Miller doesn’t pander for a clear cut radio single, nor does he let the fear of Internet backlash obstruct his experimental approach.
Mac Miller emphatically joins a higher tier of rap artists with Watching Movies, an effort that at once silences his detractors and rewards his faithful following.
On his new Watching Movies With the Sound Off, the willfully goofy Miller has evolved — to a point. ”Objects in the Mirror” and ”Aquarium” are surprisingly self-reflective, but the dumb-fun party jams are half as infectious as before, and twice as misogynistic.
Watching Movies with the Sound Off is a quantum leap in artistry, but it’s not without faults; the album’s about three songs too long, and a couple of the tracks in the back end just plain run together.
Miller remains the one part of the equation that’s a bit of a hard sell, even as he releases what is clearly one of independent hip-hop’s most inspired, balanced albums through the first half of 2013.
Without the hooks or the lofty lyrics, the album seems made exclusively for Miller's fans or those who right-click indie rap mixtape links on the daily.
Now in possession of a clearer sense of his own identity, the stoned haze of cloud-rap engulfs Miller’s rhymes as he undercuts the fug with animated lyrics and a keen sense of humour
Watching Movies is Miller’s most enduring, and endearing, project yet.
Hologram status is a long way off. But he’ll settle for you believing he’s for real.
Mac Miller's followup to Blue Slide Park is an improvement on all fronts. While it's not gonna be one of my favs for the year, Mac is seriously reaching for the potential that I've felt he's had for a while with creative production choices, better flows, and some impressive features.
He's naked behind that sheet..... 😱
Favourite tracks: The Star Room, ★ Objects in the Mirror, Red Dot Music, REMember
I mean it’s a top 3 Mac album
In 2013, Mac switched up his style from a fun frat boy rapper to whatever heavenly sound this is. Every song here makes me feel like I’m floating, and we can see Mac’s lyrics have started evolving into something pretty special. My only complaint is that some tracks had way more effort put in than others, but still very enjoyable.
Favs: Objects in the Mirror, The Star Room, I’m Not Real, Youforia
Least Favs: Someone Like You
I'M STILL TRAPPED INSIDE MY HEAD, IT KINDA FEEL LIKE IT'S A PURGATORY
Following the disappointing debut, Mac Miller returned with a much more polished and complete album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off. Unlike his previous frat boy music, this record is much more abstract and introspective touching on topics like suicide, addiction, and society as a whole. The features are great and Mac's rapping abilities seem to be getting better and better. All in all, it was an enjoyable listen
I’m ngl, this album is really boring. I love Mac most of the time, but this just ain’t it. Boring album, nothing I really come back to.
I have very mixed feelings about this album. Im honestly not ready for it yet in my life. Will continue to go back to it biannually.
1 | The Star Room 4:35 | 91 |
2 | Avian 3:16 | 87 |
3 | I'm Not Real 3:23 feat. Earl Sweatshirt | 87 |
4 | S.D.S. 3:04 | 83 |
5 | Bird Call 2:08 | 83 |
6 | Matches 2:58 feat. Ab-Soul | 80 |
7 | I Am Who Am (Killin' Time) 5:01 feat. Niki Randa | 87 |
8 | Objects In the Mirror 4:19 | 92 |
9 | Red Dot Music 6:07 feat. Action Bronson, Loaded Lux | 87 |
10 | Gees 2:55 feat. ScHoolboy Q | 78 |
11 | Watching Movies 3:40 | 84 |
12 | Suplexes Inside of Complexes and Duplexes 2:47 | 82 |
13 | REMember 4:28 | 87 |
14 | Someone Like You 4:16 | 81 |
15 | Aquarium 4:38 | 83 |
16 | Youforia 4:01 | 81 |
17 | Goosebumpz 3:22 Bonus Track | 81 |
18 | O.K. 2:40 Bonus Track feat. Tyler, The Creator | 85 |
19 | Claymation 3:52 Bonus Track feat. Vinny Radio | 81 |