There was critical reception of Blue Slide Park was mixed, and reviewers were often critical on Mac as a person and not just his music. Songs like “Man in The Hat,” “Missed Calls,” and “Under The Weather,” (my alarm song since 2012) while being the minority on the album, showed the majority of his essence. The content, straying away from the usual suspects, provides insight into an individual that is unsure of his identity. With lyrical content consisting mostly of drinking, smoking, partying, and f*****g, the repetitiveness throughout the album feels tiring and hollow. The sounds are quite jazzy with a deep bass that complements the percussion. On his first album Blue Slide Park, a 19 year-old Mac Miller raps over beats that feel fresh and exciting. The hallmark of his progression however, was neither in his production or lyrical skills, it was in his authenticity and self-critical humanity that gave each release its own personality, and gave his listeners something that felt not just real, but familiar.

His music can be highlighted by a clear artistic progression, with each album sounding better and more honed, both in production and lyrical quality. From his first full-length album, Blue Slide Park, to his solemn final release Swimming, Mac Miller had created an intricate story with abyssal lows and ascended highs.

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