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Charli xcx: Music, Fashion, Film review

Charli xcx pivots from the 'Brat' era to a grittier, guitar-heavy sound with the release of her new album, 'Music, Fashion, Film.'

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🇬🇧 English Jul 24, 00:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 24, 10:19 UTC · Vanity Fair Italia

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The brief

The release is accompanied by a cinematic approach, including an 'album film' playback and a livestream chat for fans to tune into. Additionally, a music video titled 'Camera' has been released, which features actor Vincent Cassel and was directed by the artist herself. Major media outlets have provided extensive coverage of the launch. Billboard has ranked all 11 tracks on the album, while Pitchfork and The Line of Best Fit have published full album reviews.

Variety emphasizes the increased use of guitars on the record, and AP News as well as WRAL describe the artist as one of pop's great contrarians. The New York Times characterizes the transition as a 'quick and dirty exit' from the 'Brat' era, while Slate Magazine suggests the artist is effectively rejecting her status as the 'It Girl of Summer 2024.' To understand the current shift, coverage highlights the massive scale of the previous 'Brat' juggernaut. The Financial Times describes the new project as a 'skimpy follow-up' compared to that era. CNN reports that the artist is positioning herself as the queen of the counterculture, while Vanity Fair analyzes why this specific post-Brat reinvention is effective.

British GQ adds a layer of intellectual context, stating that a haunted feature by David Cronenberg is essential for understanding the themes and direction of 'Music, Fashion, Film.' Future attention will likely focus on the critical reception of the 11 songs as they are parsed by listeners and critics. Following the premiere of the 'Camera' video with Vincent Cassel and the 'album film,' further details regarding the collaborative nature of the project may emerge. Coverage from Yahoo and other outlets indicates that fans are encouraged to stream the cinematic album now, suggesting the primary focus remains on the immediate consumption of the music and its accompanying visual elements.

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Quick answers

How many tracks are on the album 'Music, Fashion, Film'?

According to Billboard, the album contains 11 tracks.

Who appears in the music video for 'Camera'?

The music video for 'Camera' features Vincent Cassel and was directed by Charli xcx.

How does 'Music, Fashion, Film' differ from the 'Brat' era?

The new project is described by Yahoo as a grittier, guitar-heavy era that moves away from the 'Brat Summer' aesthetic.

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Topics

Charli xcx Music, Fashion, Film Vincent Cassel Brat Era Pop Music

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