Brat
Charli XCX · 2024
50 min · 18 tracks · hyperpop
A vibrant collage of hyperpop sounds that blend playful exuberance with introspective lyrics, creating an infectious sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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360 Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Sympathy is a knife — This track stands out for its sharp juxtaposition of vulnerable lyrics against a frenetic backdrop, encapsulating the emotional complexity present throughout the album.
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Everything is romantic — With its catchy chorus and playful instrumentation, this song perfectly embodies the album's theme of navigating love and relationships in a modern context.
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Mean girls — The track offers a clever commentary on social dynamics and self-identity, utilizing a punchy beat that complements the biting lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive songwriting and production but has some pacing issues due to its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more introspective moments.
- Many tracks feature rapid shifts in tempo and layered vocal harmonies, creating a dense sonic texture that demands active listening.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of experimental arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful energy for social gatherings
- steady flow for dancing along
- infectious melodies that invite participation
- short tracks for quick bursts
- kaleidoscopic sound for vibrant moods
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer longer, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Charli's evolution in sound, showcasing vitality and innovation in hyperpop.
- Themes
- mean girl culture· modern romance complexities· playful self-deprecation
- Moods
- Energetic
- Career context
- Brat marks Charli XCX's fifth studio album and follows her critically acclaimed 2022 release, Crash. At this point in her career, she has solidified her status as a leading figure in the hyperpop movement while also exploring mainstream pop aesthetics. The album showcases her evolution as both a songwriter and producer, reflecting her ability to balance commercial appeal with avant-garde experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sophie· Dorian Electra· Kim Petras
Tracklist
- 1 360 Start here 2:15
- 2 Club classics 2:35
- 3 Sympathy is a knife 2:33
- 4 I might say something stupid 1:51
- 5 Talk talk 2:43
- 6 Von dutch 2:46
- 7 Everything is romantic 3:25
- 8 Rewind 2:50
- 9 So I 3:33
- 10 Girl, so confusing 2:56
- 11 Apple 2:33
- 12 B2b 3:00
- 13 Mean girls 3:11
- 14 I think about it all the time 2:18
- 15 365 3:25
- 16 Hello goodbye 3:41
- 17 Guess 2:24
- 18 Spring breakers 2:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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