Circles
by Mac Miller
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7.9

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  1. mattyiceboy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful as **** feels like a complete album and it goes really well with swimming. I love the chill vibe and he just is real on it. Not a banger but still really special ❤
  2. CalvinSchettini
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Intmate, sensitive. Well produce and written. Every word, flow and instruments talks to each other with beautiful harmony and the feeling put by Mac in the music by the way he sing just flavors the music it self. A beautiful goodbye for one of the greatest musician of the last decade.
  3. bituiz
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. é um album muito bom e tenho certeza que malcom esta feliz de terem lançado ele… Expand
  4. kennymccornmilk
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Don’t pay attention to all the reviews giving this album a 0. If you like genres outside of hip-hop, this album is beautiful, therapeutic and soothing. Great songwriting, beautiful melodies, and very smooth production. Flows well front to back and Mac’s lyrics are introspective, relatable and beautiful at times. Love this album, my favorite project by him, and unlike any other posthumousDon’t pay attention to all the reviews giving this album a 0. If you like genres outside of hip-hop, this album is beautiful, therapeutic and soothing. Great songwriting, beautiful melodies, and very smooth production. Flows well front to back and Mac’s lyrics are introspective, relatable and beautiful at times. Love this album, my favorite project by him, and unlike any other posthumous album. Sounds like a complete finished project. 10/10 easily.… Expand
  5. Connorcox1997
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Mac Miller's posthumously album Circles is a masterpiece. Listening to Circles makes me feel how we all missed Mac Miller. I the production is a work of art. I Love this album.
  6. Andressat
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album and a beautiful way to say good bye to us fans. The melodies, the lyrics, everything about this body of work is amazing.
  7. joao166
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album sounds good, so smooth, cool. He really did with this album, so good. The vocals and his voice... everything
  8. Edilsonmiguel
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    forever in our hearts. this album marks a dark period of Mac's eternal absence, but in its melodies a light comfort is transmitted.
  9. fabiann
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Best rap álbum of the year and one of the best in general too, deserves a lot more
  10. Atum_
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I didn't use to like Mac Miller's music, I still don't care too much for his earlier stuff. When he died, I tried listening to Swimming, but I just didn't get the appeal. When he dropped Good News a couple of weeks before Circles, I was sceptical, didn't see how I would like that song. Then I listened to it. Such a beautiful song, beautiful instrumental and beautiful, yet sad lyrics. YouI didn't use to like Mac Miller's music, I still don't care too much for his earlier stuff. When he died, I tried listening to Swimming, but I just didn't get the appeal. When he dropped Good News a couple of weeks before Circles, I was sceptical, didn't see how I would like that song. Then I listened to it. Such a beautiful song, beautiful instrumental and beautiful, yet sad lyrics. You can tell from Miller's voice that he is a man full of regret and sadness. After this, I was excited for the album, when it dropped, I stayed up all night and listened to it. Other than the opening track, closing track and I can see, i loved every track. Whether he is rapping, or singing, he really showcased great penmanship on Circles. It's so sad that we will never see another album. Mac truly grew into something beautiful. May he rest in peace. This is one of the best posthumous albums I've ever heard, and a worthy closer for his career.… Expand
  11. Article99
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Malcom’s final album, Circles, represents the beginning of something more. Circles is arguably his best album. It’s exciting, yet upsetting, to know Mac had finally found his place in music and had delivered a wonderfully-written masterpiece.
  12. ofrlando
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is hard to make a review cause is extraordinary in many ways thanks to Mac for this wonderful gift.
  13. BrezeanuEdy
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful. So pure and raw. Wasn't a big fan of Mac but i loved this album! Sad thing we lost him :(. R.I.P Mac
  14. ger89
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Es interesante como la muerte de un autor puede cambiar el significado de su obra. Cuando es una obra póstuma ese sentimiento se potencia
  15. TsotneKavel
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Whole album is full of emotions, thoughts and different feelings... Mac's death really gives this album a strange effect. It's really hard to not weep while you listen those songs. After all, Mac perfectly delivered his message to listener and that's the most important thing in this album, he showed his world, showed what's inside his head and heart.
  16. ginnhole
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    actually that album deserves a solid 90 and more. bc it's a masterpiece. like, the best work from him. still cannot believe he's gone. i hope he's feeling good up in the heaven..... i love u
  17. diegomoontoya
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    this album makes me cry and be a little sad, it is a great honor to have this work to remember Mac's life and be honored and recorded by all generations.
  18. YeezusHoops
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album & a perfect send off for Mac, Jon Brions production meshes with Mac fantastically.
  19. BeHonest
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    When raindrops fell
    down from the sky the day you left me
    an angel cried... ohhhh she cried an angel CRIEEEEEED
    she CRIEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDD. RIP angel.
  20. melliejellie
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album by a beautiful person. The songs are smooth but meaningful, and they get better and better after every listen. Rest in peace, Mac. Gone but never forgotten.
  21. T9t8
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This final piece of art from Mac is the perfect closure to his unfortunate demise. He takes the best elements of swimming and takes it up a notch. Noticeable influence from the Beatles clouds over the project where Mac opens up his soul and expresses his heavily pondered thoughts over an array of casual, eccentric, and enveloping instrumentals. The project ends with you pondering what isThis final piece of art from Mac is the perfect closure to his unfortunate demise. He takes the best elements of swimming and takes it up a notch. Noticeable influence from the Beatles clouds over the project where Mac opens up his soul and expresses his heavily pondered thoughts over an array of casual, eccentric, and enveloping instrumentals. The project ends with you pondering what is next for this brilliant artist, which ironically and unfortunately is the story of Mac Miller. The album will tug at your heart strings and will make you think deeply about how you approach your day to day life, it’s art at its purest form,… Expand
  22. mondiaparte
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    there's no right or wrong with how this turned out but i sure listen the whole album on repeat and its truly a masterpiece..
  23. ruloreybia
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum magnífico, un paso al antecesor de swwimming pero aún en un círculo perfecto combinado… Expand
  24. mcunha11
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Just perfect.
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    Thanks
  25. DanTheFunnyman
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Tragic genius; an epilogue of a life lived in excess but not without cares or stresses. 11/10
  26. YanLouis
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    A very emotional conclusion, not only to Swimming as a concept but to Mac as an artist. The album shows a large growth in his singing ability and explores his voice and abilities vocally. The instrumentals are groovy at points, and calm at others, reinforcing the tone of the album, melancholy with an optimistic outlook.
  27. blinkriana
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    it’s amazing, i’m so grateful to get to hear this masterpiece. everybody should listen to it
  28. RachaelMills
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album made me cry a lot, masterpiece. Didn't dislike a single track. R.I.P. Mac
  29. nabeiro2001
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful melodies all across the album, very well thought and put together to honor mac miller's life and career.
  30. Motiv8
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Even after death he gives us good music.this album has beautiful instrumentals that isolate mac and put him like he is talking to you from a place where he found peace
  31. Jinskip
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album, swimming was ok but Circles is on another level, this is some of Mac's greatest music ever released.
  32. Lucas_Santos
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Circles is the most beautiful album by Mac Miller. It's a piece of art. The production is so beautiful and mac should be proud in the heaven.
  33. R3lla
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Compelling, captivating and thought-provoking. This album is an inside look into the mind of Mac Miller over a body of work that culminates everything that Mac Miller is in hip-hop. This is a posthumous album done the right way, and a project that Mac Miller himself would be happy to put out. A phenomenal farewell from Malcolm McCormick.
  34. Meisejr
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That's how to make a posthoumos album. Simply a masterpiece of art! Just balm for the soul...… Expand
  35. Squanchyy
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This album created energy I haven't had from music for a while. The rhythm and the lyrics had me vibing out, some songs brought me to a sadness hearing the sadness in his tone. The different and wide variety of music that Mac brought us was something special. From rapping to that soothing singing voice he has. What an artist. Rest in Peace. Your music will forever live on.
  36. 92tilinfinity
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful. Thank you so much for finishing this project, Jon Brion, and doing so through Mac’s perspective. Thank you, Malcolm.
  37. luhh
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Is a magical album, all the songs is so incredible and the harmonies is so amazing, I love this album so real much
  38. StraightCash25
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Its impactful and introspective. Each lyric and sound resonates more each time I listen through.
  39. Svenvee
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful project that captures the talent of Mac as a full and multifaceted artist.
  40. Dxogo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Tjis is an amazing experience especially if you were a long time Mac Miller fan. What a closure for what it has been an amazing carrer!

    Rest easy Malcom
  41. florian0612
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    wonderful album, the choice of beats is fantastic, mac great as always

    a pure form of art
    rest in peace
  42. dburnison
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album, always puts me in a good mood. Best album of the year so far.
  43. doubleW
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best sendoff I could have ever asked for from one of my favourite artists.
  44. musicguystuff
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So beautiful with masterful writing and production. Lots of work and passion was took to this album. An album that will have an everlasting impact.… Expand
  45. thereviewmanman
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    As someone who has been listening to Mac Miller since 2011, his passing has been a painful loss. His music has been the soundtrack to many pivotal and intimate moments of my life. I met my best friend through mutual love of his artistry; the highs and lows of both high school and college were amplified by his work. For me, "Swimming" was a score of loss. I related a personal loss of a longAs someone who has been listening to Mac Miller since 2011, his passing has been a painful loss. His music has been the soundtrack to many pivotal and intimate moments of my life. I met my best friend through mutual love of his artistry; the highs and lows of both high school and college were amplified by his work. For me, "Swimming" was a score of loss. I related a personal loss of a long time relationship to many songs off of that record. When Mac himself left this Earth, "Swimming" became both a comfort and a void in my life I didn't know how to fill...

    "Circles" has filled that void. It is far and away Mac's most melodic and detailed album in his discography. He mostly forgoes rapping for singing, and while it won't blow any one away with its technicality, his voice portrays the emotion of his lyrics sincerely. The instrumentation is lush and organic, with influences from Laurel Canyon pop music to modern house and synth-pop, all while building on the rapping and lyricism that made Mac Miller special to begin with. Credit to Jon Brion for helping shape a wonderous soundscape that simultaneously evokes melancholy and hope. Credit more to Mac Miller's family, who honorably and nobly saw his legacy to completion. And that is what this album is at its core; completion. It is the end of the journey for Mac Miller, and while the journey was cut short, the songs he has left behind give the message that all is going to be ok. Death was often on his mind, but it no longer seemed to scare him on this album. Rather, he seems to have concluded that when his time is up, there will be something greater on the other side. The album often feels like a voice from beyond, comforting and knowing, giving confidence that all is alright. Wherever Mac is, he assures us he is at peace. I will always keep Mac's music and legacy in my heart, but this album brought closure to the void left from his passing. I'm not sure I can think of another album that completes an artist's journey as well as this one does. Till we meet in another life Mac, rest in peace.    … Expand
  46. Dfriedl2
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever heard and at the moment is getting me through a rough time 10/10
  47. ipeduarda
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    Muito bom. Mac lenda eterna... Talento puro e genuíno... Impecável assim como quase tudo q ele criava.
  48. diogovieira63
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    What a great way to say goodbye to this phenomenal artist. Couldn't ask for better
  49. naomisge
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This album truly shows his growth. Makes me wonder how far he would of gone.
  50. yungnikgamer06
    May 13, 2020
    10
    This is his best record with Swimming.The songs are beautiful yet heartbreaking.It is the best record i heard for some time.Rest easy,Malcolm.❤️
  51. Igormatthew
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum Prefeito, trás muito emoção sentimento e é muito inovador, merece muito sucesso e notas maiores..… Expand
  52. scrawnymfcker
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    lovely album, miss you mac
  53. Kaarentellier
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Hermoso álbum, Mac merecía la atención que recibió desde siempre. Te amo por siempre Malcolm❤️
  54. osnapitsg
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    beautiful. and a truly incredible thing that the album was able to be produced. lyrically and musically beautiful. RIP Mac, you will forever be appreciated, loved and missed.
  55. jogui78
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    Bro, this whole album just feels like a warm hug, a goodbye to everyone. he is just talking from his heart. wherever he is i hope he is smiling, rest in peace mac
  56. lauramiranda42
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Beautifully done. We can relate to his feelings through soothing and calm music. Mac's death had a great impact on me, so it took long for me to listen to his late album. But it was even better than I expected. It's a work of art. Definitely his best, better even than the Divine Feminine which is my favorite album of all times.
  57. illScapolo
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    The whole album feels like being written from the other side. It's much more musical than the rest and it's profoundness lets us wondering how much better a next album would have been.
  58. polishreview
    May 6, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece of art. Circles may very well be the only good post-death album to be released ever. Circles exceeds at being the best sister album to swimming, completing the dream that Mac had envisioned. Circles far outhsines anything made within its same release year.
  59. HavanaS
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ja perdi as contas de quantas vezes corri para esse álbum. Mac era um artista incrível e faz muita falta.
  60. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Best posthumous album of all time 10/10
    Best posthumous album of all time 10/10
    Best posthumous album of all time 10/10
  61. prettynikki
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This album is truly a masterpiece. Mac Miller has grown before our eyes. So many beautiful lyrics. This album has helped me through severe depression, we miss you easy mac with the cheesy raps. RIP
  62. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10
  63. CreativeUsrname
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Great Album. I love how it didn't really rip off the style of Swimming, but had a different one instead :) Very unique experience
  64. Mellowry
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, true art. A perfect track listing, the sounds mix incredibly good so it isn't "only a sad record", the instruments sound great and are very well chosen, and of course Mac Millers voice sounds incredibly good, it has a real modern jazzy vibe, with very overthinking lyrics.
  65. LasseLong
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This album is absolutely gut-wrenching, it gets you every time. Mac was a genius, Rest In Peace.
  66. daytonatabooywr
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    easy 10 wtf this is perfect i cried so hard and came all over myself when good news played top 10 song of all time
  67. RegenT_A_1300
    May 5, 2023
    10
    words don't describe how good this album is, the greatest album of all time.
  68. Melondemon
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    this album just changed my life. thank you mac
    and probably my favorite and most outstanding album
  69. nachocmq
    May 18, 2023
    10
    this is pure art, this album made me cry, and think about a lot of things..
  70. darraghoco
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Mac Miller at his most musical yet. No genre in particular, possibly his furthest he's ever been from rap. Beautiful, haunting and a Polaroid of musical genius left for us.
  71. Kirixa
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    Though I'm not a fan of the post-mortem releases, this is a true piece of art. It seems that whoever have been responsible for finishing the songs for the album have done an impeccable job. Beautiful, touching, catchy.
  72. fifi3
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This album was really amazing to me. I was a bit concerned, it being a posthumous album and all. But Jon Brion and the everyone else involved did Mac justice. This is equally live, calming; but more eclectic, experimental and almost indie-like than Swimming. The production is absolutely superb and the lyrics change from relatable, inspiring, and heartbreaking from track to track. TheThis album was really amazing to me. I was a bit concerned, it being a posthumous album and all. But Jon Brion and the everyone else involved did Mac justice. This is equally live, calming; but more eclectic, experimental and almost indie-like than Swimming. The production is absolutely superb and the lyrics change from relatable, inspiring, and heartbreaking from track to track. The production and Mac's soulful performances feel like he delivered them from heaven for his fans one last time.

    At the end of the album it's bittersweet. The idea of 'Swimming', being that as long as you are swimming you can't drown. Now, he's reached a new level of inner peace: no longer is he swimming, barely keeping his head above water as waves come crashing down, but surfing above them. And then he passed. But his music lives on.    … Expand
  73. Yoshermain
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Brilliant record. The fun moments pan out well, but the record is mostly just beautiful. Amazing production and surprising singing, rapping takes a backseat and it works so, so well. RIP my man. I think Mac would be incredibly proud of how this record panned out, and I can only see this record growing on me further in the future. Easily will be the one of the best records of the year, andBrilliant record. The fun moments pan out well, but the record is mostly just beautiful. Amazing production and surprising singing, rapping takes a backseat and it works so, so well. RIP my man. I think Mac would be incredibly proud of how this record panned out, and I can only see this record growing on me further in the future. Easily will be the one of the best records of the year, and I just know that That’s On Me is going to become one of my favorite songs ever and maybe my most played song this year. Awesome record.

    Best tracks: That’s On Me, Blue World, Everybody, Woods, Hand Me Downs

    Least favorite (but still great): Once a Day    … Expand
  74. Quinney
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Beautiful, raw and real, his best work in my opinion. I wish other artists went in deep and got this real on there albums like he did. He will be so missed, he is so loved.
  75. MusicGuyMack
    Feb 16, 2020
    9
    It takes a few tracks for him to find his footing, but Mac's newfound indie rock/folk sensibilities imbue the record with a rainy-day wistfulness more than straight melancholia, seeing the gone-too-soon rapper out on a haunting but hopeful note as he suggests that, however briefly, he finally found some semblance of the peace he sought for so long.

    Choice Cuts: "Circles", "Good News",    It takes a few tracks for him to find his footing, but Mac's newfound indie rock/folk sensibilities imbue the record with a rainy-day wistfulness more than straight melancholia, seeing the gone-too-soon rapper out on a haunting but hopeful note as he suggests that, however briefly, he finally found some semblance of the peace he sought for so long.

    Choice Cuts: "Circles", "Good News", "Hand Me Downs", "Surf"    … Expand
  76. Ruff_Ambassador
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    It’s a very nice and calming album and a great ending album for Mac Miller’s discography, it’s very chill, atmospheric, and dreamy. better than Swimming
  77. cbogert4
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    Wow, this album was amazing. Props go to Joe Brion for completing this album after Mac's untimely death. Words cannot explain the emotions that I felt throughout my listen. My favorite track is easily everybody as it captivates the total feel and vibe given off throughout the album. I believe that this album is so close to a 10 it is almost aggravating. The production on this album wasWow, this album was amazing. Props go to Joe Brion for completing this album after Mac's untimely death. Words cannot explain the emotions that I felt throughout my listen. My favorite track is easily everybody as it captivates the total feel and vibe given off throughout the album. I believe that this album is so close to a 10 it is almost aggravating. The production on this album was immaculate and this is easily Mac's best album and, in my opinion, is a "way too early" contender for album of the year. Rest in peace.… Expand
  78. benjiminss
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is really his last album we ever get, which is sad. and the fact that the hidden/background vocal in ‘i can see’ is ariana grande’s vocal, made it way more emotional. songs are amazing. this is sooo emotional.… Expand
  79. wlsnwlsnwsl
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    this album is a fantastic combination of lyrical content and sweet beats, a final goodbye from mac miller to the world.
  80. somemusicpageig
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed his album and I think it’s a very fitting ending to Mac’s career. My favourite part about this album was this album was the overall vibe each song gave off, also I really enjoyed the production. I think Mac’s singing sounded a little soft in some parts but not to the extent that it heavily affected the quality of the music. Overall, I really love this album and I’llI really enjoyed his album and I think it’s a very fitting ending to Mac’s career. My favourite part about this album was this album was the overall vibe each song gave off, also I really enjoyed the production. I think Mac’s singing sounded a little soft in some parts but not to the extent that it heavily affected the quality of the music. Overall, I really love this album and I’ll definitely be coming back to it.… Expand
  81. Phalanx39
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    A beautiful album. It is very emotional considering Mac's life and head space at the time of recording, but doesn't need to rely on it. It's just really damn good. There isn't a single track on it I don't like, and although it continues the departure from Mac's earlier work, it is a very fitting progression. Beautiful.
  82. ChrstphrMobbinz
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Easily his best effort, and even better that it was released on my birthday. I love this guy. R.I.P.
  83. Top5Center
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Mac Miller delivers a beautiful album and perfect send off to any Mac Miller fan.

    Best Tracks: Complicated, Blue World, Hand Me Downs, Hands

    Worst Track: I Can See
  84. WholeLottaNate
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing. Production was spectacular, as well as his vocals. A wonderful send off to the late Mac Miller.
  85. Kanao
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of Macs best albums as far as experimental albums that he did. Brings hard bars and smooth production all the way thru. Slow beautiful lyrics too. Great album… Expand
  86. Yehsshsj
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    This album is great! I loge the production and lyricism and the Singer-Songwriter approach he took on the project. The project has elements of Neo Soul and R&B while still having Mac rap. Definitely Mac’s best album
  87. Troman21
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    Circles is a phenomenal send off to one of hip hops most recently tragic stories. The album feels totally complete despite being posthumous, and every instrumental perfectly fits Mac’s moods through each track. The tracks nail the swimming in circles theme and does give some hope in tracks like Blue World.
  88. Jacob21
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Sad to see the late mac Miller lave this earth. This album was great and I’m glad it will be his last
  89. Pilkhoffer
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    You will be missed Mac! Amazing last album. I cried a lot while listening to it.
  90. Freezobreezo
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Circles is probably one of the most emotional albums that I have listened to in a long time. His legacy of being a down-to-earth rapper has been accomplished. this post-humous displays mac miller at his best. grabbing what he would have wanted and making it even better. his legacy has definitely been one of the best ones than the others who have passed. The production leave this silkyCircles is probably one of the most emotional albums that I have listened to in a long time. His legacy of being a down-to-earth rapper has been accomplished. this post-humous displays mac miller at his best. grabbing what he would have wanted and making it even better. his legacy has definitely been one of the best ones than the others who have passed. The production leave this silky smooth rhythms that mac accompanies with even silkier rhymes with an admirable flow. RIP mac, you're doing your legacy proud.… Expand
  91. Jones0
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Beautiful sounding and it feels like we’re getting closure for mac. This is how posthumous albums need to be done
  92. LukeNoctor
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    This is the best posthumous release we've had in a very long while. It is a very sad and heart breaking project to listen to as he sounds so hopeful for his future on a lot of the tracks. Having said that he also covered a lot of issues he was struggling with on this release which makes this album even more of an emotional experience. This is a very heavy yet smooth listen overall. 9/10.
  93. MyOpinion1
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    Although apparently unfinished, the albums themes, sound and overall composition is beautiful. There Is no other way to put it. The emotion conveyed by each individual song is immense and Mac sounds great on all of the tracks in my opinion. Beats are good. Lyrics are brilliant and tell a story of how Mac was feeling at the time of writing them, but most importantly is just how beautifulAlthough apparently unfinished, the albums themes, sound and overall composition is beautiful. There Is no other way to put it. The emotion conveyed by each individual song is immense and Mac sounds great on all of the tracks in my opinion. Beats are good. Lyrics are brilliant and tell a story of how Mac was feeling at the time of writing them, but most importantly is just how beautiful each song is and. A truly beautiful work of art the legend left behind.… Expand
  94. Jugraj
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    This is how you do Posthumous music...I felt like he recorded this up in the heaven. Thankyou Mac
  95. JakeWLovesRap
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    The best ending we could have reasonably asked for. Mac builds off his unique sound on 'Swimming' and really gives his best vocals of his career. Packed with heartfelt songs and some spots to let you know that Mac could still rap. Beautiful album that I think will be looked at as Mac's masterpiece one day.
  96. Clerisson
    May 28, 2020
    9
    The only Mac album that can really go against swimming, this album deserves to be the best of the year! Mac Miller always innovating and improving every year, I miss you
  97. Tal333
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Just beautiful. The writing is mature, the instrumentals are great. Mac's singing isn't perfect, but is has a lot of charm. Highly recommended.
  98. keonbreez
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    What you really want to see in an artist's career is growth. Mac Miller started up as a punk kid who then grew up to be one of raps premier talents. After the announcement of this album, I was really iffy on the quality, as posthumous albums are rarely finished and usually packed with filler tracks and features. This album is completely different. You can tell that these tracks were mostlyWhat you really want to see in an artist's career is growth. Mac Miller started up as a punk kid who then grew up to be one of raps premier talents. After the announcement of this album, I was really iffy on the quality, as posthumous albums are rarely finished and usually packed with filler tracks and features. This album is completely different. You can tell that these tracks were mostly finished before his untimely passing. Most of the songs on this album are slow ballads about self reflection, and it really makes sense as a next step for mac. His last album, 2018's Swimming, has a very similar tone yet included more rap and rhyme schemes that makes this album a more evolved and simplified step forward. Overall, one of the best albums of 2020 and the best posthumous album in recent years. RIP mac :(… Expand
  99. enkhilada
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Incredibly beautiful album. The production work is perfect. It is so sad that Mac's best work was his last.
  100. AMHDK
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    I have always been a Mac fan, but 'Swimming' really made me love and appreciate his music more. It so unfortunate that he passed away shortly after Swimming, because it is so far his best piece of art. So i was really nervous about this posthumous album, but John Brion and everybody involved really did an amazing job. This albums is so good and a perfect follow up after Swimming. Forever Mac.
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#82 Best Album of 2020
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#26 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Clash Music
    Feb 3, 2020
    80
    Despite the sadness that clearly surrounds this project there is plenty of positivity: the production of the album is impeccable, and the overwhelming message that shines through is of hope for the future.
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  2. RapReviews.com
    Jan 30, 2020
    85
    Mac’s sixth studio album is a surreal experience that’s filled with opaque contemplation and tragic connotations. ... Loneliness may be our greatest fear other than death. Mac was able to explicitly re-establish this idea through reflective songwriting and gentle crooning. His genius and thoughtfulness will always be remembered. “Circles” is a stark reminder of that.
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  3. HipHopDX
    Jan 21, 2020
    80
    He finds beauty and peace in allowing himself to experience his own emotions. It’s an honest, matter-of-fact account of the grey areas of his life and mind. On Circles, Mac shows the unexpected joy that can be found in the darkest of times.
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