Album: Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz

Overview
"Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz" is the fifth studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus, launched individually on August 30, 2015, following the MTV Video Music Awards. The album features a more experimental and psychedelic noise, greatly influenced by the Flaming Lips and marked a substantial departure from her previous pop noise. The 23-track album was launched for free on SoundCloud and was tape-recorded without the involvement of her then-label RCA Records.

Background and Recording
Cyrus began dealing with the album in 2014, during a break in her "Bangerz" tour. She looked for a brand-new musical instructions and began collaborating with Wayne Coyne, the diva of the rock band The Flaming Lips. Their cooperation began after Cyrus attended a Flaming Lips performance in Los Angeles and ended up being good friends with Coyne.

The recording sessions for "Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz" occurred in Cyrus's house studio, with Coyne's bandmate Steven Drozd adding to the songwriting and production of a lot of tracks. Other significant partners consist of Ariel Pink, Big Sean, and guitar player Mike Will Made It, who had previously dealt with Cyrus on her "Bangerz" album.

Music and Lyrics
"Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz" showcases a more experimental noise, affected by psychedelic rock and electronic elements. It represents a departure from the pop-focused sound of her previous albums. The lyrics of the album are deeply introspective, dealing with themes of love, heartbreak, sexuality, and personal development.

The album features a mix of positive tracks, like "Dooo It!" and "BB Talk", mixed with slow-tempo ballads, such as "Pablow the Blowfish" and "Twinkle Song". Some tracks, like "Tiger Dreams" and "Fweaky", meddle surreal styles and explore Cyrus's wild creativity.

Throughout the album, there is a recurring style of loss and grieving for her deceased pets, with a number of tracks committed to various animals Cyrus lost throughout the years leading up to the album's release. "Pablow the Blowfish", for instance, is a wholehearted tribute to her animal blowfish that died, while "The Floyd Song (Sunrise)" is dedicated to her pet Floyd who died in 2014.

Reception and Legacy
Upon its release, "Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz" got mixed evaluations from music critics. Some praised Cyrus's boldness and experimentation, while others criticized the album's disparity and self-indulgence.

Despite the mixed reception, the album was considered a noteworthy departure from mainstream pop music. It acted as an important step in Cyrus's profession, allowing her to explore her creative inclinations and move away from the expectations set by her previous work.

"Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz" has brought in a cult following over the years, with fans appreciating its distinct noise and raw feeling. Although it was not commercially successful due to the limited release, the album can be seen as a pivotal moment in Miley Cyrus's musical journey, setting the phase for her subsequent creative reinventions.