Miley Cyrus is closing out the month with a surprise new album, Bass Persuades, marking another sonic reinvention from the ever-shapeshifting pop star. The post would cover what's known about the album's sound and rollout, how it compares to her Grammy-winning Endless Summer Vacation era, early fan and critic reactions, and why Cyrus keeps managing to stay a moving target for pop culture. It's a light, breezy "new era just dropped" read perfect for casual music fans.