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. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    I really think Charli is talented person but her new stuff are so hard to listen...I only like three songs!
  14. 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.
  15. padwad
    May 18, 2020
    2
    I feel that PC music, like any music can have a great direction and composition that is understandable. Even the songs that have turns we don’t expect but manage to work are forgiven, but when it comes to this album, or to Charli, it seems she just grabs everything that’s different and puts it in a blender with hope that it’ll be digested well. There’s elements in there that I love, butI feel that PC music, like any music can have a great direction and composition that is understandable. Even the songs that have turns we don’t expect but manage to work are forgiven, but when it comes to this album, or to Charli, it seems she just grabs everything that’s different and puts it in a blender with hope that it’ll be digested well. There’s elements in there that I love, but are quickly taken away before I can actually say I like a song. Editing is key and she lost the key with this one.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. Lbstev
    May 15, 2020
    10
    This is experimental pop on its finest and the best album in my opinion from 2019 period
  18. 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.
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. MalgxBritney
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, no filler tracks, no generic songs, best song is Gone and I don’t wanna know. Queeeen!
  22. cipriano
    Feb 14, 2020
    2
    It's a totally weird pop, it sounds sounding soundy bad. Big flaws in these great mixtapes, and I can't even listen to track 5 without wanting to skip a song. This album wants to exist on a dance floor or at a party at home, but opts for a tacky synthesizer world.
  23. deniskadeniska
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    perfect, ideal, unbelievable, beautiful, on of the best albums of 2019 PERIODT.
  24. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 27, 2020
    5
    The sound of the album sounds strange and maybe empty but in some ways Charlie doesn't let me down. Apparently, something makes me connected to the album, the lack of cohesion bothers me a lot and makes me listen a few times on my playlist and difficult to be evaluated.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Azzura
    Dec 30, 2019
    8
    Charli me surpreendeu dessa vez. Muito bom para se sentir uma piranha robótica.
  29. tayvoodoo
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    noise. literal noise.
    .....................................................
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. Enterka
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    So amazing album in 2019. One of best. Thanks Charli to this album. Love from Russia.
  33. 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
  34. romoromo
    Nov 10, 2019
    4
    Despite powerful collaborations, I feel like the end result was gimmicky and unmemorable. With the only exception of "Gone" with Christine and the Queens, that song is perfection
  35. 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.
  36. mika_flk
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    Stream Charli and scream "play Taxi" at Charli when you see her shows. It's Charli baby.
  37. augxsbt
    Oct 4, 2019
    8
    one of the best album i heard on 2019! but i think that Charli deserves more recognition
  38. Magnus30
    Sep 27, 2019
    1
    There's nothing special about this album . Period............................
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. rafa21
    Sep 24, 2019
    4
    The total presumption and the high egocentrism present in Charli make this album flow with the greatest pop current. However, poor performance has been shown for the overproduction expected. Also, the album is turning from futuristic sounds to boring and very generic that blur the vision of Charli.
  42. 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.
  43. lguevara
    Sep 23, 2019
    2
    It'd be helpful if a single song stood out from the pack. The excitement and originality of her past work have vanished into a monotonous mess for the past 3-4 years. I understand stans will stan but the truth is the truth.
  44. 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
  45. ycamurca
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    this is her best work. click and shake it are the proof that charli is that bit**
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. Guibh008008
    Sep 20, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum em geral e muito ruim , a primeira faixa chama Next level Charli , essa faixa é sem criatividade e nada interessante , a faixa gone é a melhor desse álbum , 1999 e 2099 são horríveis e nada de inovação , a faixa Blame it on your love é uma parceria com lizzo porem essa faixa só quer chamar atenção pelo clipe , White Mercedes , click , cross you out e february 2017 são as piores faixas do álbum… Expand
  49. pablo_delRey
    Sep 20, 2019
    6
    I love her, but she thinks that she saved pop music with this album you're a great artist but you are not the greatest one. The only who is artistic and successful is Adele honey she writes her own songs.
  50. 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
  51. Huwolf
    Sep 19, 2019
    4
    Just a mess... nothing different and a lot of autotune... only 4 songs are saved just to hear it. Those are: 1999 (feat. Troye Sivan), Gone (feat. Charlie and the Queens), Cross You Out (feat. Sky Ferreira) & Blame It On Your Love (feat. Lizzo). The others just are a waste of time. Im a little bit disappointed.
  52. timoshke
    Sep 19, 2019
    5
    INCREDIBLE !!! album of the year aside from norman rockwell
    10/10 bich
    charli did what? THAT
  53. 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
  54. EmanuelAndres
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Nothing to say this is one of the best albums of the year 100% pop ♡ thanks charli
  55. yorkpine
    Sep 18, 2019
    6
    its messy and sloppy. trying too hard to be experimental but it just comes off messy
  56. Gprodgio27
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Não gostei, doeu o ouvido e quase quebrou meu fone. Charli já foi melhor. Mas parabéns pela tentativa e pelo conceito
  57. 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
  58. juliocesar222
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    I love it wjejdsjjejejdjzakalwoeodkdfndjdjsjjdjejekeejejfiffijeejwueuryriroxmsnabacax Da Hwwlpskfkrkrowmsnsxkdjckgkrkeowjwjrhydfbxbsndkxalalaloehdgsbedv
  59. IceLady
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    a completely weak album, nothing hooked me to this disc, I don't understand why such high ratings
  60. Halem
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Mediocre material from the most overrated pop singer of our time. She's not even the producer of this creation
  61. 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
  62. Bettie
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Worst album I’ve ever heard oh my god. It gave me a headache after listening.
  63. 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
  64. Henrikoverli
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Its f- amazing and genius. I love ALL the songs in this album, so creative.
  65. 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
  66. Avansore
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    You know? It's probably the worst thing I've listened to in my life, other than shake it it's just impossible to take
  67. Grizelda_Morey
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Such a bland album, very quickly tired and a day later no one wants to listen to.
  68. Pizdam
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    After listening to the album in full, I can say that it is the most raw, unfinished, sometimes monotonous. In General, disappointed.
  69. Himayocat
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Amazing album. Just amazing. Pop music of the future. This cleared my skin when I started streaming.
  70. MathQuintiliano
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    O futuro do pop está a salvo graças a Charli XCX. Álbum espetacular com uma produção incrível!
  71. 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
  72. gih_bafini
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    bright and unique. striking beats, powerful voices and extraordinary melodies. Charli truly shows her talent in this album.
  73. TarasWoolridge
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Charli is a very underrated singer, I believe that her 'creativity deserves a lot morez.Hello from Ukraine
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. jimmynecco
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Amo a Charli, mas que bomba hein? Álbum com pura poluição sonora, se isto se chama conceito claramente é demais para os meus ouvidos. Extremamente decepcionado. Aguardando o próximo álbum dela, espero que não seja com zumbidos de pernilongos e peidos.
  78. 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
  79. SandiStronger
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing, brilliant, incredible. A masterpiece sophisticated body of job in the modern days.
  80. 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.
  81. waifugenerator
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Pushing the boundaries of pop music all while giving a platform to up and coming/and or LGBTQPoC artists
  82. 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
  83. 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!
  84. jortelere
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    This album may be one of the worst albums of all time if i’m gonna be completely honest. There’s nothing holding the album together and the random sounds through out the music is weird.
  85. pineapplejim123
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Charli xcx comes in full force with her back to back experimental pop masterpiece.
  86. WaitingGames
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Charli has truly reinvented pop music and is taking us to the future with this album.
  87. 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
  88. itbelikethat
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    amazing album..she’s pushing pop boundaries and deserves the critical acclaim
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. amaldonado
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    charli xcx just released the pop record of the decade. she’s the blueprint. pop prodigy
  93. 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
  94. Jllh
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best albums of this year ... mix everything Charli is. queen the future of Pop.
  95. Madam_Flop
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Charli has outlived its usefulness, as an artist, the album is weak, not the level of previous works.
  96. sova88
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    I think it's one of the worst albums of the year, an incredibly overrated release. It's terrible.
  97. CorneliaaStreet
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    I was expecting something big from Charlie, like pop 2, but I get with this raw set of demos.
  98. Ickki
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing, talented, what you would expect from a superstar like charli!! She continues to grow
  99. uninsides
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    incredible... it takes a certain level of intelligence to appreciate true art. thank u charli
  100. NataliaSwin
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Mediocre album, very dull and monotonous. Doesn't want to hear it a second time..
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80

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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