Album: Plastic Hearts

Introduction
"Plastic Hearts" is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter and starlet Miley Cyrus. Launched on November 27, 2020, the album marks a new musical instructions for Cyrus, who has previously explored different categories throughout her career. Embracing a rock-inspired sound, "Plastic Hearts" includes a mix of originals and covers, showcasing Cyrus's development as an artist and her capability to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and stage presence.

Background and production
Following the release of her 2017 album "Younger Now", Cyrus began working on a series of EPs entitled "She Is". Nevertheless, after the release of the EP "She Is Coming" in 2019, prepares for the remaining EPs were scrapped. In 2020, Cyrus experienced personal challenges such as the divorce from her partner Liam Hemsworth and the loss of her house in the Malibu wildfires. These challenging experiences greatly influenced the production of "Plastic Hearts".

Cyrus dealt with a variety of producers for the album, consisting of Andrew Watt, Mark Ronson, and Louis Bell. Inspired by the music of artists like Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, and Blondie, Cyrus explored a more rock-oriented noise, checking out themes of self-discovery, change, and resilience.

Tracklist and cooperations
"Plastic Hearts" consists of 12 original tracks and 3 covers, with Cyrus working together with a number of high-profile artists on the album. The tracklist is as follows:

1. "WTF Do I Know"
2. "Plastic Hearts"
3. "Angels Like You"
4. "Prisoner" (including Dua Lipa).
5. "Gim me What I Want".
6. "Night Crawling" (including Billy Idol).
7. "Midnight Sky".
8. "High".
9. "Hate Me".
10. "Bad Karma" (including Joan Jett).
11. "Never Be Me".
12. "Golden G String".

The album includes three covers:.
1. "Heart of Glass" (initially by Blondie).
2. "Zombie" (originally by The Cranberries).
3. "Edge of Midnight" (Midnight Sky Remix), a mashup of Cyrus's "Midnight Sky" and Stevie Nicks's "Edge of Seventeen".

Commercial performance and reception
"Plastic Hearts" debuted at second on the US Billboard 200 chart, marking Cyrus's highest-charting album given that "Bangerz" in 2013. It has because been accredited Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album likewise performed well internationally, charting in the top 10 in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, with lots of praising Cyrus's expedition of the rock genre and her effective, scratchy vocals. The lead single "Midnight Sky" received specific recognition, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Prisoner", the cooperation with Dua Lipa, also gathered attention and chart success worldwide.

Effect and legacy
"Plastic Hearts" enhanced Miley Cyrus's status as a flexible and progressing artist, with her foray into rock music showing successful both seriously and commercially. Some music writers referred to the album as her magnum opus, the ideal combination of her past experience in pop and country, and her newly found love for rock. Explore a more mature noise and drawing motivation from her individual life, Cyrus was able to transform herself and make an enduring impression on audiences worldwide, showcasing her commitment, talent, and remaining power in the music market.