Charli xcx’s new rendition of her breakthrough BRAT album is exactly what she titled it — completely different but also still brat.
It’s difficult to discuss any aspect of this album without considering the cultural impact that it had, becoming the defining record of the summer of 2024. It very quickly became xcx’s most critically-acclaimed and well-received album, as seen with the notable ‘Apple’ TikTok dance, the ‘Brat Summer’ trend, the ‘SWEAT’ tour alongside Troye Sivan, and Vice-President Kamala Harris using the BRAT format for her presidential campaign.
While riding on this newfound wave of fame, and while brat summer was coming to an end, xcx announced the final piece of the BRAT catalog — a remixed version of every song with a feature on each of them. Artists like Ariana Grande, Lorde, Julian Casablancas, Robyn, and many more are found on this record, harboring undeniable chemistry on each track.
Although tidbits and interpolations of the original tracks are undoubtedly present, this remix album brings something new to the table. The songs are reimagined, rewritten, and are an overall elevation of the already well-known project. Each feature is a perfect match and a perfect addition to what was missing from the original — collaboration.
Putting together the most iconic and genius artists on one album works so well and they’re a perfect accompaniment to their antithetical smash hits. This sensational LP proves Charli xcx as one of our generation’s greatest artists.
