Pop 2
Charli XCX · 2017
40 min · 10 tracks · hyperpop
An exhilarating blend of experimental pop and electronic beats, merging catchy hooks with avant-garde production techniques.
Top tracks — play these first
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Backseat Start here — This track features a lush soundscape that juxtaposes vulnerability with confident delivery, showcasing Charli's ability to blend personal storytelling with infectious pop melodies.
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Unlock It — With its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies the mixtape's experimental nature while highlighting Charli's knack for creating memorable hooks.
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Femmebot — This track stands out for its futuristic production and feminist themes, reflecting Charli's commitment to empowering narratives within the hyperpop genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Pop 2 showcases innovative production and strong songwriting, solidifying Charli XCX's role in hyperpop.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes and layered vocal harmonies, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt transitions and unexpected instrumental breaks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure into avant-garde pop, showcasing innovative production techniques.
- Themes
- futuristic femininity· underground pop collaboration· vulnerable storytelling
- Career context
- Released in December 2017, Pop 2 served as Charli XCX's follow-up to her 2016 mixtape Number 1 Angel. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a pioneer in the hyperpop genre, embracing collaboration with underground producers and pushing the boundaries of mainstream pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sophie· Dorian Electra· Kim Petras
Tracklist
- 1 Backseat Start here 3:58
- 2 Out of My Head 3:55
- 3 Lucky 3:35
- 4 Tears 4:13
- 5 I Got It 3:51
- 6 Femmebot 3:38
- 7 Delicious 4:32
- 8 Unlock It 3:52
- 9 Porsche 3:26
- 10 Track 10 5:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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