Review
Charli XCX's sixth studio album "BRAT" is a fierce plunge into her creative depths, teeming with raw energy and bold experimentation. Released on June 7, 2024, the album masterfully balances aggressive, harsh sonics with tender, vulnerable moments, painting a vivid picture of both confrontation and introspection. From the hypnotic "Von Dutch" to the electrifying "360," Charli crafts pulsating dance-pop anthems that pull you into her relentless rhythm, reminiscent of the late '90s and early 2000s French dance music.
Promotional efforts like the heady Boiler Room set, **PARTY GIRL**, teased the album’s audacious sound with remixed snippets. "BRAT" resonates deeply as Charli explores themes of competition and deep-seated relationships with women, laying her emotions bare. Critics have lauded it as her most complex and impactful work to date, a nuanced blend of rave music and hyperpop that establishes Charli XCX as a perpetual innovator in the pop realm, constantly pushing boundaries and redefining genre expectations. - Lexi
Artist Bio
Charli XCX is a pop artist and songwriter from Cambridge, England, who started releasing music in the late 2000s and broke through with features on hits like “I Love It” (with Icona Pop) and “Fancy” (with Iggy Azalea). She’s known for her innovative take on pop, often blending hyperpop, electro-pop, and indie influences across albums like Charli and BRAT. Charli has collaborated with artists such as SOPHIE, Troye Sivan, and Caroline Polachek, and she’s been nominated for several awards. Her music is often compared to artists like Robyn, Kim Petras, and Rina Sawayama, and she’s recognized for pushing the boundaries of what pop can sound like.
