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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Miley Cyrus - Bangerz

I said I would. It was not easy. Sorry in advance.

Miley Ray Cyrus. Yes, the beloved daughter of famed country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. The adorable, innocent teen idol who starred on the Disney Channel’s hit show Hannah Montana. The cute and lovable singer of classic feel good hits such as “Party in the USA” and emotional, tear-jerking ballads like "The Climb". Yes that is the Miley Cyrus we grew to love and adore.  However in 2013 we were presented with a new Miley. Twerk Miley. With Twerk Miley came her latest album BANGERZ. Unlike any of her previous works, Bangerz uses a mix of over produced records and electronic beats to hide the true vocal talent of Ms. Cyrus. Miley proves once and for all she is no longer that same innocent Disney Channel star we once knew. However her attempts for an “edgy” and “hardcore” album frequently fall short. She ends up creating an album that is hard to decide who Miley really is. What is created is a Rihanna-meets-Gaga-meets-Pink-meets-Britney-meets Taylor Swift-meets Ke$ha record. Throughout the album Miley speaks of love, sex, and drugs. It truly is an album to hide from your kids. Yet despite all of this, Miley still manages to create an album that is worth a listen, in thanks to her strong performances on the songs “Wrecking Ball” and “We Can’t Stop”.

Through her clever, or just plain stupid, use of minimal clothing, twerking, and ridiculous music videos Miley created a storm of controversy. And in doing so, one of the most talked about albums of the year. So while Miley remains a mystery, the one thing that cannot be denied is that the woman can sing.    

I could also argue that this has been the most influential albums of the year. Just try and name another an album that has caused structural changes in the same way that Bangerz has. CLICK HERE.
Grand Valley Represent. YOU WIN THIS TIME MILEY

"You think I'm strange, bitch? / Shit's bananas like a fuckin' 'rangutan, bitch”   - Miley Cyrus.


Twerk on my friends. 


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