Hannah Montana (2006)
by Hannah Montana (a.k.a. Miley Cyrus)
Looking for an artist who provides music that is “the best of both worlds,” with good meoldies by a popular TV personality? Look no further than the remarkable Hannah Montana, who has been influencing teens since 2006. Although there are other albums with far more Grammys, Hannah Montana should have won them all.
Popular pop icon Miley Cyrus created the musical project Hannah Montana, and it established her music career when her popularity took off with her role as the central character in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006-2011). As Miley Cyrus was only 13 years old when she released this album, her lyrics are authentic, genuine, and relatable to a teenage perspective. I personally received her debut album Hannah Montana (2006) as a birthday present when I was in elementary school, and you bet I learned the lyrics to every song. I highly recommend listening to the top hits from this album to get any party started right, beginning with the track “The Best of Both Worlds.” Anyone would get pumped listening to Hannah’s voice mixed with an intense electric guitar that accompanies this rock ‘n roll track. Not to worry—the many moods included in Hannah Montana are also perfect for any vibrant teenager to relate to. Following the jam-worthy track, “Pumpin’ Up The Party,” the album switches from the initial party mood to courageous-girl-vs.-the-world vibes.
The second half features messages that enforce Hannah’s portrayal as a role model that encourages any listener to take chances, face self-doubt, and stand to be brave against anyone who tells you that you are incapable of facing your fears. “This Is The Life” is the final track, and it is hopeful and inspiring; the following lyrics show just that: “Take the world, Shakin’, stirrin’, That’s what I’ve goin’ on, I throw my cares up in the air, And I don’t think they’re comin’ down.” Hannah’s message shows that with self-determination and maintaining a fierce attitude to rise above the haters, it is worth it to step outside of your comfort zone to be the best and strongest version of yourself.
Even 18 years later, when I scroll on my iPhone instead of my iPod Touch in search of music to get me out of a funky mood, I can always rely on Hannah Montana’s bold album to have me dancin’ in no time. Listen to one of Miley Cyrus’ best albums, Hannah Montana (2006), as it successfully blends the influences of rock ‘n roll, pop, and country genres from the early 2000s.