Miley Cyrus has debuted her tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, under the Atlantic label. The project blends 1980s synth-pop with romantic ballads, reflecting the 33-year-old singer's evolution toward a more polished and mature public image.
The 1980s synths of Atlantic's new signing
The title track of Bass Persuades serves as a bold introduction to Miley Cyrus's first project with Atlantic. According to the review, the song utilizes 1980s-style synthesisers and a hook reminiscent of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face," earning the album a three-out-of-five-star rating. Beyond the sound, Miley Cyrus uses the track to critique the modern music landscape, specifically targeting the fragmentation caused by streaming services and the prevalence of smartphones among younger audiences.
Miley Cyrus also expresses nostalgia for the era of cable television, noting that the abesnce of MTV has changed how hits are discovered. This tension between club-ready production and a disparaging view of current youth culture creates a complex opening for the record,as reported in the source.
From Liam Hemsworth to Maxx Morando
While Miley Cyrus's 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation focused on the fallout of her divorce from actor Liam Hemsworth , Bass Persuades pivots toward her relationship with fiancé and producer Maxx Morando. The review highlights tracks like "Let's Get Married" and "Neon Signs" as evidence of this romantic shift, describing the resulting mood as "slushy" despite the high quality of the songwriting.
This transition suggests that Miley Cyrus is leaning into her role as a bride-to-be, replacing the angst of her previous work with a dreamier, more optimistic romanticism that defines much of the album's second half.
The 2013 wrecking ball and the march to respectability
The sonic shift on Bass Persuades is part of a larger trajectory that began after the 2013 release of Bangerz. As the review notes, Miley Cyrus once entered the industry "like a wrecking ball," pairing her Disney Channel background with provocative visuals. At 33, the singer has consciously toned down these elements in a perceived "march to respectability."
This evolution raises a specific question: has the pursuit of a more mature image cost the album its edge? The review concludes that while the record is slick, it could benefit from a few more high-energy "bangerz" to balance the slower, shimmering ballads, suggesting a potential lack of risk-taking in this new era.
Innocent Ways and the bond with Noah Cyrus
The review identifies "Innocent Ways" as the standout track of the album. in this pulsating number,Miley Cyrus voices her concerns for her sister, likely referring to her younger sibling Noah Cyrus. This track provides a grounded, emotional center to the album, blending the record's electronic polish with genuine familial anxiety.
Johnny McDaid's broken hand at the Royal Albert Hall
In a separate musical event, Snow Patrol celebrated the 20th anniversary of their fourth album, Eyes Open, with a three-night residency at the Royal Albert Hall. The Northern Irish band performed the 2006 record in its original running order, featuring a shoswtopping rendition of "Chasing Cars" and a duet with Martha Wainwright on "Set The Fire To The Third Bar."
The performance was marked by resilience,as Johnny McDaid continued to play the piano despite suffering from a broken hand. According to the review, the evening was a blend of nostalgia and emotional turmoil, anchored by Gary Lightbody's songwriting and a single new addition to the setlist titled "Love, I Guess," coinciding with a recent deluxe reissue of the original album.
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