I, like a lot of people at the moment, will be extremely willing to express my dislike of former Disney bopper Miley Cyrus' recent behaviour. Whether it be twerking, stripping or exposing her tongue for prolonged time frames, the 20 year-old is an easy irritation to some. However, with the release of her new album Bangerz, it seems the star has truly redeemed herself.
Bangerz is her fourth studio album to be released, and really packs a punch. A delicious mix of blues, dance pop and faint country vibes, I was so impressed by her new sounds. It's clear that a lot of these songs are inspired by her painfully public relationship with actor Liam Hemsworth, but it definitely adds more substance to her music.
It is surely a coming of age album, as the singer-come-actress confirms she has grown up, with this album being just as turbulent as her life itself.
Track Listing
1. "Adore You"
Choosing a ballad-esque track to begin the album is a bold move, but it certainly pays off. I love Cyrus' deep and varied tones as she repeats "baby are you listening".
2. "We Can't Stop"
The first released single and the beginning of her re-invention, the song talks of her bold and spunky lifestyle, something no-one can control.
3. "SMS (Bangerz)" (featuring Britney Spears)
Possibly the most disappointing track in the collection, SMS is filled with suggestively crude lyrics but has enough of an addictive beat to slot itself nicely into her fourth album. The music video would definitely be an entertaining watch.
4. "4×4" (featuring Nelly)
"I'm a female rebel, don't you know?" is the sure fire message with this song. Country tones take over the dance element. Warning: this song is definitely an earworm.
5. "My Darlin'" (featuring Future)
A combination of mid tempo R'n'B, pop and soul, Cyrus' husky tones perfectly contrast Future's deep and auto tuned contributions.
6. "Wrecking Ball"
The second official single to be released, Wrecking Ball has already achieved an equal amount of acclaim of criticism. Putting the controversial video aside, the song is full of candid emotion and raw feeling.
7. "Love Money Party" (featuring Big Sean)
A party banger for sure, I definitely think that Cyrus was wise with her collaborations and stuck to mainly R'n'B roots, something that will cement Bangerz in the top 10 album charts.
8. "Get It Right"
R'n'b meets bubblegum pop in 'get it right', a brilliant reprieve from the more hip hop elements of the album. The sound is reminiscent of Mariah Carey in a lot of ways.
9. "Drive"
Dubstep is very much present in a majority of pop these days, so I was expecting at least one of theBangerz tracks to contain it. A perfect mix of heartbroken pop and womping, Drive is a winner.
10. "FU" (featuring French Montana)
This track is definitely my favourite. It's full of anger, attitude and I love French Montana's catchy side piece. Blues influences intertwine themselves with memorable lyrics and I am praying this will be released as an official single!
11. "Do My Thang"
This track is full of sass and definitely has elements of Iggy Azalea. With thumping beats, the song depicts a grown girl, able to hold her own. The song never leaves the pop element behind with a dance-like refrain.
12. "Maybe You're Right"
I adore this track. It's all about admission, and vulnerability-something the pop world is often lacking.
13. "Someone Else"
This is a fabulous ending to such a powerful album, I love Cyrus' basic admission that she is no longer the prissy Disney princess she used to be. Synth pop fills this song, and I loved every second of it.
I give Bangerz ★★★★★
Bangerz is released October 4th. Listen to the leak here.
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