Though the album is - for the most part – mellow and therapeutic, there are also more upbeat tunes and Miller can be heard not only rapping on the tracks but also providing instrumentals.
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The album is full of somber tunes that are perfect for those days when we are alone in our rooms and feeling reflective or maybe craving some music with actual substance as opposed to the typical pop-soaked sounds to which we’ve grown accustomed. The lyrics on this album reflect the pain Miller found towards the end of his life, and it causes listeners to reflect on their own lives and circumstances as well. Miller’s struggles with substance abuse and his own personal demons were no secret to his fans and anyone who listened to his work, but it’s never been as evident as when you listen to this latest release. Now, nearly a year and a half after Miller’s passing in 2018 and a couple of days shy of what would have marked his 28th birthday, his family has released his sixth studio album “Circles.” The album is a sister album to his previously released “Swimming” and a final goodbye of sorts for fans. With his “Swimming” album, Miller dips into new lyrical stylings that reflect his self-realization as he has overcome personal problems - Miller sings,“ Lucifer is human and so are we, all I ever want is what I need.” Miller’s music seemed to grow as he did and the optimistic boy behind the music seemed to develop into a troubled man before our eyes.
Watching his MTV show “Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family” seemed to further solidify my thoughts of the artist as a carefree, happy-go-lucky type of guy who simply loved making music and was great at what he did. I remember first listening to Mac Miller when he released his “K.I.D.S.” mixtape in 2010, and I thought of him as this upbeat goofy kid who could rap and was all about having a good time.