Next up is the now-familiar "We Can't Stop," which, in some ways, plays like club gospel (albeit misguided club gospel), meant to shock just as much as it is meant to be a comfort to the listeners who can relate to its hedonistic club-hopping message. This is forgettable fluff and definitely an odd choice to open the record. Are you listening?" It gets a tad bit of lift when the chorus comes in, but it isn't enough. It feels half-written as a slightly Autotuned Miley sings, "Oh. Once the play button is pressed, "Bangers" begins on a humdrum note with "Adore You." The song is slow and never really takes off. Of course, O'Connor probably should've had such a communication with her privately, thus avoiding the possibility for spectacle. That was essentially her shouting, "You're not my mother!" and stomping off in a huff. Take for instance, Miley's sarcastic response to Sinead O'Connor's well-worded letter of thoughtful career advice. Like any bratty adolescent, it is hell-bent on making a scene. "Bangerz" is, in effect, her music career's awkward adolescence. The reaction to the naked "Wrecking Ball" video proves that to be true. Given the fact that she was idolized for years by a generation of tweens, such a transition can be a slippery slope. But, let's, for a second, say that Miley wants to sexualize herself on her own terms. That, and to respectfully warn her about people molding and manipulating her newly sexualized image. This is no doubt partly why Sinead O'Connor wanted to reach out and offer advice to Miley last week. That being said, as few people have pointed out, it is truly difficult for a former child star to grow up and mold an adult image. In fact, it succeeded because it got people talking, but it was truly a clumsy display. The VMAs performance only deserves attention because it wasn't done well. From the controversial (and some would say culturally insensitive) video for her single, "We Can't Stop," and her awkward twerking on a Beetlejuice-clad Robin Thicke at the VMA's to the weird, plushy and druggy symbolism all throughout both of these performances.
Quicklist: 1title: Miley Cyrus' "Bangerz" (Deluxe Edition)text: Miley Cyrus' new album, "Bangerz" brings a lot of baggage even before you press play. Plus, we'll take a listen to something new from rapper Danny Brown and the latest solo offering from Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo. Cage The Elephant drops its third album as do experimental electro-clashers Sleigh Bells. Obviously, a lot of attention this week has been given to Miley Cyrus, but we will also look at Stone Temple Pilots' first release with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington as its frontman.
12, 2013 - intro: It's been another busy fall week for new releases. Miley Cyrus visits "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," Oct.
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