"Can't Be Tamed" (CD single)

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Sexy, raw song is too racy for Miley's youngest fans.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Miley is shouting to the world that she isn't a little girl anymore. The song offers a cocky, sexy attitude and a few "hells." The video shows a new Miley that is sexy, sultry, and definitely not the innocent and sweet Hannah Montana anymore.

  • Sends a message that it's OK to be selfish, untamed, and "flyin' through guys like money." Includes the lyrics "have to get my way, 24 hours a day."  
  • Like it or not, Miley is still a role model for tweens. Here she is racy, sexy, and rebellious.
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  • Video is suggestive and includes sexy dancing and clothing. "I always get the 10's cuz I'm built like that."  

What's the story?

To promote her upcoming third full-length album and her new image, Miley Cyrus releases the title track and first single, "CAN'T BE TAMED." In more ways than one, it lets Miley shout from the rooftops, or um, cage bars, that she's growing up and sprouting wings -- literally. It's a powerful, techno-rock track that defies Miley's typical bubblegum-pop flavor and takes on an edgier, sexier sound.


Is it any good?

 

"Can't Be Tamed" is catchy, raw, and sexy, and lets Cyrus show her powerhouse skills with some help from hot pants, heavy makeup, and a few hip grinds. It's Joan Jett meets Lady GaGa, all wrapped up in leather, feathers, and techno-rock. In the face of critics and skeptics, Miley shows she can handle the new image and edgier sound that she's aiming for. Question is: Can her tweeny-bopper, Hannah-loving fans? The fact is, Miley is still Hannah Montana, and she's only 17. Yeah she can sing, she's got lasting potential, and this new song shows that. But her rush to grow up and sexify herself comes a little too soon. The video shows a too-sexy Miley acting a little cuckoo and cocky, artistically cool, but too much for her present fan base. 


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about what happens when a star or character changes. How does it make you feel? Do you like the new image of Miley and her new sound? Talk about the differences between image and reality and how that affects young fans. How can they learn to separate the two?

  • Do you think that the new image being pushed or pursued by Miley Cyrus is a good one? Do you think she feels pressure to grow up too fast? Or to set herself apart from other teen stars, or just Hannah Montana?


This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Parent of 16 year old
May 29, 2010
 
She has Changed
Miley Cyrus is like the new Lady GaGa and she is very different than "Hannah Montana." In this video she does show a lot of sexual behavior that, if I had children, I wouldn't want them watching this. She does say "Go to hell" and that is quite inappropriate for some. She is dressed extremely racy and like part bird, her fellow dancers are also. Many guys are touching her a lot in this, and that is very inappropriate. She isn't a great role model like she was when her career started with Hannah Montana, because she is growing up, and in Hollywood.

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Kid, 13 years old
May 28, 2010
 
Get a grip Miley!
Silly girl. She can sing perfectly well and what does she do? She makes stuff like this rubbish. There are 7 year old fans out there who love Miley and get this crap in return. Well she's letting down her fans. I never was a Miley or a Hannah fan, I thought they were both stupid, but this goes beyond stupidity. Get a grip!

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Teen, 14 years old
August 2, 2010
 
SHUT UP!!!!!!
This is awful. I never liked Miley from the start, and she's only making matters worse. She's turned sexy and racey and it's awful! Someday if i meet her I will slap her is the face and ask her what happned, and most likley tell her to go jump in a lake so I don't have to see anymore of what she really wants to be.. a sex object. Now I and everyone can see what is, a fake.

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Teen, 16 years old
June 3, 2010
 
She really likes dancing in her underwear
*Excuse my language because I will be ranting with horrible language which I will try to watch* Miley Cyrus, is acting like a wore She is selfish (Maybe I'm wrong) and dresses like a punk Victoria Secret model half the time even though some clothes are cute. Poor inoccent little girls are being exposed to this crap and are becoming ADDICTED and knighting Miley 'their Idol' She's also been knighted a 'Disney Princess' which I laugh at. HA! She's 17 years old and she is getting away with acting like a wannabe She 'apologizes' sometimes, but saying sorry to her YOUNG ( Repeat YOUNG ) fans, yet she still acts out. Yeah yeah yeah its her life, whatever. Her parents are horrible at controlling their children. Basicly ignore all of the others, and center Miley as their favorite, and don't even yell at her for her actions. She's not 'untamed' she knows better she just chooses to act above everything else. We should call her Liely Cyrus. The music video is strange but not exactly horrible, except for hardly wearing any clothes and dancing like a poll dancer. Put some dang clothes on girl! Why is she even on a show for children when she kisses MEN. Not boys, men. She dated someone over 20 once at age 16 (which I'm sure others do to) but she is a horrible role model. I'm suprised she isn't on tv bragging about drugs and sex. She says its okay to be selfish and lie and use guys. It is not okay to do these things! Lying is good if you're protecting someone or something dyer, but not for reasons she lies. The song isn't my favorite, but you might like it, I'm just saying I would never let my kids listen to it.

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Kid, 12 years old
May 23, 2010
 
no body
Terrible video, and she is trying to be like lady gaga way to much. gaga is a natural.

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Teen, 18 years old
June 6, 2010
 
Nothing new, nothing special. Somewhat raunchy; not for the HM crowd.
I don't like Miley at all. I don't exactly hate her, but I'm definitely not a fan. But for this review, I'll put away my bias. So... offensive stuff. She tells us where she stands pretty quickly: "I go through guys like money flyin' out their hands". The song is littered with sexual innuendo, albeit somewhat subtle ("I always get the 10s / 'Cause I'm built like that"). She also spends the song declaring that she's hot, an object of jealously, and if you want her, she's in control. It's really obvious she wants to distance herself from Disney, but couldn't she have waited until she wasn't a minor to dance around in a cage? ||||||||||||||||| The song is really nothing special. Miley's voice can't measure up to other pop singers and her vocal range is severely limited - she comes very close to just rapping. So the song relies on the production - which has pulled out all the usual tricks to try and get it sell - no instruments other than synthesizers, a stomping bassline, vocal altering and a noise that reminds me of that signature L&O transition sound, but I digress. The hook tries very hard to be catchy, but Miley's attempt to hit higher notes makes it harder to like. All in all, the tween teen pop market will go crazy for this, but it's really nothing but an unoriginal song that is a "screw you" aimed directly at Disney.

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Teen, 16 years old
May 26, 2010
 
I like it but...
Minor Profanities. Slightly suggestive themes and rebeliousness. Best By Cyrus so far.

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Teen, 18 years old
May 28, 2010
 
I watched the I Can't Be Tamed music video by Miley Cyrus. I can't say that I was surprised by the sexual content, though. Ever since Hannah Montana got really famous Miley has been trying to prove to people that she's "growing up";. I call it turning into a harlot. I am not a Miley hater, I actually liked and admired her when Hannah Montana first came out. She was right around my age and became instantly famous. I advised any parents who really care about their children/tweens to discourage any interest in this "artist". Many people try to excuse her behavior by saying it is normal. That is a total lie. I am a 16 year old teenage girl and see Miley's ";grown-up" behavior as disgraceful. The reason we have guys who take advantage of girls and only want those who show too much skin is because of girls like Miley. Sorry if I sound too harsh for all you Miley lovers but it's time someone spoke up. I am your average teenage girl and am disgusted with Miley Cyrus.

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Teen, 16 years old
June 20, 2010
 
Ew
She sucks. That's it. And she's acting way to skanky for her age.

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Kid, 11 years old
August 9, 2010
 
OMG. Miley Cyrus used to be someone I actually liked. I'm 10 now and I understand why my friends' mom won't let her listen or watch Disney Channel. I also knew something was up when Party in the U.S.A came out. If she wanted to be that inappropiate she just shouldn't have started out on Disney Channel.

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This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Artist:Miley Cyrus
Release date:May 18, 2010
Label:Hollywood Records
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 

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