Endless Summer Vacation
by Miley Cyrus
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 10, 2023
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 320 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 239 out of 320
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 320
  3. Negative: 42 out of 320
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  1. Carloret
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    Es un álbum que con sus ritmos te habla como en island que su instrumental simula la estadia en el mar con un ritmo relajado que te hace sentir aliviado.
  2. nicsks
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    It’s an experience, it’s something she never done before and it deserved more attention.

    It’s sad people only cared for “Flowers” its a great song but the album has better tracks, like “River” or “Jaded”.
  3. NathNaboy
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    The most versatile artist of our generation, this album just proves my point, excellent
  4. Sharlly
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Tem um pouco de rock, de country, eletrônico, mas se faz único a partir disso, é pop. Se nos outros álbuns a Miley tava explorando versões diferentes dela, aqui ela é apenas ela mesma e é brilhante. É bom ver a Miley de novo!
  5. matheus_sdo
    May 9, 2023
    9
    Achei um regresso do que ela apresentou no Plastic Hearts, mas amo o álbum! Pena que se tornou um pouco enjoativo depois de um tempo e a falta de promoção não ajuda...
  6. gbrverolini
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    an experience, very cohesive. production is flawless, handstand is an amazing interlude/between the AM and PM sides. great job miley!
  7. Omarmoustafa95
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    Miley found herself in her thirties. The most mature album yet. “Rose Colored Lenses” is the album’s standout, lyrically and structurally. Weak lyrics in most of the tracks, however, the worst in “Muddy Feet”. It would be better for many tracks to have a bridge.
  8. Fabiancsc
    May 28, 2023
    9
    A great album, Miley uses good lyrics and each song has a specific purpose. Thank you
  9. Hadriensaori
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    A cohesive and well-designed album which sees Miley with a combination of some of her previously explored sounds including pop (synth pop), rock, psychedelia and country.
  10. TroyWarren
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Listening to this album will transport you to the beach with a cohesive and distinct sound start to finish. Stand-out tracks include Jaded, River, Violet Chemistry, and Wildcard.
  11. BlackNewton12
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Un álbum que mantiene en estela todo lo que lo rodea. Mantiene ciertos cambios en canciones que pueden parecer muy repentinos. pero a mi parecer les da un aura muy interesante. Un solido 8,5 a 9,
  12. ezrafitz
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    It is at this time that Miley experiments with new sounds and makes frequent use of synthesizers making the album sound in different ways, both futuristic, cool, as well as retro and vintage.
  13. Jacobj615
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    This is a new, breezy, yet very dynamic and mature side of Miley. The album itself is cohesive not only based on sound, but rather the cohesiveness transpires as it works to incorporate Miley’s life-works into one cohesive album throughout the track list. The album is a complex album with emotions that are easily expressed through Cyrus’s personal times of sadness, lust, peace, and overallThis is a new, breezy, yet very dynamic and mature side of Miley. The album itself is cohesive not only based on sound, but rather the cohesiveness transpires as it works to incorporate Miley’s life-works into one cohesive album throughout the track list. The album is a complex album with emotions that are easily expressed through Cyrus’s personal times of sadness, lust, peace, and overall self-worth and power. The endless summer vacation elements transpire as within the album, you are able to feel the warmth and sort of softness yet edginess of the morning time elements, representing the first half (AM Side) vibe Cyrus has referenced previously.

    Crossing into the middle to latter half of the album you begin to understand Cyrus’s vision for the (PM Side) as the sounds and lyrics of these songs represent a strong sense of night-life, lust-filed, “main character”, elements that seek to end at the end of the album with self-love, and contentment. The album offers a range of emotions, yet brings unique new sounds and elements that really compliments Cyrus’s vocals. It is a wonder addition to her discography.    … Expand
  14. Shawn0305
    Jun 2, 2023
    9
    Rating: 94
    (Amazing)
    Tracklist Ranking: 1. Wildcard Rating: 10 (Masterpiece) 2. Jaded Rating: 10 (Masterpiece) 3. Violet Chemistry Rating: 10 (Masterpiece) 4. Wonder Woman Rating: 10 (Masterpiece) 5. River Rating: 10 (Masterpiece) 6. You Rating: 10 (Masterpiece) 7. Thousand Miles Rating: 97 (Amazing) 8. Flowers Rating: 95 (Amazing) 9. Rose Colored Lenses Rating: 93 (Amazing) 10. Handstand    Rating: 94
    (Amazing)

    Tracklist Ranking:
    1. Wildcard
    Rating: 10 (Masterpiece)
    2. Jaded Rating: 10 (Masterpiece)
    3. Violet Chemistry
    Rating: 10 (Masterpiece)
    4. Wonder Woman Rating: 10 (Masterpiece)
    5. River
    Rating: 10 (Masterpiece)
    6. You
    Rating: 10 (Masterpiece)
    7. Thousand Miles
    Rating: 97 (Amazing)
    8. Flowers Rating: 95 (Amazing)
    9. Rose Colored Lenses
    Rating: 93 (Amazing)
    10. Handstand Rating: 88 (Great)
    11. Island
    Rating: 84 (Great)
    12. Muddy Feet
    Rating: 71 (Good)

    Full Album Review:
    Endless Summer Vacation is an amazing comeback album from Miley Cyrus. The album is very cohesive and her vocals are great as usual.    … Expand
  15. serflood
    Mar 11, 2023
    8
    Great combo of folky-pop and trip-dance
    A mature version of Miley’s many post-HM phases
  16. almanaga
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    После поп-рока в предыдущем альбоме Platic Hearts, Майли дарит нам добротный поп альбом
    ENDLESS SUMMER VACATION, пропитанный вайбами и энергетикой летнего отпуска, моря и летнего настроения.
  17. davifontenelle
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    Endless Summer Vacation adds interesting music to Miley’s catalog. The album did not meet 100% my expectations but there are still very good songs in it.
  18. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    May 3, 2023
    8
    Not as good as her last effort imo however still a good listen. A bit of everything here and there. Rock, pop, country, edm.... A thousand miles, handstand, river and jaded are really nice
  19. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
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  20. katemargaret27
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
    This is Miley Cyrus's best album so far. The album delivers on many fronts from synth-pop, soft rock, to ballads with Miley's stunning vocals, sharp lyricism, phenomenal production the execution is there. 8/10

    Best Songs: Flowers, River, Handstand, Rose-Colored Lenses, Thousand Miles, Jaded
  21. KJ_20
    May 5, 2023
    8
    It sounds amazing. Muddy Feet (ft. Sia), River, Wildcard and Flowers are the best songs.
  22. markushyvnew
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
    It has some really great tracks but some misses. Over all a great album from Miley!
  23. diegoslabyrinth
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    Te transporta al instante al verano, es un pop muy bueno, pero siento que es un poco pobre en producción. aún así es muy disfrutable, hubiera estado mil veces mejor que se lanzará en verano, tiene todo para ser el álbum del verano
  24. wojtekk
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    It's a beautiful album, kept in a great folky style, while giving much felt warm-summer energy. Lyrics are also very good! This album shows Miley is in her prime even though she stays in the same, own style!
  25. Sross1239
    Mar 12, 2023
    8
    Cyrus gives us an authentic and unapologetic album with "Endless Summer Vacation" The lead single is fantastic, and has an immediately iconic bass line. The theme of the lead single is seen throughout the rest of the album. However, some of the tracks are good for first listens but don't necessarily leave me longing for more. Muddy Feet for example, while it isn't necessarily a bad track,Cyrus gives us an authentic and unapologetic album with "Endless Summer Vacation" The lead single is fantastic, and has an immediately iconic bass line. The theme of the lead single is seen throughout the rest of the album. However, some of the tracks are good for first listens but don't necessarily leave me longing for more. Muddy Feet for example, while it isn't necessarily a bad track, the feature doesn't fit the tone of the album or the rest of the song for that matter. Overall, the album is generally good but doesn't break any new ground for me.… Expand
  26. Bagwell8
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a typical Miley cyrus album. Sweet, melodious Rhythms and thought provoking lyrics. One of her best albums yet.… Expand
  27. sby_thomas
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Le huitième album studio de Miley Cyrus, « Endless Summer Vacation », est le meilleur de sa discographie, aux côtés de son prédécesseur, « Plastic Hearts » (2020). Miley nous propose alors un projet mélangeant les sonorités qui lui vont le mieux : dance-pop, rock, country, expérimental… Une artiste versatile avec une voix magistrale, qui peut tout chanter. L’album reste assez cohérent,Le huitième album studio de Miley Cyrus, « Endless Summer Vacation », est le meilleur de sa discographie, aux côtés de son prédécesseur, « Plastic Hearts » (2020). Miley nous propose alors un projet mélangeant les sonorités qui lui vont le mieux : dance-pop, rock, country, expérimental… Une artiste versatile avec une voix magistrale, qui peut tout chanter. L’album reste assez cohérent, malgré les surprenantes (parfois trop) différences de sons. Nous retiendrons le fabuleux trio « Handstand », « River » et « Violet Chemistry », moment phare et puissant de ce nouvel opus. Miley nous montre une fois de plus qu’elle sait tout faire ! Une réussite, qui me conforte dans l’idée que la chanteuse continuera à nous offrir de beaux morceaux, comme avec « Flowers » (qui connaît un immense succès international) et « Jaded ».
    Hâte d’entendre la suite !    … Expand
  28. PotterheadGleek
    Mar 10, 2023
    7
    I like that Miley explores different musical directions on - so far - 10 studio albums. But I think that with Plastic Hearts we already had a Miley who was already established in a genre that perfectly matched her voice.
    "Endless Summer Vacation" is a good album, I don't know if it's better than its predecessor, but it has some great songs, some filler songs, but you can have a good time    I like that Miley explores different musical directions on - so far - 10 studio albums. But I think that with Plastic Hearts we already had a Miley who was already established in a genre that perfectly matched her voice.
    "Endless Summer Vacation" is a good album, I don't know if it's better than its predecessor, but it has some great songs, some filler songs, but you can have a good time with Miley.

    Violet Chemistry it is BOP BOP BOP song.    … Expand
  29. PEDROMFR
    Apr 5, 2023
    7
    The first time i listened to this album it didn´t stick with me, not even a bit. But as the time passed by, i found myself ressonating with some of the songs, making me wanting to listen to it, integrally, again. And it was a good surprise. Although, I still find it a little bit messy, I also recognise it as Miley's signature. She's not a one-two-type of sound artist. She's actually veryThe first time i listened to this album it didn´t stick with me, not even a bit. But as the time passed by, i found myself ressonating with some of the songs, making me wanting to listen to it, integrally, again. And it was a good surprise. Although, I still find it a little bit messy, I also recognise it as Miley's signature. She's not a one-two-type of sound artist. She's actually very experimental and funny with her music. So yes, it is a nice album, especially when the heat comes.… Expand
  30. JoelG
    Mar 10, 2023
    7
    Well, I always liked Miley and thought she's very talented, and it definitely shows in this album. Her vocals are astounding, and we get all kinds of Miley here. The rock-styled Miley that we were introduced to in the last few years, the country-ish Hannah Montana one, the soft pop 2010s Miley, and now we hear some 80-s disco-dance-pop Miley. I liked the concept but in my opinion, it hurtWell, I always liked Miley and thought she's very talented, and it definitely shows in this album. Her vocals are astounding, and we get all kinds of Miley here. The rock-styled Miley that we were introduced to in the last few years, the country-ish Hannah Montana one, the soft pop 2010s Miley, and now we hear some 80-s disco-dance-pop Miley. I liked the concept but in my opinion, it hurt the cohesiveness of the album and some songs felt completely unrelated to the concept (for example Handstand sounds like a soundtrack from an 80s sci-fi movie).
    The songwriting was OK and no more, nothing exceptional. The production is great on some songs and completely generic on others (like on River, or You).
    I feel like this album is perfect for road trips as it has a very chill vibe, and Miley's voice is just so good and relaxing.
    Island had a great potential in my opinion, but the chorus and outro is very dragged and there's something lacking in production. Muddy Feet should have had way more Sia. Thousand Miles is great and bring the country Miley back to the front in the best way possible. Wonder Woman is phenomenal, Miley's delivery is really exceptional, and the chord progression is unpredictable and pleasing.

    Favorite Tracks: Flowers, Thousand Miles, Wildcard, Wonder Woman    … Expand
  31. alicej243
    Mar 11, 2023
    7
    It’s a good album, not her best or even in her top 3 but I liked most of the songs. There is no real bop or typical pop hit, however I tend to usually prefer Miley’s slower songs so this album for me is nice. It should not be a contender for the Grammys, although Flowers will likely be nominated for song of the year.
  32. someonewhocares
    Mar 17, 2023
    7
    A cohesive album jam-packed with radio-friendly tunes that stand out as the best music of 2023 thus far.
  33. jvmadruga
    Mar 15, 2023
    7
    Possui músicas muito boas, porém não é um álbum que chama muito atenção e tem muitos hits, mas é um album gostoso de ouvir.
  34. JeremyFall
    Mar 14, 2023
    6
    It's a nice project, nothing special though. Coming from a Plastic Hearts, I expected her to go above and beyond, but it was a downgrade.

    Handstand, Jaded and Violet Chemistry are my favourites.
  35. AlexMcLoughlin
    Mar 23, 2023
    6
    Endless Summer Vacation's heart is in the right place. While I can appreciate some of the production and some of its cohesion, the album still as a whole feels underwhelming.

    With an album title and cover that envokes a sense of carefreeness, the lyrial content is far from it. The opening track has Cyrus opining that she is happier and better off without her former love. As the album    Endless Summer Vacation's heart is in the right place. While I can appreciate some of the production and some of its cohesion, the album still as a whole feels underwhelming.

    With an album title and cover that envokes a sense of carefreeness, the lyrial content is far from it. The opening track has Cyrus opining that she is happier and better off without her former love. As the album progresses, Cyrus can't seem to shake the idea of her ex-lover. Partnered with some shakey production, this project feels repetitive and lacking in substance.

    Tracks such as Rose Colored Lenses, You, and Violet Chemistry are far from standouts, but amongst this cacophony they are certainly some of the highs. Ultimately, this album needed more revision and thought before its release. However, I have no doubt Cyrus can bounce back in no time.    … Expand
  36. jimmynecco
    Mar 10, 2023
    6
    Na média, faltou um pouco de essência, um pouco de tempero. Plastic Hearts continua sendo o melhor da carreira dela.
  37. AdrianRL
    Mar 10, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum en general tiene sonidos frescos y retros que hacen que el público en general lo recuerde como algo que ya se ha escuchado antes. Una estrategia muy usada en la actualidad para poder perseverar en el mercado. Las letras son buenas pero la mayoría son algo planas y sosas, pero es de los mejores trabajos de Cyrus.… Expand
  38. Dunkaccino
    Mar 10, 2023
    6
    Cyrus is undoubtedly a fantastic singer, but this new album lacks a distinguished style. It's hardly memorable.
  39. Gcmusic
    Mar 10, 2023
    6
    The lyrics are not that ambitious, I appreciate the effort of bringing some lost beats from the 2000, but they were also not used as good
  40. marioinblue
    Mar 27, 2023
    6
    The album did not match its predecessor's cohesive concept and sound. It felt more like something Miley could've done early in her career.
  41. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    6
    Acho um pouco hypado demais, certamente a voz da Miley combina com esse novo estilo mas achei as faixas pouco memoráveis.
  42. Mimicu2-
    Apr 1, 2023
    5
    IDK the songs are ok I guess but looking at the bb charts with Flowers getting top 3 by radio alone? Over 100 million spins on radio. How much did her record label pay to get those numbers? I think that´s the definition of chart manipulation and she doesn´t need it, she is very freaking talented to fall for those tactics.
  43. fedefreaks
    Aug 19, 2023
    5
    I don't understand why the score here is so high, this album is so boring and bland...
  44. jens76
    Mar 10, 2023
    5
    Miley, du bist wirklich ein altes Ding geworden, heute fasst dich keiner mehr mit der Kneifzange an. Das Album ist gut produziert, du sprichst aber nur mit dir selbst.
  45. DonCalamardo09
    Mar 10, 2023
    5
    She really disappointed us with this album, she messed up the production, she could've created an album like plastic hearts but more rock or something like bangerz 2.0 not this "endless summer vacation"
  46. SmashingReviews
    Mar 10, 2023
    4
    Very uninspiring. Not what you would expect after "Flowers", which would have been an unapologetic and empowering project. The narrative here is "i don't need men because I can buy my self flowers" on the first song and "I realy miss and need my man" for pretty much the rest of the album.
  47. RK13
    Mar 10, 2023
    3
    Very mixed bag with this album, I must say I was disappointed. You get some tracks which are really strong like Jaded, Thousand Miles and Wildcard. But on some, Miley's vocals are really. manufactured that it ruins the song. I can't say I enjoy Rose Coloured Lenses, Handstand and River. I feel like if You had reworked vocals, then this album would be a really impressive EP. If you are aVery mixed bag with this album, I must say I was disappointed. You get some tracks which are really strong like Jaded, Thousand Miles and Wildcard. But on some, Miley's vocals are really. manufactured that it ruins the song. I can't say I enjoy Rose Coloured Lenses, Handstand and River. I feel like if You had reworked vocals, then this album would be a really impressive EP. If you are a fan of the song You, it sounds immaculate on the live album Attention!… Expand
  48. seanc55
    Mar 15, 2023
    3
    I really wanted to like this album, but unfortunately I hated it. The first three tracks are good and I enjoy them all a lot. But other than that, there’s nothing off of this album that I will revisit. This was super repetitive, safe, and boring. I kept waiting for the songs to end. This was not an experience, it was just the same thing over and over. Was super excited for this album, butI really wanted to like this album, but unfortunately I hated it. The first three tracks are good and I enjoy them all a lot. But other than that, there’s nothing off of this album that I will revisit. This was super repetitive, safe, and boring. I kept waiting for the songs to end. This was not an experience, it was just the same thing over and over. Was super excited for this album, but left very disappointed.… Expand
  49. giomax
    Mar 14, 2023
    2
    She found her voice on rock and lost herself to stream numbers. Basic. She can do more
  50. raretanked
    Mar 11, 2023
    1
    Albúm muito básico. A mesma sonoridade do inicio ao fim, única musica que realmente entrega e vale a pena ouvir é "flowers" (que mesmo assim não é la grandes coisas). Esperava bem mais da miley pois o "Plastic Hearts" foi um álbum maravilhoso.
  51. Melomano13
    May 19, 2023
    1
    Le pondré uno porque solo fue un track el que resaltó al resto y no hace falta mencionar cual.
  52. Panchogul
    Mar 13, 2023
    0
    Igual de nefasto que el de Sam Smith, un primer sencillo que es quemado hasta el extremo y el resto pasa sin pena ni gloria, mucho ruido y nada de nueces, sacrificar calidad por cantidad ya les esta pasando factura.
  53. daytonadeath
    Mar 10, 2023
    0
    Miley really needs to take care of her voice, it really sounds that she have been smoking a lot.
    The album is not creative at all, the aesthetics reminds lana rel rey-ish filters, the sound is from a regular pop album (as always) and even her clothes are pretty common, nothing new.
  54. Fadaiconica
    Mar 10, 2023
    0
    Um álbum muito bem construído, Miley volta as suas raízes com a forma de canto, e os instrumentais nos dão nostalgia.
  55. LeonardoAlvarez
    Mar 10, 2023
    0
    Isn’t as good as I thought I’d be
    It was pretty disappointing if we compare the whole album to flowers
    Also it isn’t cohesive at all
  56. oddemi
    Mar 11, 2023
    0
    As a longtime smiler I have the duty to express my disappointment towards this album. Miley proves that RCA was never the problem regarding her albums, although she has increased popularity when Flowers was released. The album does not sound cohesive at all, the features are blend, and it relies only on Flowers. This can be seen by the fact she needed to include the demo on the record andAs a longtime smiler I have the duty to express my disappointment towards this album. Miley proves that RCA was never the problem regarding her albums, although she has increased popularity when Flowers was released. The album does not sound cohesive at all, the features are blend, and it relies only on Flowers. This can be seen by the fact she needed to include the demo on the record and the fact she wasn't brave enough to put out a different taste off of the album prior its released. And I wonder that maybe she was insecure or knew the album was not strong enough. Barely we can save three songs from this cacophony. You should've stayed covering someone else's songs since it's clear you are unable to do by yourself.… Expand
  57. rjerick1
    Mar 10, 2023
    0
    Outside of Flowers, it was honestly pretty boring and far from cohesive. It seemed all over the place.
  58. earthintruder
    Mar 10, 2023
    0
    This album really set the bar lower than it was... miley decides to come back to her mediocre sound other than her decent sound on plastic hearts.. she really did that atrocity
  59. venturimartn
    Mar 13, 2023
    0
    Extremely repetitive.
    She really tried to play it safe coming back to pop using sounds that other artist came up with first.
    This feels like nothing new.
  60. daylight1989
    Mar 24, 2023
    0
    muy repetitiva las melodias. buenas canciones pero no se arriesga a nada en este album como plastic hearts.
  61. alexmeloph
    Mar 14, 2023
    0
    Todo el mundo creía que vendría el mejor álbum de Miley pero no, lo único rescatable de este álbum es ‘flowers’ y tal vez 3 canciones más, esperaba más de Miley, tuvo la oportunidad de tener éxito pero la desaprovechó lanzando ‘endless summer vacation’
  62. diosley
    Mar 15, 2023
    0
    10/10 ARTE DE DIOSLEY COMO SIEMPRE
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  63. Fer-243
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un disco súper aburrido que tiene muchas canciones de relleno , sin duda flowers salvo este disco , seguidamente river es otra buena canción ambas ya son singles , y una no funciono lo demás del disco es aburrido… Expand
  64. Pedro23
    Apr 2, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aburrido , la única canción que vale la pena es flowers lo demás basura definitivamente no lo recomiendo… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Mar 29, 2023
    80
    Her singing is vivid enough on “Endless Summer Vacation” to make up for some mushy songwriting here and there.
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  2. AllMusic
    Mar 17, 2023
    80
    Cyrus will probably never settle on just one or two sounds to express herself, but her voice and vision are strong enough on Endless Summer Vacation to suggest she'll never need to.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 14, 2023
    62
    Not the sundazed party record that was promised but an exploration of how it feels when the party’s over.
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