Miley's 'Bass Persuades' Is Pretty, Passable and Light on Bangers
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Miley Cyrus' new album "Bass Persuades," led by its title track single, was expected to be a dance-heavy club record but instead offers an eclectic mix with many love ballads and fewer bass-driven tracks than anticipated.
- The album lacks strong hooks and feels somewhat underdeveloped, suggesting a rushed production, though it reflects Cyrus' current personal life, particularly her relationship with fiancé Maxx Morando, who co-wrote most songs.
- Standout tracks include the romantic power ballad "Orbit," the playful duet "Neon Signs," and the emotionally charged "Aftermath," which provides a rare somber moment on an otherwise upbeat album.
- "Innocent Ways," a notable track addressing sibling struggles, is both lyrically compelling and one of the album's more intense songs, blending personal themes with a club banger sound.
- Overall, "Bass Persuades" is a middling effort that may not be a favorite or a failure among fans, serving more as an interim project before Cyrus' next major musical statement.
