Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz cover

Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz

Miley Cyrus · 2015

92 min · 23 tracks · country music

A sprawling, experimental journey blending pop, psychedelic influences, and candid introspection across eclectic soundscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dooo It! Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Doo It! — The opening track sets the tone with its playful, irreverent energy and self-referential lyrics that encapsulate Cyrus's liberated persona during this era.
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    Karen Don’t Be Sad — This track showcases a blend of vulnerability and whimsy as Cyrus reflects on friendship and support, standing out with its catchy melody and lyrical depth.
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    Milky Milky Milk — With its surreal imagery and experimental production, this song represents the album's psychedelic influences and highlights Cyrus's willingness to push boundaries.
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    Pablow the Blowfish — A poignant tribute to a lost pet, this track reveals a softer side of Cyrus while intertwining humor and heartbreak within its narrative structure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album's eclectic mix and experimental nature create a unique but uneven listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features a wide range of soundscapes, with tracks varying from upbeat electronic beats to slower, introspective ballads.
  • Several songs incorporate unconventional structures, such as extended instrumental sections and abrupt tempo changes.
  • The lyrics often reflect personal themes and candid emotions, with a stream-of-consciousness style that shifts between playful and serious.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • whimsical late-night adventures
  • candid reflections on life
  • kaleidoscopic soundscapes for wandering
  • playful experimentation with sounds

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Represents a significant departure from her mainstream sound, showcasing bold experimentation.
Themes
avant-garde self-expression· nostalgic loss· provocative rebellion
Career context
Released in 2015, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz marked a significant departure from the mainstream pop sound of Bangerz, signaling her artistic reinvention. This album was her first independent release after parting ways with major label RCA, allowing her to explore more avant-garde and personal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Demi Lovato· Taylor Swift

Tracklist

  • 1 Dooo It! Start here 3:38
  • 2 Karen Don’t Be Sad 4:52
  • 3 The Floyd Song (Sunrise) 5:16
  • 4 Something About Space Dude 3:28
  • 5 Space Bootz 4:39
  • 6 Fucking Fucked Up 0:50
  • 7 BB Talk 4:32
  • 8 Fweaky 3:47
  • 9 Bang Me Box 3:41
  • 10 Milky Milky Milk 4:47
  • 11 Slab of Butter (Scorpion) 5:01
  • 12 I’m So Drunk 0:46
  • 13 I Forgive Yiew 3:14
  • 14 I Get So Scared 3:53
  • 15 Lighter 5:19
  • 16 Tangerine 5:05
  • 17 Tiger Dreams 5:52
  • 18 Evil Is but a Shadow 4:35
  • 19 Cyrus Skies 5:33
  • 20 1 Sun 3:59
  • 21 Miley Tibetan Bowlzzz 2:09
  • 22 Pablow the Blowfish 3:30
  • 23 Twinkle Song 3:43

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