The album is a love letter to the 1980s rock scene. You hear Debbie Harry in the spoken-word grit of “Plastic Hearts.” You hear Joan Jett (who actually appears on the brilliant cover of “Bad Karma”) in the distorted guitars. You hear the ghost of Stevie Nicks dueting on the haunting “Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix).”

The result was a 12-track album that blended rock, pop, and country elements, showcasing Cyrus's eclectic style and versatility. The album's lead single, "Midnight Sky," was released in August 2020 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting the tone for the album's commercial success.

In 2019, Miley Cyrus announced that she was working on new music, which would eventually become "Plastic Hearts." The album was recorded during a tumultuous period in her life, following her divorce from Liam Hemsworth and her highly publicized struggles with mental health. Despite these challenges, Cyrus poured her heart and soul into the album, collaborating with notable producers and artists, including Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Dua Lipa.

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The title track is anthemic, sad, and tough. It’s about building a synthetic heart to survive trauma. Why it’s essential: The chorus—"Save my soul, it's getting desolate"—is the album's thesis statement. In a RAR file, the dynamic range of the drums really shines.