Plastic Hearts

Plastic Hearts

by Miley Cyrus
Plastic Hearts

Plastic Hearts

by Miley Cyrus

CD(with Booklet)

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Overview

After all the stylistic shifts that have defined Miley Cyrus' career, on Plastic Hearts she reaches a balance -- but not a compromise. On She Is Coming, her wild-child antics felt like an equal and opposite reaction to Younger Now's twangy contemplation. This time, she doesn't go to either extreme: Plastic Hearts' mix of polished pop, country heart, and 1980s rock edge builds on her image instead of taking a wrecking ball to it. Once again, well-chosen collaborators help her set the stage for this era. The album's creative team included Mark Ronson, a producer who's as savvy and versatile as Cyrus herself, and Plastic Hearts' songs are full of stylish, witty details. Ronson and company get just the right gated drums and neon synth washes on songs like "Gimme What I Want," where the stomping beat harks back to Animotion's "Obsession." Since the beginning of her career, Cyrus' rock-tinged moments have been among her strongest, and Plastic Hearts is no exception. It's no surprise that "Midnight Sky," Cyrus' deeply affectionate homage to the tough-girl cool of Stevie Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen," became one of her biggest hits. It's joined on the album by "Night Crawling," a duet with Billy Idol that captures the over-the-top, black and red leather sexuality of his best-loved singles so convincingly, it's almost uncanny. By comparison, the Joan Jett collaboration "Bad Karma" feels almost subdued, yet the heat she and Cyrus generate is undeniable, and Angel Olsen's guitar solo helps propel it to standout status. "Prisoner" is another highlight, with Dua Lipa's cool tones providing the perfect contrast to Miley's raspy warmth. Plastic Hearts' quieter moments, like the pedal steel-laden power ballad "High," offer some of Cyrus' best vocal performances in a while, and feel just as true to the album's spirit. Similarly, "Golden G String," a contemplative synth-country mini-memoir, feels very on-brand even as it reflects her growth as a songwriter and singer. Passionate and self-aware, Plastic Hearts is easily the finest incarnation of Cyrus' music yet. ~ Heather Phares

Product Details

Release Date: 11/27/2020
Label: Rca
UPC: 0194398373522
Rank: 1493

Tracks

  1. WTF Do I Know
  2. Plastic Hearts
  3. Angels Like You
  4. Prisoner
  5. Gimme What I Want
  6. Night Crawling
  7. Midnight Sky
  8. High
  9. Hate Me
  10. Bad Karma
  11. Never Be Me
  12. Golden G String

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Miley Cyrus   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Andrew Watt   Bass,Drums,Piano,Guitar,Keyboards,Percussion,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Mario Gotoh   Viola
Brandon Bost   Keyboards
Dua Lipa   Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Take a Daytrip   Keyboards
Teo Halm   Keyboards
Louis Bell   Piano,Keyboards
Andrew Wyatt   Keyboards,Strings
John Carroll Kirby   Synthesizer
Taylor Hawkins   Drums
Billy Idol   Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Joan Jett   Featured Artist
Chad Smith   Drums,Percussion
Leo Abrahams   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Mark Ronson   Guitar,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer
Homer Steinweiss   Drums
Michael Pollack   Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Ben Lester   Guitar (Steel)
Stevie Nicks   Featured Artist
Ilsey Juber   Vocals (Background)
Justin Kantor   Cello
Happy Perez   Keyboards
Christina Liberis   Violin
Angel Olsen   Guitar
Ali Tamposi   Vocals (Background)
Marc Szammer   Violin
Jenn Decilveo   Guitar (Acoustic)
Jon Bellion   Vocals (Background)
Majid Jordan   Vocals (Background)
Picard Brothers   Synthesizer
The Monsters & Strangerz   Keyboards,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Andrew Watt   Executive Producer
Riccardo Damian   Engineer
Brandon Bost   Mixing,Engineer
Dua Lipa   Composer
Chloe Weise   A&R
Take a Daytrip   Producer
Tyler Beans   Assistant Engineer
Jacob Munk   Engineer
Louis Bell   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Andrew Wyatt   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Paul Lamalfa   Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Keith Naftaly   A&R
Ryan Carline   Engineer
Andrew Wotman   Composer,Producer
Todd Monfalcone   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Mick Rock   Cover Photo
Matthew Scatchell   Assistant Engineer
Fader Istheman   Engineer
Lizzie Arnold   Assistant Engineer
Missy B. Papageorge   Production Design
Serban Ghenea   Mixing
Billy Idol   Composer
John Hanes   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Mark "Spike" Stent   Mixing
Mark Ronson   Composer,Producer
Ryan Tedder   Composer
Caitlyn Smith   Composer
Miley Cyrus   Composer,Executive Producer
Michael Pollack   Composer
Andrew Dudman   Engineer
Michael Freeman   Engineer
Tom Elmhirst   Mixing
Ilsey Juber   Composer
Happy Perez   Producer
Randy Merrill   Mastering
Jordan Johnson   Composer
Emile Haynie   Producer
Stefan Johnson   Composer
Marcus Lomax   Composer
Ali Tamposi   Composer
Jenn Decilveo   Composer
Jon Bellion   Composer
Geoff Swan   Engineer
Majid Al Maskati   Composer
Picard Brothers   Producer
The Monsters & Strangerz   Producer
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