Lilliputian Album Roundup #3: Charli XCX - Carly Rae Jepsen - Phoebe Bridgers - Dorian Electra - The Beatles - Kanye West - Pink Floyd
New terminology: Platinum Saga Banger . I feel like some albums are best as holistic projects, particularly concept albums (Lingua Ignota's Caligula for example). Thus, it's unwieldy to take view the songs as singles of their own strengths instead of part of a unified whole. When Platinum Saga Banger! is in the "Fave Tracks" section, it means that I enjoy the songs not as individual pieces but part of one larger performance. Charli - Charli XCX (2019) Hyperpop 8.5/10 Charli's songs don't always land on this album, but when they do, holy shit . I don't quite hail this project as a masterpiece like some do, but I still thinks it's an incredible showcasing of Charli XCX's skill, range and creativity. The last time I heard of Charli XCX, she was still boom-clapping hearts and being featured on Iggy Azalea songs. Now she has ascended the world of commercial pop, sacrificing her Top 40 Hits potential for Hyperpop's experiment...