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Bangerz

by Miley Cyrus

Released: September 30, 2013

Pop, R&B

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Bangerz is the fourth studio album by Miley Cyrus, released on September 30, 2013, by RCA Records. Featuring guest appearances from artists like Britney Spears and Future, it represents a significant shift from Cyrus' earlier style, which she felt disconnected from. Marking her first original work after leaving Hollywood Records, the album showcases a pop and R&B sound with themes largely centered around romance.

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Featuring guest appearances from artists like Britney Spears and Future, it represents a significant shift from Cyrus' earlier style, which she felt disconnected from.

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Reception

It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming her fifth chart-topping album and earning a triple-platinum certification from the RIAA. The album received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its production but critiqued for Cyrus' provocative image. Bangerz is considered a pivotal moment in Cyrus' career, transforming her from a child star into a contemporary artist, highlighted by her controversial 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance and the bold visuals of "Wrecking Ball." The album was further promoted by the international Bangerz Tour in 2014.

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"Bangerz is the fourth studio album by Miley Cyrus, released on September 30, 2013, by RCA Records. Marking her first original work after leaving Hollywood Records, the album showcases a pop and R&B sound with themes largely centered around romance. Featuring guest appearances from artists like Britney Spears and Future, it represents a significant shift from Cyrus' earlier style, which she felt disconnected from.

The album received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its production but critiqued for Cyrus' provocative image. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming her fifth chart-topping album and earning a triple-platinum certification from the RIAA. Key singles include "We Can't Stop," which peaked at number two, and "Wrecking Ball," Cyrus' first number-one single, with both music videos achieving rapid view milestones on Vevo.

Bangerz is considered a pivotal moment in Cyrus' career, transforming her from a child star into a contemporary artist, highlighted by her controversial 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance and the bold visuals of "Wrecking Ball." The album was further promoted by the international Bangerz Tour in 2014.