Is Endless Summer Vacation a good place to start with Miley Cyrus?

Yes, Endless Summer Vacation is recommended as a starting point for new Miley Cyrus listeners. An eclectic blend of pop and rock infused with introspective lyrics reflecting personal growth and resilience. Endless Summer Vacation marks Miley Cyrus's eighth studio album, released after a period of artistic reinvention following her 2020 album, Plastic Hearts. This album sees her embracing a more mature sound while continuing to explore themes of self-discovery and empowerment.

Who is Endless Summer Vacation for?

Endless Summer Vacation works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, vibrant energy for self-discovery and for sunny day drives.

How many songs are on Endless Summer Vacation?

Endless Summer Vacation has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Endless Summer Vacation

Miley Cyrus · 2023

39 min · 12 tracks · country music

An eclectic blend of pop and rock infused with introspective lyrics reflecting personal growth and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Flowers Start here — This track serves as an empowering declaration of self-love and healing after heartbreak, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of resilience.
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Jaded — With its poignant lyrics about navigating complex emotions post-relationship, this song showcases Cyrus's vocal vulnerability and depth in songwriting.
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River — The upbeat production combined with reflective lyrics makes this track a standout, illustrating Cyrus’s ability to blend joy with introspection seamlessly.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and emotional depth, with a cohesive flow that rewards repeat listens.

What we noticed

The album opens with the lead single 'Flowers,' which establishes a mid-tempo groove that persists through the first half of the record.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The last three tracks shift to a more reflective tone, with slower tempos and introspective lyrics that create a sense of closure.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
vibrant energy for self-discovery
for sunny day drives
introspective lyrics with catchy hooks

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows artistic evolution and maturity, maintaining commercial success in later career.
Themes: self-empowerment after heartbreak· California dreamscape· personal resilience· introspective summer nights
Career context: Endless Summer Vacation marks Miley Cyrus's eighth studio album, released after a period of artistic reinvention following her 2020 album, Plastic Hearts. This album sees her embracing a more mature sound while continuing to explore themes of self-discovery and empowerment.
Stylistic neighbors: Kacey Musgraves· Demi Lovato· Taylor Swift