Miley Cyrus' latest album, Endless Summer Vacation, is a love letter to Los Angeles and a culmination of her experiences and strengths.
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The album is a mix of different sonic approaches, including '70s pop-rock, psychedelica, sturdy rock, and trap beats.
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Cyrus revisits relationships that didn't work out, peaceful blips that should have lasted longer, and personal truths that have led her to this moment as a self-assured 30-year-old.
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The guest list is limited, with only Brandi Carlile and Sia appearing on the album to buttress Cyrus' own voice, which has developed greater nuance over time.
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Cyrus sings with purpose throughout the album, imbuing lines that could be delivered in any standard pop track with enough personality to make them uniquely hers.
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Endless Summer Vacation is an apotheosis and a commercial comeback for Cyrus, with lead single "Flowers" becoming her first Hot 100 chart-topper in nearly a decade.
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The album's track list is divided into "AM" and "PM" songs, representing two distinct halves of a full day.
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Endless Summer Vacation is a fresh start for Cyrus on the new label home of Columbia Records.
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The album includes nods to Cyrus' previous musical styles, including the trap beats of Bangerz, the sturdy rock of Plastic Hearts, and the psychedelica of the Dead Petz era.
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Although all of the songs on Endless Summer Vacation are worth exploring, the article provides a preliminary ranking of each song.
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