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CyrussBangerzscored hits but raised hackles for the speed at which it coopted and later dramatically abandoned southern strip-club culture.
The previews of Swifts forthcomingLoverare all positive vibes.
(The single was well-received, though reservations about the singer contributing to the commercialization of Pride linger.)
Cyruss Slide Away manages to feel quiet and intimate without any flatness.
Slide Away isnt vindictive or tabloid-y.
Its just about knowing when to cut your losses and move on.
The music suits Cyruss voice, pushing her without overwhelming her.
Lover and Slide Away play like opposite sides of the same coin.
She seems to want a life less ordinary … but not too out of the ordinary.
