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Jan 23, 2025Balloonerism isn’t Miller’s best, most consistent, or even most experimental work, but it offers a previously unseen chapter in his evolution as an artist and shows clear pathways to what followed.
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Jan 17, 2025Balloonerism finds him at a psychological low ebb. Simultaneously, though, it reveals a versatile musician working hard to overlay his early frat-rap reputation with more expansive work that defied genre.
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Jan 17, 2025Feeling distinct from his broader catalogue, ‘Balloonerism’ equally tethers itself to other points in Mac’s work. There’s a sense of cohesion here, and a consistency of quality that highlights the intent that Mac Miller had for this project.
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Jan 17, 2025At times, the tracks loosen up to the point of unravelling completely. Yet Balloonerism remains a rather wonderful, albeit unsettling, reminder of a talent lost.
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Jan 17, 2025Balloonerism is an emotive and plaintive testament to Miller’s lasting legacy and firmly establishes the profound impact he’s had on shaping rap.
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Jan 31, 2025Balloonerism continues Mac’s tradition of fearlessly showcasing his raw vulnerability, pairing weightless production with lyrics that carry a heavy reminder of the complex layers beneath the surface.
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Jan 27, 2025For fans of Mac’s more laid-back pieces, Balloonerism delivers on all fronts. It’s not a record of hits, or up-tempo bangers, nor is it a collection of teary eyed, orchestral ballads, but instead shines brightest in the twilight.
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Jan 22, 2025Miller was a natural melodicist, a captivating vocalist, and an evocative songwriter, all of which are here on display. It’s a mood piece, and the mood is sweet and sedate.
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Feb 25, 2025While Mac Miller’s latest posthumous release does accomplish something interesting and worthy of accolades, and is ultimately a strong album, it should be held to its own limits.
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Jan 17, 2025Recorded in the spring of 2014, Balloonerism finds Miller as the sometimes visionary, sometimes inconsistent stoner with bold instrumental instincts.