Charli
by Charli xcx
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2019
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 696 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 57 out of 696
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  1. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    I don't know why, but it's just better than her mix-tape 'Pop 2'. I found it more diverse on sound
  2. gabsdutra
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Que arte, muito bem produzido, adoro todas as faixas, sinto coisas inexplicáveis ouvindo essa obra, é o maior álbum dela, sim!!!
  3. motopapi
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Best Pop album I have ever listened to in my entire life. It truly brings out the beauty of Charli’s vocals and the meaning she puts behind all of her music. A magical experience.
  4. Wanesta
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    If pop music had become quite lackluster in the last few years, Charli XCX came gun blazing to prove otherwise. It's completely astonishing how far and improved Charlotte Emma has become since the Boom Clap days. On her self-titled LP, she is the master of her own reality, playing with sounds we've never heard before, and finalizing the hyper pop mainstream mountain she's been buildingIf pop music had become quite lackluster in the last few years, Charli XCX came gun blazing to prove otherwise. It's completely astonishing how far and improved Charlotte Emma has become since the Boom Clap days. On her self-titled LP, she is the master of her own reality, playing with sounds we've never heard before, and finalizing the hyper pop mainstream mountain she's been building since her Vroom Vroom EP. She brings the best out of all the guest's appearances and makes us enjoy this new sound of the future with impeccable production. This is an album that will be go down as a threshold for the new wave of not only pop but music in general.… Expand
  5. SimonXCX
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album receives so much hate from Charli’s fans but it is such an intimate, moving and yass project that i can’t help but stan.
  6. Faugustas
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    It grew on me a lot. Probably one of my favourite pop albums now.

    The outro on click dooooe...
  7. boondocks
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    A surprisingly good album despite me not listening nor liking "pop" music but I had never heard anything like this before. This album has such good production and sounds so futuristic. The best songs are "Next Level Charli", "Click", "Thoughts", "Silver Cross", "Official", and "February 2017" but pretty much every song on here is a hit.
  8. Alfie22
    Dec 22, 2020
    7
    I will admit, when first listening to ‘Charli’, I was not a fan. However, after another listen I began to appreciate the elements of individuality found in each track. ‘Click’ really caught my attention for its heavy industrial experimental sounds. ‘Shake It’, ‘February 2017’ and ‘2099’ are all amazing tracks too!

    There are a few slower more laid back tracks, such as ‘Official’, which was    I will admit, when first listening to ‘Charli’, I was not a fan. However, after another listen I began to appreciate the elements of individuality found in each track. ‘Click’ really caught my attention for its heavy industrial experimental sounds. ‘Shake It’, ‘February 2017’ and ‘2099’ are all amazing tracks too!

    There are a few slower more laid back tracks, such as ‘Official’, which was a nice break away from the craziness and unpredictability of the rest of the album. There were a few examples of tracks which I found myself not totally enjoying: ‘Warm’ and ‘Gone’ just don’t do it for me. They feel much more poppy and much less experimental. Similarly, ‘1999’, the lead single is another track I find myself skipping. Overall it is a very good album, however certain parts just soil the listening experience.    … Expand
  9. noinguyen
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    The well-executed, adventurous and experimental sound of "Charli" further proves that Charli XCX is undoubtedly the current pop queen.

    Favorite tracks: Next Level Charli, Gone, Cross You Out, 1999, Thoughts, White Mercedes, Silver Cross, Shake It, February 2017, 2099
    Least favorite tracks: Blame It On Your Love
  10. Simao
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    although it still is, overall, a great album, charli comes as a retrograde step on charli's previously always-improving discography. i blame the label's pressure to release an LP that would sell - an LP that would have singles worth playing on the radio, thus further promoting the album and enlarging the sale volumes. this was an issue the pop2 mixtape didn't have to go through, exactlyalthough it still is, overall, a great album, charli comes as a retrograde step on charli's previously always-improving discography. i blame the label's pressure to release an LP that would sell - an LP that would have singles worth playing on the radio, thus further promoting the album and enlarging the sale volumes. this was an issue the pop2 mixtape didn't have to go through, exactly because it was not an official album. we didn't witness any mainstream single getting played at the radio during the pop2 era. yet, with Charli we could hear 1999 and blame it on your love repeatedly through the car's speakers - exactly the 2 worst songs who completely ruin the rest of the album.

    charli is not a consistent LP. for every masterpiece of a song we have a filler right after. we witness tracks like the lizzo feature between masterpieces like thoughts and white mercedes. this is the fundamental problem with the album. it doesn't work as an album because we would have to keep skipping songs, which doesn't happen at any other charli project.

    apart from this major problem, charli is an album that features some of charli's best songs to date. the intro «Next Level Charli» does justice to its name - a beautiful, energetic, progressive track that gets you immediately attached to the album - probably ending up by causing a certain amount of disappointment.

    «Click» follows as another historical song on charli's discography, featuring an amazing kim petras and tommy cash verse and an immaculate A. G. Cook / Dylan Brady / umru joint production. further ahead, shake it may go down on history as one of charli's most ambitious and strong collaboration tracks - featuring verses from big freedia; brooke candy; cupackKe and rainha com dois L e dois T - pabllo vittar .

    white mercedes; i don't wanna know & official show us a new and extremely vulnerable side of charli, one we would never have predicted by listening to precedent projects. the songs are beautiful yet almost disconcerting - we're not used to seeing charli under lights other than the party ones.

    fav songs: next level charli; official & shake it
    least fav: blame it on your love    … Expand
  11. aabortus
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    great album, top 3 album of 2019 and definitely something to recommend to others
  12. terrenceknows
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    she is the only hope we have to pop music

    TOP 3: THOUGHTS, NEXT LEVEL CHARLI & SHAKE IT

    LEAST FAV TRACKS: WARM & WHITE MERCEDEZ
  13. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    9
    "Next Level Charli" sets the tone and standard for "Charli" with it's bombastic production and hooks. With each successive song, the album continues to surpass itself. Shoutout to "Gone", a marvelous track only Charli XCX could craft.
  14. parkerilla
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Hit after hit - energetic, abrasive cuts such as Click mixed in with more tender, emotional introspection on Official and White Mercedes. Phenomenal
  15. Lbstev
    May 15, 2020
    10
    This is experimental pop on its finest and the best album in my opinion from 2019 period
  16. JordanLayton
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    A glitchy, sometimes glitsy, sometimes grimey, pop record that fully delivers. So many memorable moments. Every track brings something new and exciting.
  17. Nxtlvlauren
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    This is literally the future of pop music. This new mechanic-like sound sets the tone for the way music will sound from 2020 and on. Don’t knock it till you hear it!
  18. NenhumAnjo
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Charli XCX conseguiu mais uma vez se superar musicamente, misturando o pop que conhecemos com o experimental apresentado em suas mixtapes Number 1 Angel e POP2, Charli é um trabalho completo
  19. MalgxBritney
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, no filler tracks, no generic songs, best song is Gone and I don’t wanna know. Queeeen!
  20. deniskadeniska
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    perfect, ideal, unbelievable, beautiful, on of the best albums of 2019 PERIODT.
  21. ivan13
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    AVG: 9.73

    Next Level Charli 10/10
    Gone 10/10
    Cross You Out 10/10
    1999 10/10
    Click 10/10
    Warm 10/10
    Thoughts 10/10
    Blame It On Your Love 10/10
    White Mercedes 10/10
    Silver Cross 10/10
    I Don't Wanna Know 10/10
    Official 10/10
    Shake It 10/10
    February 2017 10/10
    2099 6/10
  22. kermie_the_frog
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    I had been out of the pop genre for quite a while but like dang... this is actually pretty great.
  23. totoro0192
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    Oyfsoufsoyfav69s0ufs6r Charli it's Charli baby omg Charli you're Charli I'm glad that this exists this is really good this is vision 2020 so 2021 I'm amazed this is like 2099 but 1999 and it clicks with you like omg
  24. Azzura
    Dec 30, 2019
    8
    Charli me surpreendeu dessa vez. Muito bom para se sentir uma piranha robótica.
  25. ruicorrea70
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    charli innovates with every job she launches. with a dramatic futuristic beat, she can excel at this album that captures our ears and our hearts at first listen
  26. softicecream
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    The collaborations and the lyrics are amazing and fit well with each other. But... too much autotune, could barely hear her voice.
  27. Enterka
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    So amazing album in 2019. One of best. Thanks Charli to this album. Love from Russia.
  28. marcmyworks
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    The Boom Clap master is back and this time has written her most personal album yet. What I like about Charli XCX is she is extremely experimental and she really speaks to the tween market, despite being 27 herself. I admire her collaborating with musicians of different language backgrounds, ethnicity and LGBTQIA+ members. I will criticize that at times the album does seem overlong with 15The Boom Clap master is back and this time has written her most personal album yet. What I like about Charli XCX is she is extremely experimental and she really speaks to the tween market, despite being 27 herself. I admire her collaborating with musicians of different language backgrounds, ethnicity and LGBTQIA+ members. I will criticize that at times the album does seem overlong with 15 tracks and one or two of the collaborations don't work as well as they could, but over this is a solid product.… Expand
  29. urlittlemonstah
    Oct 14, 2019
    9
    sin duda el mejor álbum de diosarli xcx hasta ahora, combina perfectamente sonidos futuristas y roboticos con letras humanas. las colaboraciones están perfectas excepto por Snake it la cual me parece la peor canción del album. Lo mejor, sin duda white mercedes, 2099 y silver cross.
  30. mika_flk
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    Stream Charli and scream "play Taxi" at Charli when you see her shows. It's Charli baby.
  31. augxsbt
    Oct 4, 2019
    8
    one of the best album i heard on 2019! but i think that Charli deserves more recognition
  32. AJSF316
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Charli show us what is the future of pop music.
    The production is one of the best in the genre, the lyrics are smart in the whole futuristic theme.
    Also, the collaborations brings something to every song. Very easy to listen to.
  33. georgeaaaa
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    Really impressive pop album. It's really experimental but still has some classic pop structures which works really well imo. Her songwriting is really good and her and A.G. Cook make a great team. Not every track is amazing (BIOYL, I don't wanna know) but the overall quality of the album makes up for it. Click, Shake it, Silver Cross, Gone, Cross you out and 2099 are all stellar tracks andReally impressive pop album. It's really experimental but still has some classic pop structures which works really well imo. Her songwriting is really good and her and A.G. Cook make a great team. Not every track is amazing (BIOYL, I don't wanna know) but the overall quality of the album makes up for it. Click, Shake it, Silver Cross, Gone, Cross you out and 2099 are all stellar tracks and really make this album for me.… Expand
  34. u137288reddit
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    This album is great- Charli manages to make a full album expanding on the ideas of Pop 2 and the ideas behind PC Music. The one criticism I have is that Blame It On Your Love feels more like a remix of Track 10 than a finished version.
  35. sebastianabbril
    Sep 22, 2019
    7
    Charli XCX realmente está intentando redefinir el concepto genérico de 'pop' y lo está logrando. Este álbum es realmente la continuación de sus trabajos experimentales en Vroom Vroom, Number 1 Angel y Pop 2. Un álbum tan esperado como este solo dejaba expectativas sueltas en el aire y al parecer son expectativas que han sido cumplidas gracias a la consciente producción de AG Cook, Lotus IVCharli XCX realmente está intentando redefinir el concepto genérico de 'pop' y lo está logrando. Este álbum es realmente la continuación de sus trabajos experimentales en Vroom Vroom, Number 1 Angel y Pop 2. Un álbum tan esperado como este solo dejaba expectativas sueltas en el aire y al parecer son expectativas que han sido cumplidas gracias a la consciente producción de AG Cook, Lotus IV y Ö en 'Charli'. Aunque hay tracks que van más allá de esa experimentación propuesta en sus trabajos anteriores, también hay un interés por llegar a toda clase de públicos. Pero... no nos engañemos este pop no es uno para la radio, es un pop dificilmente de aceptar y eso lo hace aún más interesante, es la mezcla perfecta entre bubblegum, mainstream y experimental. Charli es el futuro.… Expand
  36. ycamurca
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    this is her best work. click and shake it are the proof that charli is that bit**
  37. alienpiercer
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    The best album she have done yet. Beyond pop, beyond laws, beyond everything she have given us or any pop star now.
  38. Syaifulmalik
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this best album of 2019, since lover by Taylor Swift, and my favorite track is white Mercedes… Expand
  39. matthewmirliani
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    Charli is gloriously futuristic, gloriously 80’s, gloriously indie-pop, with an exceptionally strong opening (anchored by the exceptional “Gone”, “Cross You Out,” and “1999”). The record does lose steam and feels stretched at the end, and some of the sonic choices can feel jarring or misplaced; overall, however, this is an epic, bold, well-executed effort that builds off of Charli’sCharli is gloriously futuristic, gloriously 80’s, gloriously indie-pop, with an exceptionally strong opening (anchored by the exceptional “Gone”, “Cross You Out,” and “1999”). The record does lose steam and feels stretched at the end, and some of the sonic choices can feel jarring or misplaced; overall, however, this is an epic, bold, well-executed effort that builds off of Charli’s previous endeavors and proves she’s one of today’s most interesting pop stars. Whereas the general public tired of the maximalist-pop of the early 2010s (dominated by the Britney’s, Perry’s, Gaga’s, and Rihanna’s), Charli (and her indie pop cohorts) have taken this sound, repackaged it, given it an underground-pop restoration, and have made it cool again (a parallel pop restoration has been underway by Carly Rae Jepsen and Korean boyband BTS).… Expand
  40. DaleXCX
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Pop perfection, the album has amazing features with a track listing that dives into her emotions but also has alot of party bangers
  41. EmanuelAndres
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Nothing to say this is one of the best albums of the year 100% pop ♡ thanks charli
  42. idiotequestalkr
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    A.G. Cook's goal for PC Music was to give people who weren't pop stars the hallowed platform reserved exclusively for only the most pristine of celebrities. He wanted to give people like Sophie, Hannah Diamond, GFOTY--yes, even himself--the one thing they'd otherwise never have: a chance. The result was the most exciting, if not wholly fulfilled, promise for pop music this decade.

    Along    A.G. Cook's goal for PC Music was to give people who weren't pop stars the hallowed platform reserved exclusively for only the most pristine of celebrities. He wanted to give people like Sophie, Hannah Diamond, GFOTY--yes, even himself--the one thing they'd otherwise never have: a chance. The result was the most exciting, if not wholly fulfilled, promise for pop music this decade.

    Along came Charlie XCX, a legit star who loved pop so much she took a great chance by letting it know it had gotten kinda fat. Legitimately experimenting with structures so ingrained as pop formulae is tricky business--A.G. Cook and Charli XCX were often rejected by pop heads and critics alike. To this day, even their most beloved albums are gristly, to say the least.

    With the Charli album, however, the promise of PC Music is finally and thrillingly fulfilled. Sure, the future age production and diverse cast of cultural outsiders are all accounted for, but Charli's greatest triumph is how it reveals something completely unexpected: a heart inside the cyborg on its cover.

    It's not a perfect album. Great songs like "Thoughts" and "White Mercedes" have a hard time breaking free from the otherwise standard fare of the middle third. But when was the last time we heard in the pop sphere such bold musical interpretations of our inner turmoil? "Gone," "Thoughts," "I Don't Wanna Know," and "February 2017" turn modern malaise larger than life--as if through a song these emotions could be reclaimed for the greater good.

    After all, Charli XCX is nothing if not a party girl. When she deems it time to get dumb and fun on songs like "Click," "Shake It," and "Next Level Charli," things get boisterous and deeply experimental--leave it to Charli to ensure the bangers are the weirdest part of an already weird record.

    But the album's crown jewel is the breathlessly romantic "Official," where Charli's lyrics--unapologetic in their mushiness--are complemented with unusual restraint by A.G. Cook's glistening instrumental. It's the sound of realizing quite suddenly you have nothing but hope for a relationship--less ecstasy than quiet reserve, that terrifying and real moment when, despite all the pain you know you'll both endure, it's time to say yes.    … Expand
  43. juliocesar222
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    I love it wjejdsjjejejdjzakalwoeodkdfndjdjsjjdjejekeejejfiffijeejwueuryriroxmsnabacax Da Hwwlpskfkrkrowmsnsxkdjckgkrkeowjwjrhydfbxbsndkxalalaloehdgsbedv
  44. Bkeeler
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album from Charlie by far. It kind of have a 1980s feel as well. I believe the sounds extrapolates a deep-thought mood. The emotionally centered sounds allows for a great listen while reminiscing on great-to-sad Times in life. This is highly accomplished in “Silver Cross.” — I didn’t know if I should cry, smile or feel empowered.… Expand
  45. Shartur
    Sep 16, 2019
    7
    I like sole tracks of the album.. there’s a new sound on the album I’m not a big fan of it but there’s some good tracks that match what my ear is looking for.. but overall I like more the poppi Charli
  46. Henrikoverli
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Its f- amazing and genius. I love ALL the songs in this album, so creative.
  47. Turuncu
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    this album really redefined the socionormativity and the stigmatizations around the world by rewriting the plethoraexanoroma and the rules of society with modicum panaceas with predilection dignified with pragmatic tetroxides
  48. Himayocat
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Amazing album. Just amazing. Pop music of the future. This cleared my skin when I started streaming.
  49. MathQuintiliano
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    O futuro do pop está a salvo graças a Charli XCX. Álbum espetacular com uma produção incrível!
  50. PretentiousGeek
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    If there's an album I could generally compare it to, it would probably be Kelis Was Here. A bizarre comparison for sure, but both are departures from their main production team (where is SOPHIE?) and are (perhaps overlong) collections of mostly understated polished songs that are endearing enough to reward multiple listens without being directly gripping. Both albums have issues and LOTSIf there's an album I could generally compare it to, it would probably be Kelis Was Here. A bizarre comparison for sure, but both are departures from their main production team (where is SOPHIE?) and are (perhaps overlong) collections of mostly understated polished songs that are endearing enough to reward multiple listens without being directly gripping. Both albums have issues and LOTS of filler but the highlights gleam enough to warrant getting your teeth stuck into. Her glittery, metallic vision of pop's kaleidoscope future lives on.

    Favourite songs: Click, Gone, Shake It
    Least favourites: I Don't Wanna Know, Blame It On Your Love    … Expand
  51. gih_bafini
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    bright and unique. striking beats, powerful voices and extraordinary melodies. Charli truly shows her talent in this album.
  52. TarasWoolridge
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Charli is a very underrated singer, I believe that her 'creativity deserves a lot morez.Hello from Ukraine
  53. JohnPelicano
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    The future of pop showed how she can push boundaries of pop music, mapping the landscape of the future of pop. In this self titled project, she showed both vulnerability and how she can innovate the sound of pop. This really is Next Level Charli
  54. clpng
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    An amazing thesis statement about the future of pop, love, heartache, and burning rubber on the freeway. Charli XCX is one of the most visionary artists of our time.
  55. DenefRobles
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.… Expand
  56. nikola_koda
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect pop album
    amazing futuristic innovation, the most amazing album by charli xcx so far    … Expand
  57. SandiStronger
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing, brilliant, incredible. A masterpiece sophisticated body of job in the modern days.
  58. Gama0704
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Her best album since the iconic Vrom Vrom EP! White Mercedes, Gone, Silver Cross and Shake it are the best so far.
  59. waifugenerator
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Pushing the boundaries of pop music all while giving a platform to up and coming/and or LGBTQPoC artists
  60. svgxy_
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    i love it. it was everything i was expecting from
    charli ❤️ her music always made me feel super great and goofy lmao i just love her
  61. venusasanangel
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    it's so good everything about this album is perfect. production! charli really released her best work yet! sad/whore anthems in one album its what we deserve EVERYONE SAY THANK YOU HUCK!
  62. pineapplejim123
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Charli xcx comes in full force with her back to back experimental pop masterpiece.
  63. WaitingGames
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Charli has truly reinvented pop music and is taking us to the future with this album.
  64. JoshOPiper
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Of course it’s a 10. She did the damned thing. Charli XCX is the future of pop and she has outdone herself once again. Charli is a masterpiece with such an amazing balance of songs and outstanding production. Her talent as a songwriter and talent coordinator shines through and she gives every artist she features their chance to show their talent. Personal favourites are Gone, Click, WhiteOf course it’s a 10. She did the damned thing. Charli XCX is the future of pop and she has outdone herself once again. Charli is a masterpiece with such an amazing balance of songs and outstanding production. Her talent as a songwriter and talent coordinator shines through and she gives every artist she features their chance to show their talent. Personal favourites are Gone, Click, White Mercedes and Official.… Expand
  65. itbelikethat
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    amazing album..she’s pushing pop boundaries and deserves the critical acclaim
  66. Poolbecker
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This album is fantastic. She offers a great analysis of herself and covers so many styles shes known for while also having a unifying flair for the album. Also shoutout to "Shake It" for being my new song of the year. Loved this album, there is a song for everyone.
  67. TheBlingIvy
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a great pop album, Charli is doing what no other pop star is doing now. She snatched my wig with every song.… Expand
  68. TBSRPR
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  69. amaldonado
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    charli xcx just released the pop record of the decade. she’s the blueprint. pop prodigy
  70. Ieavegetout
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    Perfect blend of experimental Pop 2 type songs and mainstream songs. If some songs were cut, maybe Blame it on Your Love or Official, and if Miss U from the 13RW season 2 soundtrack was included on here, this album would be even better. Really proud of Charli!
    My top 5:
    Shake It - what stands out to me the most is how this song manages to sound futuristic while simultaneously sounding    Perfect blend of experimental Pop 2 type songs and mainstream songs. If some songs were cut, maybe Blame it on Your Love or Official, and if Miss U from the 13RW season 2 soundtrack was included on here, this album would be even better. Really proud of Charli!
    My top 5:
    Shake It - what stands out to me the most is how this song manages to sound futuristic while simultaneously sounding like a 2003 crunk song.
    Click - the outro is SOMETHING ELSE
    White Mercedes - the melody on the chorus is pure pop. i can see this song doing well
    Next Level Charli - great way to open up the album, very positive
    Gone - another track that sounds like a hit.    … Expand
  71. Jllh
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best albums of this year ... mix everything Charli is. queen the future of Pop.
  72. Ickki
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing, talented, what you would expect from a superstar like charli!! She continues to grow
  73. uninsides
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    incredible... it takes a certain level of intelligence to appreciate true art. thank u charli
  74. Miavellzi
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    All she does is feed her fans. Nonstop. New songs released all the time whether it’s solo or a collaboration. She knows exactly what artists are up next and makes an effort to create with them. She knows her audience well from the pop songs she creates for the radio and the more electronic pc music stuff she creates for her fans specifically as shown in “Next Level Charli”. Not to forgetAll she does is feed her fans. Nonstop. New songs released all the time whether it’s solo or a collaboration. She knows exactly what artists are up next and makes an effort to create with them. She knows her audience well from the pop songs she creates for the radio and the more electronic pc music stuff she creates for her fans specifically as shown in “Next Level Charli”. Not to forget her more vulnerable songs like “Thoughts”, “White Mercedes” and “Official” that still incorporate the electronic sound that is so unique to the genre that she’s part of.

    Charli knows exactly what songs are made to be experienced live especially, but still makes them enjoyable through just casual listening like 2099 feat Troye Sivan. Each project she puts out establishes her position as one of the ambassadors for this genre of music alongside notable producers like A.G Cook, Danny L Harle and SOPHIE that have collaborated with Charli to make such innovative art. Charli XCX IS the present AND future of Pop

    It’s Charli Baby!    … Expand
  75. soundmate
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    Charli XCX is the true definition of new pop. It's undeniable that, even though she debuted almost ten years ago, she will be a hitmaker (if she already isn't) in the next decade. This techo-fetichist album could only come out of Aitchison's brilliant mind. Collaborating with some of the biggest alternative artists right now, Charli serves a sexy, technologic and futuristic album thatCharli XCX is the true definition of new pop. It's undeniable that, even though she debuted almost ten years ago, she will be a hitmaker (if she already isn't) in the next decade. This techo-fetichist album could only come out of Aitchison's brilliant mind. Collaborating with some of the biggest alternative artists right now, Charli serves a sexy, technologic and futuristic album that everyone should listen to. I hope her team has a well-thought promotion plan to make the album top the charts since it's definitely one of the best albums of the year and one that will for sure be a reference for the 2020+ pop music creators and a pioneer in its unique, adventurous, fierce and amazingly-produced sound.… Expand
  76. irzik
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    The future of pop music. But y'all locals are just not ready yet for this mature conversation.
  77. mattyclarke04
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    An album that will be written about in the future, ahead of its time. Only wished she’d had Sophie produce click.
  78. floete
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    The much anticipated third full length album of the British pop princess Charli XCX comes as expected after the complex mix tapes No 1 Angel/Pop2 and proves to be a worthy successor. In the tradition of collaborating with the most diverse set of artists from all over the world, Charli herself doesn't get lost in the lot. In contrary, she stands out as the familiar voice pulling everythingThe much anticipated third full length album of the British pop princess Charli XCX comes as expected after the complex mix tapes No 1 Angel/Pop2 and proves to be a worthy successor. In the tradition of collaborating with the most diverse set of artists from all over the world, Charli herself doesn't get lost in the lot. In contrary, she stands out as the familiar voice pulling everything together and making the project hers with some well placed beautiful solo tracks. The motifs of love, heartbreak and partying, added to story's of anxiety and loneliness make a very fulfilling and relatebable whole. While the production by A. G. Cook makes the music seem to be from another planet (with futuristic, robotic sounding elements and tunes), Charlis soothing voice and very much mundane feelings make you feel right at home with this album. Truly the future of Pop.… Expand
  79. KYSferreira
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Modern Classic, Reinvention of Pop, Innovation, The Best Album You Will Hear This Year... PERIOD
  80. matiysh
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Best **** album of decade . deserves #1 bb200 . every song is a literally masterpiece
  81. tomofegor
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Charli Charli! OMG! This is so good! love this so much, the singles need more attention from people, like a whole album! listen NOW!
    gift from a future of pop!!!!
  82. AngelAntonio96
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Me encanto este álbum, esta muy bueno merece tener más éxito. Charli XCX es una gran artista!
    Mis canciones favoritas del álbum son Cross You Out, Shake It, Thoughts, Click, Gone y 2099.
  83. zapblings
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a chaotic blast into the realm of ethereal pop, Charli feeling her inner galactic self is a mood. Stream for clear skin!… Expand
  84. johnnymd
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Literally not a single skip! Shake it and Click are my faves I love the chaos in both songs.
  85. C001
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Almost definitely the best album of the year and maybe even the decade. This album really just shows Charlis absolute power as well as her insanely talented collaborators. I am so incredibly proud of Charli for releasing this. I really loved the duality better Charlis solo songs that were more personal and toned down compared to every other song that has a collab being absolute bangers.Almost definitely the best album of the year and maybe even the decade. This album really just shows Charlis absolute power as well as her insanely talented collaborators. I am so incredibly proud of Charli for releasing this. I really loved the duality better Charlis solo songs that were more personal and toned down compared to every other song that has a collab being absolute bangers. Thus was yet another album that will be in the history books for being the basis of music 100 years from now. There wasn't a single moment of this album where it wasnt emotional amd it'd have to be thanks to the incredible writing, vocals, and production that went into this album. You can really tell a lot of effort and love went into this album, and thats what makes this album stand out from any single other pop star that there will be in the mainstream up until the year 2099.… Expand
  86. KevinMucick
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    The album its so amazing, Charli gave me life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  87. iwasbornin1989
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Ela desconstrói o pop e avança direto no futuro criando uma nova sonoridade
  88. ixaac
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    absolutly amazing luv and its onna perriodt i just thing its amazing oh so amazing the nternational and socia as well as artisitic implications of this album and the amazing features wow wow wow
  89. REALITI
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Библия. Создала молитвы. Каждая песня f*cking хит. Silver Cross отвал всего живого. Ждем клип на 2099.… Expand
  90. noshadenoblame
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    Definitely a progressive piece of pop. Charli has yet to fail to push boundaries while still being semi-radiofriendlym
  91. evil_hag
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Look how she ate that.
    One of the best albums of 2019. Next Level Charli, Gone, White Mercedes, Shake it and feb. 2017 are some of the best songs
  92. LexCX
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    My favorite Charli album yet! And thoughts is my favorite song :). Hopefully all these bad not reviews will get squashed, this record is amazing
  93. adapple
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    just posting because i don't want to deal with these r*ssian b*ts taking over the ratings for this amazing album.
  94. SebastianGutVel
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of the year
    Best tracks on the album: Gone, Warm, Silver Cross, I Don't Wanna Know, 1999
  95. VegaXCX
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This album is immaculate. Charli has solidified herself as the future of pop.
  96. Manyy
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album more than i love myself it's sooooo beautiful, she's my queen, and everyone should love her… Expand
  97. ZaddyXCX
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    It’s no secret Charli’s music is always some mixture of party and emo (see: her entire discography; particularly Pop2 and unreleased album of the millennium XCX World) sometimes it’s more party, sometimes it’s more emo but always a combination of the two. Charli the album, doesn’t have as many poppin/club ready/catchy moments as I’d hoped there would be (possibly because I haven’t listenedIt’s no secret Charli’s music is always some mixture of party and emo (see: her entire discography; particularly Pop2 and unreleased album of the millennium XCX World) sometimes it’s more party, sometimes it’s more emo but always a combination of the two. Charli the album, doesn’t have as many poppin/club ready/catchy moments as I’d hoped there would be (possibly because I haven’t listened to it enough for some songs to catch on) I feel this way because the songs don’t provoke my fantasies and teleport me to another dimension/take me to a different planet a la Unlock it & Femmebot; or make me simultaneously sob my eyes out while dancing in ecstasy in the club a la Out of My Head & Backseat; however it wouldn’t be totally fair to solely judge by comparing this body of work with my all time favorite songs or my all time favorite album but rather rate it for what it is, a new, different, independent body of work. Which is admittedly hard because Charli really feels like a continuation of Pop2, kind of like a cross between Marina’s Love & Fear and CRJ’s Side B follow up to EMOTION. What Charli lacks in party, it makes up for in emo. Just because this album tips the scale to the emo side more than previous efforts, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its fair share of party & flex moments. Gone is a emo club read dance-bop, 2099 is pop music’s flex version of ASMR, Silver Cross and NLC are great solo bops which were kinda rare to be released until the monthly singles drops last year, Warm and February 2017 have that soft cerebral production that I will never get enough of. 1999 & BIOYL are super fun and something even the locals will get into...Tbh I seriously should dock some points for the decision to not include Come to My Party on the album, we were really robbed of that brilliant masterpiece... but then the Russian bots and Swifties win … Expand
  98. trueromance
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    A pop album filled with passion, Charli is at her best here dealing with themes of heavy emotions and love loss. Simply put a career highlight!
  99. midnightrowboat
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Charli is a fantastic album full of pop and experimental electro bangers. The trick with Charli is people love to say that she's the popstar of the future, beaming back music, but don't let that be an excuse for you to sleep on her. She's got grimy hype tracks (Click), cute love songs (Official), ruminations on anxiety (Gone), and bops to boot (1999). With an army of collaborators eachCharli is a fantastic album full of pop and experimental electro bangers. The trick with Charli is people love to say that she's the popstar of the future, beaming back music, but don't let that be an excuse for you to sleep on her. She's got grimy hype tracks (Click), cute love songs (Official), ruminations on anxiety (Gone), and bops to boot (1999). With an army of collaborators each contributing their own little flavor, it's a testament to Charli's voice and vision how strongly her personality shows through. An apt follow up to her 2017 mixtapes "Number 1 Angel" and "Pop 2" Charli doesn't break new ground here, per se, but she is figuring out how her experimental side fits into her mainstream side. Maybe soon the world will be ready for it all at once and she'll just be the popstar of now.

    Personal Top 5: Silver Cross, Warm, February 2017, Official, Gone    … Expand
  100. enterjoke
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Sheer talent and fantastic sound are for sure making this album one of the best releases in 2019 just like Happiness Begins by Jonas Brothers and Lover by Taylor Swift. Three legendary pop albums that certainly got us back to nostalgic sweet pop. Thank you!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Oct 3, 2019
    80
    It’s a party album, which means it’s utopian. It’s a solo album, which means it’s rebooting. “Next Level Charli” doesn’t sound like a version we’ve never heard before; it sounds like the very same, not even accelerated but integrated, at 100% synchronization rate.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 24, 2019
    60
    It often feels as if Aitchison's nasal croon and counter-intuitive toplines are the least interesting bits of her own project. [Nov 2019, p.116]
  3. Consequence
    Sep 18, 2019
    83
    The good news is that her songwriting is stronger than ever. Along with co-executive producer A.G. Cook, Charli XCX has put together a delightful album of high-end pop confections. Charli packs in plenty of wow and proves to be more than worth the wait.
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