Younger Now: I like how Miley is talking so candidly about how much she’s changed over time, but this track is just kind of boring to me. And while her vocals are pretty solid on this track, I’m not sure I really like the effects they put on her voice. Not a bad song, but nothing too memorable.
Malibu: I’m not too crazy about the hook on this one, but there are some really nice lyrics here and a decent instrumental. Miley’s vocals so far remind me a bit too much of Shania Twain and now I’m starting to wonder if that’s just Miley singing in her comfort zone, or if she is just genuinely unoriginal. Either way, this is a decent track that probably won’t get many replays out of me.
Rainbowland (ft. Dolly Parton): Country music isn’t really my thing but I do think the hook is pretty sweet on this song and I think Miley and Dolly Parton work well together on this one. I also like the lyrics on this one. Will I go back to this one a lot after this review? I don’t know yet, maybe it’ll grow on me a bit more, but for now, I do think it’s a pretty nice song.
Week Without You: I’m not sure what this says about me as a person, but as I hear this song, I just started thinking, “add a harmonica to this, and bam, Miley’s singing it in jail.” Overall, though, this one is also pretty boring to me. Everything about this song just screams “whatever” to me.
Miss You So Much: I like the acoustic guitar track, the sad lyrics, and the more upbeat, faster-paced sound on this track. Definitely a really solid, enjoyable track.
I Would Die For You: I like how this one is a nice mix of being subdued while also being upbeat and kind of fast-paced. I also like Miley’s vocals a lot on this one. Sure, it’s nothing I haven’t heard before, but this was a pretty enjoyable song overall.
Thinkin: I like the instrumental on this one, and I think that Miley’s “Shania Twain-esque” vocals actually work really well. It’s decently catchy and pretty fun overall. Good, solid song.
Bad Mood: Dammit, I really have to ask how much Shania Twain music Miley was listening to while making this album. Must’ve been really excited for her new album. The good news is that Shania’s inspiration leads to a pretty good track here. Miley’s performance is solid and the verses are pretty fun. Even though I’m not too crazy about the hook on this one, I do think it’s a pretty good song.
Love Someone: Another Shania-esque song that, again, doesn’t have an amazing hook, but the verses are pretty fun and the instrumental is pretty solid as well. Not my favorite track on the album but this is a pretty solid song overall.
She’s Not Him: I applaud Miley’s bravery on this track because she talks about being pansexual which is something we don’t hear pretty much at all. The song also sounds nice overall, and I do think Miley really sang from the heart on this one. It’s not my personal favorite track on the album, but it’s a pretty brave and enjoyable song that I think might grow on me a bit in the future.
Inspired: A really incredible, sweet-sounding song that tackles some really important issues, notably mental health. Another one that came straight from the heart, and I love Miley’s vocals and the instrumentals on this track. A really strong ending to this album.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised to say that I actually enjoyed this album. Miley’s return to her roots feels very Shania Twain-esque, but this change of sound gives us some really memorable, enjoyable, sweet, fun songs. It doesn’t start off amazingly, and it’s probably not gonna change my feelings about country music or anything like that, but it’s nice to see Miley do something a bit more grounded and more personal with this one. And, to that effect, I’m glad that her more grounded approach led to a pretty enjoyable album. Miley proves here that she has some talent as a vocalist and a lyricist, and it’s good to see her give us something that feels more real. It might not have turned me into a hardcore fan, but she’s just being Miley, and she’s doing it well. Good stuff, girl.
Favorite tracks: Rainbowland, Miss You So Much, I Would Die For You, Thinkin, Inspired
Least favorite track: Week Without You
Rating: Good
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