Circles

by Mac Miller

Circles cover art

Released posthumously, 'Circles' was conceived as a companion piece to 'Swimming', completing the conceptual loop of “swimming in circles”. Producer Jon Brion finished the album, moving away from pure hip-hop to craft a sound rooted in singer-songwriter traditions, funk, and soft rock, featuring Miller's relaxed, often sung vocals. The album's lyrical themes are deeply introspective, exploring mental health, weariness, and a search for peace against a backdrop of mellow, synth-layered instrumentation.

Genres

  • Neo-Soul

Tracklist

  1. Circles
  2. Complicated
  3. Blue World
  4. Good News
  5. I Can See
  6. Everybody
  7. Woods
  8. Hand Me Downs
  9. That's On Me
  10. Hands
  11. Surf
  12. Once A Day