Plastic Hearts
Miley Cyrus · 2020
38 min · 12 tracks · country music
A bold fusion of rock and pop, layered with confessional lyrics and anthemic choruses that echo resilience and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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WTF Do I Know Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Prisoner — This collaboration with Dua Lipa stands out for its infectious energy and catchy chorus, embodying themes of entrapment and desire with a danceable beat.
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Midnight Sky — As the lead single, this track showcases Cyrus's vocal prowess while reflecting on independence and self-empowerment amid heartbreak.
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Angels Like You — This poignant ballad highlights Cyrus's emotional range, with introspective lyrics that delve into vulnerability and acceptance in relationships.
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Gimme What I Want — With its driving rhythm and assertive lyrics, this track captures a sense of urgency and desire, representing the album's bold exploration of personal needs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has some uneven pacing across its tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, blending rock guitar riffs with pop production elements, creating a dynamic sound throughout.
- The choruses are consistently anthemic, often repeating key phrases that emphasize the lyrical themes of self-discovery and empowerment.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- candid reflections on vulnerability
- for late-night drives
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth and honesty
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a significant stylistic shift towards rock, differing from her previous pop-focused work.
- Themes
- post-divorce reflection· rock-infused vulnerability
- Career context
- Released on November 27, 2020, 'Plastic Hearts' is Miley Cyrus's seventh studio album and marks a significant stylistic shift following her pop-focused album 'Younger Now' from 2017. At this point in her career, Cyrus aimed to reclaim her rock roots, embracing a more mature sound that reflects personal growth and transformation after a series of public challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Demi Lovato· Taylor Swift
Tracklist
- 1 WTF Do I Know Start here 2:51
- 2 Plastic Hearts 3:25
- 3 Angels Like You 3:16
- 4 Prisoner 2:49
- 5 Gimme What I Want 2:31
- 6 Night Crawling 3:09
- 7 Midnight Sky 3:43
- 8 High 3:16
- 9 Hate Me 2:37
- 10 Bad Karma 3:08
- 11 Never Be Me 3:35
- 12 Golden G String 3:55
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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