Whether you remember Miley Cyrus as the young lead of your favorite childhood TV show or the rebellious twenties swinging a wrecking ball and twerking at the VMAs, she left a lasting impression on the world of pop culture through its many transformations. As Miley enters a new era of rock-and-roll with her upcoming album “Plastic Hearts,” let’s take a trip down memory lane and watch the evolution of Miley Cyrus.
America’s Sweetheart: Hannah Montana
Cyrus was in the limelight from an early age, gaining notoriety with her breakout role as Miley Stewart on the hit Disney Channel show, “Hannah Montana.” She played a stylish pop star with a double life and was the envy of every tween in the 2000s. Her signature style of music was pop with a hint of country and clearly censored by Disney. The show aired for five years, which means we can see some evolution in its music and looks, but it’s clear that in those years it was still seen as a poster child for Disney.
She can’t be tamed
Cyrus’ album “Can’t Be Tamed” was released in 2010 and was the first public display of his rebellious side. The album had bolder lyrics and raunchier live performances than her “Hannah Montana” musical works. After this album and the end of the Disney Channel show, Cyrus did not release much music and focused more on acting. In 2012, however, Miley freed her Backyard Sessions where she covered other artists’ songs, and she gave us a deeper insight into her personality on a more intimate level. I highly recommend checking them out on YouTube if you want to experience his raw musical talent.
Miley’s wild side
In 2013, Cyrus’ wild side really came alive with the release of his studio album “Bangerz”. While some might think this album just represents his crazy phase, there are some truly fantastic songs on this album, such as “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball”, which took the world by storm when they topped the charts.
Lower-key songs like “Adore You” and “Maybe You’re Right” showed Miley’s emotions and connected her to her fans. This era brought us Cyrus’ new blonde pixie cut, which was the first of its kind among her musical peers, and a rowdy 2013 VMAs Performance with Robin Thicke. Then, in 2015, Miley released the album “Miley and Her Dead Petz”. Have you ever heard of this album? It’s probably because there were some really weird songs, and none of them became a hit, although I’d say ‘Miley and Her Dead Petz’ shows an even crazier side of Cyrus than the one we hear in “Bangerz”.
younger now
In 2017, Cyrus released the dream single “Malibu”, which became quite popular as the debut album from his sixth album, “Younger Now”. This album is certainly not one of Miley’s most popular, garnering mixed reviews. It seems that at this time, Miley was still looking to find herself, with the release of this album toning down the provocative image she had created for herself in previous years.
Ashley O arrives
This era is intriguing, with a variety of unconventional musical releases. In mid-2019, Cyrus released the EP “She is Coming”, an interesting mix of songs that included the popular song “Mother’s Daughter” and featured a track with drag queen RuPaul. Shortly after, Miley starred in an episode from Netflix’s popular thriller “Black Mirror”, where she plays a troubled pop star named Ashley O. She performs two catchy songs in this episode which were later released outside of the series, but they are a far cry from Cyrus’ true musical style , as they were intended to be sung by the fictional Ashley O (whose story is often compared to Cyrus’ “Hannah Montana” years). Also during this period, she released the popular and moving song “Slide Away”, showcasing her struggles with her. separation from Liam Hemsworth.
Rock Miley is here
Modern-day Miley Cyrus is exciting for whole new reasons. Right before our eyes, she goes through her new transformation as she embraces her rock and roll side. In mid-2020, she released the song “Midnight Sky”, giving us a preview of her new rock album, and the single was do very well so far. She has also done a number of rock covers that have since gone viral on social media platforms, including covers of “Heart of Glass” and “Zombie.” Its rasp and power are a perfect fit for the rock genre, and this new style will appeal to both long-time Cyrus fans and classic rock fans alike.
On November 27, we will finally receive a rock album from Miley Cyrus, “Plastic Hearts”, and with cameos from Billy Idol and Dua Lipait promises to be another epic musical adventure.
Whether you remember Miley Cyrus as the young lead of your favorite childhood TV show or the rebellious twenties swinging a wrecking ball and twerking at the VMAs, she left a lasting impression on the world of pop culture through its many transformations. As Miley enters a new era of rock-and-roll with her upcoming album “Plastic Hearts,” let’s take a trip down memory lane and watch the evolution of Miley Cyrus.
America’s Sweetheart: Hannah Montana
Cyrus was in the limelight from an early age, gaining notoriety with her breakout role as Miley Stewart on the hit Disney Channel show, “Hannah Montana.” She played a stylish pop star with a double life and was the envy of every tween in the 2000s. Her signature style of music was pop with a hint of country and clearly censored by Disney. The show aired for five years, which means we can see some evolution in its music and looks, but it’s clear that in those years it was still seen as a poster child for Disney.
She can’t be tamed
Cyrus’ album “Can’t Be Tamed” was released in 2010 and was the first public display of his rebellious side. The album had bolder lyrics and raunchier live performances than her “Hannah Montana” musical works. After this album and the end of the Disney Channel show, Cyrus did not release much music and focused more on acting. In 2012, however, Miley freed her Backyard Sessions where she covered other artists’ songs, and she gave us a deeper insight into her personality on a more intimate level. I highly recommend checking them out on YouTube if you want to experience his raw musical talent.
Miley’s wild side
In 2013, Cyrus’ wild side really came alive with the release of his studio album “Bangerz”. While some might think this album just represents his crazy phase, there are some truly fantastic songs on this album, such as “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball”, which took the world by storm when they topped the charts.
Lower-key songs like “Adore You” and “Maybe You’re Right” showed Miley’s emotions and connected her to her fans. This era brought us Cyrus’ new blonde pixie cut, which was the first of its kind among her musical peers, and a rowdy 2013 VMAs Performance with Robin Thicke. Then, in 2015, Miley released the album “Miley and Her Dead Petz”. Have you ever heard of this album? It’s probably because there were some really weird songs, and none of them became a hit, although I’d say ‘Miley and Her Dead Petz’ shows an even crazier side of Cyrus than the one we hear in “Bangerz”.
younger now
In 2017, Cyrus released the dream single “Malibu”, which became quite popular as the debut album from his sixth album, “Younger Now”. This album is certainly not one of Miley’s most popular, garnering mixed reviews. It seems that at this time, Miley was still looking to find herself, with the release of this album toning down the provocative image she had created for herself in previous years.
Ashley O arrives
This era is intriguing, with a variety of unconventional musical releases. In mid-2019, Cyrus released the EP “She is Coming”, an interesting mix of songs that included the popular song “Mother’s Daughter” and featured a track with drag queen RuPaul. Shortly after, Miley starred in an episode from Netflix’s popular thriller “Black Mirror”, where she plays a troubled pop star named Ashley O. She performs two catchy songs in this episode which were later released outside of the series, but they are a far cry from Cyrus’ true musical style , as they were intended to be sung by the fictional Ashley O (whose story is often compared to Cyrus’ “Hannah Montana” years). Also during this period, she released the popular and moving song “Slide Away”, showcasing her struggles with her. separation from Liam Hemsworth.
Rock Miley is here
Modern-day Miley Cyrus is exciting for whole new reasons. Right before our eyes, she goes through her new transformation as she embraces her rock and roll side. In mid-2020, she released the song “Midnight Sky”, giving us a preview of her new rock album, and the single was do very well so far. She has also done a number of rock covers that have since gone viral on social media platforms, including covers of “Heart of Glass” and “Zombie.” Its rasp and power are a perfect fit for the rock genre, and this new style will appeal to both long-time Cyrus fans and classic rock fans alike.
On November 27, we will finally receive a rock album from Miley Cyrus, “Plastic Hearts”, and with cameos from Billy Idol and Dua Lipait promises to be another epic musical adventure.