The "Bangerz" cover features Miley in red lipstick and a black ensemble set atop a peach-to-purple background reminiscent of '80s TV staple "Miami Vice" … [95] She was expected to perform in Boston during the series, although her flight from New York City was cancelled due to Winter Storm Electra and was therefore unable to attend. In doing so, Cyrus attained her fifth non-consecutive number-one album in the country. [157] Zack O'Malley Greenburg of Forbes commented that despite widespread criticism of "chasing YouTube views and record sales at the expense of her image", the "new Cyrus" appears "marketable as ever. She appeared in several sketches, including a parody of "We Can't Stop" titled "We Did Stop (The Government)", referencing the federal government shutdown, and performed an acoustic version of "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball". [87] During her trip, she also performed "Wrecking Ball" on Wetten, dass..? 1 On Billboard 200", "Miley Cyrus' 'Bangerz' Nets Year's Biggest Sales Week for a Woman", "Katy Perry's 'Prism' Shines At No. [159], Patrick Ryan of USA Today commented that Cyrus' collaborations with Mike Will Made It contributed to his new-found prominence, stating that Mike Will Made It's position as an executive producer has helped him "[jump] to the forefront as an interesting character [...] in an era where a lot of producers have fallen behind the scenes again". 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[123] Writing for Fact, Tom Lea provided a more mixed review of Bangerz, calling it a "hot mess of country, Southern hip-hop and more", but concluded that the record contained "more—ahem—bangers than clangers. [3] In March, she confirmed that her fourth studio album would be released by the end of 2013. It was released on October 4, 2013, by RCA Records. Described by Cyrus as "dirty south hip-hop", Bangerz represents a musical departure from her earlier works, which she had grown to feel "disconnected" from. I think I knew more intuitively where my life was going than I actually thought I did at the time. Media attention of the performance largely overshadowed the attention that was given to other major events of the night, such as the reunion of NSYNC and performances by Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. She further opined that they do not "[have] the time to sit and listen through to an album in its entirety", and credited the rise of digital downloads with promoting a less engaging listening process, where consumers "[have not] connected in any way with the band/singer and their hopes for the record. In South America, Bangerz charted at number one on the Argentinian CAPIF chart and the Brazilian ABPD chart. The album is set to arrive on October 8. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. [37], Mikael Wood from the Los Angeles Times noted that the album favored a "grittier, hip-hop-inspired vibe" instead of the "glossy electro-pop" from her previous material, and further opined that "We Can't Stop" "still astounds; it might be the calmest, most clear-eyed rebel yell since Janet Jackson's 'Control.' [143] As of February 2014, Bangerz has sold one million copies in the United States, and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [11] Producer Sean Garrett called the record "fun [and] exciting", and stated that a collaboration that Cyrus recorded with Britney Spears would appear on the final track listing. [152] The album also reached number six on the Dutch MegaCharts, number seven on the Swiss Music Charts, number eight on the Hungarian MAHASZ, and number three on the Danish Hitlisten and number nine on both the French Albums Chart and the German Media Control Charts. "[158] Mark Jacobs of V likened the album to Control (1986) by Janet Jackson, in that Cyrus was "an artist coming into her own" in a fashion similar to Jackson. Subtle country music elements are present throughout the song. Why? Bangerz single "We Can't Stop" is currently No. Its cover sleeve and images were shot by British photographer Tyrone Lebon; several unused pictures from the photo shoot surfaced onlineon June 5, 2014. [151] It also reached the peak position in Ireland, Norway, and Scotland. On August 6, 2013, after reaching 13 million followers on Twitter, Cyrus tweeted that the record would be titled Bangerz. "[117] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard complimented the album for being "fiercely individual", but stated that the "dramatic breakup songs" became repetitive. The album peaked at number four on the Ö3 Austria Top 40 and the Swedish Sverigetopplistan. Because there is essentially no culture for white women in America beyond sex, daughter/wife roles, and beauty, and for some of us, that is not enough. [33] Cyrus stated that "Drive" was inspired by "needing to leave someone but not really wanting to completely cut yourself off from the relationship." [52] The accompanying music video was released on September 9, 2013, and garnered significant media attention for showcasing a nude Cyrus. [149], Bangerz charted moderately throughout Europe. Its accompanying music video held the record for the fastest video to reach 100 million views on Vevo being beaten by Adele's "Hello" music video in 2015, it also earned Cyrus the award for "Video of the Year" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. "Miley Cyrus Debuts 'Wrecking Ball' Live at iHeartRadio Performance", "Five thoughts on Miley Cyrus at the iHeartRadio Music Festival Village", "Miley Cyrus steers clear of controversy on 'SNL, "Miley Cyrus says she doesn't 'ever really plan to offend, "Miley Cyrus Does All White For Her Album Launch (And Yes, There Was A Crop Top)", "Watch Miley Cyrus sing 'We Can't Stop' with Jimmy Fallon, the Roots", "Miley Cyrus Takes Over 'Ellen': Watch Her Perform, Talk VMAs & Her Breakup", "Miley Cyrus' 'The Movement' Documentary: 10 Things To Watch For", "Miley Cyrus smokes a joint on stage at MTV EMAs". Cyrus also performed a cover version of "Jolene", while Madonna appeared as a surprise guest that evening to sing a medley of Cyrus "We Can't Stop" and her own "Don't Tell Me". "Miley Cyrus Performs 'Wrecking Ball' on 'Wetten, Dass..? on June 26, 2013 and on Good Morning America the following day. ", "This doesn’t mean that this personality can’t change again. Standard edition cover. [131] Rolling Stone placed Bangerz at number twenty-seven on their list of the fifty best albums, writing that Cyrus "[brought] depth and vulnerability to one hell of a party [...] amid all the foam-finger hub-hub". Deluxe edition covers show Miley in different poses. On August 24, 2013, Cyrus unveiled the album artworks for the standard and deluxe versions of the album; both depict a blonde Cyrus wearing a short black coat with the title "Bangerz" stylized in fluorescent neon lighting in front of p… [citation needed] The record is additionally marked with the Parental Advisory label,[26] affixed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to identify explicit content. [146] It also debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart,[147] where it was eventually certified double platinum,[148] and entered the Top 100 Mexico chart at number three. Cyrus also instagramed a picture of the "Bangerz" cover sitting in what appears to be her seat at Brooklyn's Barclays Center where the MTV Video Music Awards are set to take place tomorrow night (August 25). © 2020 Billboard. [66], Cyrus first performed "We Can't Stop" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! 1 On Billboard 200", "Beyonce Breaks U.S. iTunes Sales Record, Sells 617,000 in Three Days", "Pearl Jam Earns Fifth No. [101] An uncensored version of the special was released online on February 6, and included an additional cover version of "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" [142] Three weeks later, this feat was surpassed by Katy Perry after her fourth studio album Prism (2013) debuted at number one with first-week sales of 286,000 copies. [155] Zack O'Malley Greenburg from Forbes noted that her performances, music videos, and public behavior received "plenty of condemnation along with all the attention" in the lead-up to the record; he suggested that this was intentionally done so "[parents will] never again buy any products related to Cyrus–or her former alter-ego, tween sensation Hannah Montana. The Hollywood Reporter is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. The album has a variety of sounds, not just hip hop. [164] Billboard staff called Cyrus the "Most Talked About Pop Star" of 2013, and also recognized the controversial evolution of her career as the "Top Music Moment" of the year, elaborating that she was a "maelstrom that expanded and grazed nearly every aspect of pop culture in 2013. A third depicts a close-up of Cyrus surrounded by roses, while a fourth highlights a topless Cyrus covering her chest.
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