A review of Miley Cyrus's ninth album, 'Something Beautiful,' and its accompanying film, critiques them for falling short of the artist's grand, 'psychedelic' ambitions. Despite some strong songcraft and a well-executed hi-NRG sound in the second half, the album is deemed to lack the promised mind-altering properties and an obvious smash-hit single, potentially leading to a muted reception. The film is described as a collection of pop videos rather than a 'pop opera.'
Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful review – solid pop that’s about as ‘psychedelic’ as a baked potato
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A review of Miley Cyrus's ninth album, 'Something Beautiful,' and its accompanying film, critiques them for falling short of the artist's grand, 'psychedelic' ambitions. Despite some strong songcraft and a well-executed hi-NRG sound in the second half, the album is deemed to lack the promised mind-altering properties and an obvious smash-hit single, potentially leading to a muted reception. The film is described as a collection of pop videos rather than a 'pop opera.'
- 1 2017: Younger Now album released
- 2 2020: Plastic Hearts album released
- 3 2023: Flowers became world's biggest-selling single
- 4 May 29, 2025: Something Beautiful album and film reviewed
- Album may face a muted reception due to lack of obvious smash-hit single and unfulfilled promises
- Further establishes Miley Cyrus's tendency to release projects that don't fully align with initial billing
What: A review of Miley Cyrus's ninth album, 'Something Beautiful,' and its accompanying film. The review finds the album solid but not as 'psychedelic' as claimed, and the film lacks plot.
When: Published May 29, 2025. The album is new.
Where: Not explicitly stated, but the context is the music industry and pop culture. Tribeca film festival is mentioned as a premiere location for the film.
Why: To evaluate and critique Miley Cyrus's latest musical and visual project against her stated artistic intentions and past works.
How: The review analyzes the album's musical style, lyrical content, and overall coherence, comparing it to Cyrus's previous works and the genre's expectations. It also critiques the accompanying film.