Bangerz
by Miley Cyrus
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Oct 8, 2013
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 970 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 101 out of 970
  3. Negative: 156 out of 970
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  1. SeanUndead
    Nov 3, 2013
    10
    Sink or swim, Miley swims like a champ...love her or hate her, how or why would anyone do the latter? A star is born with "Bangerz" being an exotic mesmerizing mix of musical styles with stellar & very soulful Miley vocals front and center, now it's apparent Hanna Montana has left the building for good, or as Miley reported on a "Saturday Night Live" update recently, she was murdered!Sink or swim, Miley swims like a champ...love her or hate her, how or why would anyone do the latter? A star is born with "Bangerz" being an exotic mesmerizing mix of musical styles with stellar & very soulful Miley vocals front and center, now it's apparent Hanna Montana has left the building for good, or as Miley reported on a "Saturday Night Live" update recently, she was murdered!
    Listening throughout this amazing versatile set, clearly this captivating artist found her musical direction, delivering a fascinating collection that is highly entertaining being filled with enthralling heart & soulful vocals that one can't stop listening to...who knew little Hanna Montana would hit such lofty musical heights as a spectacular mature young artist who is also something else on the world stage...welcome Miley Cyrus, your time is now & and sweetheart it is clear you have made it BIG TIME! This jammin' set full of credible artistry is going to go through the roof...    … Expand
  2. sakislv
    Nov 4, 2013
    2
    The only reason this album is talked about is the fact that she does provocative things. The only song i can use is Sms Bangerz due to the Britney collaboration.
  3. DennisR
    Nov 16, 2013
    7
    A very fun, catchy, and vocally impressive album. After a big change in her life, this album proves that Miley still got it, except brings it to a higher and more mature level. However, some song such as "Do My Thang" and the title track lack substance and create an album with unnecessary fillers.
  4. mchlkirk77
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    Wow! May I say, that I am a 48 year old gay man and I am a HUGE fan of Miley Cyrus!! I enjoy all of her work, ballads like "The Climb", and "When I Look at You", etc. And, this cd is one of my favorite of all time and I am one of the biggest fans out there, not just of her amazing voice, song writing ability and amazing talent, but I am a huge fan of her heart and compassion, which comeWow! May I say, that I am a 48 year old gay man and I am a HUGE fan of Miley Cyrus!! I enjoy all of her work, ballads like "The Climb", and "When I Look at You", etc. And, this cd is one of my favorite of all time and I am one of the biggest fans out there, not just of her amazing voice, song writing ability and amazing talent, but I am a huge fan of her heart and compassion, which come through on many of the tracks of this cd, as well as mostly her whimsical, fun side, I applaud your courage to be yourself Miley! I love and enjoy your country roots and all of your Godmother's songs, Dolly Parton. At the same time, you chose to be courageous and put out a mostly pop and hip hop cd with this release and it is so much fun and brilliant.… Expand
  5. JohnyRawrr
    Nov 14, 2013
    1
    Few listenable songs. Each song is similar to another. Predictable lyrics. We can all admit that she is just a singer who can only release two good singles. The rest of the album is trashy
  6. AbrahamJBT
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    THE NEW LOOK OF MILEY MAKES THIS ALBUM IS PERFECT WITH MANY ELECTRONIC BOOM, POP TRUE IF THESE ALSO NOTING THAT WHEN HIP HOP AND RAP IS MILEY IS THE BEST, AND SO heartbreaking BALADAS THAT MAKE YOU A TRANSPORT ANOTHER WORLD EVER HEAR THAT
  7. arvintaylor138
    Feb 18, 2014
    7
    As much as I hate to say this, the album is actually not that bad. I was expecting an album full of explicit lyrics and all the tweaks that are just seeking for attention, but it's quite different. Yeah, there's a few swear words here and there but not that much as I imagined. The album has some good songs. No song is better than 'We Can't Stop', but they complement it very well!
  8. justsaying
    Dec 21, 2013
    4
    I think this album could have been better. Save a few really good songs, what remains is a wannabe rapper. To me, you did not come as a wrecking ball, because even with all marketing strategy, you are unable to have an excellent performance with his album, which means it really is not good! I love you Miley, but not this time!
  9. twerk-king
    Jan 2, 2014
    10
    This album is definitely a milestone from her last album. Her new mature sound really shows how much Miley Cyrus has progressed as an artist. With "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball" as the first two singles, Cyrus clearly can do no wrong with this album.
  10. dezzeke
    Jan 7, 2014
    10
    This album is as annoying and insignificant as pricking the sole of your naked foot on an old toenail clipping embedded in the carpet.
    The consistant droning abuse of electronic drum tracks throughout the album as well as Miley's everlasting need to prove her carefree, "I don't give a reputation slaughters all stray inklings of musicality and creativity.
    As much as it pains me, Miley    This album is as annoying and insignificant as pricking the sole of your naked foot on an old toenail clipping embedded in the carpet.
    The consistant droning abuse of electronic drum tracks throughout the album as well as Miley's everlasting need to prove her carefree, "I don't give a reputation slaughters all stray inklings of musicality and creativity.
    As much as it pains me, Miley Cyrus has caught the 5 second attention span of our nation, and, I will admit...her music is catchy as hell.
    We all cringe and crinkle up our noses in disgust as we see her small, pale ass twerking across our television screens, but when we hear one of her trashy anthems, we jokingly sing along. And you know what America? We know all the words.
    How do we react? We chastise her. We point and laugh. We exploit her ridiculousness throughout the internet, creating forums and memes and parody videos. As the ever-analytical American public, we all reach out and connect over the most ridiculous celebrity of 2013. Miley is a fool. Instant friendships created, creative feedback brainstormed, all of this hype and excitement distracting and entertaining us from the bowels of our own mundane lives. All of this achievable over one celebrity.
    In the midst of this hysteria, Miley herself sits back in her Plumebanche sofa--joint in one hand, a slim-fast shake in the other-- and smirks as every teenage American spends their allowance money on her album and hollywood reporters line up at her door. And as she purchases another set of diamod encrusted brass knuckles to wear in her next video, young Americans can barely afford an outfit from their local mall. Now ask yourself; who's the fool now?    … Expand
  11. ReviewLover1997
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    Miley Is BACK WITH A VENGEANCE! The world better look out! I am a true smiler. Ive been obsessed with her since with 2006, and ive stuck with her through the good and the bad. And I don't give a crap what scandalous, provocative things she does, a fan is a fan. This album is THE BOMB! Leaving Hollywood Records was the best thing she ever did. Bangerz really shows a side of her never beforeMiley Is BACK WITH A VENGEANCE! The world better look out! I am a true smiler. Ive been obsessed with her since with 2006, and ive stuck with her through the good and the bad. And I don't give a crap what scandalous, provocative things she does, a fan is a fan. This album is THE BOMB! Leaving Hollywood Records was the best thing she ever did. Bangerz really shows a side of her never before seen by the general public. Disney was trying to mold her into something she not, so i don't blame her for rebelling. All that aside, i am OBSESSED with Hands In The Air. Not to mention #getitright and FU. A definite 10… Expand
  12. MatthewDon2002
    Feb 22, 2014
    9
    This album is proof that Hannah Montana is well and truly dead. I've never been a particularly big fan of Cyrus' music, nor of hip-hop in general, but Cyrus' authoritative and talented voice makes up for the more inferior songs, however few they may be, as when Bangerz hits the heights, it's awe-inspiring stuff with catchy hooks and a fresh fuse of Miley's new love - hip-hop - and herThis album is proof that Hannah Montana is well and truly dead. I've never been a particularly big fan of Cyrus' music, nor of hip-hop in general, but Cyrus' authoritative and talented voice makes up for the more inferior songs, however few they may be, as when Bangerz hits the heights, it's awe-inspiring stuff with catchy hooks and a fresh fuse of Miley's new love - hip-hop - and her country roots.… Expand
  13. ReviewsbyFemke
    Feb 27, 2014
    10
    I didn't really expect much of "Bangerz", looking at MiCy's new image and the titles of the tracks, "FU" and "Love Money Party". What's with all the hashtags and abbreviations? But wow, Miley really surprised me! This is like, one of the best albums I've ever heard. "4x4", "Rooting For My Baby" and the similar "On My Own" and "FU" are my favorites.
  14. vitortfv
    Sep 24, 2017
    8
    It's a perfect album, so crazy and so amazing. SOOO BANGERZ.It's a perfect album, so crazy and so amazing. SOOO BANGERZ. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥… Expand
  15. Jubilarian
    Apr 12, 2014
    7
    This album is carefree, I can tell you that.

    Miley Cyrus' new outing, Bangerz, is a solid album and is different from her Pop/Country albums. It introduces more genres and each song is different from each other. When you listen near the end of the album though, it feels dragged along and rushed. The first half of the album would have been fine on its own, as the other half is full of    This album is carefree, I can tell you that.

    Miley Cyrus' new outing, Bangerz, is a solid album and is different from her Pop/Country albums. It introduces more genres and each song is different from each other.

    When you listen near the end of the album though, it feels dragged along and rushed. The first half of the album would have been fine on its own, as the other half is full of awkward songs with terrible production.    … Expand
  16. Gabeamd
    May 24, 2014
    10
    This Album is so perfect !! F**nking Bangerz, featuring with Britney Spears, Nelly, French Montana. This vocal is amazing, only e powerfull, I love Miley Cyrus, she's a best teen singer in the world
  17. joaquinxjimenez
    Jul 10, 2014
    8
    This is my favorite Miley album. Love R&B sounds, more urban than popish, that's what I really love about the album. She's exploring new sounds and that's amazing.
  18. AmauriR
    Oct 26, 2014
    3
    album meio bosta ela querendo atenção com as letras de baixo calão a unica que presta é é WB porem teve um clipe desesperado por atenção e nao teve nada aver com a musica e vulgar
  19. ZhaneJohnson
    Jan 14, 2015
    8
    It's a new album showing us another Cyrus's face. She makes up feel a hard and painful times she's been through. Wrecking Ball and Adore You are both powerful ballad with different points of view. I really love dancing to SMS (Bangerz) and Hands In the Air. We Can't Stop makes us understand we can do what we want to! Such a powerful voice on those songs! She shows us she can sing
  20. lucas24
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    Razoável. Miley não conseguiu cativar o público com seu "Bangerz". Certas faixas me deram sono. O Album tem potencial para vender. Mas, o album continua me soando como algo qualquer.
  21. fakeSean
    Jun 16, 2017
    8
    The only reason that people hate her is because she used to be a Disney princess.
    If you simply forget what Miley uesd to be and take this album as a first album of an new artist, you will find this album amazing.
  22. LoveMeHarder
    Dec 24, 2014
    6
    Bangerz is an album full of strange and questionable tracks. I don't even know what to say about some of the songs. Although there are some good standouts, the rest of the album is missing something quality.
  23. ChanelParis
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Forget Disney Forget Hannah Forget that child, and that the real Miley Cyrus, she and another child she and a woman with attitude, don't compare her as a Teen star she and superior to all.
  24. niazkilam
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    An absolutely incredible album, people focus too much on her actions to look at the beauty of the music. She has grown and so has her music, one of the best albums ever.
  25. antonelloamore
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    il miglior album di Miley Cyrus in assoluto . .
  26. spongeswift
    Nov 22, 2017
    6
    Bangerz is a decent effort from Cyrus but it still has issues. Overall this was Miley's meltdown era, she was a trainwreck, but the album itself had a few good cuts. Some of my favorites were "Do My Thang", "Someone Else", "#GETITRIGHT" and "Wrecking Ball", the rest were ok but there's also a few train wrecks to discuss. "Drive" tries way hard to be an edgy ballad. "FU" was absolutelyBangerz is a decent effort from Cyrus but it still has issues. Overall this was Miley's meltdown era, she was a trainwreck, but the album itself had a few good cuts. Some of my favorites were "Do My Thang", "Someone Else", "#GETITRIGHT" and "Wrecking Ball", the rest were ok but there's also a few train wrecks to discuss. "Drive" tries way hard to be an edgy ballad. "FU" was absolutely terrible and the title song was just boring and already done. But overall it was an ok album.… Expand
  27. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    7
    I really hope Miley starts doing songs like Someone Else, Maybe You're Right and Drive. But songs like Do My Thang and SMS make me wanna die...........
  28. lauras700
    Mar 21, 2015
    7
    Good songs: We can't stop, Wrecking ball, Love money party, #GETITRIGHT, Drive, Maybe you're right, Someone else, Rooting for my baby, On my own
    reasonable songs: Adore you, FU, Hands in the air
    Bad songs: SMS, 4x4, My darlin', Do my thang
  29. GuilhermeLeme13
    Apr 8, 2015
    7
    Bangerz é um álbum complicado para se julgar, ele foi um trabalho diferente de tudo que a Miley Cyrus já fez em sua carreira, clipes polêmicos, músicas marcantes, vocais maravilhosos etc... Mas ao mesmo tempo ele é confuso, parece não ter um rumo correto, dividir músicas maravilhosas com outras duvidosas talvez possa ter prejudicado bastante ele.
  30. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    1
    Do any of us need to pretend that there is any hidden talent in this pop disaster? No. This is garbage and belongs in the dump. It boggles my kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
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#22 Most Shared Album of 2013

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. No Ripcord
    Oct 24, 2013
    20
    We get a record that is surprisingly dull, which alternates between syrupy, unremarkable ballads and uptempo tracks that sound like they’ve been assembled by a committee of consultants.
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  2. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 14, 2013
    40
    It's full of timid electropop anthems.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Oct 10, 2013
    30
    Sometimes, like on the outstanding "Wrecking Ball," the emotion calcifies into catchy, mature hooks, propelled forth by Cyrus' oft-underestimated vocal heft. Then again, the breakup also produced "FU," a dismally adolescent electro-soul duet with French Montana.
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