Breakout is the second
studio album by American recording artist
Miley Cyrus, released on July 22, 2008 by
Hollywood Records. It is her first record that is not affiliated with the television series
Hannah Montana, in which Cyrus portrays the titular character
Hannah Montana. She co-wrote eight of its thirteen tracks, several of which with the assistance of
Antonina Armato and
Tim James. The majority of the record was composed as she traveled during her headlining
Best of Both Worlds Tour (2007–08). Overall,
Breakout is dominant on
pop rock but explores a variety of other musical genres. Lyrical themes addressed in the album relate to breakups and coming of age.