Prisoner Ft. Dua Lipa | Miley Cyrus -

While Rolling Stone hailed it as a perfect split of their styles, Variety was less impressed, calling it a "spun-synth-sugar mess" that lacked originality.

The track is a mix of dark pop , glam rock , and nu-disco , bridging the gap between Cyrus's Plastic Hearts rock era and Lipa's Future Nostalgia disco sound. Miley Cyrus - Prisoner ft. Dua Lipa

Some fans and critics on platforms like Reddit wished for grittier, more "live" sounding drums to match the rock theme, feeling the studio version was slightly too polished. Visual Impact While Rolling Stone hailed it as a perfect

Reviewers from NME note heavy 1980s nostalgia, specifically referencing Olivia Newton-John’s "Physical" and the rock-tinged energy of Joan Jett . Visual Impact Reviewers from NME note heavy 1980s

Many praised how their similar husky alto timbres complement each other without competing.

The music video, co-directed by Cyrus, is a "goth bus" road trip packed with 80s punk-glam references and tour bus debauchery. It received praise on IMDb for its high-energy visuals, even with its intentional "low production value" aesthetic.