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If you've been plugged into pop culture at any point since March 2006, then you've probably heard the name Miley Cyrus. We wanted to be popstars thanks to Hannah Montana, we cried during The Last Song, and "The Climb" will forever be one of our favorite karaoke songs. Miley Cyrus' newest album, Endless Summer Vacation, is as attention-grabbing as any of her past eras, especially since her lead single "Flowers" became the most-streamed song in a single week on Spotify.
And at the 2024 Grammys, "Flowers" finally won Miley Cyrus the Grammy she's deserved for a long time! Here's everything you need to know about her newest album.
What Is "Flowers" About?
The first single from Endless Summer Vacation is an upbeat and hopeful (even if melancholy) observation of a previous relationship in Miley Cyrus' life. The production feels old school and more toned-down than some of her previous work, which lets the lyrics — from "I can buy myself flowers" to "I can hold my own hand, Yeah, I can love me better than you can" — really stand out.
We can already tell this album is going to be on repeat for the summer, and we love that something we'll listen to at the beach and on roadtrips is also a self-love anthem.
During her performance at the 2024 Grammys, Miley went off script and after singing "Started to cry, then remembered I," she shouted "I just won my first Grammy!" then started dancing around the stage. The moment was so joyful, and such a long time coming, that we couldn't help but feel just as excited as Miley about the win!
Our Thoughts On "Endless Summer Vacation"
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Endless Summer Vacation reveals a different kind of depth and emotion that we haven't seen from Miley Cyrus before. The album is a melancholy kind of nostalgic that strikes an aesthetic balance between her 2017 Younger Now's "Malibu" and 2020 Plastic Hearts's "Midnight Sky."
Its upbeat sadness reminds us of Harry Styles' "As It Was" or Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero," and speaks to the way that as humans, we still want to approach life with optimism, even in the face of pain and difficulty. Endless Summer Vacation is honest, sexy, and feels like we're listening to Cyrus' diary entries. What can we say? We're obsessed.
Our favorite songs? "Jaded," "Flowers," and "Violet Chemistry."
We would love to hear this album live, but according to some recent statements from the singer, it probably won't be at a stadium tour.
"I can’t. Not only 'can’t,' because can’t is your capability, but my desire. Do I want to live my life for anyone else’s pleasure or fulfillment other than my own?” she says in an interview with British Vogue. “Singing for hundreds of thousands of people isn’t really the thing that I love...There’s no connection. There’s no safety. It’s also not natural. It’s so isolating because if you’re in front of 100,000 people then you are alone.”
We might not get to sing along with thousands of other people in an arena, but we will definitely be dancing to Endless Summer Vacation in our bedrooms.
Watch The Teaser For Miley Cyrus' "Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)"
Where Can I Watch The Backyard Sessions?
The special is available to stream on Disney+.
Everything You Need To Know About "Endless Summer Vacation"
Miley Cyrus announced her 8th studio album at her New Year's Eve party in January, and followed the announcement up with an Instagram post. The album art for Endless Summer Vacation features Cyrus hanging from a trapeze bar in a bodysuit, sunglasses, and heels. The mix of black accessories and bleach blonde hair stand out against the blue sky, which totally puts us in the mood to go to the beach.
According to a press release for album, Endless Summer Vacation is a "love letter to L.A," and based on the lyrics and themes in "Flowers," the whole album will showcase Cyrus' growth, healing, and strength.
Who Else Is Involved In "Endless Summer Vacation"?
In addition to Mike WiLL Made-it (who previously collaborated with Cyrus on 2013's Bangerz), Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson are also involved as producers. Gregory Aldae Hein and Michael Pollack are credited as writers.
What Songs Are On Miley Cyrus' New Album?
We don't have a tracklist yet, but keep checking back for the full announcement!
When Will The Album Be Released?
Endless Summer Vacation will be released on March 10, 2023.
Does "Endless Summer Vacation" Have Any Collabs?
Endless Summer Vacation features Brandi Carlisle on "Thousand Miles" and Sia on "Muddy Feet." Considering Cyrus' previous collaborations (Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, and Dolly Parton have all been featured on past albums), we're not surprised she picked such powerhouse women.
Where Can I Listen To The Album?
The album will be released on Spotify and Apple Music, and you can also buy physical copies from Miley Cyrus' official website.
Are There Any Music Videos?
Cyrus released a music video along with "Flowers" on January 13. What starts off with Cyrus hiding under a hood and walking over an enclosed bridge turns into a messy ponytail and carefree dancing through LA.
A black and white music video for "River" was released on March 10.
The "Jaded" music video dropped on May 16, and we're obsessed with the grainy overlay and toned-down saturation. It's totally reminiscent of summer in the '90s and now we want to go swimming!
Listen To Miley Cyrus' "Endless Summer Vacation" Here
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