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Watching Movies With the Sound Off
Hip-Hop · 2013

Watching Movies With the Sound Off

Mac Miller

Mac Miller's pivotal third album, "Watching Movies With the Sound Off," marks his profound artistic shift from 'frat rap' to deeply introspective, psychedelic jazzy hip-hop. It explores mental health,

June 18, 2013 · Rostrum Records

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This is the sound of an artist shedding expectations and diving headfirst into his own psyche. "Watching Movies With the Sound Off" is a hazy, introspective journey through Mac Miller's mind, wrapped in psychedelic jazz-infused beats and vulnerable, stream-of-consciousness rhymes. It's an album for late nights and deep thoughts, for confronting inner demons and finding beauty in the struggle. Pitchfork noted its "impressive artistic growth," highlighting its experimental production and raw honesty. It's a must-own for anyone seeking hip-hop that's both sonically adventurous and emotionally resonant.

Moments Worth Listening For
The distorted, almost unsettling vocal sample and sparse beat drop on 'S.D.S.', setting an immediate tone of experimental introspection.
The lush, melancholic piano chords and layered harmonies on 'Objects in the Mirror', showcasing a more soulful, vulnerable side.
The intricate, multi-layered production and Mac's increasingly frantic flow on 'Gees', building a sense of controlled chaos.
The unexpected, almost ethereal outro on 'Youforia', dissolving into a hazy, dreamlike soundscape.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Watching Movies With the Sound Off sound next to the rest of Mac Miller's catalogue?

Sample Based+1.2σ

The production is pushed notably harder into sample based than this artist usually allows.

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