Charli blends classic synthpop with her hyperpop influences, producing a unique sound which should satisfy fans of both her hyperpop and commercial pop songs. The album peaks with ‘Lightning’ which is a masterclass in producing a vintage pop inspired song in 2022. It is slower and more vulnerable than most of her songs, but still interesting to listen to thanks to the brooding synths which build up, and then dissipate during the chorus. ‘Move Me’ is the perfect example of a pop-ballad. It’s glitchy in a dream-like way, with pitch-shifted vocals adding to the trance-y atmosphere. Charli XCX interpolates and references a number of old songs such as ‘Vroom Vroom’, the song feeling like a representation of her time on her current label.įuturistic and infectious, ‘Constant Repeat’ is a highlight of the album. The opening track ‘Crash’ is a perfect start to the album, and really sets the tone of the project. However, the singles definitely don’t represent the best that the album has to offer. It is catchy and lively, but just doesn’t have the creativity that her older pop songs like ‘Boom Clap’ have. ‘Baby’, while still a fun dance track, is one of the weaker songs from the album. It’s filled with nostalgia and the perfect vibe for a club. Her most successful song in the charts ‘Beg for You’ featuring Rina Sawayama heavily samples the 2006 euro-dance hit ‘Cry for You’ by September. The singles disappointed a lot of ‘hyperpop Charli’ fans as they all cater to the charts.
Some of the lyrics also make a nod to this such as “Tell me what you want, Imma give it to you” in ‘Lightning’, referencing the control that record labels often have over artists content. She has used ‘Crash’ and its promotion to make a point about how big labels treat artists, especially young female ones. This album symbolises the end of a record deal and an era for her, and was advertised with dark images such as one of her own gravestone, captioned with “tips for new artists” reading “it only gets worse” and “suffer in silence”. Judging it on that basis, it is clear that she is still standing well clear of most pop artists, pushing boundaries within the genre. Seeing her stop making hyperpop in favour of more commercial pop is disheartening, however she has never shied away from the fact that it was always meant to be a commercial pop album. Charli XCX was one of the first people in the genre, and certainly one of the most successful.
The move away from hyperpop has disappointed lots of fans, and in part, rightly so. Delayed since 2019, the self-described “poptastic” album is a controversial move away from the alternative sound of her 2020 album How I’m Feeling Now. What songs are you most excited to play?ĬXCX: Well, I know that some of my top listeners are coming tonight, and I feel like my fans really do love my song “Vroom Vroom.” So I've put that in the set list for them, and that song always feels really fun too.Crash marks Charli XCX ’s fifth studio album, and the last on her current record contract with Atlantic Records which she has had since age 16. It was very wholesome and sweet, and just felt like a really exciting moment to play Ally Pally, which is quite an iconic venue in the UK. So the London show was really amazing, because a lot of my best friends came, and my parents came.
Do you have any favorite moments from the tour?ĬXCX: Yeah, I think playing any shows where lots of friends and family are there is always really special. TV: You've had such a great year with new music and touring. But in terms of someone who I'd like to work with, I really would love to work with Lil Uzi Vert, he's like my favorite artist right now. Do you have plans on doing more collaborations in the new year that we can look forward to? Or is there anyone you want to collaborate with?ĬXCX: At the moment I'm just finishing touring, so I'm actually just looking forward to not working at all, and just chilling. TV: A lot of your top songs on Spotify this year were your collaborations with other artists like Tiësto and Saweetie. I was my second *laughs* Then, who else was on there? M.I.A, and I think YoungMe was on there, too. Charli XCX: My top artist, my number one artist was Hudson Mohawk.
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