Something Beautiful is the upcoming ninth studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus. It is set to be released on May 30, 2025, through Columbia Records, and accompanied by a musical film of the same name in June. It follows her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation (2023), and is a visual album that centers around the theme of "healing". The album is supported by the promotional releases "Prelude" and the title track, both released on March 31. The lead single, "End of the World", was released on April 3.

Background and promotion

In November 2024, through an interview with Harper's Bazaar, Cyrus announced she was working on a new album titled Something Beautiful.[1][2] Inspired by Pink Floyd's The Wall (1979), she described the record as a visual album that centers around the theme of "healing".[3] Cyrus began teasing her upcoming album on March 17, 2025, by updating her visuals on social media and her website as well as teasing the project through posters around the world.[4] The singer announced the album on March 24.[5]

On March 31, 2025, the visual video for "Prelude" premiered on Cyrus' YouTube channel;[6] it was directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter.[7] The same day, the music video for the title track was released.[8] Billboards in Times Square, New York City, began teasing the release of another track, "End of the World", with a teaser video published on Cyrus' official website.[9] It was released on April 3, 2025, as the album's lead single.[10]

Themes and composition

Consisting of thirteen songs, Something Beautiful was executive produced by Cyrus and Shawn Everett.[11] Its artwork was photographed by Glen Luchford and features Cyrus draped in archival 1997 Thierry Mugler couture, which was described as a "striking nod" to the album's "bold" aesthetic and visual storytelling.[12]

Songs

Something Beautiful begins with "Prelude", a spoken word tune supported by electronic instrumentals.[13] Its lyrics find Cyrus exploring existential thoughts and contemplating the duality of beauty.[14] The album's title track starts out as an alternative R&B ballad fused with soul and jazz influences.[15] During the chorus, it "explodes" into experimental rock and psychedelic pop, highlighted by Cyrus' distorted vocals.[16] "End of the World" is a disco-inflected pop anthem about escapism in the face of an inevitable apocalypse.[17][18]

Track listing

Track listing adapted from Apple Music[19] and credits adapted from Tidal.[20][21][22]

Something Beautiful track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Prelude"
  • Rado
  • Morando
  • Pollack
  • Cyrus
  • Everett
2:35
2."Something Beautiful"
  • Rado
  • Taylor-Sheppard
  • Morando
  • Pollack
  • Cyrus
  • Everett
4:31
3."End of the World"
  • O'Hanley
  • Rado
  • Morando
  • Pollack
  • Cyrus
  • Rankin
  • Everett
4:10

References

  1. ^ Grinspan, Izzy (November 20, 2024). "Miley Cyrus Wants to Make You Vibrate on a Different Level". Harper's Bazaar. United States: Hearst Magazines. ISSN 0017-7873. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Breihan, Tom (November 20, 2024). "Miley Cyrus Prepping Something Beautiful, A Visual Album Inspired By Pink Floyd's The Wall". Stereogum. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  3. ^ Richards, Bailey (November 20, 2024). "Miley Cyrus Hopes to Be a 'Human Psychedelic' with 'Hypnotizing' New Visual Album Inspired by Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'". People. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  4. ^ Dailey, Hannah (March 17, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Teases Dark New Musical Era: Something Beautiful". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  5. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (March 24, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Announces Visual Album Something Beautiful and Release Date". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 60626328. Archived from the original on March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  6. ^ Bailey, Alyssa (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus's Profound 'Prelude' Lyrics Set the Tone for Something Beautiful". Elle. France: Louis Hachette Group. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  7. ^ Nied, Michael (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Just Dropped 'Prelude,' the First Song from Her New Album, Something Beautiful — Listen!". People. United States: Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  8. ^ Carr, Mary Kate (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus brings down the house (literally) in "Something Beautiful" music video". The A.V. Club. United States: Paste Media Group. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  9. ^ Tate, Sarah (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Teases 'End of the World' In Mysterious New Billboard". WHTZ. United States: iHeartMedia. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  10. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (April 3, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Releases Sultry New Single 'End of the World'". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  11. ^ Strauss, Matthew (March 24, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Announces New Album Something Beautiful". Pitchfork. United States: Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  12. ^ Jones, Abby (March 24, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Announces New Visual Album Something Beautiful". Stereogum. United States. Archived from the original on March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  13. ^ Garcia, Thania (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Debuts Powerful 'Prelude' and Title Track From Something Beautiful Album". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  14. ^ Lewis, Hilary (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Sets the Stage for "Something Beautiful" With Release of First Two Songs From Upcoming Album". The Hollywood Reporter. United States: Eldridge Industries. ISSN 0018-3660. OCLC 44653726. Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  15. ^ Hiatt, Brian (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Gets Soulful -- and Rocks Out -- on Something Beautiful Title Track". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  16. ^ Curto, Justin (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus's 'Something Beautiful' Video Is Pretty … Explosive". Vulture; New York. Vox Media. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  17. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (April 3, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Collaborates With Alvvays On "End Of The World": Listen". Stereogum. Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  18. ^ Siroky, Mary (April 3, 2025). "Miley Cyrus shares tragically timely new song "End of the World"". Consequence. Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  19. ^ Cyrus, Miley. "Something Beautiful by Miley Cyrus on Apple Music". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  20. ^ Cyrus, Miley. "Prelude | Miley Cyrus | Credits". Tidal. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  21. ^ Cyrus, Miley. "Something Beautiful | Miley Cyrus | Credits". Tidal. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  22. ^ Cyrus, Miley. "End of the World | Miley Cyrus | Credits". Tidal. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
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