Can't Be Tamed
by Miley Cyrus
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    60
    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.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    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. Boston Globe
    60
    Her new album isn't half bad. Of course, that means it's also only half good, but Can't Be Tamed is full of the catchiest Top 40 hits money can buy.
  5. Billboard.com
    55
    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.
  6. The Guardian
    40
    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.
  7. Dot Music
    40
    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.
  8. Village Voice
    40
    A lot of its songs are ballads that ooze sap like an abandoned sponge.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#23 Most Shared Album of 2010

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 383 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 270 out of 383
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 383
  3. Negative: 67 out of 383
  1. maluita659
    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!… Full Review »
  2. KevinG
    Jun 23, 2010
    0
    she is acting like a complete whore in this video and she is just trying too hard to have sex appeal and she just doesnt because she is still she is acting like a complete whore in this video and she is just trying too hard to have sex appeal and she just doesnt because she is still a minor.… Full Review »
  3. ManilaCritic
    Jun 20, 2011
    5
    This is just a bad pop record. Bad production and bad vocals. The album does have some highlights with songs like "Liberty Walk", "ForgivenessThis is just a bad pop record. Bad production and bad vocals. The album does have some highlights with songs like "Liberty Walk", "Forgiveness & Love" and the infamous "Can't Be Tamed" but other than those tracks the album is just so-so.… Full Review »
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