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  • Summary: The sixth full-length studio release for the pop singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Dolly Parton.
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Malibu
I never came to the beach, or stood by the ocean I never sat by the shore, under the sun with my feet in the sand But you brought me here And I'm... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. 80
    Who knows which Miley Cyrus will emerge after the rootsy and real Younger Now, but we recommend enjoying Country Miley for as long as she lasts.
  2. Sep 28, 2017
    70
    The songs are deliberately low-affect, if short on personality compared to her other albums. But the attention-getter is the finale "Inspired," where she writes a folksy country ballad to express some of her fears about climate change, with the opening lines, "I'm writing down my dreams/All I'd like to see/Starting with the bees." In this context, it's refreshing to hear from the Old Weird Miley again.
  3. Oct 4, 2017
    60
    It's the sound of a promising young singer who tried and failed to produce compelling music on the margins, turning back and self-consciously striking a more conservative pose. It's not as interesting a story, maybe, but it's also not as problematic.
  4. Sep 29, 2017
    58
    Cyrus’ voice has scarcely been more expressive, and there’s no question that she means what she sings. That said, you might long for a more inspired metaphor (or eight).
  5. Oct 4, 2017
    50
    Where her past albums felt messy but painfully sincere, Younger Now comes off as safe and overly sanitized, with the frisson that made Cyrus a star all but entirely blasted away. ... Still, the album has some plainly good songs.
  6. 42
    Just as things seem a little promising, the limp “Thinkin'” struts in like a Carrie Underwood c-side and firmly sets the tone for the record’s toothless closing third.
  7. Oct 12, 2017
    30
    Younger Now is a hookless, joyless, profitable success.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 30 out of 170
  1. Sep 29, 2017
    10
    THIS IS AN ALBUM LADIES

    personally, i was ready to cancel my pre order lmao but miley delivered. top to bottom this is an awesome record,
    THIS IS AN ALBUM LADIES

    personally, i was ready to cancel my pre order lmao but miley delivered. top to bottom this is an awesome record, and it’s way more alternative than i’d say “country” and i dig it a lot. i can tell miley wrote a lot of these songs from her heart and that’s why i love it so much.

    i just wish the roll out was better for such a great album. and i honestly think, the wrong singles were chosen - younger now, bad mood and thinkin should’ve been the singles before the album dropped. personally, malibu doesnt capture the feel of the record and younger now opens the album perfectly and explains this whole “change” magnificently and i think if YN was the first song heard w/ the video the era would’ve been handled smoother (by the gp too).

    and also, im curious to see how this’ll do. i know miley will have a #1 record im just curious as to the critical acclaim it’ll get and im sure she’s going to get grammy noms - this is a grammy album. and despite her not making as mainstream music as demi, selena or ariana; miley remains the most creative ex act honestly.
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  2. Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Miley Cyrus this album is everything

    THANK YOU MILEY LOVEU UU ........................................
    Miley Cyrus this album is everything

    THANK YOU MILEY
    LOVEU UU
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    ........................................
    .......................................
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  3. Oct 4, 2017
    10
    This album is wonderful!
    Thanks to Miley for this album, beautiful songs that show how beautiful her voice is and potent. A triumphant lap.
    This album is wonderful!
    Thanks to Miley for this album, beautiful songs that show how beautiful her voice is and potent. A triumphant lap.
    Love Someone is a hymn!
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  4. Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Great production, killer vocals and I have always been impressed by Miss Cyrus's ability to create harmonies and harmonize as a backingGreat production, killer vocals and I have always been impressed by Miss Cyrus's ability to create harmonies and harmonize as a backing vocalist. She did not disappoint, she did however surprise me, with a major improvement as a lyricist. Bad Mood, Love Someone, Malibu, I Would Die For You and Shes Not Him were the highlights of the 11 track album. Expand
  5. Nov 5, 2017
    7
    Comparing to previous her albums , this one is something new and a change , but from the first song to last , It sounds like a one new styleComparing to previous her albums , this one is something new and a change , but from the first song to last , It sounds like a one new style , no differences between songs , and every now and then I have expected best of Miley Cyrus , Wreaking ball of Emotions in songs , she get closer with few of her songs , Specially Malibu and Younger now (tittle song) delivers that . Overall It's a great album , not what I was expecting but took me somewhere ! Love it Expand
  6. Oct 2, 2017
    5
    This album is not the best of it, but it does not stop being good. Maybe some holes and the predawn of repetitive melodies have the problem,This album is not the best of it, but it does not stop being good. Maybe some holes and the predawn of repetitive melodies have the problem, but in parts your voice sounds great in country. Expand
  7. Oct 5, 2017
    0
    personally, i was ready to cancel my pre order lmao but miley delivered. top to bottom this is an awesome record, and it’s way morepersonally, i was ready to cancel my pre order lmao but miley delivered. top to bottom this is an awesome record, and it’s way more alternative than i’d say “country” and i dig it a lot. i can tell miley wrote a lot of these songs from her heart and that’s why i love it so much. i just wish the roll out was better for such a great album. and i honestly Expand

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