Charli XCX’s remix album, “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat”, is a chaotic, glittery explosion of sound that takes her original Brat tracks to a neon-lit afterparty you didn’t know you needed. Packed with bold collaborations and ear-popping reinventions, this album doesn’t just remix songs; it transforms them into whole new experiences. Ariana Grande turns “Sympathy is a knife” into a blistering critique of media and societal pressure, while Shygirl’s take on “365” feels like a sweaty, euphoric rave where you lose track of time (and probably your shoes) .
Unlike cookie-cutter remixes that aim for TikTok virality, Charli’s approach dives deep into her club roots, blending experimental production with sharp lyricism. Some tracks, like “Everything is romantic” featuring Caroline Polachek, unpack the exhaustion of being a workaholic artist, balancing biting humor with melancholy. Sure, a few tracks feel more filler than killer (looking at you, “Apple” remix), but when Charli hits the mark, it’s like a strobe light straight to your brain .
Comparing this to her earlier work? Think of True Romance as the shy kid at prom, Pop 2 as the artsy kid who doesn’t care about the theme, and Brat as the full-blown party animal who owns the dance floor. This remix album solidifies Charli XCX’s status as pop’s ultimate genre disruptor. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the beats, this album demands to be played loud. Let’s be real: Charli isn’t just raising the bar for remix albums; she’s throwing it into the stratosphere .
