Modest as it is, his voice is expressive in ways his plainspoken prose could never be, capturing his resignation without turning sadness into a performative spectacle.Īs always, Miller remains a step behind the prestige artists he emulates- Chance the Rapper, Anderson.Paak, and, increasingly, Frank Ocean, whose nonchalant songcraft looms large here. He’s also singing more than ever, and he sounds better than ever doing it. Where he used to mug over his music relentlessly, on Swimming he mostly lets the beats breathe, clearing ample space for the record’s peaceful orchestral swells and blushing keyboards. He’s come a long way since his overbearing kid brother act of his early Blue Slide Park days. “Every day I wake up and breathe/I don’t have it all but that’s all right with me,” he sighs on “2009,” even though he only sounds half-convinced. An album with nothing but time on its hands and an understanding that healing is a slow, tedious process, Swimming is most engaging when it details the simple things Miller tells himself to keep his spirits up. But Miller explores his headspace with considerably more focus than Drake, Future, or Post Malone, artists who sometimes cut emotional corners in their rush to the next banger. This sort of heartsick longing is not exactly something new-in 2018, you can’t toss a stone without it landing in some chart-topping sad rapper’s styrofoam cup. “She put me back together when I was out of order,” he admits on “Perfecto.” The furthest he’ll go is acknowledging life was a lot easier with Grande than without her. Even at Swimming’s bleakest-“ Self Care/Oblivion,” a dispiriting account of his pain-numbing regime, or “Hurt Feelings,” which shines some light on his mental state during that DUI-Miller resists the suggestion that anybody in particular is to blame for him bottoming out. “Everybody want a headline, I don’t got nothin’ to say,” he rapped on “ Programs,” a loose track from May with more of a chip on its shoulder than any that made the album. Miller has long been open about his struggles with addiction, which Grande cited in her decision to end what she called a “ toxic relationship.” But those looking for any dirt-dishing or ax-grinding on Swimming will be disappointed. He’s doing his best to find the humor in a situation that isn’t really funny, as his arrest for a DUI and hit and run this May made all too clear. Miller’s flow is limber and self-deprecating he tries any pattern of singing or rapping that might lift his spirits for a few seconds. “I know I probably need to do better, fuck whoever, keep my shit together,” he ambles over an aloof beat on “Smaller Worlds.” On “What’s the Use,” he shrugs off his foibles over some buoyant roller-disco, accompanied by low-key vocal assists from Snoop Dogg and Thundercat. * Please Note: Actual frame appearance may differ slightly from images used for marketing.At its lightest, Swimming plays a little like Mac Miller’s own Forgetting Sarah Marshall, an amiable account of involuntary bachelorhood. Product Note: Color variations between on-site previews, your screen, and printed artwork may occur. Matte Finish: Each print uses high-grade poster paper with a sleek matte finish Wood Frame: The warm and rustic wood frame, is perfect for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. White Frame: The clean and modern look of the white frame complements any interior setting.īlack Frame: The sleek black frame offers a classic and timeless appearance. We offer three stylish frame options to suit your decor: Additionally, the poster includes most of the album's songs, which are displayed below the vinyl design Other features include the Album's release date, producer, and album length.Īvailable Sizes: Choose from two popular sizes - A4 (21 x 29.7 cm) or A3 (29.7 x 42 cm).įrame width(A4): 1.5cm įrame Options( Available in both sizes): Elevate the presentation of your album cover poster with your choice of frame. The poster features a retro-inspired vinyl design. Product Name: Album Cover PosterĪlbum Colors and Relevant Design: The Album Cover Poster beautifully encapsulates the essence of the album through its striking design and color scheme which corresponds with the album's relevant colors.
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