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Her second self titled studio album, Breakout, Miley takes us with her on a Rock’N'Roll journey. The music is infectious and the hits are undeniable! ‘ 7 Things’ is Miley’s Hit single! A perfect follow up to her Top Five radio Smash Hit ‘See You Again’! With three albums released by the age of 15, Miley has already had the level of success that most artists only dream about with over 10 million albums sold! Miley’s first recording Hannah Montana Original Soundtrack Debuted #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and is Certified 3x Platinum. Miley’s second release Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus Debuted #1 on Billboard Hot 100 and it is Certified 6x Platinum.
The good:
“7 Things” – This can’t be compared to anything Avril has done, like so many critics have tried to do, because it’s not possible to take it seriously. All you have to know is that its a huge hit and will be for a long time to come. It is definitely addictive and no matter how hard you try to forget the chorus the more it stays in your head.
“See You Again” – The rare track that doesn’t sound contrived in its attempt to appeal to an older audience.
“These Four Walls” – Might have sounded better in the more capable hands of a country artist like Carrie Underwood.
The rest:
“Breakout” – Another track ripe for top ten radio and will surely be a hit no matter how much it gets hammered by critics and haters. Sure, it’s not great but every little tween will be singing it this summer.
“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” – A sped up version of the original without the amazing vocals and playfulness.
“Fly On The Wall” – The entire song is weird and doesn’t make any sense. The vocals and music are bizarre. Maybe it’s good that I don’t get it.
“Wake Up America” – If you hear this and laugh its okay–because it is completely ridiculous. A happy pop song about the world falling apart and how every little thing we do matters. In a perfect little world of Hannah Montana this is true–then again if it makes kids care a little more it can’t be so bad.
Finally:
There has to be some concern for parents whose kids are under ten and fans of Hanna or Miley. It appears that the record label is gearing up for a mature Miley. This could be a massive mistake as the little pop princess isn’t the next Avril. The whole makeover might come off like M.C. Hammer trying to be a gangster rapper. My two cents: Keep Miley cute full of sugary pop hits and let her grow up naturally–don’t force her to be Avril when she doesn’t have it in her.
Watch the video for “7 Things”
