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The Miley Cyrus Discography Rate Part 1: WINNER ANNOUNCED! FINISHED!
- Thread starter Music Is Life & Death
- Start date
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This is for some reason not surprising to me dddd.
They were quite the savvy business people.Disney knew what they were doing.
Probably no elimination tonight. I went to the movies with family, and will be doing some stuff with friends for a couple hours. I might get one up though.
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Surprised, pleasantly surprised by the Hoedown Throwdown elimination that I actually did read Friday and my Dad who stans for the songs happened to be sitting next to me when I did, and he didn't like the ranking at all! (or my 5/10) but enjoyed my comment.
We did I'll Always Remember You wrong!
We did I'll Always Remember You wrong!
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oh my god just saw this who did this
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Ha, that's great! Poor your dad. And agreed!
Well, the biggest culprits are right there in the lowest scores area. Feel free to yell at them.
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Well this hung on as long as it could...
#67 – I Miss You: 6.684
(created by Suburbia)
Highest: 2x10s (Me, @savilizabeths)
Lowest: 1x3 (@Guy)
My Score: 10
Favorite Lyric: I know you’re where you need to be, even though it’s not here with me. (This is just so mature for someone at 14 to convey, and is heartfelt and painful at the same time.)
Trajectory
5 Voters: #67
10 Voters: #78
15 Voters: #70
19 Voters: #67
Total Points: 127
I Miss You was written by Brian Green, Wendi Foy Green (who are these people?) and Miley for her debut album, Meet Miley Cyrus. It’s a sweet country/pop/rock ballad about Miley’s grandfather, Ron Cyrus, who passed away on February 28, 2006. Miley started writing the song around this time, and existed at least in its earliest form by April 7, 2006, where Miley sang part of the song in the Hannah season episode “She’s A Supersneak”.
That’s only the third episode of the show, but it’s always been one of my favorites. I was always able to sympathize with Miley, feeling like I’d have the same reaction if my parents went through a similar situation. Thankfully, that’s never happened and hopefully never will. I’ve always loved this song. It’s so beautiful and well-written, especially for a 14 year-old, and is such a sweet but strong sentiment. I lost my grandfather last January, and while we were never close, especially not the way Miley was with hers, I had lived with him for almost 14 years. He wasn’t the best father or grandfather, and he could be really scary and mean sometimes, but he could also be really nice and sweet too. Having gone through that adds an extra weight to this song for me, because I don’t really feel that connection when I listen to it, and I think that is a sad example of what it was like to be around him. All of this said, I just know I’ll end up playing this on repeat when I lose my parents, sister or anyone else close to me, but I do my best to never think about that. Anyways, moving on, the song was performed at several dates during the Best Of Both Worlds Tour, as the encore, and was included in the DVD, but in the middle of the set, and was interlaced with Miley and her dad talking about the song, making it the only performance that gets interrupted. The only critic that commented on the song was AllMusic, who said it’s one of the songs that “could easily be Hannah Montana” and I feel like that’s a low-key insult, but jokes on her, Hannah songs are awesome.
Anyways, what did y’all think about the song? Well, @DJHazey (5.5) decides to be considerate: Not going to rake it over the coals because of its obvious meaning to Miley and never will. And honestly it's not the kind of song that I can't stand, it's harmless. It's just a case of being on an album that kicks asses and takes names, so a quiet little number like this was always going to be lost in the shuffle. Honestly, I could understand wanting to hate this after what most of the first nine songs give us, so I’m glad you didn’t. The rest of you really liked it. @pop3blow2 (8.7) wanted better for it: A sweet little song. Sincere with a good vocal, clean production, & nice mixing. Probably deserved better that its chart performance. Well, it wasn’t a single or anything, so 9 on the Bubbling Under chart is actually pretty good I think. That’s difficult to get, not everyone has that. @AbCF15 (7) recognizes talent: Purely as it’s emotional and heartbreaking from Miley at 14. Seriously, very few 14 year-olds could serve something like this. At least, I like to think that, cause it makes me feel better about my 14-year-old self. @savilizabeths (10) sees the need to defend herself: It’s beautiful, okay? I’ve never lost anyone close to me like this but I know so many people who have and it tugs on my heartstrings so much. It’s such a sweet song to somebody who will always live in your heart. She sings it with so much sincerity and that really resonates. I suppose I can understand not liking it too much but it’s just so pure and emotional. Plus, I’m a ballad stan, okay? Thanks for sharing this with me. Finally, I want to close with @M24 (8.3) who gets personal and serious: I remember Miley actually sang this in a Hannah ep in the first season. I'm glad we got a studio version, it's simple but touching. I went back to it when my granny passed away. Love the "my heart won't let you go" part. She was only like what, 15 when she wrote this song, yet that's a very mature outlook of death. The truth is, we don't know for sure if we'll ever see our loved ones again in another life. But we can keep them for the rest of our lives in our hearts and memories. And that's what I try to do. Sending lots of love to you.
#67 – I Miss You: 6.684
(created by Suburbia)
Highest: 2x10s (Me, @savilizabeths)
Lowest: 1x3 (@Guy)
My Score: 10
Favorite Lyric: I know you’re where you need to be, even though it’s not here with me. (This is just so mature for someone at 14 to convey, and is heartfelt and painful at the same time.)
Trajectory
5 Voters: #67
10 Voters: #78
15 Voters: #70
19 Voters: #67
Total Points: 127
In the episode, Miley is trying to convince her dad to let her go see the new Ashton Kutcher movie, even though she has to study for her mid-terms. He makes Jackson stay home too, cause even though his mid-terms were the week before, he only got a C- on them. There’s a quick montage of the two of them studying, during which Pumpin’ Up The Party plays for the first time, and when it’s over Miley reveals only 8 minutes passed. Lilly and Oliver show up to take her to the movie, and Miley tells them she can’t go. Lilly convinces Miley to sneak out. Miley does, and while she’s getting ready to leave, Jackson’s friend Coop calls him, and convinces him to go to the movie too, not realizing Miley left too. Jackson arrives at the theater and talks to Coop. He tries to impress a couple girls by pretending he’s talking to Ashton Kutcher, then his phone rings proving he’s faking it. He tries again with a different group that ends up being Miley, Lilly and Oliver. They get mad at each other and do that thing where they same the same thing at the same time which ends with “I’m telling dad! No you’re not!” which makes them agree that their dad doesn’t have to know either of them were there. This dissolves quickly when Miley notices their dad is there too. The four of them quickly hide, and try to figure out why he’s there, as he said he was going to be at a meeting. Jackson then notices he’s on a date with a woman, which upsets Miley. There’s a couple more antics, but Miley and Jackson manage to leave without their dad noticing them. Miley’s still upset at home, ranting to Jackson, when Robby gets home, and Miley haggles him a little about where he was and how it went. The next day, Miley and Jackson decide to figure out who the woman is, and Jackson uses Robby’s PA which says “Saturday night, movies, Margot Diamond” who’s a real estate lady. They decide to use the Hannah disguise to find out more about her, and when they visit her at work they quickly freak her out. Then Robby shows up and the two of them decide to hide in her closet at work. Because she’s a human being, the woman can’t keep the fact that Hannah Montana is hiding her closet from him, calling her “a few half-baths short of a condo” which sounds kinda rude, and when she goes to find someone to cover her, Robby says for the two of them to come out, and Miley angrily tells her dad off for seeing someone that isn’t her mom. It cuts to Miley playing guitar and singing the song on her back porch, making the song about her mom in the show. Robby comes out and the two of them share a heart-to-heart talk about why he needs to be able to move on, and so does Miley. This is one example where I think having father and daughter play the main characters paid off, as even though Miley’s mom is alive and well and – as far as I know – she and Robby are still together, the two of them bring a certain weight to this scene I think only real family members could. Anyways, the episode ends soon after that, with a gag with Jackson and his friend. After this, Miley never seems to have a problem with her dad dating, and even tries to help set him up with people a couple of times.
Anyways, what did y’all think about the song? Well, @DJHazey (5.5) decides to be considerate: Not going to rake it over the coals because of its obvious meaning to Miley and never will. And honestly it's not the kind of song that I can't stand, it's harmless. It's just a case of being on an album that kicks asses and takes names, so a quiet little number like this was always going to be lost in the shuffle. Honestly, I could understand wanting to hate this after what most of the first nine songs give us, so I’m glad you didn’t. The rest of you really liked it. @pop3blow2 (8.7) wanted better for it: A sweet little song. Sincere with a good vocal, clean production, & nice mixing. Probably deserved better that its chart performance. Well, it wasn’t a single or anything, so 9 on the Bubbling Under chart is actually pretty good I think. That’s difficult to get, not everyone has that. @AbCF15 (7) recognizes talent: Purely as it’s emotional and heartbreaking from Miley at 14. Seriously, very few 14 year-olds could serve something like this. At least, I like to think that, cause it makes me feel better about my 14-year-old self. @savilizabeths (10) sees the need to defend herself: It’s beautiful, okay? I’ve never lost anyone close to me like this but I know so many people who have and it tugs on my heartstrings so much. It’s such a sweet song to somebody who will always live in your heart. She sings it with so much sincerity and that really resonates. I suppose I can understand not liking it too much but it’s just so pure and emotional. Plus, I’m a ballad stan, okay? Thanks for sharing this with me. Finally, I want to close with @M24 (8.3) who gets personal and serious: I remember Miley actually sang this in a Hannah ep in the first season. I'm glad we got a studio version, it's simple but touching. I went back to it when my granny passed away. Love the "my heart won't let you go" part. She was only like what, 15 when she wrote this song, yet that's a very mature outlook of death. The truth is, we don't know for sure if we'll ever see our loved ones again in another life. But we can keep them for the rest of our lives in our hearts and memories. And that's what I try to do. Sending lots of love to you.
Have a good cry to the song:
And here's the performance from the DVD:
And here's the performance from the DVD:
I thought Hoedown was out ages ago dd
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We could not have had a better first two songs go from Meet Miley Cyrus.
I think the first two Hannah albums have a couple that should go next, Who Said and Rock Star. It's starting to get to the point where I have no low scores left except for a few songs that I know will last a long while.
I think the first two Hannah albums have a couple that should go next, Who Said and Rock Star. It's starting to get to the point where I have no low scores left except for a few songs that I know will last a long while.
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Oh YES we could have.
And I'm glad you're happy about what's left, and are ready for your mid-teer scores to go. I'm not gonna promise anything though.
I should give y'all fair warning: we have another 11 leaving us at #66.
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FINE. I will. For now. But you might wanna look away........
LEAVE 'CLEAR' ALONE.
I'm so sorry.
#66 – Bigger Than Us: 6.7
(Found online)
Highest: 1x11 (@DJHazey) 1x9.5 (Me)
Lowest: 1x1 (@Guy)
My Score: 9.5
Favorite Lyric: It’s love that’s bigger than us! (Because it’s true! Okay people?)
Trajectory
5 Voters: #28
10 Voters: #60
15 Voters: #62
19 Voters: #66
Total Points: 100.5
(Found online)
Highest: 1x11 (@DJHazey) 1x9.5 (Me)
Lowest: 1x1 (@Guy)
My Score: 9.5
Favorite Lyric: It’s love that’s bigger than us! (Because it’s true! Okay people?)
Trajectory
5 Voters: #28
10 Voters: #60
15 Voters: #62
19 Voters: #66
Total Points: 100.5
Bigger Than Us was written by Antonina Armato and Tim James and produced by Rock Mafia and Dorian Crozier for the second season soundtrack Hannah Montana 2. Y’all should know who Rock Mafia are by now, but Dorian Crozier is a percussionist, providing drums for several artist including Mandy Moore on Coverage (my personal favorite) Aly & AJ on Into The Rush, P!nk on Try This, and Demi Lovato on Don’t Forget and Here We Go Again, which are honestly so underrated it’s scary. An anthem pop-rock BOP about how everyone believes in something bigger than them, with “Hannah” believing that higher power is love, it’s not one of her classics, but is still a lot of fun. The pounding drums make me tap my foot constantly when I listen, and belting out the chorus with Miley is rush inducing. This was another song I wasn’t really expecting to get an 11, but @DJHazey gave it away a little when he asked to make sure I’d include the song in the rate. It was very random to me that he loved this song the most out of any other Hannah songs, but that’s why I love rates like this, because you get to know people through their love of specific songs. I hope he isn’t too upset by this, especially after what he just said in the thread. Anyways, the good news for Hazey is this song has an entire season 2 Hannah episode based around it, titled “Sleepwalk This Way”.
In the episode, Miley goes down to breakfast to see her very happy dad cooking, and realizes he wrote a new song. Miley excitedly goes to their guitars, but notices the one Robby always uses to play a new Hannah song is missing. Robby tells her it’s getting cleaned, and she’ll have to wait until the following Monday to hear the song, which he describes as possibly being Hannah’s biggest hit ever. She agrees to this, but the second he leaves, she and her friends start to search the house for the paper with the song on it. She finds it, but the lyrics read “Dang flabbit! Where’s that rabbit? He’s got a habit of running away. Hey honey, where’s that bunny? He took my money, that ain’t okay. Hey, hey, hey bunny.” Miley, Lilly, Oliver and Jackson all agree that the song is horrible, but Miley decides to not tell her dad she found it and what she thinks, so she doesn’t hurt his feelings. Because she’s keeping such a serious truth from her dad, she starts to sleepwalk, and in her sleep tries to go to her dad to tell him the truth. Jackson stops her and wakes her up, because he wants his dad in a good mood so he can throw a big party at the house. This had happened to her before when she was a kid and felt guilty for breaking something and not telling her parents, leading her to tell the truth when she sleepwalks. Jackson stays with her all night, stopping her from going to her dad every time she starts sleepwalking. This leads to her being exhausted the next day, and she falls asleep during class. She starts to sleepwalk while in class, insulting the teacher and almost blowing the Hannah secret. Thankfully, Lilly and Oliver stop her, then wake her up, after which she gets detention and realizes she has to tell her dad the truth. She gets home, and Jackson believes she’s sleeping again, so he does several things to “wake her up” including speaking loudly in her ear and throwing a cup of water in her face. After realizing she’s awake, he tries to convince her to not tell dad the truth, when she yells at him how much she hates the song, with her dad at the back entrance of the house, hearing everything. Miley goes out to talk to him, confessing the truth. Robby asked why she didn’t like the song, wondering if it was the message, and Miley says something around the lines of “What message? Dang flabbit, where’s that rabbit, he took my money? What are you trying to say? Bunnies are evil?” and Robby laughs at her, making her say “What’s so funny? Kids don’t wanna hear that, they love bunnies.” Robby responds that so did she when she was 5 and wrote the song, telling her he carries it with him for inspiration and a chuckle now and then. This leads Miley to realize there’s a good song he actually rote, so Robby goes and plays it for her, and it’s this song. The two of them sing a little together, before Miley starts to sing alone, and it cuts to her performing the song in concert for the end of the episode.
Well, this won’t take long, as only three of you had something to say. @M24 (8) approves: We all want to believe in something… bigger than just us… and it happens to be love! I approve Hannah's message. It is a great message to be honest. @savilizabeths (8) recounts the episode more succinctly than I could: I’m out here just thinking about the episode revolving around this song when Miley thought her Dad’s new song was awful because she found what she thought were the lyrics in his pocket and it was about bunnies but then it turned out that was a song she wrote when she was five and this was the actual song he wrote. Hilarious content. As for the song, it’s really cute. I really enjoy this actually. Not super into her vocals here though. There’s something unpleasantly nasally about them. It’s super sweet though! I guess it is a little nasally, but I think it works.
Last but most certainly not least we have @DJHazey explaining his choice: This had me from day one. Hannah just sounds so ethereal on the verses which always draws me in immediately. "L-O-V-E Love" still works its magic too. Superb bop that reminds of some of my favorite early-Miley work, which is clearly why I hold it in such high regard. I’m so happy you love it.
Go ahead and bop:
Here's the music video:
The remix from Non-Stop Dance Party:
This should've been the theme song for that episode:
And one of my favorite Rock Mafia produced songs:
Here's the music video:
The remix from Non-Stop Dance Party:
This should've been the theme song for that episode:
And one of my favorite Rock Mafia produced songs:
What in the trash hell is this elimination? Not your write-up @Music Is Life!
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Ddd you didn't even score this song.
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Well, to be fair, it's not exactly one of the most popular or well-known Hannah songs. Glad you liked the episode recap.
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Okay, I'm determined to get at least 3 out today, but only one of them will be an 11. I hope you're ready.
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Ugh, this is a tough one.
#65 – Let’s Do This: 6.73
(created by Suburbia)
Highest: 1x11 (Me) 1x9 (@Guy)
Lowest: 1x3 (@Mirwais Ahmadzaï)
My Score: 11
Favorite Lyric: Freak out, scream, shout, this is what it’s all about, let me hear the hook noooowww! (Okay, I actually have a lot I could highlight, but I’m gonna talk about why this is my favorite moment in the song below.)
Trajectory
5 Voters: #52
10 Voters: #42
15 Voters: #54
19 Voters: #65
Total Points: 127.8
Let’s Do This was written by Derek George, Tim Owens, Adam Tefteller and Ali Theodore, and produced by Ali Theodore, Jason Gleed and Alana da Fonsesca for inclusion in Hannah Montana: The Movie and its soundtrack, as well as the third season and its soundtrack, Hannah Montana 3. This is where I need to thank @Maki for bringing my attention to the mix-up in points and averages. If I hadn’t removed the extra set of scores I had, this would’ve landed at #69, four places lower, and would’ve been the first 11 out. So, thank you Maki for saving it from that fate. I went into this rate thinking something like If Were A Movie, Nobody’s Perfect or He Could Be The One would snatch my Hannah 11 – and they were all up there, believe me – but I forgot that sometimes I have a tendency to choose random 11s. Think Getaway Car in the Taylor rate, I Don’t Want to Be a Bride in the Vanessa rate, Deadwood in the R&B Legends rate, or Forget in the MARINA rate. I have a tendency to go with non-obvious choices sometimes. Though I must say, all of those songs did much better than this one did. It got my 11 because as I was planning the rate and listening to her music, I found myself coming back to it more and more. Every time it came up on shuffle, I’d never want to skip it, and I’d always seek it out. It’s just such an A+ Hannah song. The slightly groovy, slightly funky, slightly electronic pop-rock production that just has me ride the song and jam out right with her. The absolute confidence and sass expressed through her vocals and the lyrics – a combination of bragging about how great a performer she is and dedication to the fans – that just proves Miley knows how to use her voice for each song she sings, no matter what. The catchiness and melodic worminess of the “na nananana na” hook and the chorus. And then that middle-8, building from “Everybody come on, now’s the time to get loud” and into more lines about getting the crowd to sing and dance, getting faster and faster going into the “freak out…” part culmination in an explosion with her belted “now” that barely gives you a chance to breathe when it dissolves quickly into just her voice singing the hook and…wait for it…HANDCLAPS! Y’all know I fucking love handclaps, and I love them even more if they’re being used in an otherwise mainly a capella part of the song. Then when she gets to “I’ll get loud” and some drum-like synths start coming in, then as she finishes up the chorus actual drums start pounding and it launches into the final moments of the song, including an extended “resiiiiiiiiiiiist” and final belted “Let’s Do ThiiiiiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS” parts with her voice, that I think just shine here so much – whew my wig is gone and I am dead and buried. That part gives me a rush every single time I listen to this. I can’t imagine not loving this song. I really wish it had done better here, as I was hoping y’all would hear what I do, but as usual for these, I’m not all that surprised. I’ll have to take comfort in the fact that a lot of you at least liked it, and it could’ve been a lot worse – though judging from the chart trajectory, it could’ve been a lot better too, and my other contenders got lots of love so I’ll hopefully I’ll see them do well at least. Anyways, the song is only played in the end credits in the movie, but it is featured in several different episodes on season three, the first being “Papa’s Got A Brand New Friend”, which I was going to talk about, but it’s plot mostly revolves around Supergirl, so I’ll wait until we get to that elimination. I will say the song is featured in the opening sequence where Hannah and her dancers are free-styling to the song. Critics that commented on the song include AllMusic, who in their review for the movie soundtrack, said “it’s a little disorienting to return to Hannah’s glitzy world with Let’s Do This and…” supporting my theory that the tracklist for this album is ALL WRONG and in their review for Hannah Montana 3 just mentioning it’s a repeat from the movie soundtrack. Warren Truitt of About.com listed the song at number 2 on his list of Top 10 Hannah songs, calling it a “full on rocker, sporting a definite Shania Twain vibe” which “invites fans to enjoy the excitement of a live concert.” At least someone out there agrees with me. And I should also mention he placed You & Me Together at 10, and What’s Not To Like at 9, something I accidently left out of their respective write-ups.
Sadly, not a lot of you commented on this, and most of you were wrong. @phily693 (6) gives another random comparison to admittedly a classic: A weaker What I Like About You. I really, truly, honestly don’t hear it this time, so you’re just completely wrong. @savilizabeths (6.5) maybe needs to get her ears cleaned: It low-key bops but just not enough. EXCUSE you?! It high-key bops more than enough. @M24 (7.5)…actually makes what’s probably a fair point but still: Another Hannah by the numbers, but unlike Let's Get Crazy, this one was missing something. I give it a 7.5. Hannah-by-numbers is still going to give me complete joy and euphoria so…*shoulder shrug*. Finally, @DJHazey (8) is on point, if a little stingy with high scores: I knew this was going to be a bop the second it started in and it did not disappoint. What a welcome return to glory after the last couple. Dddd you better hope no one does the math of what came before this. Glad you liked the song though!
#65 – Let’s Do This: 6.73
(created by Suburbia)
Highest: 1x11 (Me) 1x9 (@Guy)
Lowest: 1x3 (@Mirwais Ahmadzaï)
My Score: 11
Favorite Lyric: Freak out, scream, shout, this is what it’s all about, let me hear the hook noooowww! (Okay, I actually have a lot I could highlight, but I’m gonna talk about why this is my favorite moment in the song below.)
Trajectory
5 Voters: #52
10 Voters: #42
15 Voters: #54
19 Voters: #65
Total Points: 127.8
Let’s Do This was written by Derek George, Tim Owens, Adam Tefteller and Ali Theodore, and produced by Ali Theodore, Jason Gleed and Alana da Fonsesca for inclusion in Hannah Montana: The Movie and its soundtrack, as well as the third season and its soundtrack, Hannah Montana 3. This is where I need to thank @Maki for bringing my attention to the mix-up in points and averages. If I hadn’t removed the extra set of scores I had, this would’ve landed at #69, four places lower, and would’ve been the first 11 out. So, thank you Maki for saving it from that fate. I went into this rate thinking something like If Were A Movie, Nobody’s Perfect or He Could Be The One would snatch my Hannah 11 – and they were all up there, believe me – but I forgot that sometimes I have a tendency to choose random 11s. Think Getaway Car in the Taylor rate, I Don’t Want to Be a Bride in the Vanessa rate, Deadwood in the R&B Legends rate, or Forget in the MARINA rate. I have a tendency to go with non-obvious choices sometimes. Though I must say, all of those songs did much better than this one did. It got my 11 because as I was planning the rate and listening to her music, I found myself coming back to it more and more. Every time it came up on shuffle, I’d never want to skip it, and I’d always seek it out. It’s just such an A+ Hannah song. The slightly groovy, slightly funky, slightly electronic pop-rock production that just has me ride the song and jam out right with her. The absolute confidence and sass expressed through her vocals and the lyrics – a combination of bragging about how great a performer she is and dedication to the fans – that just proves Miley knows how to use her voice for each song she sings, no matter what. The catchiness and melodic worminess of the “na nananana na” hook and the chorus. And then that middle-8, building from “Everybody come on, now’s the time to get loud” and into more lines about getting the crowd to sing and dance, getting faster and faster going into the “freak out…” part culmination in an explosion with her belted “now” that barely gives you a chance to breathe when it dissolves quickly into just her voice singing the hook and…wait for it…HANDCLAPS! Y’all know I fucking love handclaps, and I love them even more if they’re being used in an otherwise mainly a capella part of the song. Then when she gets to “I’ll get loud” and some drum-like synths start coming in, then as she finishes up the chorus actual drums start pounding and it launches into the final moments of the song, including an extended “resiiiiiiiiiiiist” and final belted “Let’s Do ThiiiiiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS” parts with her voice, that I think just shine here so much – whew my wig is gone and I am dead and buried. That part gives me a rush every single time I listen to this. I can’t imagine not loving this song. I really wish it had done better here, as I was hoping y’all would hear what I do, but as usual for these, I’m not all that surprised. I’ll have to take comfort in the fact that a lot of you at least liked it, and it could’ve been a lot worse – though judging from the chart trajectory, it could’ve been a lot better too, and my other contenders got lots of love so I’ll hopefully I’ll see them do well at least. Anyways, the song is only played in the end credits in the movie, but it is featured in several different episodes on season three, the first being “Papa’s Got A Brand New Friend”, which I was going to talk about, but it’s plot mostly revolves around Supergirl, so I’ll wait until we get to that elimination. I will say the song is featured in the opening sequence where Hannah and her dancers are free-styling to the song. Critics that commented on the song include AllMusic, who in their review for the movie soundtrack, said “it’s a little disorienting to return to Hannah’s glitzy world with Let’s Do This and…” supporting my theory that the tracklist for this album is ALL WRONG and in their review for Hannah Montana 3 just mentioning it’s a repeat from the movie soundtrack. Warren Truitt of About.com listed the song at number 2 on his list of Top 10 Hannah songs, calling it a “full on rocker, sporting a definite Shania Twain vibe” which “invites fans to enjoy the excitement of a live concert.” At least someone out there agrees with me. And I should also mention he placed You & Me Together at 10, and What’s Not To Like at 9, something I accidently left out of their respective write-ups.
Sadly, not a lot of you commented on this, and most of you were wrong. @phily693 (6) gives another random comparison to admittedly a classic: A weaker What I Like About You. I really, truly, honestly don’t hear it this time, so you’re just completely wrong. @savilizabeths (6.5) maybe needs to get her ears cleaned: It low-key bops but just not enough. EXCUSE you?! It high-key bops more than enough. @M24 (7.5)…actually makes what’s probably a fair point but still: Another Hannah by the numbers, but unlike Let's Get Crazy, this one was missing something. I give it a 7.5. Hannah-by-numbers is still going to give me complete joy and euphoria so…*shoulder shrug*. Finally, @DJHazey (8) is on point, if a little stingy with high scores: I knew this was going to be a bop the second it started in and it did not disappoint. What a welcome return to glory after the last couple. Dddd you better hope no one does the math of what came before this. Glad you liked the song though!
Listen to it!!!!
Listen to it again!!!!
Watch the live video!!!!
(A performer people)
And my favorite version of the aforementioned song:
Listen to it again!!!!
Watch the live video!!!!
(A performer people)
And my favorite version of the aforementioned song:
Okay... spent the whole day catching up with the eliminations.
Wherever I Go (8,75) - A beautiful song that deserved so much better. It's actually by far my highest score from "Hannah Montana Forever", so I have no idea why it was only a bonus track. Amazing vocal delivery and that middle-8 is fantastic - such a moment. Yes, it is on a more basic side, but it's a lovely ballad that stood out. I really thought it would do better here, especially because it's a 'farewell' Hannah Montana song, but the ballads are already proved to be doomed here. My biggest loss so far.
The Best Of Both Worlds: The 2009 Movie Mix (9) - This one was a bit unexpected. Even though this received a slightly higher score, "Wherever I Go" remains my biggest loss so far. Initially, I wasn't even going to score this song, because I really couldn't make a proper difference between it and the original (although the production is noticeably different). They're basically two versions of the exact same song. It's kind of an unnecessary addition, but completely fine. Hopefully the original version does much better, because (spoiler) I gave it the same score.
What's Not To Like (7,5) - Catchy and memorable, but not a loss at this point. I can totally get why it can be a bit annoying to some, but I mostly enjoy it.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (9) - A tough one to properly rate. I love the original, of course, but Miley did a great job here. Yeah, the production and pace is different, but it's done really well. Not too bothered it's out, though.
As I Am (6,75) - Surely among the weaker songs from "Meet Miley Cyrus", but I think I slightly underscored it. Like @pop3blow2 said in their commentary, there's something vulnerable in the delivery (especially during the chorus) that makes the song very charming.
Are You Ready (7) - One of the very few upbeat songs I couldn't remember when looking at the title, but when listening to it, it's great and catchy. The middle-8 put me off a bit, but I love the little guitar, too, @Music Is Life. An interesting 11 pick, but @iheartpoptarts justified their choice by bringing up that remix.
Hoedown Throwdown (5,25) - Ugh, finally it's out. My lowest remaining score. It's so annoying to me and way too repetitive. It serves its purpose, but the song is definitely not for me. Should've been out around the time "Ice Cream Freeze (Let's Chill)" was eliminated (and you're not alone in preferring that song, @Music Is Life). Also, I never thought this was a 'fan favorite' and it isn't shocking at all to see it leave in the first half of the rate.
I'll Always Remember You (7,75) - This one needed a proper reminder listen, and looks like I loved the chorus so much that it's among my top 3 songs from "Hannah Montana Forever" (at least). Quite a beautiful ballad with lovely vocal moments. "Wherever I Go" does it better, though.
I Miss You (6,5) - Another good cut from "Meet Miley Cyrus". I appreciate the sentiment (and slightly relate to it), but the song is surrounded by much better tracks. There's one song from that album that received a lower score the both "As I Am" and "I Miss You", although I wish I'd given it a higher score
Bigger Than Us (7,25) - Poor @DJHazey, but this is such a random 11 pick, I must say. It's so unremarkable, yet very enjoyable. Basic Hannah/Miley pop rock song done right, although it pales in comparison to the other songs. The chorus is the best part.
Let’s Do This (8,25) - Sorry, @Music Is Life, for losing your 11 so early, but it looks like I helped the song with this score. A very memorable tune, but I must admit that at times it sounds too tense which prevents me from enjoying it more. While it isn't a song I would listen to on repeat, it's so much fun while it lasts and more than reasonable why someone likes it so much. There's many weaker songs still in,so this should've been around longer. A bit surprising to see the movie soundtrack losing all these songs (which is where my highest Hannah score is, too, so I'm a bit anxious).
Also, I'm surprised that all of the 11's eliminated so far didn't receive a single 10. A bit odd.
Wherever I Go (8,75) - A beautiful song that deserved so much better. It's actually by far my highest score from "Hannah Montana Forever", so I have no idea why it was only a bonus track. Amazing vocal delivery and that middle-8 is fantastic - such a moment. Yes, it is on a more basic side, but it's a lovely ballad that stood out. I really thought it would do better here, especially because it's a 'farewell' Hannah Montana song, but the ballads are already proved to be doomed here. My biggest loss so far.
The Best Of Both Worlds: The 2009 Movie Mix (9) - This one was a bit unexpected. Even though this received a slightly higher score, "Wherever I Go" remains my biggest loss so far. Initially, I wasn't even going to score this song, because I really couldn't make a proper difference between it and the original (although the production is noticeably different). They're basically two versions of the exact same song. It's kind of an unnecessary addition, but completely fine. Hopefully the original version does much better, because (spoiler) I gave it the same score.
What's Not To Like (7,5) - Catchy and memorable, but not a loss at this point. I can totally get why it can be a bit annoying to some, but I mostly enjoy it.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (9) - A tough one to properly rate. I love the original, of course, but Miley did a great job here. Yeah, the production and pace is different, but it's done really well. Not too bothered it's out, though.
As I Am (6,75) - Surely among the weaker songs from "Meet Miley Cyrus", but I think I slightly underscored it. Like @pop3blow2 said in their commentary, there's something vulnerable in the delivery (especially during the chorus) that makes the song very charming.
Are You Ready (7) - One of the very few upbeat songs I couldn't remember when looking at the title, but when listening to it, it's great and catchy. The middle-8 put me off a bit, but I love the little guitar, too, @Music Is Life. An interesting 11 pick, but @iheartpoptarts justified their choice by bringing up that remix.
Hoedown Throwdown (5,25) - Ugh, finally it's out. My lowest remaining score. It's so annoying to me and way too repetitive. It serves its purpose, but the song is definitely not for me. Should've been out around the time "Ice Cream Freeze (Let's Chill)" was eliminated (and you're not alone in preferring that song, @Music Is Life). Also, I never thought this was a 'fan favorite' and it isn't shocking at all to see it leave in the first half of the rate.
I'll Always Remember You (7,75) - This one needed a proper reminder listen, and looks like I loved the chorus so much that it's among my top 3 songs from "Hannah Montana Forever" (at least). Quite a beautiful ballad with lovely vocal moments. "Wherever I Go" does it better, though.
I Miss You (6,5) - Another good cut from "Meet Miley Cyrus". I appreciate the sentiment (and slightly relate to it), but the song is surrounded by much better tracks. There's one song from that album that received a lower score the both "As I Am" and "I Miss You", although I wish I'd given it a higher score
Bigger Than Us (7,25) - Poor @DJHazey, but this is such a random 11 pick, I must say. It's so unremarkable, yet very enjoyable. Basic Hannah/Miley pop rock song done right, although it pales in comparison to the other songs. The chorus is the best part.
Let’s Do This (8,25) - Sorry, @Music Is Life, for losing your 11 so early, but it looks like I helped the song with this score. A very memorable tune, but I must admit that at times it sounds too tense which prevents me from enjoying it more. While it isn't a song I would listen to on repeat, it's so much fun while it lasts and more than reasonable why someone likes it so much. There's many weaker songs still in,so this should've been around longer. A bit surprising to see the movie soundtrack losing all these songs (which is where my highest Hannah score is, too, so I'm a bit anxious).
Haha, you're welcome! Hopefully the amended averages did justice to my high scores.
Also, I'm surprised that all of the 11's eliminated so far didn't receive a single 10. A bit odd.
He/Him
Always enjoyable reading your thoughts.
I think I love Let's Do This because of how tense it is. It never lets up. I love that.
It is interesting that no 11s recieved a 10 so far, but that just goes to show how different all of our tastes are.
Another elimination coming soonish, like a couple hours at most I think.
