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Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 383 Ratings

  • Summary: Miley breaks free from her role as Hannah Montana on Disney with a third CD of big ballads and dance beats.

Top Track

Stay
Well it's good to hear your voice I hope you're doing fine And if you ever wonder I'm lonely here tonight I'm lost here in this moment And time... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Despite her best rebellious efforts, Miley's just not (yet) that thorny a girl.
  2. It's a Top 40 record of a high order, packed with electro-pop hooks and big Kelly Clarkson-style shout-along choruses. Cyrus' 17-year-old ire--however genuine it is--just adds spice.
  3. At times Can't Be Tamed feels perfunctory, getting the job of showing Cyrus is growing up without making her too mature for her still-young fan base and little else.
  4. Throughout Can't Be Tamed Cyrus seems checked out of her vocal performances, singing with neither the tween-queen enthusiasm of her Hannah Montana material nor the confrontational energy of 2008's Breakout.
  5. It's hard to escape the feeling that, in seeking to establish a more individual identity, Cyrus has become more generic. This is compounded by the fact that the songs just aren't strong enough to overcome the customary production.
  6. There's nothing raunchy or attitudinal here, just blustering dance-pop numbers and mushy ballads that owe a debt to Lady Gaga, minus all the flesh, spunk and bonkers stilettos.
  7. When you get right down to it, not only is Can't Be Tamed a confused statement of a record, but it's a pretty boring listen as well, as Cyrus hits on tired old pop trends (AutoTune? Really?) as a way to deliver her quasi-edgy new persona to a much more intelligent mainstream audience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 71
  2. Negative: 12 out of 71
  1. Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Can't Be Tamed é muito bom, e com certeza é o melhor álbum da miley, mas a divulgação dele foi horrível, fora o desperdiço de singles, asCan't Be Tamed é muito bom, e com certeza é o melhor álbum da miley, mas a divulgação dele foi horrível, fora o desperdiço de singles, as minhas faves são o álbum todo tirando "Forgiveness and Love" e "Two More Lonely People" Expand
  2. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    My favorite album! I really love it! It's underrated for obvious reasons. Every lyric of every song is a wonder.
  3. Sep 2, 2012
    10
    If you really listen to all the songs of the album.it shows the world so much love!All your review is just base on your hatred towards Miley!If you really listen to all the songs of the album.it shows the world so much love!All your review is just base on your hatred towards Miley! Hate you people! Expand
  4. Mar 7, 2014
    8
    I am giving this album a positive review, particularly because she is one of the few singers who can handle the autotune live. Her songsI am giving this album a positive review, particularly because she is one of the few singers who can handle the autotune live. Her songs 'Can't be Tamed' and 'Who owns my Heart' are the highlights of the album. Even though she has received flak for her provocative image, her songs are still catchy, and sprinkled with a pinch of autotune to give it a great finish. Expand
  5. Jul 16, 2016
    7
    Miley Cyrus puts all her efforts into displaying an edgier look. I loved "Can't Be Tamed," "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Permanent December,"Miley Cyrus puts all her efforts into displaying an edgier look. I loved "Can't Be Tamed," "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Permanent December," "Stay," "Scars," "Take Me Along," and "My Heart Beats for Love." In songs like "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Stay," her vocals prove to be strong; on tracks like "Can't Be Tamed," she shows off her transformation into a more provocative sound. Expand
  6. Mar 6, 2011
    5
    I won't call Cyrus "untalented", that'd be a lie. But I will say that Can't Be Tamed fails at showing Cyrus's maturity. While "Who Owns MyI won't call Cyrus "untalented", that'd be a lie. But I will say that Can't Be Tamed fails at showing Cyrus's maturity. While "Who Owns My Heart" shows a more seductive side of Cyrus, and no doubt shows off her attractive vocals, "Liberty Walk" and "Every Rose Has Its Thorns" seem to show a bit of weakness when it comes to uniqueness. While the album's lead single, "Can't Be Tamed", is not a bad dance track at all and is lyrically valuable, it refuses to stand out. Cyrus has fantastic intentions, and she'll no doubt blow our minds someday, but right now, let's focus on drifting her from Disney. Expand
  7. Oct 7, 2013
    0
    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 myDo 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 mind how paid critics think this is musical genius while the actual public buying this trash refutes it as just that; trash. Expand

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