Can't Be Tamed
by Miley Cyrus
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 383 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 46 out of 383
  3. Negative: 67 out of 383

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  1. OfficialCarlo
    Nov 27, 2010
    5
    Can't Be Tamed would've been her best record if she had not put the first three tracks in the album. These tracks does not fit her vocal capabilities and are simply annoying dance-pop tracks. In Permanent December, she sound like a baby robot. One thing that redeemed the album is her 80s sound pop ballads. The lyrics is beautiful. It is definitely the same Cyrus who sings her pop songs inCan't Be Tamed would've been her best record if she had not put the first three tracks in the album. These tracks does not fit her vocal capabilities and are simply annoying dance-pop tracks. In Permanent December, she sound like a baby robot. One thing that redeemed the album is her 80s sound pop ballads. The lyrics is beautiful. It is definitely the same Cyrus who sings her pop songs in a country way. The album's standout tracks are Two More Lonely People, Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Forgiveness and Love, and Scars. Next time, don't make the titles too long.… Expand
  2. leafar0997
    Dec 15, 2012
    6
    Can't Be Tamed is not such a terrible album as people say. Of course that is far of being a great album, however we can find in it some really good songs like the powerful "Can't Be Tamed", the sexy and noddy "Who Owns My Heart" and the passionate "Stay". Is true that some songs are uninteresting like "Robot", "Liberty Walk" and others, but Miley is definitely more mature and a betterCan't Be Tamed is not such a terrible album as people say. Of course that is far of being a great album, however we can find in it some really good songs like the powerful "Can't Be Tamed", the sexy and noddy "Who Owns My Heart" and the passionate "Stay". Is true that some songs are uninteresting like "Robot", "Liberty Walk" and others, but Miley is definitely more mature and a better singer that in the past. Much people judge her in base of her work as Hannah Montana, but we have to see the things as they really are: her work as Miley Cyrus is much better. I even can say that this album is better that a lot of boring and obvious albums of the pop artist that are called the best in the industry. Miley has a long way to go to become a great singer, but I think that she is in the good way.… Expand
  3. asjklasjklas
    Oct 17, 2013
    5
    Although she has since separated herself from her Disney given sweet southern girl persona, Miley Cyrus made an attempt in 2010 to be her alter ego Hannah Montana whilst attaining a wannabe Britney Spears-esque 'good girl gone bad' image, which ended up falling flat on her third studio album as herself Can't Be Tame. Although Auto Tuned anthems such as album opener "Liberty Walk" and leadAlthough she has since separated herself from her Disney given sweet southern girl persona, Miley Cyrus made an attempt in 2010 to be her alter ego Hannah Montana whilst attaining a wannabe Britney Spears-esque 'good girl gone bad' image, which ended up falling flat on her third studio album as herself Can't Be Tame. Although Auto Tuned anthems such as album opener "Liberty Walk" and lead single "Can't Be Tamed" may reach to teens in her age group, Can't Be Tamed mainly revolves around cheesy pop ballads inspired by 90s bubblegum pop and Cyrus' southern country-rock roots are all but lost in the heavy production. Let's not even mention the worst Ke$ha impression ever performed in the overwhelmingly bubbly dance-pop ballad "Permanent December". "Two More Lonely People" may be Cyrus' only achievement in this anti-rebellious mess, which ends up venturing her into country influenced synthpop territory that's still cheesy, but moderately pleasing at the same time. All in all, Can't Be Tamed is forgettable at best and should only please Cyrus' 'smilers'… Expand
  4. ManilaCritic
    Jun 20, 2011
    5
    This is just a bad pop record. Bad production and bad vocals. The album does have some highlights with songs like "Liberty Walk", "Forgiveness & Love" and the infamous "Can't Be Tamed" but other than those tracks the album is just so-so.
  5. jmagicvamp
    Nov 23, 2010
    4
    This album is simply okay. While this album offers nothing new or exciting, Cyrus' transformation is an interesting phenomenon to watch and while she isn't equipped to execute this transformation productively, she is certainly moving in the right direction, but with autotune this heavy and weak, Kesha-esque dance numbers she certainly needs to step up her game if she wants to be in it forThis album is simply okay. While this album offers nothing new or exciting, Cyrus' transformation is an interesting phenomenon to watch and while she isn't equipped to execute this transformation productively, she is certainly moving in the right direction, but with autotune this heavy and weak, Kesha-esque dance numbers she certainly needs to step up her game if she wants to be in it for the long haul.… Expand
  6. iamtrent424
    Dec 11, 2010
    4
    this album was whatever. It wasn't that bad. I think Miley is trying to hard to be a bad girl. I can't really listen to the album. The songs on this album isn't good like the last two. This album was close to bad. I like the pop rock version of miley cyrus better. Miley is my favorite disney star and i think while i hope she bounce back from this album.
  7. KatieY
    Jun 22, 2010
    6
    Miley Cyrus's new album ,she experiments with different beats and sounds. For example, "Robot" is a electro/pop mix while Forgiveness and Love is a 60s vibe with a mellow country beat. Also with stinging lyrics and a fierce voice, Cyrus might prove the press wrong once again.
  8. lxhizy
    Nov 1, 2010
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can't Be Tamed shows how Miley's music has changed since her Hannah Montana's days, despite the evolution, the songs of the album are not even catchy, the chorus of the self-titled song is annoying and very repetitive. Miley Cyrus is trying to do dance-pop hits like Katy Perry or Lady Gaga, but she needs a better producer (than Rock Mafia) or get back to the The Climb era.… Expand
  9. KendylKlownfish
    Mar 6, 2011
    5
    I won't call Cyrus "untalented", that'd be a lie. But I will say that Can't Be Tamed fails at showing Cyrus's maturity. While "Who Owns My Heart" shows a more seductive side of Cyrus, and no doubt shows off her attractive vocals, "Liberty Walk" and "Every Rose Has Its Thorns" seem to show a bit of weakness when it comes to uniqueness. While the album's lead single, "Can't Be Tamed", is notI won't call Cyrus "untalented", that'd be a lie. But I will say that Can't Be Tamed fails at showing Cyrus's maturity. While "Who Owns My Heart" shows a more seductive side of Cyrus, and no doubt shows off her attractive vocals, "Liberty Walk" and "Every Rose Has Its Thorns" seem to show a bit of weakness when it comes to uniqueness. While the album's lead single, "Can't Be Tamed", is not a bad dance track at all and is lyrically valuable, it refuses to stand out. Cyrus has fantastic intentions, and she'll no doubt blow our minds someday, but right now, let's focus on drifting her from Disney.… Expand
  10. ohaiKendyl
    Jun 6, 2011
    4
    Lacks any kind of originality and just isn't that creative of a record. Though tracks like "Who Owns My Heart" show us that Cyrus can in fact be irresistible, the rest of the album is just too generic and dumbed down by poor lyrics and an overuse of Auto-Tune.
  11. SoraOfOhio
    Aug 31, 2011
    5
    "Can't Be Tamed" treads rocky territory even as a concept. While Miley may be an adult now, that doesn't stop the teen-pop familiarity from leaking through the numerous cracks in this album. The title track is in fact one of the blandest songs on the album, with a bizarre stomp-crash beat. Paired with repetitive, whiny croons of "I can't be tamed/blamed/changed", the track makes less than"Can't Be Tamed" treads rocky territory even as a concept. While Miley may be an adult now, that doesn't stop the teen-pop familiarity from leaking through the numerous cracks in this album. The title track is in fact one of the blandest songs on the album, with a bizarre stomp-crash beat. Paired with repetitive, whiny croons of "I can't be tamed/blamed/changed", the track makes less than a good impression of the album. Cyrus seems so bent on proving herself to be "mature" that she is willing to take a suicide dive off her safety net that is Disney. The few songs that have decent pop melodies lose their credibility when they are mixed with excessive Auto-tune, cheap lyrics, and tired beats (most notably "Permanent December"). The album has a difficult time choosing between bitter teen angst ("Robot") and alternative riffs with unsettlingly dark tones ("Stay"). Even the closing ballad, while a gem of a simple pop tune, becomes a slave to producing techniques that reduce it to a B-side track that was stripped of its promise. Growing up is about a lot more than being louder and brasher. And it seems that Cyrus still needs to learn that if she wants to hold on to her fans, Tamed and the unlike.… Expand
  12. vini1904
    Nov 2, 2011
    4
    Surely this is the worst album of his career. Overall looks like a cheap imitation of the current pop vocals with little convincing. There are few songs that are saved in the midst of this disaster, including the title track 'Can't Be Tamed', 'Permanent December' and 'Liberty Walk'.
  13. MarkMusic
    Mar 20, 2013
    5
    Oh God NO, she Can't Be Tamed, cause she's Built Like That. Rock Mafia I love you guys to death and glad to work with you guys but, she Built Like That. Oh God No. Let's go by song. Liberty Walk: I enjoy this song, great lyrics great beat Id give it a 4 1/2/5. Who Owns My Heart: Sloppy lyrics but infectious beat 3/5. Can't Be Tamed: Great sound, but my God the lyrics are all over the placeOh God NO, she Can't Be Tamed, cause she's Built Like That. Rock Mafia I love you guys to death and glad to work with you guys but, she Built Like That. Oh God No. Let's go by song. Liberty Walk: I enjoy this song, great lyrics great beat Id give it a 4 1/2/5. Who Owns My Heart: Sloppy lyrics but infectious beat 3/5. Can't Be Tamed: Great sound, but my God the lyrics are all over the place and she sounds like Kanye "Im the best thing to happen to this world", no, no, no 3/5 for the beat. Every Rose Has Its Thorne: Love the sound and lyrics but her voice isn't right for the song 3/5. Two More Lonely People: One of my least favorites half good beat and half good lyrics but not a half score song 2/5. Forgiveness and Love: I actually have nothing bad to say 4 1/2/5. Permanent December: Not a fan to auto-tunie all over the place lyrics and odd beat 2/5. Stay: Couldn't make it through but 2/5. Scars: I actually enjoyed it the beat at the beginning sounds good 4/5. Take Me Along: 2/5. Robot: Usually when she does things like the Oooohhhh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Ohhhhhh thing I hate it, but the beat that played with it turned that around. 4/5. My Heart Beats For Love: I dont k now mixed feelings 3/5. All in all this album is too much and too little and too self obsourbed. 5/10. Miley please never do a Can't Be Tamed, cause Im Built Like That song again. FYI your voice isn't even that good. Demi Lovato, Zendaya, Aly Michalka, AJ Michalka, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, McClain Sisters, Coco Jones, all have better voices. You were just the biggest star thanks to Hannah Montana, but I will honestly say I am looking forward to your next album cause you do make some good songs. And please don't entitle it "Danger Zone". ehhhh.… Expand
  14. charlisangel
    Aug 27, 2016
    4
    This is her worst record to date, and though I like some of the songs, the record as a whole it's just not good - it sound generic as **** and has that cheap boring production.

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#17 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#23 Most Shared Album of 2010

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48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Despite her best rebellious efforts, Miley's just not (yet) that thorny a girl.
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  2. AllMusic
    60
    At times Can't Be Tamed feels perfunctory, getting the job of showing Cyrus is growing up without making her too mature for her still-young fan base and little else.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    It's a Top 40 record of a high order, packed with electro-pop hooks and big Kelly Clarkson-style shout-along choruses. Cyrus' 17-year-old ire--however genuine it is--just adds spice.
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