{"id":3493,"date":"2026-10-30T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/?p=3493"},"modified":"2026-11-07T04:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T04:23:57","slug":"new-album-new-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2026\/10\/30\/new-album-new-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Miley debuts new album, new name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Randall Elvin<\/a> \u00b7 Entertainment Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Miley
Miley poses at the 2026 Grammys. (Vanity Fair)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Album dropped. Last name dropped. Her standard? Not dropped. Miley Cyrus returns with her 10th studio album, titled \u201cBass Persuades,\u201d while rebranding her artist name to just Miley. According to Variety, her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, publicly defended the move. He drew comparisons to himself when he was a one-name artist known as Cyrus. Dolly, Cher, Elvis and Prince are also examples of stars who went by one name only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wasn\u2019t the first time she\u2019s altered her name. She went by Hannah Montana on Disney Channel for many years and then later became Miley Cyrus. That name change signified a new chapter in her career, but we\u2019ll have to wait and see if we are witnessing a new chapter unfold of the same degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her previous release last year, \u201cSomething Beautiful,\u201d took a direction of electronic influences coupled with romantic songwriting. Across \u201cBass Persuades,\u201d Miley moves between dance-floor energy and softer, more intimate moments. The album does not always settle into one consistent sound, proving she is known for shifting her sound and image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new album brings 13 new songs that offer pleasant sounds of dancing and contentment. \u201cSnow\u201d offers a more reflective side of the record. Miley has described repeating the phrase \u201cIt doesn\u2019t get better\u201d at the song\u2019s conclusion as a mantra. Instead of treating happiness as something always waiting around the corner, the track suggests it can come from recognizing when life is already good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNeon Signs,\u201d featuring Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow, takes a more unconventional route. It\u2019s filled with an unusual atmosphere and psychedelic rock influence. Wyatt\u2019s contribution gives the track a different texture from Miley\u2019s solo performances, making it one of the album\u2019s more distinctive experiments. Its offbeat style may not appeal to listeners looking for a straightforward pop chorus, but that\u2019s the sound it\u2019s going for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet\u2019s Get Married\u201d shifts the focus toward romance. Its dreamy, upbeat sound pairs with a title that boldly declares commitment. The song offers a lighter moment amid the record\u2019s experimentation. Still, its appeal depends on how much listeners connect with its familiar romantic theme. The sentiment is easy to understand, but the songwriting does not necessarily make it the album\u2019s most surprising moment; it relies more on familiarity and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there is \u201cOrbit,\u201d another romantic track that fits into the album\u2019s more personal side. It explores the feeling of being drawn toward someone. Could the album\u2019s romantic themes be giving clues to the current stage of Miley\u2019s life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contrast between songs such as \u201cNeon Signs\u201d and \u201cSnow\u201d demonstrates the unpredictability of the album, which is its biggest strength. However, the album\u2019s mood shifts can make it feel less cohesive than it might have been. Some critics have argued that her vocal ability doesn\u2019t match the songwriting. Yet that makes \u201cBass Persuades\u201d so interesting. Appreciating Miley\u2019s willingness to take risks is possible while recognizing that certain songs work better than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album also arrives during a busy period in Miley\u2019s life. She has announced her engagement to musician Maxx Morando, who appears on the new record. Her life is changing in big ways, so why not her name?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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