Fortunately, ‘Plastic Hearts’ possesses infinitely more grit – and, crucially, a freewheeling sense of fun." While 2017 album ‘Younger Now’ found her heading out with a similar mission in mind, the brief didn’t quite come to fruition there was newfound maturity on show, but not as much country-and-Western swagger. "With album seven, Miley Cyrus attempts to meld together her innate knack for truly enormous pop bangers (see: 'Wrecking Ball’, Party in the U.S.A’, ‘We Can’t Stop’) together with a love of rock’n’roll and country music, which has thus far not been hugely evident on her previous releases. Across 15 tracks, the singer, 28, embraces being utterly unapologetic and secures her place among rock royalty thanks to collaborations with the legendary Billy Idol, Joan Jett and Stevie Nicks." NME But this is the record that she was born to make. Yes, it gave us hit ('We Can’t Stop') after hit 'Wrecking Ball') after hit ('Adore You'). Sure, 2013’s 'Bangerz' was a cultural reset. "'Plastic Hearts' is Miley Cyrus at her best. It’s basically a truckload of fun with added blood and guts, driven by Cyrus’s reckless, open-throated, soul-bearing charisma." Us Weekly "From start to finish, Plastic Hearts dresses catchy, Eighties-indebted pop melodies in rock’s studded leather, lets them spin a few wheelies and max out the speedo. Here are some excerpts from noteworthy reviews, starting off with those praising "Plastic Hearts." The Independent She continued, "And she's just so down to earth and chill, so we get on really well in just everyday setting."Ĭritical reviews of the album have been a bit more divided. It all felt like it just fitted like a jigsaw puzzle." "Especially with something like "Prisoner," which feels like such a perfect combination of both our styles and where we are stylistically at the moment. I think we allow space for ourselves to really bloom, and then when we come together, it makes magic," she said. "It's always fun to collaborate with someone who's so fun and charismatic and knows exactly what she wants. In an interview with USA TODAY earlier this month, Lipa, a pop artist, talked about the experience with Cyrus. In addition to the music legends, she also had a younger musical collaborator in Dua Lipa on track "Prisoner." The singer's seventh album, "Plastic Hearts" (out Friday), is a rock-filled project with star-studded collaborations including Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett and Billy Idol. Miley Cyrus' latest album is here – and the reviews are (rock and) rolling in. Passionate and self-aware, Plastic Hearts is easily the finest incarnation of Cyrus' music yet.Watch Video: Miley Cyrus says surgery, family history led to sobriety Similarly, "Golden G String," a contemplative synth-country mini-memoir, feels very on-brand even as it reflects her growth as a songwriter and singer. Plastic Hearts' quieter moments, like the pedal steel-laden power ballad "High," offer some of Cyrus' best vocal performances in a while, and feel just as true to the album's spirit. "Prisoner" is another highlight, with Dua Lipa's cool tones providing the perfect contrast to Miley's raspy warmth. By comparison, the Joan Jett collaboration "Bad Karma" feels almost subdued, yet the heat she and Cyrus generate is undeniable, and Angel Olsen's guitar solo helps propel it to standout status. It's joined on the album by "Night Crawling," a duet with Billy Idol that captures the over-the-top, black and red leather sexuality of his best-loved singles so convincingly, it's almost uncanny. It's no surprise that "Midnight Sky," Cyrus' deeply affectionate homage to the tough-girl cool of Stevie Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen," became one of her biggest hits. Ronson and company get just the right gated drums and neon synth washes on songs like "Gimme What I Want," where the stomping beat harks back to Animotion's "Obsession." Since the beginning of her career, Cyrus' rock-tinged moments have been among her strongest, and Plastic Hearts is no exception. The album's creative team included Mark Ronson, a producer who's as savvy and versatile as Cyrus herself, and Plastic Hearts' songs are full of stylish, witty details. Once again, well-chosen collaborators help her set the stage for this era. This time, she doesn't go to either extreme: Plastic Hearts' mix of polished pop, country heart, and 1980s rock edge builds on her image instead of taking a wrecking ball to it. On She Is Coming, her wild-child antics felt like an equal and opposite reaction to Younger Now's twangy contemplation. After all the stylistic shifts that have defined Miley Cyrus' career, on Plastic Hearts she reaches a balance - but not a compromise.
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