoluzione. L'edizione in vinile aggiunge un ulteriore livello di intimità a questo capolavoro, permettendoci di apprezzare ogni sfumatura della sua musica in un formato caldo e avvolgente.
R**.
Arrived so quick. Clear vinyl records, that's cool!
T**N
Beautiful album on vinyl by Mac Miller and Jon brion. The vinyl was a tiny bit warped but it still plays beautifully with no issues. Very happy
W**.
Veio eu perfeito estado, e os discos são lindos!
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