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10.0
113510
10.0 |
The Skinny
Returning to the studio with PC Music’s A.G. Cook, Charli XCX's new album is boundlessly liberating, decadently indulgent, and irresistibly danceable
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9.0
113592
9.0 |
Clash
Whereas at times bordering on abrasive to unseasoned ears, Charli’s work can appeal to pop-lovers of all stripes. As we look to the future, it seems we always can count on her to bring something unafraid to the table, and while that’s not too rare anymore, it’s still quite refreshing
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8.8
113613
8.8 |
Paste Magazine
Charli rockets down the same hyperspeed lane as Pop 2, and like its predecessor, it’s home to a staggering number of unyielding future-pop anthems
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8.3
113671
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
The English pop star finally finds the right time and place for her unique talents to shine
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8.0
113702
8.0 |
Evening Standard
Welcome to next-level Charli
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8.0
113880
8.0 |
Rolling Stone
Her first official LP in five years gathers a fluid global dream team for a wild, joyously bummed-out set of avant-pop bangers
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Observer
Deep and sweet, and her best yet
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8.0
113930
8.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
If, like me, your faith in Charli itself wavered, you are forgiven and I hope relieved
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8.0
114084
8.0 |
Gigwise
She’s unafraid to go where pop hasn’t gone, and it’s an attitude sorely needed in an industry that remains conflicted between following trends and individuality
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8.0
113602
8.0 |
Record Collector
Her first official LP in five years gathers a fluid global dream team for a wild, joyously bummed-out set of avant-pop bangers
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8.0
113605
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
Fast cars, futuristic sounds, weird beats and high-profile guest slots can’t cover up raw emotion
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8.0
113609
8.0 |
Exclaim
Despite the disparate styles and messages, there's a seamlessness to the record that can only be credited to Aitchison and frequent collaborator and executive producer A.G. Cook's deft songwriting and production
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8.0
113554
8.0 |
NME
The result of years of experimentation, this album enlists established stars and emerging talents to create a work that is quintessentially Charli XCX
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8.0
113575
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
The album is full of contradictions, and they’re very much a part of the ride
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8.0
113533
8.0 |
The Independent
A collection of 15 pop songs that – at their most thrilling – wear their raw, metallic beats and synths on the outside, like scaffolding
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8.0
113539
8.0 |
The Guardian
A raw, rousing step towards superstardom
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7.8
113582
7.8 |
Pitchfork
With adventurous production and revealing writing, Charli XCX’s third studio album reflects an artist ready to commit to self-examination
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7.0
113590
7.0 |
All Music
That she's this hard to pin down this far into her career is exactly what makes her a continually intriguing talent
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7.0
113552
7.0 |
DIY
Next-level Charli happens, it seems, to be largely a continuation of the same Charli
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7.0
113508
7.0 |
Under The Radar
An album that is no less jam-packed than its predecessor but overstays its welcome a bit too long
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7.0
113511
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Her boldest statement yet
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7.0
113512
7.0 |
musicOMH
Charli is not the perfect pop album, nor is it a fully developed manifesto for where pop could go, but it is a collection of enjoyable, interesting tracks that don’t sound completely alien, but also don’t sound like anyone involved is selling out
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7.0
113513
7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
There’s a sense we’ve been here before with Pop 2, but that’s hardly a bad thing when escaping back to the future is the aim
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7.0
113783
7.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Charli shies away from extremes
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7.0
113879
7.0 |
Crack
Charli’s most personal album functions best when it zeroes in on what drew us to her in the first place: her utterly captivating, wholly unique sense of self
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6.0
114160
6.0 |
Q
Pop powerhouse gets lost on her third album. Print edition only
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6.0
113654
6.0 |
PopMatters
The long-awaited third LP from Charli XCX is here at last, and nearly half-a-decade of anticipation weighs heavily on the artist and everyone else's expectations
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6.0
113509
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Much of Charli lacks the singular sparkle of Shura or Billie Eilish, but she is still one of the better and more proficient modern pop stars on the planet, and is getting ever closer to nailing her pop masterpiece
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