harli XCX sixth studio album , released earlier this month, has become a cultural phenomenon. The album debuted at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and at No.
3 on the 200 album chart—making it Charli’s highest charting album in the US and her second top 10 album in the UK. It was also one of Charli’s best-reviewed albums by critics. She , a site that aggregates reviews from different publications and gives projects an average score out of 100.
Some of its popularity is, of course, due to . But the appeal also lies in how the pop star has defined the idea of being a “brat.” Charli has her “most aggressive and confrontational record,” which also displays a lot of vulnerability on songs like “So I,” where she speaks on her friendship with the producer SOPHIE, who passed away in 2021, and “Sympathy is a knife,” a confessional song about dealing with public pressure.
To Charli, being a brat is about being a complex character: you can admit your flaws and recognize that makes you human, but you can also do whatever you want in the way you want to. And the album’s cover, a square of acid-green with the title in a blown-out, low-resolution Arial font is the perfect meme prompt and has inspired many to spread messages of their own. Stay safe this week and follow these heat wave tips: 🥤 stay properly hydrated ☀️ limit outdoor activities ❄️ stay in an air-conditioned location 🐶 keep pets inside 🏡 check in on neighbors For cooling center info call 2-.
