Breakout
by Miley Cyrus
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 266 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 209 out of 266
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 266
  3. Negative: 47 out of 266

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  1. EmilyR.
    Jul 24, 2008
    9
    This was a good C.D. .. VERY grown up fly on the wall especially the only thing was , was all the songs.. well almost sounded like break-up songs and it kinda got annoying cause can she write one about not breakups ..(i know she did but ) All in all a GREAT C.D.
  2. PrudenceK.
    Jul 29, 2008
    10
    The crown jewel of a fine year in music. Cyrus has proven to stand out with the great ones, like The Beatles, The Velvet Underground, and Joanna Newsom. This is an important album, as much as it is eternally listenable. A true testament to the perseverance of the soul. Prepare to be moved.
  3. GabbyG.
    Aug 13, 2008
    9
    Yes this is still generally teen pop, but if you ask me she sounds much older and mature in this album. Theres a variety of sounds, and good ones none-the-less.
  4. DontWorryAboutMyName
    Jul 25, 2009
    9
    Miley's voice has very well matured, and almost all her songs were written, or co-written by her, I think that's is really amazing, for a 16, actually 15 year old when she released this album! Her songs were written to be reliable to girls her age, and most people reviewing this are over the age of 20, so of course they're going to give it a bad rating, for someone Miley's voice has very well matured, and almost all her songs were written, or co-written by her, I think that's is really amazing, for a 16, actually 15 year old when she released this album! Her songs were written to be reliable to girls her age, and most people reviewing this are over the age of 20, so of course they're going to give it a bad rating, for someone who's Miley's age, like myself I love this album very much & I am looking forward to other albums by this lovely gal.… Expand
  5. NickS
    Mar 31, 2009
    10
    I loved this cd well at least it was better than anything of hers preceding this. she's gonna be huge and she doesn't need Hannah Montana.
  6. Kaleido
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    All these songs are lovely, and her vocals are hardly autotuned. She's a real singer, and an amazing songwriter, too. She better changed how she did with "Can't Be Tamed" though, many songs like the "Breakout" ones may sound dull after a while.
  7. lukeparkes26
    Jul 16, 2016
    9
    As a tween, I loved the album, and even as a young adult now, "Breakout" is still enjoyable. It is, perhaps, my favourite album released by Miley. It has stand-outs like "7 Things," "The Driveway," "Goodbye," "See You Again," and "Someday." Overall, still enjoyable, even if some of the songs do seem a little juvenile to me now.
  8. ZhaneJohnson
    Jan 14, 2015
    7
    I'm obsessed with Fly On the Wall, Goodbye and See You Again. Every song are beautiful even though some are less. Hovering and Simple Song are the songs I like the less.
  9. pablogonzls
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    The album is very beautiful, I love the lyrics and rhythms that are very catchy, to be 16 years old at the time, it was good writer,honestly this album
  10. LucaISlandDJ
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    Best album by Miley. No autotune and absolutely great vocals. She's really confident in the pop-rock. The best songs are Breakout, 7 Things, Fly On The Wall These Four Walls and Hovering (the last one you find it in the deluxe edition)
  11. CraigC.
    Jul 24, 2008
    8
    Miley's unique, raspy voice stands out best on Bottom of the Ocean and These Four Walls. The remaining songs are fun and showcase her song writing ability. Quite an album for a 15 y.o.
  12. Jhonpborges
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    The essense of this album is so good, what it brings to us is a feeling of all will be always good. We need that feeling. Past seven years of the release and it still so powerful. So good to listen.
  13. vitortfv
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    Breakout 6/10
    7 Things 8/10
    The Driveway 7,5/10
    Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 8,5/10
    Full Circle 6/10
    Fly on the Wall 8,7/10
    Bottom of the Ocean 7/10
    Wake Up America 7,5/10
    These Four Walls 8,3/10
    Simple Song 6,5/10
    Goodbye 7/10
    See You Again (Rock Mafia Remix) 9/10
  14. SmilerofMiley
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    MARAVILHOSO RAINHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaAAAAAA
  15. BryanViteri
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Great album, good for a broken heart, good for beeing in love, good for naturelovers, good for have speace, nice voice, good for a short age. Go ahead Miley.
  16. GabrielIgnacio
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    An excellent album, with very good letters and rhythms. Simply excellent.
    Some songs are really very good, and some (although they are less) they are not so good, but in general it is an excellent album
  17. ramongomes
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  18. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Catchy pop songs with some rock and roll elements makes this an exceptional work by Miley Cyrus, it accomplishes that teenage dream of becoming a superstar and also some good messages for the young generation, while not letting down the older ones.
  19. Christiansimoes
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    This is a decent authentic album of teen pop. A star singing infectious songs to her young listeners. A perfect job for the target audience. Miley Cyrus is ready on this album
  20. Smiler_0
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    este album me inspiro mucho enserio merecía muchos puntos positivos enserio , te amo miley cyrus eres la mejor vales mucho
  21. Rasher1
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    It is time we acknowledge the genius of Miley Cyrus’s 2008 album Breakout. This album has only aged **well**. The Driveway remains vocally and emotionally one of Miley’s best tracks. From the perspective of 2020, Wake Up America seems almost prophetic about the rise of the youth climate action movement. Miley has successfully built on the themes of Bottom of the Ocean with her 2019 trackIt is time we acknowledge the genius of Miley Cyrus’s 2008 album Breakout. This album has only aged **well**. The Driveway remains vocally and emotionally one of Miley’s best tracks. From the perspective of 2020, Wake Up America seems almost prophetic about the rise of the youth climate action movement. Miley has successfully built on the themes of Bottom of the Ocean with her 2019 track Slide Away. And we still are intrigued by her best friend Leslie even 12 years later. And it would be a shame to not acknowledge the impact of Fly on the Wall on 2020 hyper-pop culture.… Expand
  22. Camtracy1
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    The Albums is a 10/10 in my opinion, nothing I didn't like it was perfect pop, I highly recommend the title track, 7 things, the driveway, bottom of the ocean, fly on the wall, these four walls Goodbye and see you again the rock mafia remix
  23. ymlso
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Um album legal, divertido, feliz, triste e romântico para todas as idades!!!
  24. diogorobinson
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Um excelente álbum! Leva-me sempre uma sensação de nostalgia quando visito este álbum. Perfeito!
  25. mxlxsx
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Has great covers such as Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! I love it!!
  26. carolcoraline
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é minha pré-adolescência todinha, maravilhoso. Letras ótimas, vocais ótimos. Amo. Minhas favoritas são 7 things, full circle, goodbye, the driveway e these four walls. Normalmente só pulo fly on the wall.
  27. sevgiozdemir
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece from Miley. Amazing songs and lyrics. I'm in love with these songs.
  28. Thatcrazy00sboy
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    This album still slaps in 2020, the best song in this album is by far ''Fly On The Wall'', an electro-rock song that is about the paparazzi and how they don't let celebrities live, oh and I didn't mention that she was 15 at this time.
    This album obviously is more for teens of the 2000s, but it doesn't change the fact that it is solid rock-pop album.
    The other songs that I recommend are    This album still slaps in 2020, the best song in this album is by far ''Fly On The Wall'', an electro-rock song that is about the paparazzi and how they don't let celebrities live, oh and I didn't mention that she was 15 at this time.
    This album obviously is more for teens of the 2000s, but it doesn't change the fact that it is solid rock-pop album.

    The other songs that I recommend are ''7 Things'', ''Full Circle'', ''Simple Song'', ''Hovering'' and ''These Four Walls'    … Expand
  29. GizemDogan55
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Album Of The Year 2008. She is “Queen Of Disney” , “ Queen Of Teen” , “ Queen Of New Pop” , “Queen Of This Generation “ , “ Queen Of Versatility “. She is REAL Queen Of THIS Generation.
  30. CaMileyAdele
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    A very good album, it takes me back to my childhood, beautiful moments listening to these songs.
  31. imvictork
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    breakout it’s the first album and it’s incredible how good it is!!! this is not just a debut, is THE debut
  32. BangerzKSA
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    good album for a 13 year old girl, her voice is so beautiful, i like her attitude so much, i love fly on the wall the most
  33. JoseSmiler
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    one of the greatest classics of Miley's career, without a doubt this is one of the albums that ages positively

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#42 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#35 Most Shared Album of 2008

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Billboard
    80
    While it's still age-appropriate for minors, Breakout is for the big kids too.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    After all this fun, Breakout's second half gets overly ballad-heavy--guess that's where the growing up factors in--although, impressively, she's a dead ringer for the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines on the mournful 'These Four Walls.'
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  3. Slant Magazine
    50
    For teen-pop (despite what Annie Leibovitz would have us believe, Miley is only 15, after all), your kid could do worse.
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