Endless Summer Vacation

Miley Cyrus

2023

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Endless Summer Vacation is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus, released on March 10, 2023, through Columbia Records. It marks her first major release after signing with Columbia Records in early 2021, following her departure from RCA Records after her seventh album, Plastic Hearts (2020). The album is described as a pop and dance-pop record, which is a shift from the synth-pop, rock, and glam rock genres of *Plastic Hearts*. Cyrus has expressed that the album is a 'love letter to LA' and that its track sequencing mirrors the progression of a day. The album is divided into two parts: AM and PM. AM represents 'the morning time, where there's a buzz and energy and there's a potential of new possibilities', while PM represents the nighttime, which 'feels like there's a slinky, seediness and kind of a grime but a glamour at the same time'. To promote the album, Cyrus released a special on Disney+ called *Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)*, featuring live performances and discussions about the album's creative process.

Recording Info

The album was recorded between 2021 and 2022 in Los Angeles. Recording studios included The Cave (Nashville), Coffer Family BBQ (London), Dr. Preuss (Los Angeles), Larrabee (Los Angeles), No Expectations (Los Angeles), The Ribcage (Los Angeles), Ridgemont (Los Angeles), and Ridgemont High (Los Angeles). It was produced by Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, Greg Kurstin, and Mike Will Made It, among others.

Track Highlights

Flowers — The lead single, it broke streaming and chart records, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and reaching number one in 36 other countries. It won Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2024 Grammys.
River — Released as the second single.
Jaded — Released as the third single.
Thousand Miles — Features Brandi Carlile.
Muddy Feet — Features Sia.
Wonder Woman — A tender, piano-driven ballad.

Personnel

Miley Cyrus (Vocals, Writer)
Kid Harpoon (Producer, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Drum Programming, Synth)
Tyler Johnson (Producer, Drums, Electric Piano, Synth, Guitar)
Greg Kurstin (Producer)
Mike Will Made It (Producer)
Brandi Carlile (Featured Vocalist)
Sia (Featured Vocalist)
Michael Pollack (Writer, Piano)
Gregory Aldae Hein (Writer)
Justin Tranter (Writer)

Significance

Upon release, *Endless Summer Vacation* was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its production, commercial appeal, and Cyrus's vocal performance. It reached number one in ten countries and the top 10 in 17 countries. The album was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. The album is divided into 'AM' and 'PM' sections, representing different energies and moods. Cyrus described the album as a reflection of her mental and physical well-being, as well as a 'love letter to LA'.

Miley Cyrus titled the album *Endless Summer Vacation* so she could take it easy while promoting it, taking pictures of herself in a bathing suit and calling it promo.