Crash, released in 2022, is Charli XCX’s fifth studio album and represents her full embrace of mainstream pop with a slick, 80s-inspired sound and high-energy production. Often described as her “sellout” album (a term she uses playfully to describe her foray into a more commercial sound), Crash is an exploration of fame, desire, and self-empowerment, blending her experimental edge with infectious, radio-ready hooks. This album also marks the end of her record deal, giving it an added sense of liberation and self-expression.

Tracks like "Good Ones" and "New Shapes" (featuring Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek) channel synth-heavy, danceable beats and catchy choruses, while songs like "Beg For You" (with Rina Sawayama) feature samples and nods to classic pop hits, adding layers of nostalgia to her modern take on pop. Lyrically, Charli delves into the glamour and darkness of pop stardom, balancing themes of control, chaos, and self-discovery.

Crash is celebrated for its ambitious, cohesive production, blending 80s and early 2000s pop aesthetics with Charli’s signature boldness. The album is a statement of reinvention, marking a thrilling chapter for Charli XCX as she redefines what mainstream pop can be on her own terms.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. Crash
A2. New Shapes (featuring Caroline Polachek, Christine And The Queens)
A3. Good Ones
A4. Constant Repeat
A5. Beg For You (featuring Rina Sawayama)
A6. Move Me

Side B
B1. Baby
B2. Lightning
B3. Every Rule
B4. Yuck
B5. Used To Know Me
B6. Twice