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'''''Watching Movies with the Sound Off''''' is the second studio album by American rapper [[Mac Miller]]. It was released June 18, 2013, by [[Rostrum Records]]. The album continued his changes in musical sound that began with the mixtape ''[[Macadelic]]''. Miller described the album as very introspective and very personal. It features [[guest appearance]]s from [[Earl Sweatshirt]], [[Ab-Soul]], [[Action Bronson]], [[Schoolboy Q]], and [[Tyler, the Creator]], among others. Production was handled primarily by Miller himself (under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman) among others such as [[Diplo]], Tyler, the Creator, [[Flying Lotus]], [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]], [[Clams Casino (musician)|Clams Casino]], Earl Sweatshirt, [[J. Hill]], [[Chuck Inglish]], and [[Pharrell Williams]]. |
'''''Watching Movies with the Sound Off''''' is the second studio album by American rapper [[Mac Miller]]. It was released June 18, 2013, by [[Rostrum Records]]. The album continued his changes in musical sound that began with the mixtape ''[[Macadelic]]''. Miller described the album as very introspective and very personal. It features [[guest appearance]]s from [[Earl Sweatshirt]], [[Ab-Soul]], [[Action Bronson]], [[Schoolboy Q]], and [[Tyler, the Creator]], among others. Production was handled primarily by Miller himself (under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman) among others such as [[Diplo]], Tyler, the Creator, [[Flying Lotus]], [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]], [[Clams Casino (musician)|Clams Casino]], Earl Sweatshirt, [[J. Hill]], [[Chuck Inglish]], and [[Pharrell Williams]]. |
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''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' was supported by three singles, "[[S.D.S. (song)|S.D.S.]]", "[[Watching Movies]]", and "[[Goosebumpz]]", which peaked at number 41, 33, and 43 on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]], respectively. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, which praised his new psychedelic hip hop influence and improved lyricism. It also fared well commercially debuting at number three on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 102,000 copies in its first week of sale. |
''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' was supported by three singles, "[[S.D.S. (song)|S.D.S.]]", "[[Watching Movies]]", and "[[Goosebumpz]]", which peaked at number 41, 33, and 43 on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]], respectively. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, which praised his new [[psychedelic rap|psychedelic hip hop]] influence and improved lyricism. It also fared well commercially debuting at number three on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 102,000 copies in its first week of sale. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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On October 14, 2012, Miller announced that his second album, ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'', would be released in early 2013.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web |author=Rob Markman |url=http://news.mtv.ca/news/music/mac-miller-titles-sophomore-lp-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Mac Miller Titles Sophomore LP Watching Movies With The Sound Off |publisher=MTV News |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511235611/http://news.mtv.ca/news/music/mac-miller-titles-sophomore-lp-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |archive-date=May 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated4>{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21525/title.mac-miller-announces-sophomore-album-title |title=Mac Miller Announces Sophomore Album Title |work=HipHopDX |date=October 14, 2012 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527162844/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21525/title.mac-miller-announces-sophomore-album-title |archive-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref> The album title is derived from Miller's habit of making music in the studio while watching films on mute.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kim |first=Olivia |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/music-features/artists/2013/03/20/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Mac Miller: Watching movies with the sound off – Artists |publisher=The Music Network |date=March 20, 2013 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |
On October 14, 2012, Miller announced that his second album, ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'', would be released in early 2013.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web |author=Rob Markman |url=http://news.mtv.ca/news/music/mac-miller-titles-sophomore-lp-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Mac Miller Titles Sophomore LP Watching Movies With The Sound Off |publisher=MTV News |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511235611/http://news.mtv.ca/news/music/mac-miller-titles-sophomore-lp-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |archive-date=May 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated4>{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21525/title.mac-miller-announces-sophomore-album-title |title=Mac Miller Announces Sophomore Album Title |work=HipHopDX |date=October 14, 2012 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527162844/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21525/title.mac-miller-announces-sophomore-album-title |archive-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref> The album title is derived from Miller's habit of making music in the studio while watching films on mute.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kim |first=Olivia |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/music-features/artists/2013/03/20/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Mac Miller: Watching movies with the sound off – Artists |publisher=The Music Network |date=March 20, 2013 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429051005/https://themusicnetwork.com/music-features/artists/2013/03/20/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |archive-date=April 29, 2013}}</ref> When speaking of the album Miller said that it is "very introspective and very personal so it's kind of throwing it all out there and seeing what happens".<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/interview-mac-miller-speaks-on-winning-complexs-man-of-next-year |title=Interview: Mac Miller Speaks On Winning Complex's Man Of Next Year |work=Complex |access-date=February 19, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127051313/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/interview-mac-miller-speaks-on-winning-complexs-man-of-next-year |archive-date=January 27, 2013}}</ref> |
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The album's cover artwork was released via Miller's website on May 8, 2013. The cover art features Miller sitting [[nudity|nude]] at a table, his convenient placement of the "Parental Advisory" avoiding any [[indecent exposure]]. The minimalistic cover has an apple sitting on the table, a flower-bearing [[ornament (art)|ornament]], and a golden [[cherub]] hanging from the ceiling.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/mac-miller-releases-cover-art-for-new-album |title=Mac Miller Releases Cover Art For New Album |work=Complex |date=May 8, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612070742/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/mac-miller-releases-cover-art-for-new-album |archive-date=June 12, 2013}}</ref> The cover art was designed by Miller McCormick. ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' ranked the cover at number 21 on their list of best album covers of 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/12/best-album-covers-2013/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=21. Mac Miller, Watching Movies With The Sound Off – The 30 Best Album Covers of 2013 |work=Complex |date=December 19, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224225441/https://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/12/best-album-covers-2013/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref> |
The album's cover artwork was released via Miller's website on May 8, 2013. The cover art features Miller sitting [[nudity|nude]] at a table, his convenient placement of the "Parental Advisory" avoiding any [[indecent exposure]]. The minimalistic cover has an apple sitting on the table, a flower-bearing [[ornament (art)|ornament]], and a golden [[cherub]] hanging from the ceiling.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/mac-miller-releases-cover-art-for-new-album |title=Mac Miller Releases Cover Art For New Album |work=Complex |date=May 8, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612070742/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/mac-miller-releases-cover-art-for-new-album |archive-date=June 12, 2013}}</ref> The cover art was designed by Miller McCormick. ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' ranked the cover at number 21 on their list of best album covers of 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/12/best-album-covers-2013/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=21. Mac Miller, Watching Movies With The Sound Off – The 30 Best Album Covers of 2013 |work=Complex |date=December 19, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224225441/https://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/12/best-album-covers-2013/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Recording and production== |
==Recording and production== |
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[[File:Mac Miller Governors Ball 2011.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Mac Miller was the album's primary record producer, under his pseudonym Larry Fisherman.]] |
[[File:Mac Miller Governors Ball 2011.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Mac Miller was the album's primary record producer, under his pseudonym Larry Fisherman.]] |
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Miller estimated that he recorded over 400 songs during the process of making the album.<ref name=autogenerated6>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/3 |title=Mac Miller: King of the Hill (2013 Online Cover Story) |work=Complex |date=January 28, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131112129/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/3 |archive-date=January 31, 2013}}</ref> The majority were recorded in his home studio at his house in [[Los Angeles]], California.<ref>{{cite |
Miller estimated that he recorded over 400 songs during the process of making the album.<ref name=autogenerated6>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/3 |title=Mac Miller: King of the Hill (2013 Online Cover Story) |work=Complex |date=January 28, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131112129/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/3 |archive-date=January 31, 2013}}</ref> The majority were recorded in his home studio at his house in [[Los Angeles]], California.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1566335/mac-miller-talks-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-fan-centric |title=Mac Miller Talks 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off' & Fan-Centric Album Rollout |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613044526/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1566335/mac-miller-talks-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-fan-centric |archive-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref> On September 1, 2012, Miller released another free song called "PlaneCarBoat" which features West Coast rapper [[Schoolboy Q]] and was produced by himself.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kerry|first=Steve|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/mac-miller-planecarboat-song.979056.html|title=Mac Miller – PlaneCarBoat Feat. ScHoolboy Q|work=HotNewHipHop|date=September 1, 2012|access-date=September 8, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009182650/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/mac-miller-planecarboat-song.979056.html|archive-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> |
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Miller originally confirmed features on the album to include Schoolboy Q, [[Earl Sweatshirt]], [[Ab-Soul]], [[Cam'ron]], [[Tyler, the Creator]], [[Action Bronson]], [[Casey Veggies]], [[Kid Cudi]], [[Gucci Mane]] and Loaded Lux.<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com">{{cite web |last=Vasquez |first=Andres |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21079/title.mac-miller-says-tde-will-be-a-big-part-of-next-album-talks-bond-with-schoolboy-q-ab-soul-camron |title=Mac Miller Says 'TDE Will Be A Big Part' Of Next Album, Talks Bond With ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul & Cam'ron |work=HipHopDX |date=September 10, 2012 |access-date=May 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527161109/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21079/title.mac-miller-says-tde-will-be-a-big-part-of-next-album-talks-bond-with-schoolboy-q-ab-soul-camron |archive-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated6/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/2 |title=Mac Miller: King of the Hill (2013 Online Cover Story) |work=Complex |date=January 28, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131112124/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/2 |archive-date=January 31, 2013}}</ref> Miller and Schoolboy Q recorded nine songs during the album's recording process, of which only one made the album.<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com"/> He told MTV that [[Thundercat (musician)|Thundercat]] and [[Snoop Dogg]] would perform the [[conclusion (music)|outro]] on the album.<ref name=autogenerated7>{{cite web |last=Bobb |first=Maurice |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1702903/mac-miller-movies-with-the-sound-off.jhtml |title=Mac Miller's Movies With The Sound Off Is 'Finally Ready' |publisher=MTV |date=March 1, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status= |
Miller originally confirmed features on the album to include Schoolboy Q, [[Earl Sweatshirt]], [[Ab-Soul]], [[Cam'ron]], [[Tyler, the Creator]], [[Action Bronson]], [[Casey Veggies]], [[Kid Cudi]], [[Gucci Mane]] and Loaded Lux.<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com">{{cite web |last=Vasquez |first=Andres |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21079/title.mac-miller-says-tde-will-be-a-big-part-of-next-album-talks-bond-with-schoolboy-q-ab-soul-camron |title=Mac Miller Says 'TDE Will Be A Big Part' Of Next Album, Talks Bond With ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul & Cam'ron |work=HipHopDX |date=September 10, 2012 |access-date=May 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527161109/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21079/title.mac-miller-says-tde-will-be-a-big-part-of-next-album-talks-bond-with-schoolboy-q-ab-soul-camron |archive-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated6/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/2 |title=Mac Miller: King of the Hill (2013 Online Cover Story) |work=Complex |date=January 28, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131112124/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/mac-miller-2013-online-cover-story/page/2 |archive-date=January 31, 2013}}</ref> Miller and Schoolboy Q recorded nine songs during the album's recording process, of which only one made the album.<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com"/> He told MTV that [[Thundercat (musician)|Thundercat]] and [[Snoop Dogg]] would perform the [[conclusion (music)|outro]] on the album.<ref name=autogenerated7>{{cite web |last=Bobb |first=Maurice |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1702903/mac-miller-movies-with-the-sound-off.jhtml |title=Mac Miller's Movies With The Sound Off Is 'Finally Ready' |publisher=MTV |date=March 1, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510113227/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1702903/mac-miller-movies-with-the-sound-off.jhtml |archive-date=May 10, 2013}}</ref> The track listing was released on May 25, 2013, and revealed guest appearances on the album to include Earl Sweatshirt, Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, [[Jay Electronica]], Tyler, the Creator, Loaded Lux, Vinny Radio and Niki Randa.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cooper |first=Roman |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23798/title.mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-release-date-cover-art-tracklist |title=Mac Miller 'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |work=HipHopDX |access-date=May 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607004019/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23798/title.mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-release-date-cover-art-tracklist |archive-date=June 7, 2013}}</ref> Miller said Jay Electronica's verse would be the last addition to the album, as he had received the verse only two hours before he was set to [[Mastering (audio)|master]] the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/06/mac-miller-rapped-over-beats-jay-z-passed-on-for-pink-slime/ |title=Mac Miller Rapped Over Beats Jay-Z Passed On For 'Pink Slime' |work=XXL |date=June 8, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620103129/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/06/mac-miller-rapped-over-beats-jay-z-passed-on-for-pink-slime/ |archive-date=June 20, 2013}}</ref> |
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This is the first album where Miller self-produced a large chunk of it under his alias Larry Fisherman. He said he was very [[self-consciousness|self-conscious]] of his production on the album.<ref name=autogenerated4 /> The album's production was also handled by [[Pharrell Williams]], [[Chuck Inglish]], [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]], [[Clams Casino (musician)|Clams Casino]], Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the Creator, [[Flying Lotus]], [[J. Hill]] and [[Diplo]] among others.<ref name=autogenerated7 /><ref name=autogenerated6 /><ref name="twitter1">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/330727957956018176 |title=Twitter / MacMiller: next song i'm dropping from |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220085541/https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/330727957956018176 |archive-date=December 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2013/06/09/mac-miller-gets-schoolboy-q-to-join-him-on-the-chuck-inglish-produced-gees/ |title=Mac Miller Gets ScHoolboy Q To Join Him On The Chuck Inglish Produced "Gees" |work=The Source |date=June 9, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611204516/http://thesource.com/2013/06/09/mac-miller-gets-schoolboy-q-to-join-him-on-the-chuck-inglish-produced-gees/ |archive-date=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/youneedtohearthis-the-dna-of-mac-millers-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=The DNA of Mac Miller's 'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' | Noisey & Philips |work=Noisey |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617093114/http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/youneedtohearthis-the-dna-of-mac-millers-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=June 17, 2013}}</ref> |
This is the first album where Miller self-produced a large chunk of it under his alias Larry Fisherman. He said he was very [[self-consciousness|self-conscious]] of his production on the album.<ref name=autogenerated4 /> The album's production was also handled by [[Pharrell Williams]], [[Chuck Inglish]], [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]], [[Clams Casino (musician)|Clams Casino]], Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the Creator, [[Flying Lotus]], [[J. Hill]] and [[Diplo]] among others.<ref name=autogenerated7 /><ref name=autogenerated6 /><ref name="twitter1">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/330727957956018176 |title=Twitter / MacMiller: next song i'm dropping from |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220085541/https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/330727957956018176 |archive-date=December 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2013/06/09/mac-miller-gets-schoolboy-q-to-join-him-on-the-chuck-inglish-produced-gees/ |title=Mac Miller Gets ScHoolboy Q To Join Him On The Chuck Inglish Produced "Gees" |work=The Source |date=June 9, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611204516/http://thesource.com/2013/06/09/mac-miller-gets-schoolboy-q-to-join-him-on-the-chuck-inglish-produced-gees/ |archive-date=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/youneedtohearthis-the-dna-of-mac-millers-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=The DNA of Mac Miller's 'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' | Noisey & Philips |work=Noisey |date=June 11, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617093114/http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/youneedtohearthis-the-dna-of-mac-millers-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=June 17, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Release and promotion== |
==Release and promotion== |
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In late 2012, Miller confirmed an early 2013 release date for the album.<ref>{{cite |
In late 2012, Miller confirmed an early 2013 release date for the album.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/1532219/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-album-preview |title=Mac Miller: 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off' Album Preview |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520215329/http://www.billboard.com/articles/1532219/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-album-preview |archive-date=May 20, 2013}}</ref> In a March 1, 2013, interview with [[MTV]], Miller announced that he was close to finishing the album and that he would be releasing music videos in a few weeks.<ref name=autogenerated7 /> In late March 2013, Miller announced a release date of either May or June 2013, and said that the album was one song away from completion. He turned the album in to the label in late April 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/323938771412340737 |title=Twitter / MacMiller: Album due at the end of the |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922232622/https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/323938771412340737 |archive-date=September 22, 2013}}</ref> On May 2, he announced via [[Ustream]] and [[Twitter]] that the album would be released on June 18, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/330090017965887488 |title=Twitter / MacMiller: Watching Movies With The Sound |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055113/https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/330090017965887488 |archive-date=September 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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[[File:The Internet.jpg|thumb|right|[[Odd Future]] sub-group [[The Internet (band)|The Internet]] accompanied Mac Miller as his live band, for the duration of The Space Migration Tour.]] |
[[File:The Internet.jpg|thumb|right|[[Odd Future]] sub-group [[The Internet (band)|The Internet]] accompanied Mac Miller as his live band, for the duration of The Space Migration Tour.]] |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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On March 9, 2013, he announced that the first single from ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' would be "[[S.D.S. (song)|S.D.S.]]". He premiered a snippet of the song on the second episode of his reality show. The song is produced by Flying Lotus.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/mac-miller-announces-first-single-off-his-next-album |title=Mac Miller Announces First Single Off His Next Album |work=Complex |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313102242/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/mac-miller-announces-first-single-off-his-next-album |archive-date=March 13, 2013}}</ref> Then on April 21, Miller announced that he would be releasing the song on April 23, 2013, and music video the following day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/mac-miller-announces-release-date-of-new-single-and-video |title=Mac Miller Announces Release Date of New Single and Video |work=Complex |date=April 21, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425081918/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/mac-miller-announces-release-date-of-new-single-and-video |archive-date=April 25, 2013}}</ref> The song peaked at number 41 on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]].<ref name="autogenerated8">{{cite |
On March 9, 2013, he announced that the first single from ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' would be "[[S.D.S. (song)|S.D.S.]]". He premiered a snippet of the song on the second episode of his reality show. The song is produced by Flying Lotus.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/mac-miller-announces-first-single-off-his-next-album |title=Mac Miller Announces First Single Off His Next Album |work=Complex |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313102242/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/mac-miller-announces-first-single-off-his-next-album |archive-date=March 13, 2013}}</ref> Then on April 21, Miller announced that he would be releasing the song on April 23, 2013, and music video the following day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/mac-miller-announces-release-date-of-new-single-and-video |title=Mac Miller Announces Release Date of New Single and Video |work=Complex |date=April 21, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425081918/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/mac-miller-announces-release-date-of-new-single-and-video |archive-date=April 25, 2013}}</ref> The song peaked at number 41 on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]].<ref name="autogenerated8">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/276901/mac+miller/chart?f=367|title=Mac Miller – Chart history|magazine=Billboard|access-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030132912/http://www.billboard.com/artist/276901/Mac+Miller/chart?f=367|archive-date=October 30, 2015}}</ref> |
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On May 4, 2013, Miller announced on Twitter that the second single off the album would be titled "[[Watching Movies]]" and produced by himself along with [[Sap (producer)|Sap]].<ref name="twitter1"/> Three days later, Miller confirmed that the track would be premiered on May 9, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/331716304467816448 |title=Twitter / MacMiller: "watching movies" drops thursday |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411042039/https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/331716304467816448 |archive-date=April 11, 2014}}</ref> Later that month on May 25, the song was released for digital download.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watching-movies-single/id655182020 |title=iTunes Music – Watching Movies – Single by MAC MILLER |publisher=iTunes Store |date=May 25, 2013 |access-date=August 23, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925172828/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watching-movies-single/id655182020 |archive-date=September 25, 2015}}</ref> Then the song's music video was released on June 14, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/video-mac-miller-watching-movies |title=Mac Miller 'Watching Movies' |work=Complex |date=June 14, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619011819/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/video-mac-miller-watching-movies |archive-date=June 19, 2013}}</ref> |
On May 4, 2013, Miller announced on Twitter that the second single off the album would be titled "[[Watching Movies]]" and produced by himself along with [[Sap (producer)|Sap]].<ref name="twitter1"/> Three days later, Miller confirmed that the track would be premiered on May 9, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/331716304467816448 |title=Twitter / MacMiller: "watching movies" drops thursday |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411042039/https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/331716304467816448 |archive-date=April 11, 2014}}</ref> Later that month on May 25, the song was released for digital download.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watching-movies-single/id655182020 |title=iTunes Music – Watching Movies – Single by MAC MILLER |publisher=iTunes Store |date=May 25, 2013 |access-date=August 23, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925172828/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watching-movies-single/id655182020 |archive-date=September 25, 2015}}</ref> Then the song's music video was released on June 14, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/video-mac-miller-watching-movies |title=Mac Miller 'Watching Movies' |work=Complex |date=June 14, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619011819/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/video-mac-miller-watching-movies |archive-date=June 19, 2013}}</ref> |
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"[[Goosebumpz]]" produced by Diplo would be released as the album's third single on May 28, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1708129/mac-miller-diplo-goosebumpz.jhtml |title=Mac Miller And Diplo Give Fans 'Goosebumpz' – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=May 28, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status= |
"[[Goosebumpz]]" produced by Diplo would be released as the album's third single on May 28, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1708129/mac-miller-diplo-goosebumpz.jhtml |title=Mac Miller And Diplo Give Fans 'Goosebumpz' – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=May 28, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608082207/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1708129/mac-miller-diplo-goosebumpz.jhtml |archive-date=June 8, 2013}}</ref> "Goosebumpz" peaked at number 43 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.<ref name="autogenerated8"/> |
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===Other songs=== |
===Other songs=== |
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On June 25, 2013, the music video was released for "Objects in the Mirror".<ref>{{cite web |
On June 25, 2013, the music video was released for "Objects in the Mirror".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/mac-miller/920673/objects-in-the-mirror-the-space-migration-sessions.jhtml |title=Objects In The Mirror (The Space Migration Sessions) | Music Video |publisher=MTV |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120121508/http://www.mtv.com/videos/mac-miller/920673/objects-in-the-mirror-the-space-migration-sessions.jhtml |archive-date=January 20, 2014}}</ref> Then on July 8, 2013, the music video was released for "Gees" featuring Schoolboy Q.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/07/mac-miller-schoolboy-qs-gees-video |title=Mac Miller Schoolboy Q Gees Preview Video |work=Complex |date=July 7, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819090855/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/07/mac-miller-schoolboy-qs-gees-video |archive-date=August 19, 2013}}</ref> Two weeks later, the music video was released for "I Am Who Am (Killin' Time)" featuring Niki Randa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/07/23/new-video-mac-miller-x-niki-randa-i-am-who-i-am-killin-time/ |title=New Video: Mac Miller x Niki Randa "I Am Who Am (Killin Time)" |work=Rap Radar |date=July 23, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2013}}</ref> "The Star Room" received video treatment, being premiered on October 2, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/10/02/video-mac-miller-the-star-room/ |title=Video: Mac Miller – 'The Star Room' |work=Rap-Up |date=October 18, 2010 |access-date=October 3, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213826/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/10/02/video-mac-miller-the-star-room/ |archive-date=October 4, 2013}}</ref> The video for "Youforia" followed later that month.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/mac-miller-found-euphoria/ |title=Mac Miller Found His Euphoria |work=XXL |date=October 21, 2013 |access-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024152757/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/mac-miller-found-euphoria/ |archive-date=October 24, 2013}}</ref> Then on February 15, 2014, the music video was released for "Avian".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/mac-miller-avian-video |title=Mac Miller "Avian" Video |work=Complex |date=November 8, 2013 |access-date=February 16, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312031320/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/mac-miller-avian-video |archive-date=March 12, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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| ADM = 6.9/10<ref name="ADM">{{cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/5625/Mac-Miller-Watching-Movies-With-The-Sound-Off.aspx|title=Watching Movies With The Sound Off by Mac Miller reviews|publisher= |
| ADM = 6.9/10<ref name="ADM">{{cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/5625/Mac-Miller-Watching-Movies-With-The-Sound-Off.aspx|title=Watching Movies With The Sound Off by Mac Miller reviews|publisher=AnyDecentMusic?|access-date=November 6, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155018/http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/5625/Mac-Miller-Watching-Movies-With-The-Sound-Off.aspx|archive-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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| MC =73/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=Watching Movies with the Sound Off Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=June 22, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329172512/http://www.metacritic.com/music/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=March 29, 2014}}</ref> |
| MC =73/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=Watching Movies with the Sound Off Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=June 22, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329172512/http://www.metacritic.com/music/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=March 29, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]] |
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]] |
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| rev2Score = C+<ref name="COS"/> |
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| rev3 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' |
| rev3 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' |
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| rev3Score = B<ref name=EW>{{cite |
| rev3Score = B<ref name=EW>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20708343,00.html |title=Watching Movies With the Sound Off Review |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704050310/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20708343,00.html |archive-date=July 4, 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev4 = ''[[Exclaim!]]'' |
| rev4 = ''[[Exclaim!]]'' |
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| rev4Score = 8/10<ref name=ex>{{cite web |last=Japal |first=Chayne |url=http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/mac_miller-watching_movies_with_sound_off |title=Mac Miller – Watching Movies with the Sound Off • Hip-Hop Reviews • |work=[[Exclaim!]] |publisher=Ian Danzig |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=June 22, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625172700/http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/mac_miller-watching_movies_with_sound_off |archive-date=June 25, 2013}}</ref> |
| rev4Score = 8/10<ref name=ex>{{cite web |last=Japal |first=Chayne |url=http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/mac_miller-watching_movies_with_sound_off |title=Mac Miller – Watching Movies with the Sound Off • Hip-Hop Reviews • |work=[[Exclaim!]] |publisher=Ian Danzig |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=June 22, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625172700/http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/mac_miller-watching_movies_with_sound_off |archive-date=June 25, 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev5 = ''[[HipHopDX]]'' |
| rev5 = ''[[HipHopDX]]'' |
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| rev5Score = 4.0/5<ref name=hhdx>{{cite web |last=Ortiz |first=Edwin |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2098/title.mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=Mac Miller – Watching Movies With The Sound Off |work=[[HipHopDX]] |access-date=July 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513075657/https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2098/title.mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=May 13, 2017}}</ref> |
| rev5Score = 4.0/5<ref name=hhdx>{{cite web |last=Ortiz |first=Edwin |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2098/title.mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=Mac Miller – Watching Movies With The Sound Off |work=[[HipHopDX]] |date=June 19, 2013 |access-date=July 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513075657/https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2098/title.mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=May 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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| rev6 = ''[[NME]]'' |
| rev6 = ''[[NME]]'' |
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| rev6Score = 7/10<ref name=nme>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/mac-miller/14521 |title= |
| rev6Score = 7/10<ref name=nme>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/mac-miller/14521 |title=Album Reviews – Mac Miller – 'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK|PC Media]] |access-date=June 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701064446/http://www.nme.com/reviews/mac-miller/14521 |archive-date=July 1, 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev7 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' |
| rev7 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' |
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| rev7Score = 7.0/10<ref name="PitchforkReview">{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18202-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Mac Miller: Watching Movies With the Sound Off |work=Pitchfork |date=June 24, 2013 |access-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216153322/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18202-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |archive-date=December 16, 2013}}</ref> |
| rev7Score = 7.0/10<ref name="PitchforkReview">{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18202-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Mac Miller: Watching Movies With the Sound Off |work=Pitchfork |date=June 24, 2013 |access-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216153322/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18202-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |archive-date=December 16, 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev8 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' |
| rev8 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' |
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| rev8Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=RS>{{cite |
| rev8Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=RS>{{cite magazine |author=Nick Catucci |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-20130618 |title=Mac Miller, 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off' | Album Reviews |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=June 22, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621191211/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-20130618 |archive-date=June 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev9 = ''[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]'' |
| rev9 = ''[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]'' |
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| rev9Score = 4/5<ref name="source">{{cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2013/06/21/record-report-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Record Report: Mac Miller – 'Watching Movies with the Sound Off' |work=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]] |publisher=[[L. Londell McMillan]] |date=June 21, 2013 |access-date=June 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626161535/http://thesource.com/2013/06/21/record-report-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |archive-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref> |
| rev9Score = 4/5<ref name="source">{{cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2013/06/21/record-report-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |title=Record Report: Mac Miller – 'Watching Movies with the Sound Off' |work=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]] |publisher=[[L. Londell McMillan]] |date=June 21, 2013 |access-date=June 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626161535/http://thesource.com/2013/06/21/record-report-mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off/ |archive-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev10Score = 4/5<ref name="xxlmag1">{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/06/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-album-review |title=Mac Miller – 'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' Album Review – XXL |work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |publisher=[[Harris Publications]] |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=June 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709151507/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/06/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-album-review |archive-date=July 9, 2013}}</ref> |
| rev10Score = 4/5<ref name="xxlmag1">{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/06/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-album-review |title=Mac Miller – 'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' Album Review – XXL |work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |publisher=[[Harris Publications]] |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=June 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709151507/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/06/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-album-review |archive-date=July 9, 2013}}</ref> |
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''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' was met with generally positive reviews. At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[standard score|normalized]] rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an [[weighted arithmetic mean|average]] score of 73, based on 17 reviews.<ref name="MC"/> Aggregator |
''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' was met with generally positive reviews. At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[standard score|normalized]] rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an [[weighted arithmetic mean|average]] score of 73, based on 17 reviews.<ref name="MC"/> Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.9 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.<ref name="ADM"/> |
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David Renshaw of ''[[NME]]'' said, "It's hard not to notice that the production outshines the delivery, with Pharrell and Diplo beats topped only by the slick 'SDS' courtesy of Brainfeeder boss Flying Lotus. At least it all diverts attention from that naked album cover, mind".<ref name=nme/> David Jeffries of [[AllMusic]] stated, "Without the hooks or the lofty lyrics, the album seems made exclusively for Miller's fans or those who right-click indie rap mixtape links on the daily. Those audiences should find it an interesting trip, admirable artistic growth, and an attractive, entertaining step in the right direction. Others will likely be flummoxed".<ref name=AM/> |
David Renshaw of ''[[NME]]'' said, "It's hard not to notice that the production outshines the delivery, with Pharrell and Diplo beats topped only by the slick 'SDS' courtesy of Brainfeeder boss Flying Lotus. At least it all diverts attention from that naked album cover, mind".<ref name=nme/> David Jeffries of [[AllMusic]] stated, "Without the hooks or the lofty lyrics, the album seems made exclusively for Miller's fans or those who right-click indie rap mixtape links on the daily. Those audiences should find it an interesting trip, admirable artistic growth, and an attractive, entertaining step in the right direction. Others will likely be flummoxed".<ref name=AM/> |
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Closing out the year, ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' was named to multiple "Albums of the Year" lists by major publications. ''Complex'' ranked the album number 12 on their list of the 50 best albums of 2013. They commented saying, "Mac's greatest asset isn't his bars, it's his songwriting. When he actually moves away from the dusty, [[MF Doom]]y, [[Stones Throw Records|Stones-Throwish]] beats that dominate the album, he not only diversifies his sound, he hits his full stride".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=12. Mac Miller, Watching Movies with the Sound Off – The 50 Best Albums of 2013 |work=Complex |access-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212211016/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=December 12, 2013}}</ref> The album was also named a runner-up for Album of the Year at the 2013 ''[[HipHopDX]]'' Year End Awards. They elaborated saying, "Mac moved geographically and spiritually, and he also moved units. He wasted no time entrenching himself in the Left Coast music scene—primarily through his work with Odd Future members Earl Sweatshirt and The Internet".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.2241/title.the-2013-hiphopdx-year-end-awards |title=The 2013 HipHopDX Year End Awards | Discussing Lil' Wayne, Drake & Many More Hip Hop Artists |work=HipHopDX |date=December 18, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122060241/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.2241/title.the-2013-hiphopdx-year-end-awards |archive-date=January 22, 2014 }}</ref> |
Closing out the year, ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' was named to multiple "Albums of the Year" lists by major publications. ''Complex'' ranked the album number 12 on their list of the 50 best albums of 2013. They commented saying, "Mac's greatest asset isn't his bars, it's his songwriting. When he actually moves away from the dusty, [[MF Doom]]y, [[Stones Throw Records|Stones-Throwish]] beats that dominate the album, he not only diversifies his sound, he hits his full stride".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |title=12. Mac Miller, Watching Movies with the Sound Off – The 50 Best Albums of 2013 |work=Complex |access-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212211016/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off |archive-date=December 12, 2013}}</ref> The album was also named a runner-up for Album of the Year at the 2013 ''[[HipHopDX]]'' Year End Awards. They elaborated saying, "Mac moved geographically and spiritually, and he also moved units. He wasted no time entrenching himself in the Left Coast music scene—primarily through his work with Odd Future members Earl Sweatshirt and The Internet".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.2241/title.the-2013-hiphopdx-year-end-awards |title=The 2013 HipHopDX Year End Awards | Discussing Lil' Wayne, Drake & Many More Hip Hop Artists |work=HipHopDX |date=December 18, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122060241/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.2241/title.the-2013-hiphopdx-year-end-awards |archive-date=January 22, 2014 }}</ref> |
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''Rolling Stone'' positioned it at number 19 on their list of the 20 best hip hop albums of the year. They commented saying, "Mac Miller surprised critics and fans alike with his experimental Album Two. The plucky Pittsburgh MC culled influences from everyone from Flying Lotus to Schoolboy Q, while showcasing his own brand of dusty, space-funk-influenced production".<ref>{{cite |
''Rolling Stone'' positioned it at number 19 on their list of the 20 best hip hop albums of the year. They commented saying, "Mac Miller surprised critics and fans alike with his experimental Album Two. The plucky Pittsburgh MC culled influences from everyone from Flying Lotus to Schoolboy Q, while showcasing his own brand of dusty, space-funk-influenced production".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/20-best-hip-hop-albums-of-2013-20131217/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-19691231 |title=20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2013: Mac Miller, 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off' |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122195249/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/20-best-hip-hop-albums-of-2013-20131217/mac-miller-watching-movies-with-the-sound-off-19691231 |archive-date=January 22, 2014}}</ref> It was ranked at number 14 on ''XXL''{{'}}s list of the best albums of 2013. They elaborated saying, "Along with several guest appearances from Ab-Soul to Earl Sweatshirt and Action Bronson, Miller improved lyrically as he bridged the gap between hip-hop and party anthems with records such as "Gees" and "The Star Room", which displayed a much more strikingly viewpoint of an independent hip-hop artist".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/the-25-best-albums-of-2013/4/ |title=The 25 Best Albums Of 2013 |page=4 |work=XXL |publisher=Harris Publications |date=December 23, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106184011/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/the-25-best-albums-of-2013/4/ |archive-date=November 6, 2014}}</ref> ''HipHopDX'' deemed it one of the top 25 albums of 2013 saying, "Mac Miller went far left for his 2013 effort. He credits a lot of the sonics to his own personal tastes, growth and a lot of time with Odd Future offshoots, The Internet. He mixed the same early bravado and experimentation from his debut into an album that didn't so much push the envelope as rip up the envelope and throw all of his influences in a blender".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.2249/title.hiphopdx-s-top-25-albums-of-2013 |title=HipHopDX's Top 25 Albums Of 2013 | Discussing Lil' Wayne, Drake & Many More Hip Hop Artists |work=HipHopDX |date=December 30, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122060142/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.2249/title.hiphopdx-s-top-25-albums-of-2013 |archive-date=January 22, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Commercial performance== |
==Commercial performance== |
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In its first week of release, ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' sold 102,000 copies in the United States, debuting at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24460/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-23-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/23/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=June 26, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629221941/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24460/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-23-2013|archive-date=June 29, 2013}}</ref> In its second week, the album dropped to number 14 on the chart, selling 23,000 more copies, bringing its two-week total album sales to 125,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24539/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-30-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/30/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=July 3, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706175236/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24539/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-30-2013|archive-date=July 6, 2013}}</ref> In its third week, the album dropped to number 23 on the chart, selling an additional 13,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24622/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-7-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/7/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=July 10, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715012817/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24622/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-7-2013|archive-date=July 15, 2013}}</ref> In its fourth week, the album dropped to number 24 on the chart, selling 10,000 more copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24707/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-14-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/14/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=July 17, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130720012136/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24707/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-14-2013|archive-date=July 20, 2013}}</ref> As of September 2015, the album has sold 250,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |title=Upcoming Releases |website=hitsdailydouble |access-date=July 23, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917090733/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |archive-date=September 17, 2015 }}</ref> |
In its first week of release, ''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' sold 102,000 copies in the United States, debuting at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24460/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-23-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/23/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=June 26, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629221941/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24460/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-23-2013|archive-date=June 29, 2013}}</ref> In its second week, the album dropped to number 14 on the chart, selling 23,000 more copies, bringing its two-week total album sales to 125,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24539/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-30-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/30/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=July 3, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706175236/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24539/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-30-2013|archive-date=July 6, 2013}}</ref> In its third week, the album dropped to number 23 on the chart, selling an additional 13,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24622/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-7-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/7/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=July 10, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715012817/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24622/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-7-2013|archive-date=July 15, 2013}}</ref> In its fourth week, the album dropped to number 24 on the chart, selling 10,000 more copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24707/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-14-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/14/2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=July 17, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130720012136/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24707/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-14-2013|archive-date=July 20, 2013}}</ref> As of September 2015, the album has sold 250,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |title=Upcoming Releases |website=hitsdailydouble |access-date=July 23, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917090733/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |archive-date=September 17, 2015 }}</ref> |
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''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' earned 11,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s in the week following Miller's death on September 7, 2018, allowing the album to re-enter the ''Billboard'' 200 at number 59.<ref>{{cite |
''Watching Movies with the Sound Off'' earned 11,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s in the week following Miller's death on September 7, 2018, allowing the album to re-enter the ''Billboard'' 200 at number 59.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8475713/mac-miller-swimming-returns-top-10-billboard-200|title=Mac Miller's 'Swimming' Returns to Top 10 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart Following Death|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|magazine=Billboard|date=September 18, 2018|access-date=September 18, 2018}}</ref> On April 26, 2019, the album was certified [[RIAA certification|gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) for sales and streams in excess of 500,000 units in the United States.<ref name="RIAA" /> |
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==Track listing== |
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* "Red Dot Music" contains a sample of "A Heart's Desire" as performed by [[Camel (band)|Camel]], written by [[Andrew Latimer]] and Susan Hoover. |
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* "Watching Movies" contains a sample of "You Are Dead" as performed by The End of Science, written by Gregory Mauro. |
* "Watching Movies" contains a sample of "You Are Dead" as performed by The End of Science, written by Gregory Mauro. |
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* "Remember" contains a sample of "Swept Away" as performed by [[The xx]], written by Oliver Sim, [[Jamie xx|James Smith]], and Romy Croft. |
* "Remember" contains a sample of "Swept Away" as performed by [[The xx]], written by [[Oliver Sim]], [[Jamie xx|James Smith]], and [[Romy Madley Croft]]. |
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* "Someone Like You" contains a sample of "Someone Like You" as performed by Nylo, written by Jose Lopez, Fabian Ordorica, Frank Stallworth, and [[Nylo|Andrea Landis]]. |
* "Someone Like You" contains a sample of "Someone Like You" as performed by Nylo, written by Jose Lopez, Fabian Ordorica, Frank Stallworth, and [[Nylo|Andrea Landis]]. |
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* "Aquarium" contains a sample of "Powa" as performed by [[Tune-Yards]] from the album ''[[Whokill]]'', written by Merrill Garbus. |
* "Aquarium" contains a sample of "Powa" as performed by [[Tune-Yards]] from the album ''[[Whokill]]'', written by Merrill Garbus. |
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* "Goosebumpz" contains a sample of "Bulgarian Chicks" as performed by [[Balkan Beat Box]], written by [[Ori Kaplan]], [[Tamir Muskat]], and [[Tomer Yosef|Vlada Tomova]]. |
* "Goosebumpz" contains a sample of "Bulgarian Chicks" as performed by [[Balkan Beat Box]], written by [[Ori Kaplan]], [[Tamir Muskat]], and [[Tomer Yosef|Vlada Tomova]]. |
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* "The Quest" contains a sample of "Phone Call" as performed by [[Jon Brion]] from the ''[[Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Larisha |date=March 22, 2024 |title=Mac Miller's 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'-Sampling Deep Cut 'The Quest' Is Now Streaming |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mac-miller-unreleased-song-the-quest-streaming-1234992830/ |access-date=March 22, 2024 |work=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> |
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| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Watching-Movies-With-The-Sound/dp/B00CSFXQ6U |title=Watching Movies With The Sound Off: Amazon.co.uk: Music |access-date=June 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630101250/http://www.amazon.co.uk/Watching-Movies-With-The-Sound/dp/B00CSFXQ6U |archive-date=June 30, 2013}}</ref> |
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Watching Movies with the Sound Off is the second studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. It was released June 18, 2013, by Rostrum Records. The album continued his changes in musical sound that began with the mixtape Macadelic. Miller described the album as very introspective and very personal. It features guest appearances from Earl Sweatshirt, Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, and Tyler, the Creator, among others. Production was handled primarily by Miller himself (under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman) among others such as Diplo, Tyler, the Creator, Flying Lotus, The Alchemist, Clams Casino, Earl Sweatshirt, J. Hill, Chuck Inglish, and Pharrell Williams.
Watching Movies with the Sound Off was supported by three singles, "S.D.S.", "Watching Movies", and "Goosebumpz", which peaked at number 41, 33, and 43 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, respectively. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, which praised his new psychedelic hip hop influence and improved lyricism. It also fared well commercially debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 102,000 copies in its first week of sale.
Background
[edit]On October 14, 2012, Miller announced that his second album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, would be released in early 2013.[1][2] The album title is derived from Miller's habit of making music in the studio while watching films on mute.[3] When speaking of the album Miller said that it is "very introspective and very personal so it's kind of throwing it all out there and seeing what happens".[4]
The album's cover artwork was released via Miller's website on May 8, 2013. The cover art features Miller sitting nude at a table, his convenient placement of the "Parental Advisory" avoiding any indecent exposure. The minimalistic cover has an apple sitting on the table, a flower-bearing ornament, and a golden cherub hanging from the ceiling.[5] The cover art was designed by Miller McCormick. Complex ranked the cover at number 21 on their list of best album covers of 2013.[6]
Recording and production
[edit]Miller estimated that he recorded over 400 songs during the process of making the album.[7] The majority were recorded in his home studio at his house in Los Angeles, California.[8] On September 1, 2012, Miller released another free song called "PlaneCarBoat" which features West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q and was produced by himself.[9]
Miller originally confirmed features on the album to include Schoolboy Q, Earl Sweatshirt, Ab-Soul, Cam'ron, Tyler, the Creator, Action Bronson, Casey Veggies, Kid Cudi, Gucci Mane and Loaded Lux.[10][7][11] Miller and Schoolboy Q recorded nine songs during the album's recording process, of which only one made the album.[10] He told MTV that Thundercat and Snoop Dogg would perform the outro on the album.[12] The track listing was released on May 25, 2013, and revealed guest appearances on the album to include Earl Sweatshirt, Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, Jay Electronica, Tyler, the Creator, Loaded Lux, Vinny Radio and Niki Randa.[13] Miller said Jay Electronica's verse would be the last addition to the album, as he had received the verse only two hours before he was set to master the album.[14]
This is the first album where Miller self-produced a large chunk of it under his alias Larry Fisherman. He said he was very self-conscious of his production on the album.[2] The album's production was also handled by Pharrell Williams, Chuck Inglish, The Alchemist, Clams Casino, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the Creator, Flying Lotus, J. Hill and Diplo among others.[12][7][15][16][17]
Release and promotion
[edit]In late 2012, Miller confirmed an early 2013 release date for the album.[18] In a March 1, 2013, interview with MTV, Miller announced that he was close to finishing the album and that he would be releasing music videos in a few weeks.[12] In late March 2013, Miller announced a release date of either May or June 2013, and said that the album was one song away from completion. He turned the album in to the label in late April 2013.[19] On May 2, he announced via Ustream and Twitter that the album would be released on June 18, 2013.[20]
Miller released an iTunes exclusive EP entitled You under the name Larry Lovestein & The Velvet Revival on November 21, 2012.[21] Soon after he announced his plans to release 92 Til Infinity with DJ Jazzy Jeff in early 2013 prior to the release of Watching Movies with the Sound Off. However this release and his EP with Pharrell would be delayed till after the album.[22] On March 4, 2013, Miller released a new mixtape solely featuring instrumentals made by himself titled Run-On Sentences Vol. 1 under his production alias "Larry Fisherman".[23] All these projects were released in promotion of the album.
Tours
[edit]Miller announced his headlining The Space Migration Tour on May 7, 2013. The tour consisted of supporting acts Chance the Rapper, Earl Sweatshirt, Action Bronson, The Internet, Vince Staples, Meek Mill and newly signed artists of Miller's new record label REMember Music. The tour began on June 25, 2013, and ran through July 18, 2013.[24] Chance, Vince Staples and The Internet were featured on every date while the other acts made guest appearances on select shows.[25] Recordings of nine songs performed during the tour and five previously unreleased tracks from the recording sessions for Watching Movies with the Sound Off was released as his first live album, Live from Space, on December 17, 2013.[26][27]
On December 18, 2012, Lil Wayne announced that he would go on a European tour with Miller and 2 Chainz during March 2013, in promotion of his tenth studio album, I Am Not a Human Being II and 2 Chainz and Miller's albums. Later, on March 5, 2013, Wayne stated that the tour would be postponed until October 2013, in order for him to prepare better and to be able to fully promote his album.[28] The tour featured 15 performances in 10 countries over the month.[29]
Singles
[edit]On March 9, 2013, he announced that the first single from Watching Movies with the Sound Off would be "S.D.S.". He premiered a snippet of the song on the second episode of his reality show. The song is produced by Flying Lotus.[30] Then on April 21, Miller announced that he would be releasing the song on April 23, 2013, and music video the following day.[31] The song peaked at number 41 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[32]
On May 4, 2013, Miller announced on Twitter that the second single off the album would be titled "Watching Movies" and produced by himself along with Sap.[15] Three days later, Miller confirmed that the track would be premiered on May 9, 2013.[33] Later that month on May 25, the song was released for digital download.[34] Then the song's music video was released on June 14, 2013.[35]
"Goosebumpz" produced by Diplo would be released as the album's third single on May 28, 2013.[36] "Goosebumpz" peaked at number 43 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[32]
Other songs
[edit]On June 25, 2013, the music video was released for "Objects in the Mirror".[37] Then on July 8, 2013, the music video was released for "Gees" featuring Schoolboy Q.[38] Two weeks later, the music video was released for "I Am Who Am (Killin' Time)" featuring Niki Randa.[39] "The Star Room" received video treatment, being premiered on October 2, 2013.[40] The video for "Youforia" followed later that month.[41] Then on February 15, 2014, the music video was released for "Avian".[42]
Critical reception
[edit]Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.9/10[43] |
Metacritic | 73/100[44] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [45] |
Consequence | C+[46] |
Entertainment Weekly | B[47] |
Exclaim! | 8/10[48] |
HipHopDX | 4.0/5[49] |
NME | 7/10[50] |
Pitchfork | 7.0/10[51] |
Rolling Stone | [52] |
The Source | 4/5[53] |
XXL | 4/5[54] |
Watching Movies with the Sound Off was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 73, based on 17 reviews.[44] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.9 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.[43]
David Renshaw of NME said, "It's hard not to notice that the production outshines the delivery, with Pharrell and Diplo beats topped only by the slick 'SDS' courtesy of Brainfeeder boss Flying Lotus. At least it all diverts attention from that naked album cover, mind".[50] David Jeffries of AllMusic stated, "Without the hooks or the lofty lyrics, the album seems made exclusively for Miller's fans or those who right-click indie rap mixtape links on the daily. Those audiences should find it an interesting trip, admirable artistic growth, and an attractive, entertaining step in the right direction. Others will likely be flummoxed".[45]
Sean Ryon of XXL commented saying, "Despite the disparity of styles, the album's sequencing affords it a greater sense of cohesion. Listeners will have little trouble transition between the booming "Watching Movies" and more subdued affairs like "Suplexes Inside of Complexes And Duplexes". This is due to Mac's excellent production throughout as Larry Fisherman".[54] Nick Catucci of Rolling Stone stated, "On Watching Movies, he tosses in a chain saw: punch-drunk slow-and-arty beats he produced with Diplo, Flying Lotus and his pal Earl Sweatshirt. The often mesmerizing production may be a crafty way of distancing himself from Cheesy Mac, the party rapper responsible for the irresistible bro-down "Donald Trump"".[52]
Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly said, ""Objects in the Mirror" and "Aquarium" are surprisingly self-reflective, but the dumb-fun party jams are half as infectious as before, and twice as misogynistic".[47] Chayne Japal of Exclaim! stated, "Mac Miller emphatically joins a higher tier of rap artists with Watching Movies, an effort that at once silences his detractors and rewards his faithful following".[48] Mike Madden of Consequence stated that, "Watching Movies is Miller's most enduring, and endearing, project yet. I won't be worried if he decides to overhaul his sound again someday – I trust his artistic acumen now – but it would be nice to see him run with the aesthetic he found here".[46] Craig Jenkins of Pitchfork said, "Watching Movies with the Sound Off is a quantum leap in artistry, but it's not without faults; the album's about three songs too long, and a couple of the tracks in the back end just plain run together".[51]
Rankings
[edit]Closing out the year, Watching Movies with the Sound Off was named to multiple "Albums of the Year" lists by major publications. Complex ranked the album number 12 on their list of the 50 best albums of 2013. They commented saying, "Mac's greatest asset isn't his bars, it's his songwriting. When he actually moves away from the dusty, MF Doomy, Stones-Throwish beats that dominate the album, he not only diversifies his sound, he hits his full stride".[55] The album was also named a runner-up for Album of the Year at the 2013 HipHopDX Year End Awards. They elaborated saying, "Mac moved geographically and spiritually, and he also moved units. He wasted no time entrenching himself in the Left Coast music scene—primarily through his work with Odd Future members Earl Sweatshirt and The Internet".[56]
Rolling Stone positioned it at number 19 on their list of the 20 best hip hop albums of the year. They commented saying, "Mac Miller surprised critics and fans alike with his experimental Album Two. The plucky Pittsburgh MC culled influences from everyone from Flying Lotus to Schoolboy Q, while showcasing his own brand of dusty, space-funk-influenced production".[57] It was ranked at number 14 on XXL's list of the best albums of 2013. They elaborated saying, "Along with several guest appearances from Ab-Soul to Earl Sweatshirt and Action Bronson, Miller improved lyrically as he bridged the gap between hip-hop and party anthems with records such as "Gees" and "The Star Room", which displayed a much more strikingly viewpoint of an independent hip-hop artist".[58] HipHopDX deemed it one of the top 25 albums of 2013 saying, "Mac Miller went far left for his 2013 effort. He credits a lot of the sonics to his own personal tastes, growth and a lot of time with Odd Future offshoots, The Internet. He mixed the same early bravado and experimentation from his debut into an album that didn't so much push the envelope as rip up the envelope and throw all of his influences in a blender".[59]
Commercial performance
[edit]In its first week of release, Watching Movies with the Sound Off sold 102,000 copies in the United States, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200.[60] In its second week, the album dropped to number 14 on the chart, selling 23,000 more copies, bringing its two-week total album sales to 125,000 copies.[61] In its third week, the album dropped to number 23 on the chart, selling an additional 13,000 copies.[62] In its fourth week, the album dropped to number 24 on the chart, selling 10,000 more copies.[63] As of September 2015, the album has sold 250,000 copies in the United States.[64]
Watching Movies with the Sound Off earned 11,000 album-equivalent units in the week following Miller's death on September 7, 2018, allowing the album to re-enter the Billboard 200 at number 59.[65] On April 26, 2019, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales and streams in excess of 500,000 units in the United States.[66]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Star Room" | randomblackdude | 4:35 | |
2. | "Avian" |
| Larry Fisherman | 3:16 |
3. | "I'm Not Real" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt) |
| randomblackdude | 3:23 |
4. | "S.D.S." |
| Flying Lotus | 3:04 |
5. | "Bird Call" |
| Clams Casino | 2:08 |
6. | "Matches" (featuring Ab-Soul) |
| ID Labs | 2:58 |
7. | "I Am Who Am (Killin' Time)" (featuring Niki Randa) |
| AdoTheGod | 5:01 |
8. | "Objects in the Mirror" |
| Williams | 4:19 |
9. | "Red Dot Music" (featuring Action Bronson) |
| The Alchemist | 6:07 |
10. | "Gees" (featuring Schoolboy Q) |
| Chuck Inglish | 2:55 |
11. | "Watching Movies" |
|
| 3:40 |
12. | "Suplexes Inside of Complexes and Duplexes" |
| Larry Fisherman | 2:47 |
13. | "Remember" | Larry Fisherman | 4:28 | |
14. | "Someone Like You" |
|
| 4:16 |
15. | "Aquarium" |
| Larry Fisherman | 4:38 |
16. | "Youforia" |
| Clams Casino | 4:01 |
Total length: | 61:36 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
17. | "Goosebumpz" | Diplo | 3:22 | |
18. | "O.K." (featuring Tyler, the Creator) |
| Tyler, the Creator | 2:40 |
19. | "Claymation" (featuring Vinny Radio) |
| ID Labs | 3:52 |
Total length: | 71:30 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
20. | "The Star Room (OG Version)" (with Earl Sweatshirt) |
| randomblackdude | 4:24 |
21. | "The Quest" |
| Larry Fisherman | 3:53 |
Total length: | 79:47 |
Notes
- "Red Dot Music" features additional vocals by Loaded Lux
- "Suplexes Inside of Complexes and Duplexes" features additional vocals by Jay Electronica
- "Someone Like You" features vocals by Nylo
Sample credits
- "Matches" contains a sample of "Twin of Myself" as performed by Black Moth Super Rainbow, written by Thomas Fec.
- "Red Dot Music" contains a sample of "A Heart's Desire" as performed by Camel, written by Andrew Latimer and Susan Hoover.
- "Watching Movies" contains a sample of "You Are Dead" as performed by The End of Science, written by Gregory Mauro.
- "Remember" contains a sample of "Swept Away" as performed by The xx, written by Oliver Sim, James Smith, and Romy Madley Croft.
- "Someone Like You" contains a sample of "Someone Like You" as performed by Nylo, written by Jose Lopez, Fabian Ordorica, Frank Stallworth, and Andrea Landis.
- "Aquarium" contains a sample of "Powa" as performed by Tune-Yards from the album Whokill, written by Merrill Garbus.
- "Goosebumpz" contains a sample of "Bulgarian Chicks" as performed by Balkan Beat Box, written by Ori Kaplan, Tamir Muskat, and Vlada Tomova.
- "The Quest" contains a sample of "Phone Call" as performed by Jon Brion from the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind soundtrack.[67]
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from AllMusic.[68]
- Ab-Soul – featured artist
- Action Bronson – featured artist
- Jay Electronica – featured artist
- Mac Miller – primary artist
- Vinny Radio – primary artist
- Niki Randa – featured artist
- Schoolboy Q – featured artist
- Earl Sweatshirt – featured artist
- Tyler, the Creator – featured artist
Charts
[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[66] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Regions | Dates | Label(s) | Format(s) | Edition | Ref. |
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Australia | June 14, 2013 |
|
[82] | ||
Ireland | [83] | ||||
New Zealand | [84] | ||||
United Kingdom | June 17, 2013 | Rostrum | [85] | ||
Canada | June 18, 2013 | [86] | |||
Germany |
|
[87] | |||
United States | Rostrum | [88] | |||
December 16, 2016 | Limited | [89] |
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- ^ "iTunes Music – Watching Movies With the Sound Off (Deluxe Version) by Mac Miller". iTunes Store. June 18, 2013. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ "Watching Movies With The Sound Off". Amazon. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- 2013 albums
- Mac Miller albums
- Albums produced by Pharrell Williams
- Albums produced by the Alchemist (musician)
- Albums produced by Chuck Inglish
- Albums produced by Diplo
- Albums produced by Earl Sweatshirt
- Albums produced by Tyler, the Creator
- Albums produced by Clams Casino (musician)
- Albums produced by Sap (producer)
- Albums produced by Mac Miller
- Rostrum Records albums