Review

Miley Cyrus’s latest offering, Something Beautiful, is a sprawling, genre-defying expedition that proves she’s far more than the sum of her past pop incarnations. From the outset, with its cinematic spoken-word prelude and a feature-length film to boot, the album positions itself as an audacious experiment—a visual and auditory opus where Cyrus dares to blend nostalgic undertones with contemporary swagger. The record shuttles between moments of raw vulnerability and audacious flamboyance. Tracks like the heart-tugging yet dramatically expansive "More To Lose" remind us of a time-worn ballad reimagined through a modern prism, whilst the bombastic "Easy Lover" and the poignantly reflective "End Of The World" both tip their hats to bygone eras without ever sounding like mere pastiches. At times, the album's ambition feels as sprawling as it is unruly—a patchwork of inspirations flung together in a restless desire to transcend the limitations of today’s chart-driven pop. Yet, in this very audacity lies its charm. Cyrus, ever the musical chameleon, navigates each sonic detour with a confidence that is both tantalising and refreshingly unconventional. While not every experiment finds perfect footing, the album is a testament to an artist unafraid to explore the varied palettes of her creative instincts. In an era where pop music often clings to safe formulas, Something Beautiful offers a kaleidoscopic journey that challenges the listener to seek beauty in unexpected places—a reminder that the true art is in the evolution itself. Perhaps, in the finest tradition of British introspection, one is left pondering: is this a flawed masterpiece or a masterful flaw? In either case, it remains unmistakably, unapologetically Cyrus.

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