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Breakout | 
 enlarge | Artist: Miley Cyrus
Label: Hollywood Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 23
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 000212902
UPC: 050087123536
EAN: 0050087123536
ASIN: B001AGNRZS
Release Date: July 22, 2008
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Brand new, never opened, in stock in our warehouse, and ships right now. Case probably has very slight scuffs or cracks.
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| Tracks:
| • | Breakout | | • | 7 Things | | • | Driveway | | • | Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | | • | Full Circle | | • | Fly On The Wall | | • | Bottom Of The Ocean | | • | Wake Up America | | • | These Four Walls | | • | Simple Song | | • | Goodbye | | • | See You Again (Rock Mafia Remix) |
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Amazon.com
Yep--the artist formerly known as Hannah Montana is going it alone. Having conquered the teen market under her Hannah Montana moniker, 15-year-old Cyrus is now aiming for the adult world; or at least a slightly older audience. Breakout follows her dual-marketed Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus album, and differs from it in that she sounds a little more grown up, a little rougher around the edges, and just a touch more self-expressive. Needless to say, Breakout is produced to within an inch of its life. Every aspect, from concept to mixdown, has been polished and buffed to achieve that perfect tween sheen. Despite this resulting in a somewhat sterile and claustrophobic aura, the album manages to achieve some infectious moments. To her credit, Cyrus has co-written most of the songs here (all but two), which largely eschew electronic dancefloor sounds for a guitar-heavy ethic. The punchy title track (co-produced by the Go-Go's Gina Schock), the thrashy, catchy "7 Things" and the boyfriend putdown "Fly On The Wall" are immediate highlights, but ballads such as "Bottom of the Ocean" and her sped up version of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" are much less convincing. Breakout reveals a genuine young talent, but one that's perhaps being rushed way too quickly towards her prime.--Danny McKenna
Album Description
Her second self titled studio album, Breakout, Miley takes us with her on a Rock'N'Roll journey. The music is infectious and the hits are undeniable! ' 7 Things' is Miley's Hit single! A perfect follow up to her Top Five radio Smash Hit 'See You Again' ! With three albums released by the age of 15, Miley has already had the level of success that most artists only dream about with over 10 million albums sold! Miley's first recording Hannah Montana Original Soundtrack Debuted #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and is Certified 3x Platinum. Miley's second release Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus Debuted #1 on Billboard Hot 100 and it is Certified 6x Platinum. 12 tracks.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 A true step up July 23, 2008
Philosopher23 (Chicago)
21 out of 27 found this review helpful
The true test of a tween pop album is how much it grows on you. And while this album isn't exactly tween, it definitely passes that test with flying colors. In the first listen, I didn't quite catch its magic, but even by the second listen it had begun its move up to one of my favorite cds. It certainly does show that Miley is growing up, and it showcases her talent in a way the Hannah Montana albums could not. Typical tween is about catchy melodies and snazzy production, and Miley's done that well in the past, but in this album we find that hidden behind all of that is a voice that can carry the kind of depth and emotion that makes an artist. It also reveals a kind of maturity that didn't show up on Hilary Duff's albums until she was 20.
The first track, Breakout, is less than exceptional. It's basically in the same vein of "We've Got the Party" and could have come straight off of a Hannah Montana album. Which is good enough in itself, but it doesn't quite fit into this album that's strength is the way in which it moves beyond the typical tween.
7 Things is, of course, one of the most highly addictive songs out there, and Fly On The Wall is right up there with it. I really like the edge both of these have, and I would love to get more like these from Miley in the future.
As far as the cover of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun goes, Miley is of course no Cyndi Lauper. But Miley's version is sung with some kind of feel of pathos or desperation that was totally missing from the original, which may not be what she intended, but it makes for a very interesting track.
The cover of These Four Walls is definitely far better than the original. In comparing Miley's cut to Cheyenne Kimball's, the real depth and emotion that Miley's got becomes totally apparent. Despite the fact that Miley's is much younger, she sings with a great deal more maturity and artistry. And the country feel of this track really suits Miley.
Full Circle and Simple Song are two of the gems of this album. Simple Song in particular is very beautiful and a little heartbreaking. It both makes you admire Miley's talent and mourn a little for what she's lost because of it.
All in all, what Breakout shows is that Miley is not just another tween pop sensation, but a true artist with a real capacity for growth. I do wish we could give her the grace to grow a little more out of the spotlight. But this album does show that Miley's fame is not just the result of Disney marketing and a Wal-Mart product line. She's got real talent. And this is one adult fan who can't wait for more.
Warning: This music WILL get stuck in your head August 14, 2008
John P. Willis
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This album is packed with straight-ahead, danceable, catchy pop anthems and a few heartfelt slow songs. If you're a teenage girl, you'll probably find something to relate to here. If you're an adult, this is just straight-up feel-good musical escapism. This is pop music at its finest. Don't approach this album expecting to find any deep revelations about life and love. This is one to put on when you're doing housework or yard work, or whenever you're looking for some smooth, sweet, irresistible pop goodness.
Adults not interested in hearing about decidedly teen themes should probably avoid track 1.
7 Things is the best song on the album. Irresistible.
The production value is top notch. Wilder and Cutler crank out hit after hit with their careful production, and Chris Lord-Alge's mixing talents aren't disputed. Like all good pop, this stuff is heavily produced with a great deal of polish, though with more edginess and rock-informed riffs than many examples of the genre. The pop-punk influence can hardly be ignored. This album has less of a country flavor than Miley's "Hannah Montana" tracks, though her accent still pokes through on occasion.
All in all, you can't go wrong with "Breakout" for a feel-good excursion into the world of teen pop.
The production value
The 7 things I like about this CD August 9, 2008
SeaThorpe (So Cal)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this CD for my 8 year old daughter, who loves Hannah/Miley. When buying "kid" music, my goal is to find something that's age appropriate for her, and not too annoying to me. But this CD has made a real Miley fan out of me. Her vocals are stunning...incredible. This album shows her true vocal range, control, and personality. I'm no expert, but when vocals give me chills, I know that the singer is doing something very right. And yes, the lyrics reflect her adolescence...love, heartbreak, a desire for privacy, a struggle for autonomy, etc. But what sets her apart from other teen singers is her sincerity, and the way her lyrics reflect the point of view of an emotionally secure person. I'm really impressed. Oh,yeah, and my daughter loves it too!
Awesome! October 21, 2008
L. Prospero (Ridgefield, NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this CD! There are so many great songs that I couldn't even pick a favorite!
breakout November 1, 2008
Km Dullabh (new zealand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i brought this cd for my granddaughter. she descibed it as awesome. do i have to say more!! regards ken
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