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. Ayron_xcx
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    best album of Charli *-* ...........................................................................................................................................................................
  2. 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
  3. 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!!!
  4. 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.
  5. 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".
  6. 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 ..
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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''
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. diofelicciano
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I was not expecting the album be this good AT ALL! Such a solid record with amazing lyrics and references. And I also loved how she combined punk influences with 80's dance pop and made it sound organic and fresh. 'Sucker' is a big step up from her debut album.
    "Doing It", "Body of My Own", "Hanging Around", "Caught in the Middle", "Break the Rules" and the title-track are my favourite    I was not expecting the album be this good AT ALL! Such a solid record with amazing lyrics and references. And I also loved how she combined punk influences with 80's dance pop and made it sound organic and fresh. 'Sucker' is a big step up from her debut album.
    "Doing It", "Body of My Own", "Hanging Around", "Caught in the Middle", "Break the Rules" and the title-track are my favourite moments out of this amazing album.    … Expand
  19. gmarambaia
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    As a die-hard Charli fan, I seriously don't understand why older fans are not into this album. This is 100% Charli. The lyrics are not full of deep meaning, but she obviously didn't have the pretension to go there. This is an album to have fun and dance like there's no tomorrow. All of the songs are perfectly crafted to a crazy bubblegum party. The title track "Sucker" embodies all theAs a die-hard Charli fan, I seriously don't understand why older fans are not into this album. This is 100% Charli. The lyrics are not full of deep meaning, but she obviously didn't have the pretension to go there. This is an album to have fun and dance like there's no tomorrow. All of the songs are perfectly crafted to a crazy bubblegum party. The title track "Sucker" embodies all the ideas behind this amazing piece. It screams freedom and empowerment. Even the ballad ones, "Boom Clap" and "Caught In The Middle", are not written like most pop songs that are on the radio. She was truly comitted to not catching up with preconceived ideas and formulas to achieve success, which is awesome, since most indie artists go that way to become mainstream. In sum, as a very young girl exploring different music scenes, Charli sure hit the spot with her sophomore album and is going to keep us wondering what her next project will sound like.… Expand
  20. CaleidoPearce
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Charli me surpreendeu com esse álbum, considero muito superior ao True Romance. Uma mistura pop-rock que se destaca com sua produção sincera e absurdamente diferente de tudo na indústria. Destaque para "Sucker (song)", "Doing It" e "Caught in the Middle". Realmente Charli XCX é a grande promessa da música pop.
  21. cinerama14
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Charli XCX evoluciona en este nuevo albúm , y esto significa que no para todos esto conlleve un gusto .
    Sucker termina siendo un albúm pop Comercial acercándose a la linea seguida de Fancy e I Love it .
  22. bbbr
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    This album solidifies Charli's reputation as an artist who truly understands how to make excellent pop music. Sucker is smart, emotional, raw and fun. XCX has crafted what is easily the best pop album of 2014.
  23. Mad-Hatter
    Aug 28, 2015
    8
    Her True Romance - Sucker transformation is something amazing, it's like The Family Jewels - Electra Heart of Marina and the Diamonds, but this transformation is way better, but we're here for hear the album that goes with this transformation and its AWESOME! Both the lyrics and the beats are really catchy. The only song that I didn't like so much was "Red Balloon" but hey, it's stillHer True Romance - Sucker transformation is something amazing, it's like The Family Jewels - Electra Heart of Marina and the Diamonds, but this transformation is way better, but we're here for hear the album that goes with this transformation and its AWESOME! Both the lyrics and the beats are really catchy. The only song that I didn't like so much was "Red Balloon" but hey, it's still awesome. Charli, you're a really good writer.… Expand
  24. diegonelli
    Sep 15, 2015
    7
    I really like this album, but I prefer True Romance. The pop-punk sounds here are beautiful but in some songs it's annoying :| Lyrics are nice in some songs, for ex. Need Ur Luv and terrible in others, for ex. Doing It. My personal opinion.
  25. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
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  26. mike4444
    Dec 30, 2014
    9
    When I pre-ordered this album, I actually wasn't expecting much but I ended up being pleasantly surprised. If you're a dancer or like music when exercising, this album is for you.

    Highlights:

    Boom Clap (obviously)
    Body Of My Own
    Caught In The Middle
  27. lucas24
    Feb 18, 2015
    7
    Sucker é um album bem divertido e barulhento, eu adorei o conceito do album e de como XCX mergulhou nele. Sucker lembra muito anos 80. é divertidissimo.
  28. WrongKlena
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Uma pessoa que sabe fazer álbuns bons é a Charli viu? o álbum está maravilhoso, batidas bem pop porém que não enjoam e pop chiclete no ponto certo, indo em um lado totalmente oposto ao antecessor que era mais "tumblr" ou "hipster". Charli se joga nesse mundo mais "adolescente". Porém faixas como London Queen tiram tum pouco do brilho do álbum, que na minha opinião, a pior do álbum, mas nãoUma pessoa que sabe fazer álbuns bons é a Charli viu? o álbum está maravilhoso, batidas bem pop porém que não enjoam e pop chiclete no ponto certo, indo em um lado totalmente oposto ao antecessor que era mais "tumblr" ou "hipster". Charli se joga nesse mundo mais "adolescente". Porém faixas como London Queen tiram tum pouco do brilho do álbum, que na minha opinião, a pior do álbum, mas não tão ruim para deixar com que comprometa muito a nota do álbum.… Expand
  29. rogerfoster13
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Definitely Charli XCX is here to stay, and SUCKER proves she says seriously. Charli shows that it is not only an artist of the moment they can use to successful collaborations, but can do much more. SUCKER is the perfect combination of themes like love, sex, drugs and other things. Even breakups can be fun in SUCKER. Charli is a star that is worth listening to.
  30. Furler
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    Charli XCX concerteza é uma grande artista, se destacou no ano de 2014 com ''Boom Clap'' e depois veio ''Break the Rules'', Este concerteza é um de seus melhores trabalhos que nos fazem sentir a música e consequentemente querer canta-la a qualquer momento assim que ouvimos.
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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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