Singer who began her artistic career at age 13 already has a relatively long catalog and explores influences ranging from rock and metal to 1980s synthpop and country
As one of the most famous pop singers of the 21st century, Miley Cyrus built a long musical catalogue. Be with your real name like hannah montana or in partnerships with names of the size of Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers It is Joan Jettthe artist sold millions of records across the planet and raised a legion of fans.
Many of these admirers even accompany miley since the beginning of her career, when she was still 13 years old. Today, the singer is 30. Even still young, her work is relatively extensive, with seven studio albums released in her solo career (the eighth, Endless Summer Vacationarrives on the 10th of March) and another four as hannah montanaas well as singles, EPs and collaborations.
In the midst of all this work, what would be the best songs? A top 50 list published by Rolling Stone USA seeks to answer this question. the journalists Jon Dolan, Maya Georgi, Sarah Grant, Maura Johnston, Ilana Kaplan, Tatiana Krisztina, Tomás Mier, Larisha Paul, Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos collaborated with the ranking and comments.
As it couldn’t be otherwise, the survey included not only songs like mileybut also tracks made available as Hannah. In a brief introduction, the editorial board of the journal states:
“Since the album Meet Miley Cyrus, from 2007, she is in constant musical evolution. Her journey took her through ’80s pop, metal pastiche, trap music, psychedelic art rock, and even a return to country. But in all her ages, she cannot (and will not) stop being just miley.”
The top 3 of the 50
It’s no surprise that three of the most famous songs from Miley Cyrus ranked in the top three positions. Opening the podium, in 3rd place, is “slide away”, available as a separate single, not associated with a record, the song addresses the strain of a relationship — and there are those who say that the lyrics are about the separation of her ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth.
About the track, the Rolling Stone USA states:
“Following the release of their Domestic Bliss album, Younger Now, Cyrus he was preparing a lighthearted return to the festive anthems of his early twenties. But life and her music took a sharp turn after the EP She is Coming. In August 2019, she released a single track that addressed the end of a relationship that defined a decade of her life. The mood was as resigned and somber as one would expect to feel at a time like this. In ‘slide away‘, a grunge piece of late-’90s alternative rock, Cyrus offers brutally honest confessions: “I want my home in my hills / I don’t want whiskey and pills / I don’t give up easily / But I don’t think I’m down,” she sings in the first pre-chorus. Referring to the ocean-driven love story of ‘Malibu’, Cyrus lets her past love ‘go back to the ocean’, as she makes her way towards the city lights on her own. The track is as potent as it is unforgettable.”
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Launched in the times of hannah montanabut already with the name Miley Cyrus“Party in the USA” occupied the second position of the ranking. The text of the magazine recalls that the track was originally composed for the British singer Jessie Jbut ended up in the hands of the American, becoming her first big hit.
“She subversively celebrates jay-z It is Britney Spears with equal love; she sings, raps and swoops down as the guitars sway along to a hip-hop-pop beat. The result was a utopian notion of an upbeat, inclusive America, perfectly timed for the early days of the Obama era. The song has become more resonant over the years. When Joe Biden was elected president in 2020, large cheering crowds chanted ‘Party in the USA‘ — just as they sang ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ when Obama won in 2008—sending the song back to the charts more than a decade after its release.”
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The top of the list is occupied by “wrecking ball”, hit that marked the beginning of the most provocative era of mileyfeatured on the album Bangerz. Visuals aside, the track is a pop ballad as required by the style. The editorial board of the magazine points out:
“The age Bangerz should have ended his career Cyrus. It was bold, brash and abrasive in its delivery, right from the first twerk. But beneath the surface was a big broken heart, mending itself again. ‘wrecking ball‘ serves as the emotional core of the fourth album by Cyrus and a true turning point in her post-Disney pop career. Although the song was originally written for Beyonce, Cyrus meets her vocal challenges with flourish and theatrics. Over a wave of moving neon synths, she sings a power ballad about the end of a relationship she can’t shake, one that left her demolished. Her natural accent gives the song a great country essence, like her godmother’s original version. Dolly Parton in ‘I Will Always Love You‘. In an era focused on shocking visuals, Cyrus ensured that his great voice was heard. And it was loud and clear.”
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Miley Cyrus’ Best Songs for Rolling Stone USA
Check out the list of the 50 best songs of his career below. Miley Cyrusin the opinion of Rolling Stone USA.
50. Best of Both Worlds (Hannah Montana)
49. Like a Prayer
48. Inspired
47. Bad Karma (feat. Joan Jett)
46. 4×4 (feat. Nelly)
45. She’s Not Him
44. You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
43. My Darlin (feat. Future)
42. East Northumberland High
41. 23 (Mike WiLL Made-It feat. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J)
40. Plastic Hearts
39. You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home (Hannah Montana)
38. Pablo the Blowfish
37. Breakout
36. Nothing Else Matters (feat. Elton John, WATT, Yo-Yo Ma, Robert Trujillo & Chad Smith
35. Rock Star (Hannah Montana)
34. Rooting for My Baby
33. Dooo It!
32. High
31. Hoedown Throwdown
30. SMS (Bangerz) (feat. Britney Spears)
29. WTF Do I Know
28. Younger Now
27. On a Roll (Ashley O)
26. Start All Over
25. Gimme What I Want
24. Something About Space Dude
23. Before the Storm (Jonas Brothers feat. Miley Cyrus)
22. Can’t Be Tamed
21. Lighte
20. When I Look at You
19. Heart of Glass
18. Never Be Me
17. Mother’s Daughter
16. Fly on the Wall
15. Drive
14. He Could Be the One (Hannah Montana)
13. Angels Like You
12. Adore You
11. Nothing Breaks Like a Heart (Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus)
10. Malibu
9. See You Again
8.7 Things
7. We Can’t Stop
6. The Climb
5. Flowers
4. Midnight Sky
3. Slide Away
2. Party in the USA
1. Wrecking Ball
Source: Rollingstone
Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
