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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  1. Positive: 713 out of 970
  2. Mixed: 101 out of 970
  3. Negative: 156 out of 970
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  1. AngelloBlow
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Malditos que le pusieron 20 se pueden ir a la mismisima mierda. Miley is the best
  2. brunszwick
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    GRANDE ALBUM, COM BATIDAS MARAVILHOSAS E INCRIVEIS VOCAIS. DESTAQUE PARA WRECKING BALL, WE CAN'T STOP, SOMEONE ELSE, F.U. & DO MY THANG. MELHOR ALBUM DA CARREIRA DA MILEY.
  3. gabrielpiloto
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece that miss Cyrus served. Still remains the best album any female artist has ever made in the 10s.
  4. 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. With each music the expectation increases and it is positively possible to listen to the end
  5. TheCriticReview
    Nov 17, 2017
    7
    BANGERZ is the ultimate pop craze for those who embrace multi-genre crossovers. The album has 16 tracks on it and at least 14/16 are pure perfection. Lyrically, it comes to prove Cyrus' maturity, while musically its versatile production and writing show a clear evolution in the pop star's artistry.

    Clear masterpieces on the album include ballads "Adore You" and "Wrecking Ball" and also    BANGERZ is the ultimate pop craze for those who embrace multi-genre crossovers. The album has 16 tracks on it and at least 14/16 are pure perfection. Lyrically, it comes to prove Cyrus' maturity, while musically its versatile production and writing show a clear evolution in the pop star's artistry.

    Clear masterpieces on the album include ballads "Adore You" and "Wrecking Ball" and also rock tunes like "Drive" or "Someone Else" and also r&b-influenced "Rooting for My Baby" or "FU".    … Expand
  6. ManuSan
    Jan 12, 2018
    7
    The best album of Miley. It has songs that could easily be great hits without counting the praised "Wrecking Ball" and "We Can not Stop". However, it has too repetitive sounds.
  7. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    7
    After listening to "Wrecking Ball" and "We Can not Stop" I had too many expectations regarding this album however I did not manage to fulfill it and although I must admit that it is not a bad album I expected more.
  8. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    7
    The album is not to her marvel, the pinnacle of Miley arrived in this album. We have the sensation of each song passing for a moment, we have some great conroversas in matters of composition, production and essence. But nothing that in the next it can evolve.
  9. Gabriel7ML
    May 11, 2018
    10
    Her most eclectic, fun and powerful album. The arrangements, lyrics and melodies are so mature and young at the same time. She looks like a confident pop star and still a vulnerable young woman. What else can I say? It's a bop. I really loved it.
  10. pauldiam
    Jun 24, 2018
    7
    This is a very decent effort by Miley. It's her 'Stripped". My problem is that sometimes it seems that she took it too far with no artistic purpose or impact. However, this is good and interesting.
  11. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    The album is fun, new, energetic and bold and that's exactly what Cyrus aimed it to be.
  12. rosuxx
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    MEMORÁVEL! álbum importante pra carreira da miley, mostrando personalidade, ousadia e muito talento! 2 ou 3 faixas são desnecessárias, porém, ao todo, é muito bem pensado.
  13. hanavegana
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Bangerz is the best album in the worlddddddddddddd. thank u for everything miley
  14. Smiler_0
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    BANGERZ una de las mejores eras de miley enserio es lo mejor que eh escuchando en mi vida ame tanto este disco hermoso
  15. Matt10
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The banger!!! This album is a masterpiece, one of the best albuns. Miley is a queen and she demonstrates all in this album.… Expand
  16. mileyoungern
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira, pop perfection Merecida indicação ao Grammy !!!
  17. lucasfelix
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Iconic. Pop masterpiece. This was THE album of 2013. She came like a wrecking ball! Made history for POP music! Miley is a legend. Best ex act.
  18. renecyrus
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album changed the game. No one couldn’t do this better than Miley. We stan an icon … Expand
  19. Camtracy1
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Miley made the best album of her career in 2013, her ballads on this album like adore you, wrecking ball and Maybe your right have amazing vocals and beautiful production, other Fun Party/dance tracks like We Cant stop, Love Money Party and Do my thang are fun to bop your head to and just have fun albums a 10/10 hands down
  20. Sadeeedwards
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    (I'll be talking about the deluxe version as well)

    This is miley's best album, it'll be hard for her to top this. Bangerz is well produced, whilst shes trying out new styles. The main genre she was going for was pop and r&b which she nailed. This was her departure from her disney days. Although she had some odd moments during this era, she served amazing vocals throughout this album.    (I'll be talking about the deluxe version as well)

    This is miley's best album, it'll be hard for her to top this. Bangerz is well produced, whilst shes trying out new styles. The main genre she was going for was pop and r&b which she nailed. This was her departure from her disney days. Although she had some odd moments during this era, she served amazing vocals throughout this album.

    One of my favorite songs from bangerz is drive. Drive talks about her being heartbroken, it's such an amazing song. My other favorites are we can't stop, adore you, fu, someone else, my darlin, #getitright and do my thang. I enjoy 4x4, wrecking ball, hands in the air and love money party too. It deserved a lot more.    … Expand
  21. JxckCyrxs
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely, 100% hands down, ALBUM OF THE DECADE! We Can’t Stop opened the door for so many female artists, if it weren’t for Miley, the music scene today would be very different. Wrecking Ball was iconic, No. 1 on Billboard, and will be talked about for 100 years. Miley has paved the way, and she is only going up from here.
  22. cipriano
    Feb 7, 2020
    8
    The CD is a great and amazing arrangement of melodies and definitely one of the best of his career. A teenager showing a mature job like that is very difficult. With so much polemic and controversial makes you listen to the album and understand that it is nothing more than a great pop world album and that you feel all feeling. Miley's still going to fly away.
  23. ymlso
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    The best album pop/hip-hop and the most successful and beautiful Miley’s album.
  24. Jggrx
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a Masterpiece, it's full of bops. That's what real pop is. Miley really probed to the world what she's made of.… Expand
  25. georgianaeliza
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  26. cornjuice1992
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    i have a lot of fun with this album by far! this is what i was looking for, this touched me so hard :)
  27. Delyan
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Absolute pleasure listening to this album years after the original release. Still sounds modern and fresh in it's undeniable cultural reset value.
  28. Mobina1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This album aged like a fine wine. Very good production. Her best project after Plastic Hearts and RCA could've managed it much better but they wasted her talent with their messy promo.
  29. lucasedelstein
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    My favorite album by her. It’s perfect. The sounds, the lyrics, everything honestly
  30. diogorobinson
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    O álbum que revolucionou a música pop na década passada em 2013… é um álbum fantástico que tem imensas baladas! As letras são de dor… algo oposto ao álbum Plastic Hearts que é de superação.
  31. filipesoarex
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Álbum lendário atemporal coeso perfeito sem erros cheio de hits memoráveis inspiração pras básicas e vários outros adjetivos
  32. pau13
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    One of the most iconic album in history! A cultural reset. It deserved so much better! And She has an amazing voice!
  33. Mutaz
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Great album i feel like it’s combined between hip-hop and ballads , bob and we don’t see this often miley did a great job with the collaborations this is the one of the best bob albums I’ve ever listened to .
  34. CarolineM
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Literally saved 2013 and one of my favourites albums by Miley, now defeated by Plastic Hearts.
  35. carolcoraline
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    Eu amava na época que saiu, mas envelheceu mal pra mim. Não consigo ouvir nenhuma além de we can't stop e wrecking ball. Não acho ruins, as músicas do álbum são ótimas só acho que não combina com ela e não mostra todo potencial da voz dela. Minhas favoritas são we cant stop, wrecking ball, FU, drive. 7/10
  36. sevgiozdemir
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece from Miley. Amazing songs and lyrics. I'm in love with these songs
  37. Deseorun
    Mar 19, 2021
    7
    It turned out to be a defiant pop / electro / hip-hop album. The inclinations of country still remain, but this is already a different Miley. Some songs are too shocking and disappointing. "Wrecking Ball" is iconic.
  38. CaMileyAdele
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    An album a bit ahead of its time for the era in which it came out, but wonderful in every way.A very good way to become independent from Disney.
  39. septyles
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    I think this album is so important for miley and smilers.This is a huge iconic era.Miley did a very good job.Im so proud of u.U r the best for me!
  40. imvictork
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    this is a cry for help! with FU we can see all the anger in her heart and with someone else we can fell the pain :( it’s a incredible album
  41. WTFDIDIKNOW
    Mar 26, 2021
    8
    Arguably one of the most controversial pop era's of the 2010's, 'Bangerz' leaves little to be offended by in it's music.

    Shedding the skin of Hannah Montanna, exchanging her long brunette locks for a bleached pixie cut, and swapping her anthemic arena ballads like 'Can't Be Tamed', 'Party In The USA' and 'The Climb' for slow, romantic trap-pop songs, Miley Cyrus was a catalyst for media    Arguably one of the most controversial pop era's of the 2010's, 'Bangerz' leaves little to be offended by in it's music.

    Shedding the skin of Hannah Montanna, exchanging her long brunette locks for a bleached pixie cut, and swapping her anthemic arena ballads like 'Can't Be Tamed', 'Party In The USA' and 'The Climb' for slow, romantic trap-pop songs, Miley Cyrus was a catalyst for media fire in 2013. Accusations of cultural appropriation for her new Lil Kim inspired image, a controversial video of an 18 year old Miley smoking weed and her sexed up VMAs performance all contributed to the complicated yet fun record that is 'Bangerz'.

    The album starts off with a slow love song 'Adore You', in which Miley sings almost slurred over layered vocals and a bouncing trap beat. Penned by Cyrus, Stacy Barthe & Oren Yoel, the track is a drunken love note to her then ex-boyfriend Liam Hemsworth. Being one of the only positive songs about their relationship on the record, Miley yearns for the comfort of her lover, and constantly asks for reassurance.

    Next is the hit single 'We Can't Stop'. Serving as the lead for the album, this rebellious party anthem showcases Miley's vocals over a grilling static instrumental. Paired with the legendary 'SMS (Bangerz)' Britney Spears duet, the duo prepare us for the onslaught of 'F*ck You!!!!' house party songs ahead. Followed by features by Nelly and Future, the lyrics become fun and enjoyable. 'Driving so fast, about to piss on myself' she sings in '4x4'.

    Then one of the highlights of the record, Wrecking Ball. One of Miley's most successful singles to date, this ballad was the spark that lit the fire of uproar by the public. The music video featured a naked Cyrus swinging on a wrecking ball, crying and mourning the relationship that she recognised she had a hand in breaking. The power ballad contains the party aspect of the previous 5 tracks, but gives a sense of vulnerability and emotion to what otherwise would be a fun 'IDGAF' typical 2013 pop record.

    Up next are some of the albums best songs. '#GETITRIGHT' is a fun, summery sex song, where Miley describes her excitement for intimacy with her partner. Following is 'Drive', arguably one of the best deep cuts on the record. 'Send me roses I'll just let 'em die' Miley cries on the chorus, fed up with the games played by her ex. The chorus is an infectious cry for respect and love, and is a highlight of the record.

    Here the record becomes a slight 2013 cringe-fest, with songs like 'Do My Thang' and 'FU' sounding like shallow attempts at Lady Gaga's 'Swine'. Nevertheless, the record picks up speed again with 'Maybe You're Right', where she describes her relationship with Nick Jonas. The album ends on a high note, with 'Somebody Else' where a trippy trap beat seduces Miley's rapping, where she details how she has changed.

    The bonus tracks also hold great substance, with 'Rooting For My Baby' being a highlight of the album, and in my opinion should have replaced 'Do My Thang' as an album track. Reminiscent of Lana Del Rey, she sings of submissiveness and supporting her partner. The fresh vocal layering and acoustic guitar make the track a career highlight, as well as an album one.

    Overall, the theme of Bangerz was progression, discovery and image. It did what it needed to do as a Miley Cyrus album, and is overlooked and hated just because of that, it is a Miley Cyrus album. It wasn't made for critical acclaim or awards, instead it created a shift in pop culture and in Miley. A solid album that is a standout from the last decade.    … Expand
  42. Adelesupreme
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    It’s the definition of cultural rest it’s most definitely iconic Miley did that . The pop girls like Ariana or Taylor right now can’t keep up . It was really good still is
  43. BangerzKSA
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    amazing songs, we can’t stop still relevant until this day, i like how she sounds good in every genre she does
  44. poisonivy12
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is unbelievably amazing
    She opened this album with "Adore You" a soft pop ballad that will giving you no hint to the chaos to come.    … Expand
  45. mymindflies
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    This isn't just a music album, it's an era that redefined pop in 2013-2014, earning it a Grammy nomination!
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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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