From Rolling Stone · Maya Georgi,Larisha Paul,Rob Sheffield,Simon Vozick-Levinson · · 1m 10s
Miley Cyrus' Bass Persuades: Seven Takeaways
Miley Cyrus' new album Bass Persuades mixes psychedelic rock, electroclash, and country with her fiancé's production.
In brief
Miley Cyrus' new album Bass Persuades mixes psychedelic rock, electroclash, and country with her fiancé's production. Miley Cyrus' album Bass Persuades blends psychedelic rock, electroclash, and country with her fiancé Maxx Morando's production. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Lead Single Fakeout
Bass Persuades' opening track misleads with its 'kids don't wanna dance' theme but delivers sharper music than expected.
“Bass Persuades diminished a lot of faith in the record for some fans, but don't be fooled. Bass Persuades is so much sharper than its lead single let on.”
Psychedelic Country Twist
Miley shifts from psychedelic synths to down-home country twang on 'Orbit', creating a trippy contrast.
“Despite the Dead Petz ambience, she swerves back into a down-home country twang to sing this one, which somehow makes it trippier.”
New Religion Anthem
The electroclash track 'Different Religion' proclaims a theology where God drives a fast car and is a hot boy.
“I've got my own god! He drives a fast car! My god's a hot boy!”
Noise Rock Collaboration
Miley teams with Brooklyn noise band Model/Actriz for gritty, industrial beats on 'Different Religion'.
“Model/Actriz are the coolest of the cool, and hearing her tangle with guitarist Jack Wetmore's ice-pick riffs is a pure joy.”
Fiancé Production
Miley's fiancé Maxx Morando co-wrote and produced most tracks on Bass Persuades, blending his Migos-influenced style.
“He understands the blur that I like to live in when it comes to music.”
Hollywood Bowl Plans
Miley and Maxx Morando plan to perform at the Hollywood Bowl with Model/Actriz next month.
“We can't wait to see what happens when these rebel hearts come together onstage at the Hollywood Bowl next month.”
Dead Petz Nostalgia
Miley revisits her 2015 Dead Petz album with psychedelic synths and country twang on 'Orbit'.
“She hits these heights again in 'Orbit', floating over the Pink Floyd-style synths for a psychedelic prayer to orbit you forever.”
The bottom line
Miley Cyrus' album Bass Persuades blends psychedelic rock, electroclash, and country with her fiancé Maxx Morando's production.
