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Can't Be Tamed
- By Miley Cyrus
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Goodbye, Hannah Montana; too edgy for Miley's youngest fans.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that on this CD, Miley Cyrus makes a clean break with her younger, more carefree, Hannah Montana days. While there's very little swearing and no graphic sexual descriptions, some songs have clear references to sexual situations, with lyrics that mention two people spending the night together. Even the love songs are more emotionally complex -- all of which should make parents of younger kids think twice before buying this record.
What's the story?
R.I.P., Hannah Montana: there's no trace of her on CAN'T BE TAMED, the latest album from Hannah's real-life alter ego, actress-singer Miley Cyrus. From the belly-baring cover photo to the song lyrics that mention two people spending the night together, the CD is a clear departure from earlier, more innocent Cyrus releases. Though it's a far cry from super-explicit records by young women like Lady GaGa or Ke$ha, this music isn't for the youngest among the Hannah Montana fans.
Is it any good?
It's ironic that Miley Cyrus is now dressing more (revealingly) like Britney Spears, since the two have always had something else in common: weaker vocals than their peers. And when you don't have the chops to make anything sound good (i.e. Christina Aguilera), everything else about your album -- from the arrangements to the beats -- has to be tight, which is unfortunately not the case with this record. The styles jump all over the place, with some songs ("Liberty Walk") resembling Miley's old power-pop, while others ("Permanent December," "Can't Be Tamed") sound like knock-offs of Ke$ha and Britney. Add in some auto-tune, and the whole thing ends up sounding like somewhat of a mess.
What families can talk about
Parents can talk about what makes young musicians take different paths as they grow and mature. Why do some girls like Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears choose to start dressing provocatively and singing about sexual situations?
Why do other girls like Taylor Swift continue to dress and act more modestly while keeping their songs free of adult content?
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Not for ANYONE
I'm really disappointed in Miley Cyrus. When "Hannah Montana" first came out, Miley was a great girl with a great heart. She was clean and many people loved her, but now she's getting too "edgy" and provocative.
I'm not saying that she shouldn't grow up and stay Hannah Montana forever. No way. I'm just saying that she can portray to be more adult-like, but without the sexual content and profanity. Swearing and portraying sexual images does not make you an adult. It does not make you sound mature, either. She's trying too hard to be an adult. All Miley has to do is write a song that is relateable to people that everyone will love. She doesn't have to be disgusting. Perhaps people will like her more if she'd just tone down and start acting like a young woman.
Overall, this cd is NOT for teens, children, or adults. No one should have to listen to this. The bottome line is this: Parents, if you tell your kids not to listen to music because of profanity, sexual content, drugs, etc., then don't listen to it yourself.
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Terrible
Seriously. Does she sing with her nose plugged? What I don't understand is why everyone says she's so talented and so beautiful. I don't really think she is. There are so many stars with real talent that don't rely on Autotune for their voices. As for the album, way too overs*xed. This is nothing like the Hannah Montana we used to think we knew. Miley, as my friend said a few years ago, is turning into the next Britney Spears. Yes, Britney Spears. Except Britney deserves pity because SHE'S had a rough life. She is so, so lame. And I'm sorry that fame has to be wasted on someone who's using it to pollute the world.
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Just horrible
I hate this song because it just seems like shes gone from little kid to big kid in a week... If you ask me she still seems somewhat like a little girl.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 14, 2011
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Hate it!!!!!!!!!!
She is trying 2 be an adult while she is just a kid. She is growing up 2 fast. She is losing fans pretty soon her career will be over if she dose not clean up her act fast. She is doing a rated R movie when she is barely old enough to watch one. She is making the worst mistake of her life while her parents just sit there and watch.
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I hate her.
Miley doesn't realize that first graders listen to her. Little kids look up to her and she thinks she is growing up. They still play Hannah Montana and kids see her cds in stores and want to buy them. on "The Climb" was growing up not acting like a sl*t. She dances around poles and in a cage in the video. This song sucks and fans are insane.
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WHAT THE HECK???????????????
If you love Miley than i think you probably have a problem or something! Did you see her pictures on google? Pictures of her naked? And cussing? Do you know her real story? She is worse than any star in the universe! No one should listen to her! I'm tired of listening to dumb little kids singing Miley songs as loud as they can wearing a hannah montana wig...I mean,get a life.
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OLD MILEY??????!!!!!!!!
When i watched the music video for this song i was shocked. Miley was dressed very inapropreatly and did many suggestive dance moves. And the song also comes with bad messages about love and getting your way every day. Also there was one line in the song that said "i want you to go to hell!" WHERE DID THAT COME FROM???!!!!!! I personally think a few years back miley was a great role model for kids. She was smart, kid friendly, and always wanted to be herself. Now Mileys turning into the next Lady GaGa and britney Spears. I personally think miley is trying to hard to be something shes not and now instead of bein the good role model she used to be shes just become...... A FAKE.
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Not the best...
Miley Cyrus had gone from Hannah Montana, the sweet loveable child role model, to what she is now. I mean just look at the picture! She is very inappropriate for kids under 12 and maybe even over 12, depending on the the parent. Seriously, not appropriate.
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miley cyrus is NOT good role model anymore ! i used 2 LOVE her but now shes just a- well yu know wht i mean !
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Miley is such an amazingly talented girl!
I'm sorry that she feels that she has to be more "sexy" to impress people. To break out of the Disney Trap.
I also feel sorry that teenagers have to grow up in such a sick society, where people are judged so roughly and forced to do things so they can "fit in".
Disney has sold and marketed poor Miley so much, starting at such a young age. I'm not surprised Miley is trying to break out and act more mature.
People should not be marketed that much, like she was.
Miley is so, so talented.
And each song on this CD is so unique and tells such a beautiful story. Each in it's very own way.
I am still a Miley fan. :)
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| Artist: | Miley Cyrus |
| Release date: | June 22, 2010 |
| Label: | Hollywood Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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