Charli XCX

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Brat New - LP - 075678611674 Sealed 2024 original pressed on translucent 'Black Ice" vinyl. Gatefold jacket, 'Made In Canada' printed on back. "Charli XCX might not be an upstart anymore, but she sure sounds like one on Brat. Though Crash, her first number one album in the U.K. and her first Top Ten album in the U.S., may have made her a bona fide pop star, her sixth album's edgy sounds and soul-baring songwriting aren't the moves of an artist resting on her laurels. Any worries that Crash's conceptual slickness meant she'd forsaken the hyperpop that built her reputation as an innovator are put to rest as she revisits that style -- as well as the sounds she grew up with as a club kid of the late 2000s and early 2010s -- with raw eloquence. Co-produced by XCX with longtime collaborators A.G. Cook and Easyfun as well as Gesaffelstein and the 1975's George Daniel, Brat's supersaturated sound amplifies her music's swaggering highs and vulnerable depths. With its motion-blur synths and streaking beat, "Von Dutch" lives up to the self-obsessed indie sleaze hedonism of its namesake; by contrast, "B2B"'s bumping rhythm echoes the song's numbing ricochet between the points of a love triangle. XCX's skill at imbuing proudly artificial, deceptively simple sonics with complicated emotions rivals the brilliance of her late friend SOPHIE, whose spirit is everywhere on Brat. She's namechecked on the exuberant jolt of "Club Classics" and gets a touching tribute on "So I," which answers the producer's "It's OK to Cry" with challenging and inspiring memories of their friendship. When XCX digs deeper into the complexities of relationships with women, Brat shines especially brightly. Filled with toothy synths and biting lyrics, "Mean Girls" is equally savage and sympathetic, an anthem in the making for "tear that sh*t apart girls." Fans will want to know exactly which acclaimed female artist XCX is referring to on "Girl, So Confusing," but the honesty she brings to its portrait of a frenemy-ship ("Can't tell if you wanna see me/Falling over and failing") is more than satisfying in its own right. Charli hasn't been this confessional since how i'm feeling now, and songs like "Everything Is Romantic," an impressionistic collage loosely held together by a four-on-the-floor beat, recall that album. More often, though, Brat's music is as direct as XCX's emotions -- the bouncy pop perfection of "Talk Talk" only makes her pleas for communication more bittersweet. She even manages to make her fame sound relatable, pondering the appeal of a life outside of pop music on the winsome, Kero Kero Bonito-esque "I Think About It All the Time" and on "I Might Say Something Stupid," where the processed warble in her voice can't disguise the sincerity when she sings, "I'm famous/But not quite." Even if she's somewhere between an insider and an outsider, XCX never sounds uncertain. By being a brat -- defying expectations, choosing herself -- she delivers some of her most engaging and mature music." All Music Guide - Heather Phares more
	Charli New Import - 0190295409579 Sealed 2019 Gatefold. Unable To Confirm If It's The Standard Black LP Or The Clear Vinyl Pressing. "During The Five Years Between Sucker And Her Self-titled Official Third Album, Charli XCX Was Busier Than Ever Exploring The Different Sides Of Her Music. Not Only Did She Found Her Own Label, Vroom Vroom, She Wrote Songs For And Collaborated With A Who's Who Of Pop Music. She Also Released Two Mixtapes, Number 1 Angel And Pop 2, That Reflected Her Mercurial Talent -- And Her Connections To Pop's Underground And Mainstream -- Better Than Either True Romance Or Sucker Did. With Charli, She Attempts To Capture The Spontaneity Of Those Releases In A More Polished Format; More Often Than Not, She Succeeds. This Is Especially True Of The Collaborations That Dominate The Album's First Half, Where She's Joined By Some Of Pop's Best And Brightest. "Gone," Which Teams Charli With Christine And The Queens, Is A Standout That Combines The Crisp, Double-jointed Synth Pop Of Chris With Charli's Flair For Pop Fantasies Into A Bold '80s Fever Dream Tailor-made For Dance-Offs. On "Cross You Out," Charli Recruits Sky Ferreira, Who Expertly Adds Some Extra Drama To Its Hyperreal Heartache. The Album's Timeliest Assist Comes From Lizzo, Whose Irrepressible Cameo On "Blame It On Your Love" Helps Distinguish It From The Many Other Tropical And Dancehall-Inspired Songs Released In The Late 2010s. However, It's Charli's Two Songs With Troye Sivan That Establish The Album's Sound And Vision. On "1999," The Duo Delivers An Unabashedly Nostalgic Love Song To Pop's Past, Singing The Praises Of Britney And Michael Over Brittle Synths That Evoke Max Martin's Heyday; Later, They Close The Album With "2099," A Darkly Gleaming Track That, Thanks To The Fractured Production Of Pc Music's Ag Cook, Sounds Like The Landing Of A Spaceship -- Or A Time Machine. Cook And Other Members Of The Pc Music Collective Ensure That Charli Never Becomes Too Straightforward, Particularly On "Shake It," Which Features Frantically Sloshing And Clanking Tones That Match The Feverish Energy Of Big Freedia, Cupcakke, Brooke Candy, And Pabllo Vittar. In Comparison To The Album's Numerous Collaborations, Charli's Solo Tracks Feel Separate, And Sound Much Lonelier. Though "Thoughts" And "I Don't Wanna Know" Prioritize A Mood Of Late-night Regret Over Hooks, Charli Saves Two Of The Album's Best Songs -- The Bittersweet "White Mercedes" And The Tentatively Hopeful "Official" -- For Herself. While Charli Gives Equal Time To Her Pop Bona Fides And Her Experimental Leanings In A Way Similar To Number 1 Angel Or Pop 2, It Doesn't Always Join These Facets Of Her Music As Effortlessly. In A Way, Its Unevenness Is Only Fitting For An Artist As Committed To Blurring Pop's Artistic Boundaries And Connecting The Dots Between Its Past, Present, And Future As She Is -- That She's This Hard To Pin Down This Far Into Her Career Is Exactly What Makes Her A Continually Intriguing Talent." AMG - Heather Phares. more
	How I’m Feeling Now New - LP - 0190295209285 Sealed 2020 140gm reissue on crystal clear vinyl. Gatefold jacket, custom pink hype sticker on shrink. "If any pop star is uniquely equipped to be creative during hard times, it's Charli XCX. As her steady stream of singles, EPs, mixtapes, albums, and collaborations attest, being productive is her natural state of being. She's also remarkably connected to her fans and other artists through her social media platforms, and used this very 2020s version of fame to invite fans into her creative process. In the early days of sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, she vowed to create a brand-new album in just six weeks, using the tools she had at hand as well as the input of her fans and trusted producers like A. G. Cook and BJ Burton. In many ways, the humbly titled how i'm feeling now, with its lowercase spelling and lack of punctuation, captures the frozen-in-time yet fleeting feel of quarantine life as it returns to the fundamentals of her music. This isn't an album of acoustic guitar ruminations -- if anything, it shows XCX is just as committed to making cutting-edge electronic pop music while holed up in her L.A. home as she was when she could work face-to-face with her creative team. Featuring production by 100 gecs' Dylan Brady, "claws" pits an innocent singsong melody against booming bass and clanking trap rhythms that sound like they might have been made by wind-up toys. She pushes the envelope even farther with the streaking, overtly futuristic "pink diamond" and "c2.0," a track whose rubbery tones and helium-laced vocals call to mind the work of her frequent collaborator SOPHIE. Aside from "party 4 u," which feels like a miniature of Charli's more introspective moments, how i'm feeling now's songwriting has a smaller scope than it did on her last album, but XCX makes up for that by packing in as many hooks and feelings as she can. Equally sweet and challenging, mischievous and heartfelt, "forever" is pure Charli XCX. When she sings about staying emotionally close "even when we're not together," she touches on connections that were even more treasured at the time of the album's release, when many people were forced to be alone and jobs, relationships, and lives were in flux. And though the album's songs aren't literally about living in quarantine, they're certainly relatable. On the pensive Palmistry, Cook, and Mechatok-produced "i finally understand," XCX digs into the feelings, good and bad, that being truly intimate with someone -- and having time to reflect on a relationship -- engenders. It's a mood she expands on blissfully with "7 years" and with more ambivalence on "enemy," one of the album's prettiest and most fleshed-out songs. While it may not be the proper sequel to the ambitious Charli, how i'm feeling now's rawness and immediacy give it an appeal all its own. More than just an interesting social media experiment or a way to fend off quarantine boredom, it's an artistic challenge that's true to the very best parts of XCX's music." All Music Guide - Heather Phares more
	How I’m Feeling Now New - LP - 0190295209285 Sealed 2022 140gm clear vinyl. "How I'm Feeling Now" is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Charli XCX, released in 2020. What makes this album unique is its creation process and release during unprecedented times. In early 2020, as the world faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread lockdowns, Charli XCX embarked on an ambitious project to create an album entirely from scratch while in isolation. She took advantage of technology and connected with her fans and collaborators online, seeking their input and feedback throughout the creative process. The album was created with a sense of urgency and raw emotion, reflecting the turbulent times and Charli XCX's personal experiences during quarantine. It captures a range of emotions, from restlessness and anxiety to hope and introspection, serving as a sonic diary of the artist's feelings at that moment. The production of "How I'm Feeling Now" relied heavily on digital and electronic elements, incorporating experimental and futuristic sounds that reflect Charli XCX's signature style. The album explores themes of self-reflection, relationships, and the impact of technology on modern life. Despite the limitations imposed by the pandemic, Charli XCX managed to create a highly collaborative album, involving her fans and a network of producers and songwriters. The result is a collection of songs that feel immediate, personal, and connected to the shared experiences of many people during that challenging period. Upon its release, "How I'm Feeling Now" received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, emotional depth, and timely relevance. It showcased Charli XCX's artistic growth and willingness to push boundaries, solidifying her status as a forward-thinking pop artist. more
	True Romance New - LP - 535226 Sealed 2013 Original With Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Debut Album From The Quirky Pop Artist Integrating Diverse Influences From New Wave, Hip Hop And Goth. Promo Score Through Barcode. more