Sucker
by Charli XCX
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Dec 16, 2014
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 388 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 306 out of 388
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 388
  3. Negative: 45 out of 388
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  1. raulgerman
    Apr 2, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the Charli XCX's music can be defined as a pseudo rebellious punk-pop. This may work for the unwary young people but for me it's just crappy.

    "I don't wanna go to school , I just wanna break the rules "

    "You said you wanna bang (bang, bang)
    Well
    **** you! Sucker!"

    "Gold coins everywhere
    Dollars up in the air
    It's a billionaire's love affair
    Gold coins out the window"

    "Get your boyfriend's car
    Come and pick me up, oh
    Let's take it for a ride
    What trouble can we find?"

    "Let's get started, pool side of the party
    Rolling Stones on my phone
    Hangin' in yo bedroom, feelin' like we're rock n' roll"

    frankly ???
    This album is the worst thing I heard in years.    … Expand
  2. vanessita2711
    Dec 22, 2014
    2
    Ok, so I understand that "Sucker" is a new ERA for Charli XCX. However, the sound is drastically different from an album she released only a year ago... This review is based on personal taste, (obviously)but my ears just aren't digging the sound of her current ERA....True Romance was plenty dancy and fun without sounding obnoxious like Sucker does. Sorry Boo, but I couldn't really stand toOk, so I understand that "Sucker" is a new ERA for Charli XCX. However, the sound is drastically different from an album she released only a year ago... This review is based on personal taste, (obviously)but my ears just aren't digging the sound of her current ERA....True Romance was plenty dancy and fun without sounding obnoxious like Sucker does. Sorry Boo, but I couldn't really stand to listen to the new stuff. I Immediately went to re-visit True Romance which appeals to my ears much more... Thanks, but no thanks.. Hope to hear better from her in the future because she is really talented.… Expand
  3. gniewpastoralu
    Feb 16, 2015
    0
    Terrible album and I can't believe that the girl who made it released wonderful True Romance JUST A YEAR BEFORE. Sucker is dumb, childish and I can't choose what I find more embarrassing, lyrics or music. This album is more cheap and cheesy thań Avril Lavigne mixed with early Britney Spears.
  4. Ayron_xcx
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    best album of Charli *-* ...........................................................................................................................................................................
  5. BabyJane
    Mar 16, 2015
    9
    Track by track review:
    1. Sucker 10/10
    2. Break the Rules 10/10 3. London Queen 9.5/10 4. Breaking Up 9/10 5. Gold Coins 8.5/10 6. Boom Clap 9.5/10 7. Doing It 9.5/10 8. Body of My Own 10/10 9. Famous 7.5/10 10. Hanging Around 6/10 11. Die Tonight 10/10 12. Caught in the Middle 10/10 13. Need Ur Luv 10/10 Highlights: Break the Rules, Sucker, Body of My Own, Caught in the    Track by track review:
    1. Sucker 10/10
    2. Break the Rules 10/10
    3. London Queen 9.5/10
    4. Breaking Up 9/10
    5. Gold Coins 8.5/10
    6. Boom Clap 9.5/10
    7. Doing It 9.5/10
    8. Body of My Own 10/10
    9. Famous 7.5/10
    10. Hanging Around 6/10
    11. Die Tonight 10/10
    12. Caught in the Middle 10/10
    13. Need Ur Luv 10/10

    Highlights: Break the Rules, Sucker, Body of My Own, Caught in the Middle.
    Potential singles: Boom Clap, Break the Rules, Body of My Own, Breaking Up.    … Expand
  6. jyo_tirmaya
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I saw Charli XCX on a late night show (I think Conan?) and she was so hot. At first, I thought some bubblegum pop schlock was what they were about, but she is a really cool singer with hot lyrics and her music, done by all female band members, made me wanna get up and dance. Yeah, this is one of the hottest bands out there now!!!
  7. Xenophilius
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This album is nothing short of fantastic. With a pop-punk sensibility and a brash warble Charli delivers on all levels. One of the best albums of 2014. A great way to end a year of conventional cookie-cutter pop.
  8. AnalyDewa
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Haters should stay away from her, SUCKER is an awesome album who represents all her ideas and concepts with some great pop-punk songs. Paws up for "Doing It", "Breaking Up" and "Die Tonight".
  9. GuilhermeMeirel
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Be the pop, punk or the lyrics, Charli XCX always yields to easier in most cases. Could have been better, so she could not prove that women are capable of everything (we already know that), but to show that it could be a different voice in the vastness of disposable pop. Sucker shows us that she can differentiate and write great songs and instrumental
    Doing It and I Need Your Luv are the best ..
  10. thaleslucas
    Dec 16, 2014
    4
    It really doesn't look like the first album by Avril Lavigne. Charli XCX said that the people that liked "True Romance", will dislike "Sucker"... It's true and I'm talking the truth. Charli should do something better.
  11. ryandiamandis
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    True Romance is the best album I've ever heard but people should get the **** over it, TRUE ROMANCE ERA IS OVER, Charli changed her style on Sucker and she will change again on her 3rd album. People are giving low notes just because Sucker isn't like True Romance, and it's true, but Sucker isn't bad because of it. It's actually great. So go **** yourself.

    Best tracks: Doing It, Famous,    True Romance is the best album I've ever heard but people should get the **** over it, TRUE ROMANCE ERA IS OVER, Charli changed her style on Sucker and she will change again on her 3rd album. People are giving low notes just because Sucker isn't like True Romance, and it's true, but Sucker isn't bad because of it. It's actually great. So go **** yourself.

    Best tracks: Doing It, Famous, Need Ur Luv.    … Expand
  12. Isserggie
    Mar 21, 2015
    2
    This album is hilarious in the worst possible way. I can't believe this immature pile of debris taken out from some sort of horrible '90s teen movie soundtrack received those glowing reports. Marina and the Diamonds' "Electra Heart", for instance, was panned because of its supposedly superficial lyrics (of which irony few tried to understand), and easy-listening melodies. Now, an obviouslyThis album is hilarious in the worst possible way. I can't believe this immature pile of debris taken out from some sort of horrible '90s teen movie soundtrack received those glowing reports. Marina and the Diamonds' "Electra Heart", for instance, was panned because of its supposedly superficial lyrics (of which irony few tried to understand), and easy-listening melodies. Now, an obviously less talented singer gets praise for doing the same thing, changing electropop for uninnovative power-punk-pop... and trying to be serious! I don't understand anything.… Expand
  13. KTX05
    Dec 17, 2014
    7
    Pop-punk has never sounded shinier.

    If "dumb but fun" lyrics aren't your thing, then 'Sucker' is not the album for you. But, if you like songs with a loaded with personality, incredible hooks, and intriguing production, look no further. 'Sucker' is Charli's pop-queen coming out party and it's sugary hooks are more than satisfying. 'True Romance' sounded like Charli was trying a little    Pop-punk has never sounded shinier.

    If "dumb but fun" lyrics aren't your thing, then 'Sucker' is not the album for you. But, if you like songs with a loaded with personality, incredible hooks, and intriguing production, look no further. 'Sucker' is Charli's pop-queen coming out party and it's sugary hooks are more than satisfying. 'True Romance' sounded like Charli was trying a little bit too hard, so that fact that 'Sucker' sounds so clean and effortless is completely gratifying. Look out world, your next pop superstar is here and she's giving you the middle finger.

    Best Tracks:
    "Breaking Up"
    "Boom Clap"
    "Doing It"
    "Need Ur Luv"    … Expand
  14. Morteri
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If an artist has to do the same kind of song that once was made to please its fans I think there's something really wrong. Charli's SUCKER is an outstanding new work and style.
  15. frnndb
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Someone needed to author the aural equivalent of the body shot, and Charli XCX has provided the platonic ideal of just that: a party album charged equally with punkish rebellion, hip-hop cool, and pop universality.
  16. gagaeb12
    Apr 19, 2017
    5
    если сравнивать с тру романс то гавно полнейшее а так нормально но вообще можно лучше так сказать........................................................
  17. philosophorse
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    A really good pop rock album mimicking the 80's with all the glitzy, glamorous and wild fun emanating from the pretty good guitar work (for a pop star), and the brattiness of Charli XCX herself. It is a must-own album.
  18. Lotuscritic
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    morto com a pisada na desgraçada frutífera da marina e the diamonds
    charli deusa teen
    pisa em cantoras de tumblr
    vendida ao dr. luke é assim msm
    nem assim consegue hitar
    xcx fui
  19. darkparadiso
    Mar 13, 2017
    0
    esse album e horrivei e 75 vcs nao tem vergonha nao como sempre lixo sem credibilidade nenhuma .................................................................................................
  20. folomohah
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    Terrible album and I can't believe that the girl who made it released wonderful True Romance JUST A YEAR BEFORE. Sucker is dumb, childish and I can't choose what I find more embarrassing, lyrics or music. This album is more cheap and cheesy thań Avril Lavigne mixed with early Britney Spears.
  21. fkatwigs
    Jan 15, 2015
    0
    A bad pop album. Not much more than that! Instead of evolving on her second album, she regressed. And regressed a lot... Commercial album, annoyng lyrics/voice.
  22. sebastianglz
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This is definitely the best pop album of 2014. Inspired by 80's rock and pop music, the result is a pop-"punk" album that sounds amazing, and the **** lyrics are amazing too. My favorite album this year, to be honest.
  23. ebambirra
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Simplely the best 2014 album for me. INCREDIBLE, songs like 'Need Ur Luv' and 'Body Of My Own' show us that SUCKER is only art.
    Sucker is better than True Romance because in this new age of Charli she can change our minds about pop and phunk music.
  24. Aipom
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Bueno me encantó este álbum , tiene un estilo Pop Punk muy bueno :3 Charli sin dudas tiene talento ella es genial y este disco es muy bueno lo recomiendo , las mejores canciones son : ''Break The Rules'' , ''Body Of My Own'' , ''Gold Coins'' y ''Need Ur Luv'' , tambien ''Boom Clap'' y ''Caught In The Middle''
  25. bigbang20
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Charli XCX is horrible, so much electronic aspects in her songs her voice sounds weak and auto-tuned. She doesn't want to go to school, she wants to get high, raped and break the rules? The only reason people know this talentless chick is cause she gets featured on garbage songs like "Fancy" and "I Love It".
  26. Felipe_Kohn
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    Sounds boring. Stupid lyrics. These are some aspects about this empty album. The single "Break the Rules" must let Charli XCX ashamed. Nobody deserves to hear those songs.
  27. jotaopi
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Ela mudou muito, ta se exibindo de mais não é a Charli que quer que se foda a industria. Sucker is not good, I wait more for this, I'm sorry Charli, I want you back.
  28. Wael
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    There's no denying that Charli XCX is one of the brightest names of 2014, with 'Fancy', 'Boom Clap' and the last-year 'I Love It', she proved she is strong enough to crack into the american top 40, and even top it. For her 2nd LP, 'Sucker', she's still at the top of her game. The album is pure pop-rock with electronic beats and slaying guitars. There's no denying it's catchy as hell. ButThere's no denying that Charli XCX is one of the brightest names of 2014, with 'Fancy', 'Boom Clap' and the last-year 'I Love It', she proved she is strong enough to crack into the american top 40, and even top it. For her 2nd LP, 'Sucker', she's still at the top of her game. The album is pure pop-rock with electronic beats and slaying guitars. There's no denying it's catchy as hell. But most of it is forgettable a bit. Standouts include: Boom Clap; Breaking Up; London Queen; Famous (probably, the best song on the album); and Caught in the Middle. Still, there are no bad songs on here. Strong effort! (7/10)… Expand
  29. fajnydamian
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Once upon a time there was Charli XCX and she used to be cool but now she isn't. She is stupid and her song are dumb. This girl made my child doesn't want go to school now. What should I do? "Sucker" is really weak album, "True Romance" was much better. I think she sold out because she thought "Oh, I am so famous because Fancy". No Charli, you aren't. You can't sing your songs live, youOnce upon a time there was Charli XCX and she used to be cool but now she isn't. She is stupid and her song are dumb. This girl made my child doesn't want go to school now. What should I do? "Sucker" is really weak album, "True Romance" was much better. I think she sold out because she thought "Oh, I am so famous because Fancy". No Charli, you aren't. You can't sing your songs live, you sound like a meatball. I'm really disappointed. I know you could do it better but unfortunately you wanted to get money. I used to really like you but now I hate you because your new songs are poor and lyrics are dumb. Girl, you're 22 and you sing about school. Aren't you too old? Sucker sucks.… Expand
  30. angeloxcx
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This album shows the evolution of Charli XCX, with strong songs about girl power, your own happiness and etc. While with True Romance you cried, with SUCKER you dance in every single song. An album full of hits. Her songs might be different, but come on, give it a try and stop thinking about True Romance. TRUE ROMANCE ERA IS OVER. WELCOME TO SUCKER.
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The Guardian
    Feb 12, 2015
    60
    If her songwriting occasionally misfires, churning out stuff that’s indistinguishable from every other indistinguishable song on the Radio 1 playlist--the Rita Ora feature Doing It is a case in point--it’s frequently dead on target.
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Feb 10, 2015
    80
    For all its instant appeal, this is for the most part an album that eschews pop convention. After years of being synonymous with the prefix ‘ft.’ Charli XCX has found her voice.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 2, 2015
    80
    This year’s first great pop record bowls in with a rapturous celebration of the genre's rebellious, trashy potential (and a bottle of champagne and a pocketful of pills to boot).
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