What makes The Hardest Part by Noah Cyrus notable?

The Hardest Part received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and Cyrus's vocal performance, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart. This album solidified her position in the music industry and showcased her ability to resonate with listeners through relatable narratives. Released in September 2022, The Hardest Part marks Noah Cyrus's first full-length album following a series of successful singles. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a rising pop artist into a more established voice in the genre, showcasing her evolution through deeply personal themes and varied musical styles.

Who is The Hardest Part for?

The Hardest Part works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, introspective themes of vulnerability and emotional resonance with confessional lyrics.

How many songs are on The Hardest Part?

The Hardest Part has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

The Hardest Part

Noah Cyrus · 2022

41 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Introspective pop melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics exploring love, loss, and personal growth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mr. Percocet — This track stands out for its candid exploration of coping mechanisms, revealing the struggles and vulnerabilities faced by many young adults today.
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Hardest Part — The titular track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of navigating heartbreak, with haunting melodies that linger long after it's over.
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I Burned LA Down — In this song, Cyrus reflects on personal loss and self-destruction with vivid imagery, marking a pivotal moment in her storytelling arc throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and emotional delivery but struggles with cohesion due to repeated tracks.

What we noticed

The album features a recurring motif of introspective lyrics that reflect on personal experiences, particularly in tracks like 'Mr. Percocet' and 'I Burned LA Down'.
Several songs utilize a minimalistic arrangement, often relying on piano or acoustic guitar to support Cyrus's vocal delivery.
The track 'Unfinished' appears twice in different versions, highlighting its thematic importance but also creating a sense of redundancy in the album's flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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
introspective themes of vulnerability
emotional resonance with confessional lyrics
for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you

seekers of upbeat tempos
prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in September 2022, The Hardest Part marks Noah Cyrus's first full-length album following a series of successful singles. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a rising pop artist into a more established voice in the genre, showcasing her evolution through deeply personal themes and varied musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors: Lana Del Rey· Billie Eilish· Gracie Abrams