Albums like Malibu
Anderson .Paak · 2016
Albums like Malibu: IGOR (similar), We Like It Here (a level up), and Aja (best sounding). These Upgrade Paths from Anderson .Paak sound better on a real system.
More like this
If you like Malibu, you need IGOR by Tyler, The Creator because similar dynamics/soundstage; r&b.
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A level up from Malibu
If you like Malibu, you need We Like It Here by Snarky Puppy as a deeper next step because a step up in midrange/detail.
Best sounding next listen
If you like Malibu, you need Aja by Steely Dan when you want the recording that rewards speakers and headphones because aja by Steely Dan — nearer midrange/detail profile with stronger fidelity signals than Malibu.
Steely Dan
Aja by Steely Dan — nearer midrange/detail profile with stronger fidelity signals than Malibu
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Herbie Hancock
Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — nearer midrange/detail profile with stronger fidelity signals than Malibu
Brian Eno
Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — nearer midrange/bass profile with stronger fidelity signals than Malibu
Questions listeners ask
- What albums are like Malibu?
- IGOR by Tyler, The Creator is a similar next listen after Malibu.
- What is a level up from Malibu?
- We Like It Here by Snarky Puppy is a level up from Malibu.
- What sounds best after Malibu?
- Aja by Steely Dan is the best-sounding next listen after Malibu.
More gateway starts
- If you like Kind of Blue — Miles Davis
- If you like Aja — Steely Dan
- If you like Ambient 1: Music for Airports — Brian Eno
- If you like The Dark Side of the Moon — Pink Floyd
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