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Breakout

Miley Cyrus · 2008

39 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop · pop rock · dance-pop

A vibrant pop album blending catchy hooks with themes of youthful rebellion and self-discovery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy anthems for road trips
  • steady pacing for active listening
  • youthful rebellion and self-discovery
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • uplifting vibes for sunny days

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • seek complex, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Themes
Disney to independence· fame's scrutiny
Career context
Released on July 22, 2008, 'Breakout' marked Miley Cyrus's transition from her Disney persona to a more mature artist. This was her first studio album after the success of 'Hannah Montana' and showcased her desire to assert independence in both her music and public image.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Demi Lovato· Taylor Swift
Sounds like this from elsewhere
One of the Boys by Katy Perry — Shares themes of youthful rebellion and catchy hooks with a vibrant pop sound.
Fearless by Taylor Swift — Explores self-discovery and independence, with an upbeat country-pop blend that resonates with youthful energy.
Don't Forget by Demi Lovato — Combines pop-rock elements with themes of personal growth and navigating fame's pressures.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Breakout 3:26
  • 2 7 Things 3:33
  • 3 The Driveway 3:43
  • 4 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 3:06
  • 5 Full Circle 3:14
  • 6 Fly on the Wall 2:31
  • 7 Bottom of the Ocean 3:15
  • 8 Wake Up America 2:46
  • 9 These Four Walls 3:28
  • 10 Simple Song 3:32
  • 11 Goodbye 3:53
  • 12 See You Again (Rock Mafia remix) 3:16

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