Miley Cyrus has never been one to tread water, and with Something Beautiful, she dives headfirst into her boldest sonic transformation yet. This isn’t just a new chapter—it’s a genre-bending, technicolor leap into the unknown.
Her ninth studio album bursts with a confidence that feels earned, not borrowed. Blending psychedelic pop, neo-soul, glam rock, and electro-folk, Something Beautiful is less a collection of songs and more a cinematic experience. It’s her The Wall, complete with a sweeping concept that confronts personal ruin, reinvention, and the fragile beauty we cling to when the world feels like it’s unraveling.
The opener “End of the World” is a disco-tinted stunner—equal parts groove and existentialism. Elsewhere, “More to Lose” simmers with heartbreak, while “Easy Lover” glows with sultry vocals and haunted synths. Each track is a universe, stitched together with lush instrumentation and Cyrus’s ever-evolving voice, which ranges from gravelly whispers to full-throated cries.
Surprise collaborations—like Brittany Howard lending raw soul and unexpected experimental arrangements—give the record an edge. You can feel Cyrus leaning fully into her instincts, shedding pop polish for vulnerability, weirdness, and ambition.
What makes Something Beautiful truly live up to its name is its emotional honesty. It’s the sound of an artist chasing meaning, refusing to settle, and crafting a record that’s as messy, aching, and radiant as real life. This is not a reinvention—it’s an arrival.
Cyrus doesn’t just remind us that she’s one of pop’s most fearless shapeshifters—she proves she’s still just getting started.