how i'm feeling now
by Charli XCX
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: May 15, 2020
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 424 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 424
  3. Negative: 29 out of 424
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  1. danielhigh05
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Brilliantly abrasive, Charli XCX deftly expresses herself in this experimental and rich-sounding project. The high ends of this album delivers a glittery and messy party that pairs nicely with the anthemic and disruptive lows. Charli is an indispensable musical talent, and it shows in her most deconstructed and emotive work yet.
  2. Anthony569
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    This is my favorite album of all time. I love the hyperpop sound. It is so unique to Charli XCX and she does it so well. There isn't a single skip for me and I listen to this album on a weekly basis lol.
  3. angel_xcx
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Mother of quarantine albums. One of the most cohesive albums she had created and all in 5 weeks. Truly some of her best work and so many good memories attached to the making of this album.
  4. hannahwashere
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    This is the sound of Lockdown. Superpop perfection with sensational production.
  5. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    It was released almost 3 years after 'Pop 2'. Even if I didn't like the mentioned project, although there is sharp hyperpop in both cases, I just like it more here.
  6. nami2
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    An absolutely beautiful piece of work that just makes you want to dance and also cry and scream and just escape. I first listened to this album in 2020 and it stuck with me, helping me feel some sort of escape amidst the crashing synths (c2.0) but also making me scream the choruses and and feel a sense of longing (forever and party 4 u). Truly a beautiful album, and Charli really got aAn absolutely beautiful piece of work that just makes you want to dance and also cry and scream and just escape. I first listened to this album in 2020 and it stuck with me, helping me feel some sort of escape amidst the crashing synths (c2.0) but also making me scream the choruses and and feel a sense of longing (forever and party 4 u). Truly a beautiful album, and Charli really got a chance to let her lyricism and vocals shine. Absolutely love it.… Expand
  7. ferximilian
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Este es el álbum perfecto que describe el suceso más fuerte de las generaciones actuales, la pandemia.
  8. Demarques
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This album tells a story from start to end perfectly. And every time you listen to it, the story changes or you came up with new theories about the sounds and songwriting. Sometimes you just gotta be a genius and let your creativity shine.
    Masterpiece.
  9. diluteacid
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Truly one of the best in the genre, redefines what a during pandemic music creation can look like. I sometimes wish lockdown was different because there could be even more of this time of creation from some of our favorite artists. Look at each song and tell me it’s not amazing
  10. SimonXCX
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This album is what got me through the Covid-19 epidemic, it made me cry, it made me dance and i inevitably feel attached to this project by Ms. Charlotte.
  11. fcss
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    I have to admit that listening to Charli or PC Music is not for everyone. It takes some time to get the essence of every album. How Im Feeling now its very personal, and Charli reveals a fragile side of her. What I love the most is the experimentation, and how artists dont give a damn to create something pleaseble or consumable. Its art, deal with it
  12. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 25, 2021
    7
    While not life-altering, how i’m feeling now is fun, fast and thoroughly listenable. It’s absorbing as a document from a strange period, and its diaristic, vloggy aspects provide an intriguing peek into artistry under pressure.
  13. Jackson777
    Oct 11, 2021
    6
    Electronic pop nonsense. Decent but nothing special, although sonically the production is better than many, many pop albums.
  14. synthnymph
    Sep 28, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Frankly speaking, “how i’m feeling now” became my reference point for listening to the hyperpop stuff. This album has already changed my worldview because of its independence, uniqueness, frivolity and exceptionalism. This artwork encompasses almost all problems that the modern humanity faces when the crisis usually starts: love, hate, the problem of our future, the meaning of art, its destiny, the culture of consumerism and etc. The glimpse of all those questions is reflected in every single song of the album.
    Surely, this album is actually about 2020 when everyone has been sitting at home for a year straight without any serious contacts with anyone outside.
    The bad side of the quarantine is perfectly shown in the song called “Anthems”. The name, i reckon, is not accidental. This is the hymn of 2020. The loud, toxic, hypertrophic atmosphere of the track makes us want to dance, feel the difficulties of being isolated from everyone. It is one of the most inspiring compositions in HIMFN.
    Except dancing songs there are plenty of compositions that are urged to demonstrate the power of the cybernetic future and the futurism itself. “Claws” is the track that made me feel supremely thrilled for the first time in a while. The “spherical” autotune chorus transfers you into another dimension, the sound makes your bones “levitate” and your brain overwhelm. The harmony Charli creates in the beginning rapidly becomes chaotic. The end of the track represents the chaos that always follows the harmony within our society.
    But there are songs that are not impressive enough for me. For instance, “forever” uses some weird noises in the background to construct the atmosphere of “losing the signals”. Of course, the lyrics and the meaning of the song are quite harmonious and eloquent, but those noises actually spoil all the emotions you get from the song. C2.0 is another song that made me quite furious in the first place. But after listening to it a couple of times I “finally understand” why Charli uses those pretty annoying sounds. C.2.0 tries to convince us that every single chaos is capable of being overcome. Even if you don’t see the perfection in the beginning it doesn’t mean that the perfection doesn’t exist at all. That’s why it is vital to judge everything wisely and unconventionally. “Enemy” and “I finally understand” are quite boring songs in my humble opinion. Even though they have good lyrics the sound itself seems to be too traditional and conformal, that’s why i wouldn’t recommend you to listen to that.
    Summarising what has been said I just wanted to declare that “how i’m feeling now” by Charli XCX is the most courageous albums of 2020 I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Even though this album is created by Charli XCX herself (DIY-concept) this artwork sounds very innovative. Of course, avantpop and experimentalism are the things that usually don’t get a “good perception” by everyone, but still those artists precisely should have a chance to speak out.    … Expand
  15. arthurdepr
    May 15, 2021
    9
    happy 1 year anniversary! born iconic and forever will be ♥ charli really is the future of pop
  16. Chris182
    Apr 27, 2021
    4
    I never really like Charli's music but i did enjoy her last album for the most part. I thought i would like this one too since the I like the single Claws. Sadly this isnt the case and it is one of my least favorite albums of 2020.
    Best songs: Claws, Detonate, enemy, i finally understand
    Worst Songs: Party 4 U, Pink Diamond, c2.0
  17. felipenasty
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Legend⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️
  18. valentinsr
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    An incredible album, Charli really did that and the concept for "how I'm feeling now" was really good
  19. boondocks
    Jan 7, 2021
    8
    Another great futuristic album from Charli XCX but this time taking it in a slightly different direction. This album feels darker and sounds more experimental than her last album. The best tracks are "pink diamond", "claws", "detonate", "c2.0", and "anthems".
  20. Broyax
    Jan 3, 2021
    2
    Avertissement : des éléments putophobes sont présents dans cette critique ; âmes sensibles et autres Caliméro SJW, s’abstenir !

    Bon, c’est pas que j’écoute souvent de la musique à vrai dire, car je n’ai pas le temps ni l’envie d’en écouter parce que c’est trop souvent une perte de temps et que le temps, c’est de l’argent. Et l’argent, ça coûte du pognon ! Mais là à force de voir    Avertissement : des éléments putophobes sont présents dans cette critique ; âmes sensibles et autres Caliméro SJW, s’abstenir !

    Bon, c’est pas que j’écoute souvent de la musique à vrai dire, car je n’ai pas le temps ni l’envie d’en écouter parce que c’est trop souvent une perte de temps et que le temps, c’est de l’argent. Et l’argent, ça coûte du pognon ! Mais là à force de voir régulièrement cet album et notamment la pochette de cet album (notamment sur Metacritic parce que j’y vais pas mal) je me décide à écouter l’album et découvre que ce n’est pas aussi désatreux que je m’y attendais. Même si je m’attendais… à rien à dire vrai.

    Mais revenons à la pochette et donc à la « chanteuse »… chanteuse, vraiment ? c’est pour ça que j’ai mis les guillemets : « chanteuse ». Parce que si t’appelles ça « chanter », moi je suis un putain d’astronaute ! en route vers Mars. Ah oui mais donc, ne mettons pas la grue avant le beauf : cette pochette franchement… elle attire l’attention et le regard, elle devrait attirer les féministes également, non ?

    C’est en effet une pochette de pétasse, prostipute et prostipouffiasse. Et puta en espagnol, putana en italien. Bref, ce qu’on appelle une « attention whore ». Et donc, qu’est-ce quelle fait avec sa caméra, est-ce qu’elle nous prépare un bon porno ou un gonzo bien crado ? ou entre les deux, une « sex tape » pour relancer sa carrière, peut-être ?

    M’enfin bon, sa « musique » reste très orientée electro (ce qui n’est pas si mal) mais très commerciale aussi, très proche, trop proche du genre des autres pétasses qui remuent leur boule dans des clips plus ou moins prétentieux et graveleux. Et vulgaires. Sa « voix » qui abuse des effets (métallisés) a un air bling-bling et globalement peu mélodieux…

    Alors, la conclusion ou la morale est la suivante : l’habit fait le moine, je suppose… la voix fait la pétasse et vice et versa. Cela étant, quelques arrangements sont presque comestibles (malgré leur répétition) dans cet album : c’est pour ça que je mets 2. Quand même.    … Expand
  21. asdeerty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Es muy dificil arriesgarse a hacer un álbum en pandemia basado en la cuarentena, y Charli XCX sabe perfectamente como hacer hyperpop de manera correcta y rápida, sin falta de tiempo. Se evidencia mucho como su sonido ha madurado y se ha conmemorado en lo que es en este álbum. Muy experimental pero nunca tanto como para hacerlo incómodo.
  22. clem666
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Charli XCX made here a ballsy bet. This is the first album I saw and came out during this whole covid-thing. This was only produced and composed during these periods of quarantaine. After 5 weeks of work, Charli gives us a memorable album far from we usually hear from her.

    This project is both savage and emo and that's a miracle. It is surely not for everyone but once you get aboard you    Charli XCX made here a ballsy bet. This is the first album I saw and came out during this whole covid-thing. This was only produced and composed during these periods of quarantaine. After 5 weeks of work, Charli gives us a memorable album far from we usually hear from her.

    This project is both savage and emo and that's a miracle. It is surely not for everyone but once you get aboard you can't disembark easily. Even if I found some songs really not harmonious the artist compensated it with strong lyrics. We can thank Dylan Brady (from 100 gecs) to help Charli XCX produce 3 tracks of this interesting album. This one is the very first steps of an impressive turn of events in the career of the artist who chooses to get more in touch with this rough electro style. Less pop, more electro. Less common grounds, more introversion.    … Expand
  23. vitortfv
    Dec 5, 2020
    7
    pink diamond - 6,5/10
    forever - 7/10
    claws - 8/10
    7 years - 8/10
    detonate - 7/10
    enemy - 7,5/10
    i finally understand - 6,7/10
    c2.0 - 8/10
    party 4 u - 8,5/10
    anthems - 8/10
    visions - 7,5/10
  24. noinguyen
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    Charli XCX's "how i'm feeling now" is the best quarantine anthem.

    Favorite tracks: pink diamond, forever, claws, detonate, anthems, visions
    Least favorite tracks: c2.0
  25. Sadeeedwards
    Nov 26, 2020
    5
    I wasn't sure what to expect from Charli, but this was definitely unique. I found myself having "claws" and "enemy" on repeat, unfortunately the only songs. The album was way too much, over production. Very messy, I wish it were better.
  26. AmadorLorenzo
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    A nostalgic bomb in a box, the perfect gift for these pandemic times; Charli explored her intimacy and I feel this is how it sounds inside.
  27. Simao
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    i owe charli my life for releasing such a fun album during these times.... like the cover art and some of the songs and honestly the album as a whole may not be the best according to charli standards,, but the way she built this out of nothing and so swiftly and saved us from a trash year...

    how i’m feeling now has a handful of VERY good songs!! some of these go real **** hard!!! but as    i owe charli my life for releasing such a fun album during these times.... like the cover art and some of the songs and honestly the album as a whole may not be the best according to charli standards,, but the way she built this out of nothing and so swiftly and saved us from a trash year...

    how i’m feeling now has a handful of VERY good songs!! some of these go real **** hard!!! but as a whole this is not a pop2.... and honestly i wasn’t expecting that according to the conditions under which it was made....

    but for a 1/2 month project this is a really good and fun mixtape!! full of new and very interesting sounds and lyrics strongly referring to the times we’re living right now.

    fav song: anthems
    least fav: i finally understand    … Expand
  28. Masterheart
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Felicidades a Charli XCX por darnos el mejor álbum dentro de una cuarentena de este año, es muy increíble lo que nos acaba de dar
  29. aabortus
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    another great album from charli xcx, this will probably be a top 10 album of this year again.
  30. renangonc_
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    Charli XCX foi visionária neste álbum. Letras que refletem os sentimentos e emoções seus e de seus ouvintes diante da pandemia.
    Melodias que fazem sentido, musicalidade perfeita. Atual, que reflete sua perspicácia.
  31. Jean_crybaby
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Letras ruins ,produção pedante ,mal executado ,vocais toscos ,sem sombra de dúvida o pior trabalho de 2020 ,um insulto inacreditável. Horrível e superestimado
  32. julio2117
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    este nuevo álbum de charli es una clara continuación a su anterior proyecto "charli", pero "how im feeling now" es simplemente superior. aborda perfectamente el año actual de los jóvenes y el querer salir de "fiesta con sus amistades", charli realmente sorprendió con este nuevo álbum y no se sorprendan si la ven nominada a grandes premios el siguiente año.
  33. Lajaleaa
    Aug 4, 2020
    6
    ( 62/100 )

    Lo siento chicos, pero en lo que a mi concierne, Charli XCX se está estipulando como la peor artista Pop y Experimental de la decada. Con un fracaso increíble el año pasado con su álbum "Charli" que tocó uno de los fondos más profundos de mi desaprobación, ella regresa sin mayores aspiraciones, ideas o intenciones. Claro, su esencia autentica y su juego de texturas y sonidos    ( 62/100 )

    Lo siento chicos, pero en lo que a mi concierne, Charli XCX se está estipulando como la peor artista Pop y Experimental de la decada. Con un fracaso increíble el año pasado con su álbum "Charli" que tocó uno de los fondos más profundos de mi desaprobación, ella regresa sin mayores aspiraciones, ideas o intenciones. Claro, su esencia autentica y su juego de texturas y sonidos Trance e Industrial coexisten con cierta sensibilidad y forma, pero a pesar de todo, nada tiene un discurso, la forma no tiene estructura, el poder de su música está obligada a existir y la sensibilidad es totalmente cliché. Aunque A. G. Cook eleva minimamente el proyecto, no alcanza para realmente darle sentido, dirección o relevancia a esta artista. La popularidad de Charli XCX de repente es obvia, pues representa el vacío en la masas y la poca ambición de generar un acuerdo propio y extender el ser fuera de lo superficial.
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    I'm sorry guys, but as far as I'm concern, Charli XCX is stipulating herself as the worst Pop and Experimental artist of the decade. With an incredible failure last year with her album "Charli" that touched one of the most profound bottoms of my disapproval, she comes back with no bigger aspirations, ideas nor intentions. Of course, her authentic essence and her dynamic with textures and Trance and Industrial sounds coexist with certain sensibility and form, but despite everything, nothing has a speech, the form has no structure, the power of her music is obligated to exist and the sensibility is totally cliche. Even if A. G. Cook minimally rise the project, it's not enough to give a sense, direction, or relevance to this artist. The popularity of Charly XCX is suddenly obvious since she represents the emptiness in the masses and the lack of ambition to have a self agreement and extend the being out of the superficial.    … Expand
  34. PINEAPPLE_X12
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Charli is super honest on her experiences with quarantine on things album. Like in “Anthems” when she is talking about how she misses the heat from all the bodies. We can’t party or see people during Corona Virus. She does a great job on reflecting on that.… Expand
  35. yamalama
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Charli perfectly captures the cocktail of emotions that the quarantine has made us all feel, including claustrophobia, frustration and anxiety. Her songwriting is simple yet effective and the quality of the project given her producing it entirely from her home is impressive. This record is just the perfect capture of the current situation and helped me process lots of the complicatedCharli perfectly captures the cocktail of emotions that the quarantine has made us all feel, including claustrophobia, frustration and anxiety. Her songwriting is simple yet effective and the quality of the project given her producing it entirely from her home is impressive. This record is just the perfect capture of the current situation and helped me process lots of the complicated feelings isolation was making me feel. The production is customarily excellent with Dylan Brady and Danny L Harle providing particular highlights.

    Favourites: visions, claws, forever, detonate, 7 years
    Least favourite: party 4 u    … Expand
  36. terrenceknows
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    it's the best quarantine album of 2020..................................................................
  37. Joachimhansen
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A piece of art................. truly a piece of f-ing art. This slaps hard
  38. GendelRoses
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    realmente es un muy buen album, las letras fueron escritas con sus sentimientos en la cuarentena y se puede ver como se desenvuelve, aparte de que es muy entretenido y bueno!
  39. Cnsydm
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Her best work since all the way back to true romance era. Good job charli. It's experimental but it's vibe-y. And charli as a lyricist has imporved greatly. Higlights: detonate,claws,visions,pink diamond
  40. kayknss
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    i love it charli
    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMGGGGGG
  41. RageNate
    Jun 16, 2020
    2
    Tracks worthy of staying in my Library (2/11):
    - Enemy
    - I Finally Understand
  42. renansantkc
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Charlie mais uma vez entregou um trabalho incrível, um dos melhores álbuns lançados em 2020 sem dúvidas.… Expand
  43. Izanglez
    Jun 6, 2020
    5
    I feel like this album is an attempt of edgy production. There are some good songs, but the others are just so difficult to listen to in my opinion. Went through this album with the hope of getting a really unique type of music but it disappointed me.
  44. kicyclex
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing !!!!!!!?!!!!?!??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!¡!!
  45. Adrizzy
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Best album I’ve heard in a long time. Her beat switches are insane! Love it. c2.0 is slept on imo
  46. SpyGirl
    May 30, 2020
    0
    10/10 album, honestly I’ve never heard anything like it which is amazing, it’s nice to hear something other than basic drums and synths for a pop song, this pushes several boundaries and does a good job at it, it’s a little similar to the last album which makes it even better to create a long lasting fanbase
  47. AverageJoey
    May 30, 2020
    0
    I didn’t understand when they said it was like comparing apples to apples, now I Finally Understand because someone said it was comparing trash to modern art to this album
  48. Iia
    May 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was really disappointed with the record, especially with the first single being somewhat promising. This record does NOT hold up well against Charli or Pop 2, with those two projects, they had a direction, they had a goal and they reached it. However with this album, there was a direction with some songs but then diverges right off with tracks like “Claws”, I don’t understand how that track made the final cut. -
    I’m going to guess these 11 tracks just came right off the top of her mind and didn’t try to come up with more better songs. Tracks like “Pink Diamond”, “Pink Diamond”, and “Claws” make me question the real intention of the album, was she trying to write about love or quarantine? Because she didn’t do so well mixing the two concepts together, maybe in “Forever”? -
    One thing I do like lyrically is that she doesn’t focus so heavily on love, she does venture off to other aspects of quarantine like friendships and self reflection, but didn’t do well at expressing them melodically, plus I didn’t enjoy the love songs that were present as they had little to nothing to do with quarantine, a song like that include “party 4 u”, I heard that track was made years in advance, and was just polished for this album, however it still feels contradictory to the concept of the album.    … Expand
  49. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Explosive pop music for those who love radio hits with a bit of experimental edge. "Claws" never fails to impress and "Pink Diamond" is a battle cry for Charli.
  50. tasby
    May 29, 2020
    3
    just wanted to say i think this album is very bad. boom clap the sound of a 3
  51. paperboi26
    May 27, 2020
    8
    Charli's fourth album sees her diving into the more experimental pop territory after last year's success, and also gives a pretty accurate representation of what quarantine is feeling like for everyone.
  52. Derma
    May 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How is this a quarantine album? The tracks feel super rushed to the point where they still sound like demos-though to be fair she created this album in like a couple of weeks. This didn’t deserve the title of an album, this should’ve been another mixtape considering how rough and glitchy the tracks were. The standout tracks for me were “c2.0” and “7 years”, but even then those two were too glitchy for me. What’s even weirder is the track “claws”, this is very simplistic, the track is very very shallow, lyrically and sonically, not that much substance to be found. nearly all of the tracks in this album are disposable, you can just tell they were trying to make the album sound distant and “quarantine-y” while actually being in quarantine-you just get a big mess of sounds. None of the tracks in general were memorable. It’s sad cause Charli’s 2 mixtapes beat what we have going on here. Even though her fan base got very involved in the creative process of this album, it just didn’t work out, which is fine, it’s just that this wasn’t a good approach to an album. Somehow with the rollout, Charli spent all her “decent” songs from the album and left the mediocre ones on here. On further note, some of the other lyrics on this album were very questionable, “we took a dive, in your mind”, and “I just wanna go real hard, pink diamond in the dark”, how does this even relate to quarantine?? Perfectly good scenarios in quarantine could’ve been used, from unemployment to fear. Quarantine isn’t just about parties for one and not giving a ****. Try again… Expand
  53. paramole
    May 22, 2020
    10
    Incrivel como o album é excelente em todos os aspectos. Ha tempos não sentia isso que eu sinto ouvindo este álbum.

    Parabéns mama ily
  54. Frenitis
    May 21, 2020
    6
    this album is good. But not so much. The way ,she sings, is always linear and tedious. Mixing sounds is not experimentation. there is something old in all this. The previous album was much better.
  55. sykorep
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Charli XCX proves once again that she's one of the most interesting artist of our generation by making and releasing a flawless album during quarantine.
  56. brytonscott
    May 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. oh my god. this album is so good. from pink diamond starting with "i just wanna go real hard". this (in my opinion) is a way better starter than next level charli. moving onto the first to singles, forever and claws. the middle of the album is slow, the ending IS A RAVE. this wouldve been a 10 / 10, if i finally understand wasnt on this album. my personal favorites include visions, anthems, claws, 7 years, and pink diamond.… Expand
  57. irobot04
    May 19, 2020
    9
    One of Charli’s very best projects to date. The album features Forever and Claws which are two of her strongest singles she’s ever released. The album is more raw, experimental and production driven in general than her last album ‘Charli’ (which was more polished, more varied in genres and focused on songwriting) and more in line with her work on ‘Pop 2’.
  58. Menios
    May 19, 2020
    8
    It's another great album by Charli. She continues evolving and becoming more mature and better. One of the best albums during this pandemic.
  59. dramatickid
    May 19, 2020
    8
    An incredible accomplishment considering she wrote, recorded and produced the album in just 5 weeks. Charli sounds best when she goes heavy in tracks like the super loud opener "Pink Diamond" or in the Dylan Brady produced tracks (Claws and Anthems). She sounds a little less convincing in the softer songs of the records but the whole thing sounds cohesive and also more intimate than herAn incredible accomplishment considering she wrote, recorded and produced the album in just 5 weeks. Charli sounds best when she goes heavy in tracks like the super loud opener "Pink Diamond" or in the Dylan Brady produced tracks (Claws and Anthems). She sounds a little less convincing in the softer songs of the records but the whole thing sounds cohesive and also more intimate than her previous work.… Expand
  60. gusdanstesyeux
    May 18, 2020
    10
    it actually impresses how she could do this in such a short period of time. she's a mf genius the world deserved it
    i feel cured
  61. ellendavis02
    May 18, 2020
    10
    incredible she did it again constantly raising the bar. beautiful production and lyrics all done while in quarantine there is truly no one doing it like her
  62. Juliantomoe
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Album of the year
    Cant wait for the grammys
  63. Stig499
    May 18, 2020
    3
    old songs like «i love it» and «sucker» album will forever remain the best in Charlie's discography. All that she releases is now done with one purpose in order to please her new “right” audience
  64. JesusXCX
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Como siempre Charli XCX dándonos trabajos de calidad y este álbum no es la excepción
    Ella se involucra en todo, sin duda es una de las mejores cantantes y compositoras
  65. quinn4121
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Literal pop perfection. Charli has mastered her craft into something so unique that it can hardly be described in words. By combining her work on 2018's Pop 2 and introspection on 2019's Charli, she has crafted her first album that is all Charli, no collaborations. This may be her work with the highest replay value. While it was created in only about one month, it will last the longest.Literal pop perfection. Charli has mastered her craft into something so unique that it can hardly be described in words. By combining her work on 2018's Pop 2 and introspection on 2019's Charli, she has crafted her first album that is all Charli, no collaborations. This may be her work with the highest replay value. While it was created in only about one month, it will last the longest. Highly impressed.… Expand
  66. Netunoboyi
    May 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da carreira, charli xcx vc foi muito perspicaz lançando esse álbum incrível, o sucessos do pop 2 é surreal.… Expand
  67. Peumizuno
    May 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. melhor album de 2020
    Superou todas minhas expectativas
    Nunca decepciona     … Expand
  68. parkerilla
    May 17, 2020
    9
    Emotional bangers that are sometimes slightly underwritten. Another great effort from Charles xbox!
  69. Maltesers
    May 16, 2020
    10
    I love everything about this album. Might just be my favourite for the year :)
  70. Mariluasims
    May 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor album desde number 1 angel … Expand
  71. supwrultra
    May 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. melhor album do ano juntamente com o petals for armor e sawayama … Expand
  72. ryanora
    May 16, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, Charli is a great professional in talking about feelings and an amazing artist in everything she does. I think the main message that the album want to send is talk about just everything we are feeling in this specific moment that we are confineds. Feelings of the moment and distant thoughts, feelings of euphoria and calm too, dualities of sensations and that isThis album is a masterpiece, Charli is a great professional in talking about feelings and an amazing artist in everything she does. I think the main message that the album want to send is talk about just everything we are feeling in this specific moment that we are confineds. Feelings of the moment and distant thoughts, feelings of euphoria and calm too, dualities of sensations and that is magical. Thanks Charli for make this incredible art in just one month, i appreciate you for that forever and i'll always love you (i think you all catch the reference), you are magic.… Expand
  73. LexCX
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Beyond expectations! Perfect car/headphones album, most personal b Charli lyrics ever
  74. aqueleprado
    May 16, 2020
    10
    The album continues with the futuristic style of album “Charli” had, but with some special touch, such a good album. Pink diamond and claws are master piece.
  75. Elf-Healer
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Remember when Charli announced she is recording new album no matter what, despite all the anxiety and uncertainty? She blew up YouTube and social networks with her writing process details, asked fans and her fellow musicians to choose the artwork and help with songwriting.
    The first singles off her album were very promising, and I have to admit I cried when first listened to "forever".    Remember when Charli announced she is recording new album no matter what, despite all the anxiety and uncertainty? She blew up YouTube and social networks with her writing process details, asked fans and her fellow musicians to choose the artwork and help with songwriting.
    The first singles off her album were very promising, and I have to admit I cried when first listened to "forever". Then I smiled when "claws" came out. Then it was a burst of different emotions when full album was released. "anthem" made me really want to go to a club. I couldn't stop myself from dancing alone in my bedroom and thinking about how awesome it will be to finally meet friends and go to a cinema or SUP-boarding.

    Loosing my job during lockdown and not being able to meet friends which live in another town was the worst 2020 could bring. Honestly, this album helped me to go through this. I hope you stay strong too. xoxo    … Expand
  76. jevcy
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Honestly one of the best albums of the year so far, a quarentine's anthem, iconic
  77. jarodcs
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece by Charli XCX. The fact that this 11 track album was written, recorded, mixed, and mastered in one month is mind-blowing because of how well done it is.
  78. hanswye
    May 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Similar to it's previous contenders "how i'm feeling now" takes us deeper into Charli's unique take on pop music. with glitter like melodies coated in Auto tune, hard hitting bass-lines, mellow pads and elaborate drum programming all coming together to bring us atypical love songs. The lyrics are direct and easily comprehend, which at times can be a downfall but nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed this album from start to end. Taking into account the sporadic circumstances under which this album was created Charli manages to deliver us an exquisite album.… Expand
  79. thatpighasfist1
    May 16, 2020
    10
    A bright light in this dark world. Charli xcx has given us one of the most explosive and introspective pop albums of the century. it feels like everything she has worked up to this point in it's most perfect form. Every single sound, every single moment, every single lyric has a purpose and is executed masterfully. The album cover and lack of features perfectly exemplify the isolation andA bright light in this dark world. Charli xcx has given us one of the most explosive and introspective pop albums of the century. it feels like everything she has worked up to this point in it's most perfect form. Every single sound, every single moment, every single lyric has a purpose and is executed masterfully. The album cover and lack of features perfectly exemplify the isolation and loneliness which are only furthered by a masterfully craftsmanship in the songs themselves. Everyone who worked on this album deserves so much praise.… Expand
  80. nextlvljack
    May 16, 2020
    10
    This is some of Charli’s best work yet. Especially for a quarantine project, this album perfectly captures thoughts, feelings and emotions during the worldwide COVID pandemic. Highlights are pink diamond, claws, detonate, party 4 u and anthems
  81. JihadK
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Perfect album from track 1 to 11, the fact that she made all this in such a short time just amazes me even more.
  82. anthems
    May 16, 2020
    9
    its a great album stream it asf............................................
  83. jakobmoore
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, every song is a vibe. She has outdone herself again with this album. Perfect for quarantine
  84. jesusvelarde
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, here she pushes her experimental sound more than ever. It also feels great to finally hear a Charli XCX album where it is just her.
  85. renatvera
    May 15, 2020
    10
    She did it again, special for those who want to listen to futuristic pop.
    it is a mixture of what charli represents, very particular sounds of his career are specifically in an album with illumination to the unknown and make the creation of this new era more beautiful
  86. KaiqueVeloso
    May 15, 2020
    10
    This album is a complete collection of great songs. As a fan, it is so wonderful that we made part of this. Charli is a brave genius.
  87. tonytedesco
    May 15, 2020
    10
    charli xcx is a force to be reckoned with. this album is absolute perfection. i cannot get enough of it, it has been on loop for the entire day. it is next level and everything about it is just beautiful. and she made this album in 5-6 weeks while in quarantine, which just proves my point. my top 3 songs on the album include forever, visions, and c2.0.
  88. Jvdsmlx
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Mais um projeto repleto de autenticidade, indo desde escrita à produção. Mais uma vez entregando um projeto coeso, superando todas as minhas expectativas, até mesmo por se tratar de produções caseiras. E a Charli faz TUDO MAIS UMA vez
  89. wagnertomazoni
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Everything that Charli has ever made was building up to this masterpiece. I love it!
  90. CharlYLamb
    May 15, 2020
    9
    It is an album a little bit different from the others, but still has that essence of Charli. There is no doubt that this album is among her best works, not only because of the fresh sounds in her characteristic pop, but also because this album was made in a short period of time and also without a high production. , despite that, she gives us a very danceable, experimental and full ofIt is an album a little bit different from the others, but still has that essence of Charli. There is no doubt that this album is among her best works, not only because of the fresh sounds in her characteristic pop, but also because this album was made in a short period of time and also without a high production. , despite that, she gives us a very danceable, experimental and full of feelings album… Expand
  91. alextrincado
    May 15, 2020
    0
    Es un total sin sentido de principio a fin, no existe ni correlación entre los elementos musicales, ni una composición, cero armonía. Tampoco se pide música docta que siga las reglas de la música, más bien, podría haber sido un álbum "sin armonía- armonioso", pero este en particular, hace pensar que ni siquiera es una producción pensada para ese objetivo. Solo puedo imaginar a Charli XCXEs un total sin sentido de principio a fin, no existe ni correlación entre los elementos musicales, ni una composición, cero armonía. Tampoco se pide música docta que siga las reglas de la música, más bien, podría haber sido un álbum "sin armonía- armonioso", pero este en particular, hace pensar que ni siquiera es una producción pensada para ese objetivo. Solo puedo imaginar a Charli XCX apretando cualquier cosa en sus sintetizadores y piano, creando frases y melodías al azar, no hay nada detrás, no hay dedicación. No hay nada "futurista" aquí, es un desorden desde el primer segundo.… Expand
  92. szzzurp
    May 15, 2020
    10
    she ate that... my favorite would probably be c2.0. it's giving very much electronic pop excellence
  93. soundmate
    May 15, 2020
    9
    Everytime Charli XCX releases an album it is a worldwide event for a reason. She always transforms like a butterfly; she has a capacity to evolve both musically an personally that might even scare somebody. When I found out she was planning to release a "quarantine album" I was completely against it since I felt like the concept was very forced and that she only wanted to do this to beEverytime Charli XCX releases an album it is a worldwide event for a reason. She always transforms like a butterfly; she has a capacity to evolve both musically an personally that might even scare somebody. When I found out she was planning to release a "quarantine album" I was completely against it since I felt like the concept was very forced and that she only wanted to do this to be remembered as the crazy artist who recorded and released a full album while the world was stuck in their houses. But I must may that I was very wrong. "How I'm Feeling Now" might even be Charli XCX's best album to date. Learning about her past mistakes and accomplishments, she has been able to put out an album that sounds very new, fresh and exciting. Mixing the futuristic sound of her previous 'Charli' record with a new sound, a new concept and her actual feelings, "How I'm Feeling Now" sounds like the most exciting thing to happen in music history in recent years and an open diary. The album cover is simple, natural and outstanding. The global sound of it has been excellently produced considering that everything has been done by her and habitual friends and boyfriend in the short time of a month. In some songs clapping casseroles can be distinguished... how cool is that. And the way this album is able to catch honest feelings through this amazingly open, revealing lyrics? Pff, otro rollo.
    I just love this Charli and am very glad that the "Boom Clap" one is forgotten in the past. This feels like the authentic Charli XCX, an empowered independent electric woman that has a mind of her own and that, even though is not the most successfull artist out there (which is a shame to see how underraded she is), she knows exactly what she wants in her life and career and does it with a lot of freedom and pride and does not need to strictly follow the road to money, success and fame nor the rules of the pop game. Didn't she say she had planned to release another record before 2020 ended? Well she better release it soon because I can not wait to have my high-voltage dosis of new Charli music and bring the club home to have another perfect 40-minute dreamy drunk houseparty fantasizing with that Cambridge singing accent, crunching production and killer pop music.    … Expand
  94. Swiftlinktter
    May 15, 2020
    7
    In her fourth album she really proves that she's the future of the pop, congratulations
  95. Angeldarko
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Charli has grown so much as an artist in the past few years and she really realized who she wanted to be as an artist after she discover PC music, this album is way more experimental than the self titled and more cohesive that the 2 last mixtapes so this might be her best album yet.
  96. CinnamonBoy
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Para haberse producido, escrito y grabado en solo 36 días durante esta cuarentena, es un trabajo envidiable, está muy bueno y casi iguala a Charli
  97. antymosphere
    May 15, 2020
    8
    [80]

    “how i’m feeling now” é o quarto álbum de Charli XCX, gravado durante o período de distanciamento social da cantora em meio a uma pandemia global de COVID-19. Os fãs da artista participaram do processo de composição e da parte visual do disco, fazendo desse trabalho algo mais do que especial nesse momento tão turbulento. Logo de cara somos apresentados a vibe do álbum, que não    [80]

    “how i’m feeling now” é o quarto álbum de Charli XCX, gravado durante o período de distanciamento social da cantora em meio a uma pandemia global de COVID-19. Os fãs da artista participaram do processo de composição e da parte visual do disco, fazendo desse trabalho algo mais do que especial nesse momento tão turbulento.

    Logo de cara somos apresentados a vibe do álbum, que não soa tão diferente dos últimos lançados por Charli. O que diferencia é justamente a maneira que foi feito, totalmente sem pretensões comerciais, “how i’m feeling now” surge com suas antigas referências da pop music, porém com um tom mais experimental e “DIY”. A junção do noise pop, bubblegum pop e synth-pop se mistura com as vertentes da PC music, criando uma sensação sentimental e ao mesmo tempo alto astral, sempre entregando a verdadeira essência da senhora XCX.
    A discografia de Charli se destaca perante mim por conta sua grande habilidade como compositora e não é diferente com esse disco, ela usa do seu talento para falar sobre autoconhecimento, uma vez que se encontra a maior parte do tempo sem contato com sua rotina de trabalho e agora pode refletir mais, além disso ela traz a ansiedade de estar em distanciamento e sua relação de aproximação com o namorado e os fãs para passar uma mensagem positiva. Ela também visitou algumas faixas como; “Click” canção do seu terceiro disco “Charli (2019)”, para deixar tudo mais interessante.
    Todo o processo de produção foi feito online, o que deixou tudo com um tom mais caseiro. BJ Burton, A.G Cook e a própria Charli XCX são responsáveis pelo processo técnico de criação, nomes como; Danny L Harle, Dijon e Dylan Brady também são creditados.

    Em meio às batidas e autotunes, esse trabalho apresenta a criatividade de Charli em seu isolamento social, transmitindo uma bela mensagem de amor e esperança. Em apenas seis semanas “how i’m feeling now” foi sendo construído com os fãs ao redor do mundo tornando tudo mais interessante, tenho certeza que essa experiência servirá de exemplo para várias pessoas. Diante desse contexto, é necessário se cuidar e ficar ao máximo dentro de casa ouvindo esse álbum incrível.

    Anty.    … Expand
  98. leonardolyra
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Incrível ela ter feito essa obra de arte em praticamente um mês!! Charli, AG e Dylan Brady, não tinha como dar errado.
  99. natsuonakahara
    May 15, 2020
    8
    At first I thought "Oh, no. She coming back with the 'futuristic wave' again..." But, while I was listening, I found myself bopping to it. It's not even near to my most beloved work of hers, which is Charli, but it's something you can give at least a listen. My favorite track atm is Forever.
  100. oxmarxrey
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Charli is always pushing the boundaries of pop and with this album being made in less than a month we can see a true artist being able to be experimental but able to deliver a body of work that’s outstanding, cohesive and beautiful.
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Paste Magazine
    Oct 19, 2023
    85
    While how i’m feeling now is by no means Charli’s most genre-pushing work, nor an indication of the creative potential she has left, it will be remembered as a quintessential 2020 album—not just because of its unique recording constraints, but because of the passion, authenticity and work ethic interwoven in every fuzzy beat and every sprightly, lovelorn lilt of Charli’s most intimate vocal work to date.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 19, 2023
    80
    If these songs are more off the cuff than before, nothing here sounds unprofessional. Some lyrics have not exactly been sweated-over – “I love you forever, even when we’re not together,” goes Forever – but they chime with people feeling acutely separated from loved ones.
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  3. The Quietus
    May 29, 2020
    80
    While not life-altering, how i’m feeling now is fun, fast and thoroughly listenable. It’s absorbing as a document from a strange period, and its diaristic, vloggy aspects provide an intriguing peek into artistry under pressure.
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