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Post by andrebra on Mar 10, 2023 10:00:43 GMT -5
Wow at how much I didn’t really like this. Usually I hear mixed reviews for albums on here and I end up loving it once I listen for myself but this time, I think I’m probably in the more negative camp :( Really bummed but I guess I can always go back to Plastic Hearts! Jaded however is such a moment.
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Post by MyLastView on Mar 10, 2023 10:53:16 GMT -5
I’m pretty disappointed in this. ☹️ It has some great songs but most of it just feels dreary and uninspired.
I do like these though: Jaded Flowers You Thousand Miles
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 10, 2023 11:13:50 GMT -5
I loved the new album. I'm surprised how many aren't feeling it because I think she ate!
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Mar 10, 2023 11:19:35 GMT -5
Oooooh patchy. I don't like Flowers much, so was skeptical going in, but there's a chunk here I like.
Jaded through You is good, IDK what's happening with Handstand/River. Violet Chemistry is strong. Then it drops off again. Island is great, Wonder Woman is blah and doesn't match the album at all.
I feel like there's a decent, hazy, summery album in here. Subdued sure, but pleasant and pays off the imagery/Flowers vibe. The rest feels unnecessary and jarring in that context.
Gonna make a playlist of my summery EP and peace out.
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Post by Wave. on Mar 10, 2023 11:19:35 GMT -5
Idk, it was an easy listen for me. Miley sounded very mature on this effort. Will name the fav tracks later.
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Post by SHOOTER on Mar 10, 2023 12:00:11 GMT -5
Flowers Jaded Rose Colored Lenses Handstand River Violet Chemistry
A distant third behind PH and Bangerz. It's giving more summer slumber vs. vacation vibes but it's solid.
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Post by iHype. on Mar 10, 2023 12:23:21 GMT -5
I definitely prefer Bangerz & Plastic Hearts.
This is a nice evolution but most of the songs don’t really go anywhere and honestly come off as Plastic Hearts outtakes lol.
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Post by adamalterlago on Mar 10, 2023 12:29:52 GMT -5
Flowers Jaded Rose Colored Lenses Handstand River Violet ChemistryA distant third behind PH and Bangerz. It's giving more summer slumber vs. vacation vibes but it's solid. Taste. I think this is a pretty strong, if uneven, effort. I think it all comes down to what kind of Miley you’re into. Tbh I’m a Dead Petz fan so I like a more experimental, electronic vibe. I was not a fan of Plastic Hearts besides the genius that was Midnight Sky. Violet Chemistry is incredible - it might be my favorite song she’s ever done.
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Post by wjr15 on Mar 10, 2023 14:53:03 GMT -5
I gave Endless Summer Vacation a few spins before this review and while it’s not as strong as Plastic Hearts, it’s still a good album and one I’ll be listening to for awhile. I definitely hear influences from her past albums throughout this.
Here’s my favorite songs:
Flowers - Perfect lead single for the album and still one of my favorites from Miley Jaded - This is easily the most single worthy song on the album after Flowers. The chorus is so catchy Rose Colored Lenses - A nice chill pop song and this sounds like something that could’ve been on Olivia Rodrigo’s album River - This one took a few listens to get into. The production is A+ but the chorus falls a little flat. However, I love the verses so that brings it back up for me. The Gaga Chromatica comparisons are on point Violet Chemistry - I love this song. It’s a total vibe and something I can see myself listening to on a warm summer night. Another A+ on production Island - Total summer vibes. I need to be laying on a beach while listening to this chill bop
I get people being underwhelmed by this after Plastic Hearts but that’s a top tier type of album that was not gonna be replicated. (Dua is now in this position too.) So I put my expectations in check and that’s probably why I enjoy this album.
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Post by Forever Winter on Mar 10, 2023 14:59:57 GMT -5
River and Muddy are cute
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Post by Nick on Mar 10, 2023 16:06:53 GMT -5
I know this will take a few listens, but I agree about "Jaded". Seems to be a fave here, and it's very strong. I didn't like "River" too much on the first listen. Let's see how the rest goes.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Mar 10, 2023 16:15:34 GMT -5
81 on Metacritic. Her most critically acclaimed album!
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Post by kimberly on Mar 10, 2023 16:29:40 GMT -5
81 on Metacritic. Her most critically acclaimed album! that doesn't surprise me at all. I also wouldn't be too too surprised if the score fell below Plastic Hearts (75) as more reviews trickle in, but I can see why Endless Summer Vacation would be better received by critics. (and I don't think it's "poptimism" per se--2020-23 music critic scene hasn't evolved drastically imo.) it sounds more natural and polished to me, a better package overall. having a shorter tracklist definitely works in this album's favor, too. I'm happy to witness this Miley renaissance. she's finally able to resonate with people without resorting to gimmicks (including her cultural appropriation era).
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Post by musicspy on Mar 10, 2023 16:34:27 GMT -5
Read some reviews here on how the album is a letdown and good Lord it sure is. The only tracks I wish to revisit are River and somehow Wildcard?
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Post by #LisaRinna on Mar 10, 2023 17:50:23 GMT -5
Flowers Jaded Rose Colored Lenses River Violet Chemistry Island
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Mar 10, 2023 19:36:00 GMT -5
#disappointed
my top 5 from the album:
Flowers - good song, but I'm so sick of it rn. Glad it's a huge success for her.
Island - so nice, so chill, can't wait to hear it during the summer.
Violet Chemistry - maybe my favorite song from the album so far.
Jaded - such a vibe! The chorus could've been better, but it doesn't bother me much.
River - great verses, great bridge, but the chorus is basic af. Maybe it's just my problem with her 2nd singles, since I had the same problem with Prisoner and Younger Now.
definitely a huge step down from Plastic Hearts. I hope she'll score 150k and at least one more top 10 (fingers crossed for VC).
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Post by Koochie on Mar 10, 2023 20:54:43 GMT -5
This album sounds like some f**ked up Hollister meets Urban Outfitters hybrid playlist and yet it’s serving? Y’all are deaf and mad. This sounds straight out of 2003.
Plastic Hearts is her queenest and set the standard for other songwriters. I wasn’t particularly interested in “Flowers,” but the rest of Endless Summer Vacation makes me think she will continue to set that standard for the foreseeable future. Still digesting this, but I never heard a song I wanted to skip. “You” might be the weakest link, I guess? That’s the only thing I’m sure of, I think.
Edit: oh yeah, “Wonder Woman” is pretty forgettable but that’s probably why I forgot about it
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Post by Forever Winter on Mar 10, 2023 22:12:28 GMT -5
I'm surprised nobody else seems to like Muddy Get the fuck out of my life with that shit
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Mar 10, 2023 22:37:39 GMT -5
Just watched the River mv, she looks amazing and the video overall is simple but fits the song. Although I do prefer Violet Chemistry, River definitely feels very much like a summery bop so its a good pick.
That said if Violet ain't single #3 then I will riot.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Mar 11, 2023 1:26:17 GMT -5
This album is...weird. I don't think it all plays to Miley's strengths as an artist. Also, it sounds cheaply produced to me. I hope it will sound better on headphones, but definitely a step below Plastic Hearts AND Bangerz. B-
You Flowers Island Handstand Rose Colored Lenses Jaded Wonder Wonan Wildcard Violet Chemistry (Saved by the bridge...otherwise...mess.) River (MESS! I actually laughed during the end.) Thousand Miles (the cheap beat killed this..Miley should have looked to some of Mike Will Done Fucked It Up's arrangements on Keys to know that Mike isn't hitting like he did during Bangerz era.) Muddy Feet
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Post by Anticonformity on Mar 11, 2023 1:34:24 GMT -5
I'm surprised nobody else seems to like Muddy Get the f**k out of my life with that s**t NOPE! It's my 2nd fave after River! Love it and thank kf barely any Sia... This album is definitely not in my top 3 faves of her albums...
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Post by Forever Winter on Mar 11, 2023 7:51:06 GMT -5
I'm surprised nobody else seems to like Muddy Get the f**k out of my life with that s**t NOPE! It's my 2nd fave after River! Love it and thank kf barely any Sia... This album is definitely not in my top 3 faves of her albums... Yes! Good to know i'm not the only one. The song was pretty instant for me
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Post by think pink. on Mar 11, 2023 8:40:49 GMT -5
This didn’t light streaming on fire the way I thought it would given all the streaming records Flowers broke…
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Mar 11, 2023 9:31:37 GMT -5
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Post by Active Aggressive on Mar 11, 2023 13:16:00 GMT -5
I don't listen to radio, so pardon my ignorance, but I am not hearing anything else on the album that is really that radio-friendly. Just watched the River music video and...Flowers still remains quality, MV and song.
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Post by kimberly on Mar 11, 2023 13:24:18 GMT -5
I don't listen to radio, so pardon my ignorance, but I am not hearing anything else on the album that is really that radio-friendly. Just watched the River music video and...Flowers still remains quality, MV and song. this morning's pop radio update: TW | TW+ | Artist | Title | Spins | Spin+ | Bullet | Bullet+ | Aud | Aud+ | 1 | = | MILEY CYRUS | Flowers | 18948 | -43 | -28 | -29 | 63.398 | -0.279 |
| | | | | | | | | | 39 | -- | MILEY CYRUS | River | 652 | -- | 652 | -- | 3.484 | -- |
| | | | | | | | | | 50 | -- | MILEY CYRUS | Wonder Woman | 163 | -- | 163 | -- | 0.890 | -- |
"River" is off to a solid start. "Wonder Woman" debuting is kinda random — not sure if it has much radio potential beyond these couple of days, but I guess it's just radio-friendly enough to sneak in while the Top 50 threshold is quite low.
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Post by Au$tin on Mar 11, 2023 13:32:44 GMT -5
The album had a deal where different tracks got played at the top of the hour. Probably on iHeartRadio stations. A few other artists have had this deal happen before too: Ariana, Harry, Taylor, etc. The threshold being so low right now is what let "Wonder Woman" debut. We'll probably see "Thousand Miles" enter in a day or two as well before the rolling effect hits and they disappear.
"Thousand Miles" and "Jaded" also appear on Spincrease. "Jaded" is probably too far away to enter, though. I only see these album tracks getting like 5-10 spins a day from here until the rolling effect kicks in.
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Post by kimberly on Mar 11, 2023 13:41:18 GMT -5
The album had a deal where different tracks got played at the top of the hour. Probably on iHeartRadio stations. A few other artists have had this deal happen before too: Ariana, Harry, Taylor, etc. The threshold being so low right now is what let "Wonder Woman" debut. We'll probably see "Thousand Miles" enter in a day or two as well before the rolling effect hits and they disappear. "Thousand Miles" and "Jaded" also appear on Spincrease. "Jaded" is probably too far away to enter, though. I only see these album tracks getting like 5-10 spins a day from here until the rolling effect kicks in. yes, I know about the deal, but I find it surprising that it's "Wonder Woman" and not "Jaded" making the Top 50 on Day 1, or literally any other song tbh lol. "Wonder Woman" was such a bore, and it's the last track on the album. good for her, either way. "Thousand Miles" and/or "Jaded" making the cut would be cool! I don't believe Brandi Carlile charted on CHR before.
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Post by Au$tin on Mar 11, 2023 13:44:37 GMT -5
Speaking of "Jaded," what in the world?? I don't think I've ever seen this glitch before on Spotify lol. Clearly it got over 2 million yesterday by the global top 50 chart, I have no idea why it's only showing 54k.
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Post by kimberly on Mar 11, 2023 13:48:52 GMT -5
Speaking of "Jaded," what in the world?? I don't think I've ever seen this glitch before on Spotify lol. Clearly it got over 2 million yesterday by the global top 50 chart, I have no idea why it's only showing 54k. huh. on my end, "River" is the only song on the album with the updated play count. not sure what's going on.
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