The woozy production and marble-mouthed delivery can sometimes be a slog (similar to one of Drake's or Post Malone's overly long albums), but every now and then there's something - be it the surprise jazz piano on 'Small Worlds' or the orchestral sweep of '2009' - that pulls everything back into focus. Highlights include the popping, Pharrell-assisted 'Hurt Feelings,' the synth-funk bounce of the Snoop Dogg and Thundercat collaboration 'What's the Use?,' and 'Self Care,' a narcotic cloud rap gem that benefits from co-writers Dev Hynes and J.I.D. Throughout, there's an emo-R&B vibe that strongly recalls Frank Ocean, just with less eloquent or evocative lyrics. Coupled with his soulful sing-rapping and input from producer Jon Brion, Swimming is one of Miller's more enjoyable and cohesive visions.

Inspired by events preceding the album's release, Miller's moody and introspective lyrics hint at the post-breakup black cloud hovering above his head, while also addressing his struggles with maintaining sobriety.

As flowing as the title suggests, Swimming undulates with laid-back slacker soul and hypnotic production, like a lava lamp bobbing along calm waves.

Following 2016's ode to love The Divine Feminine, Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller avoids treading water and continues his artistic maturation on his fifth full-length, Swimming.

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