Super Ultra
Charli XCX · 2012
23 min · 8 tracks · hyperpop
A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy beats and ethereal pop melodies that redefine modern club music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cloud Aura Start here — This track features a dreamy soundscape paired with Charli's playful yet haunting vocals, setting the tone for the album's unique blend of pop and experimental elements.
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Dance 4 U — With its infectious rhythm and vibrant synths, this song showcases Charli's ability to create danceable tracks that still retain emotional depth.
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Forgiveness — This closing track combines introspective lyrics with an atmospheric production, highlighting Charli's range as both a songwriter and vocalist while encapsulating the album's overall themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative production and an early embrace of hyperpop, though it lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features heavily processed vocals layered over glitchy beats, setting a distinct electronic tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- playful experimentation with sound
- ideal for upbeat gatherings
- quick, catchy moments to enjoy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, slower albums
- seek deep, introspective lyrics
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Charli XCX's transition to a recognized artist before her mainstream success.
- Themes
- dreamy soundscapes· club culture exploration· experimental pop identity
- Career context
- Released as Charli XCX's debut studio album, Super Ultra arrived just before her breakthrough into mainstream pop with True Romance in 2013. At this point, she was still establishing her sound, blending elements of electronic and experimental music that would later define her hyperpop identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sophie· Dorian Electra· Kim Petras
Tracklist
- 1 Cloud Aura Start here 2:43
- 2 Moments in Love 1:39
- 3 Velvet Dreaming (Luv) 3:35
- 4 Dance 4 U 3:44
- 5 Glow 2:54
- 6 Heatwave 2:12
- 7 Cold Nites (remix) 3:35
- 8 Forgiveness 3:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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