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Miley Cyrus Debuts 'Something Beautiful' Visual Album

Critical reaction splits sharply on its fusion of pop, experimental textures, visual storytelling.

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Overview

  • Something Beautiful features 13 tracks that blend pop, experimental and rock elements to explore themes of love, loss and healing in a cinematic pop opera format.
  • Cyrus co-directed a 55-minute visual film that premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 and will receive one-night theatrical releases in the U.S. and Canada on June 12 followed by international screenings on June 27.
  • Critics have delivered mixed reviews, with praise for the album’s ambition and criticism aimed at its ostentatious interludes and perceived pretentiousness.
  • The decision to accompany the album with a visual project was influenced by Cyrus’s diagnosis of Reinke’s Edema, which has restricted her ability to tour traditionally.
  • At a private listening event, Cyrus indicated that her next album will be “extremely experimental,” signaling a deeper dive into avant-garde artistry.