Blogcritics Comments on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Comment by Jordan Richardson on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:22:10 EDT

I think we also have to remember that she's 15 freakin' years old. She sings very well for someone her age. And thanks Tom!

Comment by Tom Johnson on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:17:12 EDT

The review is not misleading, Chas. It's another typically excellent review from Jordan, who, I might remind you, is reviewing the music from the album, not her live performances, nor whether or not she can actually sing. Good critics review what they are given, not peripheral ephemera. Jordan is good.

Comment by Chas on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:01:00 EDT

People who think she has a "voice" need to understand how things work in an actual recording studio, especially when a singer has NO voice to speak of. Her "voice" is processed and pitch-corrected to within an inch of its life. It's layered and overdubbed and basically CHANGED until it does not even resemble the original squawks of the "singer." The true test of a singer is how they sing in a "live" setting. Plain and simple. And to see just how truly talentless this kid is, YouTube her Good Morning America performance of '7 Things' and see for yourself. Tone-deaf and horrible. The moral of the story is that this brat is just an illusion fabricated by Disney, and America currently can't get enough fakery and illusion to satisfy itself. Lame. Without the studio buttons & knobs, and without the hair extensions and eyeliner, "Miley" is the slow-witted, glassy-eyed cashier at Burger King. The review was completely misleading.

Comment by Jordan Richardson on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:16:48 EDT

I actually don't think people give her enough credit for how talented she is. She has a damn good voice and its evident on this record. Cyrus is able to sing some rather complex pieces of music, which is very impressive for someone her age. I'm not entirely sure about the Machine of Hype foisted upon this young girl and, frankly, I couldn't give a shit. Her personal life has been dragged out and around by her handlers with the focus of making more money and giving her exposure. As such, the natural thing happened and the public turned on her. You'd be hard-pressed to find many people over the age of 15 saying that Miley Cyrus is talented, actually. Most simply go the "she's a Disney creation" route because it's safer, it makes us feel better. Entire essays could be written about this ideology (and have been written) that we want to see the mighty fall. Cyrus got too big, too fast, and I fear that her actual vocal talents will go largely overlooked by an overcooked and overexposed presence. Had Cyrus done country music and followed in her father's footsteps, I would have bought that she got famous riding the Achy Breaky coattails. But Billy Ray's fame hit its peak before most of Miley's fans were even born. His presence may have opened some doors, but to suggest Miley's simply the product of a one-hit wonder country singer is a little much. It may have helped, but it was hardly all it took. And I don't blame her for wanting to distance herself and start establishing some groundwork for a longer career away from the Hannah Montana garbage. It's an overacted, unfunny show that has millions upon millions of fans. It's perfect for that age group and Miley overdoes it because that's how you act on a kids-tweens show. I still think she could do something more significant in terms of acting if she wanted to, but too many people crucify the medium without realizing what Hannah Montana is really for. If you really want to stop bullshit television like this, stop supporting the monstrous Disney. Don't simply blame one of its stars and then go out and watch High School Musical or drool over the Jonas Brothers. It's the same shit, different pile. So yeah, what can I say, I like the kid. She's made as good an album as a 15-year-old is going to make, I think. I enjoyed it greatly and will continue to enjoy it, without shame and without apprehension.

Comment by funny kid on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:05:13 EDT

i don't think that miley has as much talent as people give her credit for. i mean, the only reason she became as famous as she did was because of her dad's past. i think if you're going to strive for stardom, then you should at least be good at what you do. im not saying that she's a bad person, i just don't think she's got the talent to be where's she's at.

Comment by claire on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:16:43 EDT

i dont fully agree your review styles aren't the best. but i think mileys cd was very good for someone of her age i mean compare her to hilary duff at this point. and as for lmaos review i think you have no idea what your talking about and you sound 10 i disagree that the jonas brothers and demi and selena are better as i see it they are all at the teeny bop level and all you said about miley could be true for anyone else you said.

Comment by Tom Johnson on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:01:42 EDT

Jordan, I think my family would check me into an institution if they found me listening to a Miley Cyrus album, even just for the intention of reviewing it. ;-) As for Miley, even if she winds up in the "where are they now" files, she's going to be very rich "wherever she is then."

Comment by Jordan Richardson on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:18 EDT

Tom, you should write about it anyway. I'd love to see your take on it. (I also have to admit that my DK line was basically a nice juicy piece of bait. Glad to see it worked.)

Comment by Tom Johnson on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:05:05 EDT

They didn't let me write about it because I don't know enough about Danity Kane, apparently. I totally thought Miley was the better singer.

Comment by Lmao on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:55:59 EDT

You think she can sing better than Danity Kane?! She cannot sing. Not only in an opinion-type way but vocal wise, she sucks. And her acting is so unbelievable. Like when she's nervous and does this huge gulp thing, on HM. After this show ends, Disney will help her and she may book a few jobs but than she'll just fade into nothing. She has no talent. Yes, she isn't stage scared. Yes, she isn't totally ugly. But she has no talent. There are so many talented people who don't get the credit the deserve. Than again Disney isn't known for casting such great actors/singers. I'm so happy Disney has stepped it up at least a little. Selena Gomez is a great actor and Demi Lovato is a great singer. And vise versa they are both alright with the opposite. That's a change. And the Jonas Brothers a good too. Miley Cyrus honeslty..... She'll end up on one of those "Where Are They Now" shows along with her father.

Comment by miley#1fan on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:26:23 EDT

ur not good at reviews quit now

Comment by Bryson on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:06:52 EDT

u wish Miley Cyrus could sing better than any member of Danity Kane!!!!! just another generic talentless disney spawn!!!

Comment by Glen Boyd on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:18:48 EDT

Write about it that is. We didn't let him write about it. Back to my keyboard now... -Glen

Comment by Glen Boyd on Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:16:25 EDT

We didn't let Tom Johnson about this in the New Album Releases column. But we should have let you. -Glen