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The Hardest Part
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Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for actress/singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus features a guest appearance from Death Cab For Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard and was produced by Mike Crossey.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Variety
    Sep 16, 2022
    91
    Noah doesn’t belt, and shows a sensitivity and vulnerability on these songs that belies her age. With 10 songs over just 33 minutes, it’s a wide-ranging, emotional ride that leaves the listener wanting more.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 16, 2022
    90
    With its attention to detail and exceptional vocal delivery, The Hardest Part is a debut for the ages. An album that is both culturally relevant and sonically refined to the point of timelessness.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 21, 2022
    88
    The Hardest Part contains some of the most genuine sounding country/pop that has been released in quite some time.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    The Hardest Part is the result of her stepping away and figuring out who she is — and the songs she wrote during that time sound appealing even as they’re digging into knotty, complex emotions.
  5. American Songwriter
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    Overall, the hardest part about listening to Noah Cyrus’ The Hardest Part is turning the album off.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    The Hardest Part doesn’t reinvent the wheel. It knows what it is: undisguised, accessible songwriting pulsing with country lifeblood which manages to avoid being swallowed by its own ennui.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
  1. Escapology
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums released this year so far. Perfect in terms of lyrics, vocals, instrumental, "The Hardest Part" never gets boring for aOne of the best albums released this year so far. Perfect in terms of lyrics, vocals, instrumental, "The Hardest Part" never gets boring for a second, every minute of this album is pure bliss for the ears. I hope that Noah will continue to develop in country-pop music on his second album, which I hope will not be long in coming.… Expand
  2. anxxo
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    It shows a maturity growth a lot of artists should envy, her personal and emotional lyrics are a great match with the incredible productionIt shows a maturity growth a lot of artists should envy, her personal and emotional lyrics are a great match with the incredible production work this record has in its back. This piece of work is already a classic record. So proud of Noah.… Expand
  4. selenarare12
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    melancholic, sensual and tender album. vocals, instrumental and lyrics are top tier.
  5. ihatestans
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    all the negative reviews are from angry smelly stan twitter. The album is a 10.
  6. Dessert
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Noah's debut album is better than expected from previous singles releases. The heartbreak lyric, accompanied by her beautiful voice andNoah's debut album is better than expected from previous singles releases. The heartbreak lyric, accompanied by her beautiful voice and country/pop style doll, makes you want to drink loudly singing each of the songs on this album.
    Without a doubt, the best debut album of 2022.    … Expand
  7. Jungstir
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Noah seems to exhibit a level of emotional intelligence she shares with the audience about her trials and tribulations growing and coming ofNoah seems to exhibit a level of emotional intelligence she shares with the audience about her trials and tribulations growing and coming of age in this album. It is hard to describe her just as a country/pop artist you would be remiss if you did so. I can see her moving away from her country roots in time but there is a reminder with the slide guitar throughout this album. Look out Miley your sis is throwing some serious competition and the Hardest Pqart is she does it with ease… Expand
  8. samoverall
    Sep 18, 2022
    0
    Fell asleep during this. Nothing special. Everything sounds like any indie artist is doing without label's and family's help and connections.

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