album Miley Cyrus - 'Endless Summer Vacation'

[shark_heather]

27 minutes ago, CottageHore said:

Her sharing the bridge cuz even she knows the chorus lacks a punch oh gawd we LOST, GP won 

Dont you think the bridge should be repeated? 

Its so good to cut it for the messy last chorus 

[Scheissex]

Island/Wonder Woman giving Good in Bed/Boys Will Be Boys

[smoore95GAGA]

My ranking of the album:

 

1. VC

2. Jaded

3. Thousand Miles

4. Handstand

5. Rose Colored Lenses

6. River

7. Wonder Woman

8. Flowers

9. Island

10. Muddy Feet

11. Wildcard

12. You

 

[WiredBrain]

So I've just listened to Something to Live For for the first time and Jesus Christ why wasn't this released, would have been a perfect second single after Flowers or even on PH. 

[Blank Space]

Whoever mixed this album should be fired immediately. Also don't get the Jaded hype. Her voice sounds so ugly in the chorus. 

[wish]

Here comes Wildcard starting to grow on me

[DancingShoes]

3 minutes ago, Blank Space said:

Whoever mixed this album should be fired immediately.

There was definitely some choices made with the mixing

[zasderfght]

After a full second listen (the album is quite short), Jaded or Rose Colored Glasses would've made a better second single than River. Handstand is the true highlight and deserves the praise it's getting on here, but between the opening monologue and the lyric-less middle, it's not a radio-friendly hit. 

 

I'd give this album a C- or a 2/5. The first 3 tracks are OK, Handstand is great, and I don't care for the rest. The true dud here is probably Island. I can't think of a more boring pop song. 

 

ESV is definitely better than the abomination that was Dead Petz and the She is Coming EP, but it's missing the camp/energy of Bangerz (which could've used some more "bangers," to be completely honest) and the consistency, soul, and attitude of Plastic Hearts. 

 

The album teaser had me quite excited, but things (imo) went downhill after Flowers was released. I'm happy Miley scored a #1, but it's just a meh song and it's not as interesting as the visuals and aesthetic Handstand offered. A darker, seedier summer sound with crazy synths would've made for an EXCELLENT follow-up album. 

Edited March 9, 2023 by zasderfght

[DanMex]

I can’t hear the sampling in Muddy Feet, it’s clear that GIAB wasn’t the reference, but which song made it???

 

 

[Delusional]

2 hours ago, Daddy said:

The only truly tasteless comment in here is you thinking smash = quality. The GP is eating what the algorithm is feeding them 

 

Sometimes they do get it right tho

I forgot to mention when atrl hates something I also usually like it tbf 

 

but I do think smash = quality 90% of the time. 

[Rigalo]

I loved the VC snippet so I’m really excited for tonight

[yonsé]

muddy feet is AMAZING 

 

who the hell lied and said it wasn't good? check your ears.

[LittleFreak]

I love Jaded, it's definitely a highlight and my fave from this album, Thousand Miles and Rose Coloured Lenses are a cute surprise too. Handstand is interesting, but I don't really like the spoken word intro. I enjoy the chorus of Violet Chemistry, and River is catchy, but I don't really see it becoming a hit. The rest is just okay. Overall, It's a nice album, but I expected something better. I hope it grows on me, though. 

[yonsé]

1 hour ago, tbhmatt said:

The mixed reviews on here just makes me more excited to listen to it because how can one post say it’s the worst album of all time right before someone else says it’s a career highlight and future classic? 
 

I can’t wait to listen and decide for myself 

its incredible. a career high for ol' girl. no skips imo

[mylicious]

Is it out in NZ or will it be a worldwide release?

[HeavyMetalAura]

oKAY. I had my first listen, and I am very pleasantly surprised. Based on Flowers, the ATRL reaction, and the overall vibe, I was bracing myself to be disappointed. My thoughts: 

 

Jaded and Rose Colored Lenses sound really nice, they also sound like the vibey kind of alt pop that TikTok teens love. She made a smart choice putting them behind Flowers on the trackless, I could see either one doing well. 

 

Thousand Miles is meh, the harmonica (? I think it was a harmonica, idk I only listened to this one once) is the only part I loved but it's not bad by any means. Reminds me of Breakout. 

 

You is kind of a letdown, the live version is one of my all-time favorite Miley tracks, just sounds like a stadium rocker and a classic song. The production takes away the rawness, and I think I'm gonna replace this with You (Take Two) 

 

Handstand is INCREDIBLE, I love electronic songs with psychedelic elements. I only wish that she hadn't given us the two snippets in the trailer and tracklist reveal because my weave would have been SNATCHED had I not been expecting it, but wow, definitely a cool ass song. 

 

RIVER WOW. Everyone who said this sounded like a basic gay 2010 bop was RIGHT. This sent me right back to the days of early Kesha and post-Blackout Britney, it's SO GOOD. I'm so glad they're pushing it with a video and playlisting and my only hope is that it becomes a smash and inspires that sound to make a comeback. Definitely one of my favorite Miley songs ever, she really did that. 

 

Violet Chemistry - SO good. I think this song and the two that came before it are my trinity. I need more electropop Miley. 

 

Muddy Feet - unnecessary, Sia's melodic oohing was the only good part. 

 

Wild Card - I feel like this is a grower? It's not bad, I like the verses, but the chorus could be better. I have a feeling it'll grow on me. 

 

Island - same as Wild Card. I like it, it's very chill, but I think I'll need a few more listens to love it. 

 

Wonder Woman - a nice ballad, not her best but it does the job. 

 

Overall I'd say this isn't her best album but its squarely in the middle. My favorites are Handstand, River, and Chemistry (and the live version of You, what the hell), with Rose Colored Glasses being up there too. I think Wild Card and Island are gonna be growers. Overall I'm pleased. 

 

 

[UnusualBoy]

3 minutes ago, mylicious said:

Is it out in NZ or will it be a worldwide release?

Out in NZ & AUS.

[howilookonyou]

wasn't there a 6 minute song? what happened to it

[yonsé]

4 minutes ago, mylicious said:

Is it out in NZ or will it be a worldwide release?

it is out in NZ.

[MagneticElectric]

I’m really looking forward to this album, not sure why some people were expecting another ‘Plastic Hearts’ surely by now we know Miley likes to switch things with each era. The teasers from this album has me very excited!

[HeavyMetalAura]

Also Miley has never been one to be "on trend" ever since Bangerz, but I'm kind of shocked with how effortlessly she seems to be adapting to today's sounds (as evidenced by the overwhelming success of Flowers). Jaded and Rose Colored glasses really do sound made for the vibey alt TikTok teens, and a lot of the album is very reminiscent of Harry's House and Midnights, two of the most successful pop albums in recent memory. Miley said I want HITS this era. 

[SmashingMiley]

My ranking after 3/4 listens:

 

Flowers - 8.5/10

 

Jaded - 11/10  easily the best song

 

Rose Colored Lenses - 8.5/10. very Harry’s House-esque

 

Thousand Miles - 9.5/10. This is what YN wished to be but wasn’t

 

You - 7/10. The live version is superior sadly

 

Handstand - 9/10. An experimental standout

River - 9.5/10. CBT-esque excellence

Violet Chemistry - 10/10. A career hightlight!

 

Muddy Feet - 8/10. Sia feature is so unnecessary 

 

Wildcard - 9/10. Defo a grower

 

Island - 9/10

 

Wonder Woman - 8.5/10. Nice piano ballad for a closing track

Overall: 9/10 

 
Up there with PH as her best albums  ATRL hating as per usual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mylicious]

6 minutes ago, UnusualBoy said:

Out in NZ & AUS.

 

5 minutes ago, yonsé said:

it is out in NZ.

thank you!

[Uncatena]

1 hour ago, ScorpiosGroove said:

its giving Marina piano ballad… and that ain’t a compliment 

That’s exactly it omg

[HeavyMetalAura]

Mmhmm just as I suspected, Wildcard is indeed growing