Album Review: Charli XCX - Sucker

Sucker’s lead single Boom Clap is an exhausting affair; infectious but disposable – the reason some shun pop music.

There’s lots of fun to be had here, though. Body Of My Own swings and sways. Famous, with its pinballing verses and chanting hook, is engaging. Break The Rules is unsophisticated fun. XCX’s vocal production recalls that of Melbourne’s noughties superhero Muscles. Numerous, varied vocal takes are layered on top of each other causing a woozy, euphoric final effect. XCX clearly still has something to offer. Sometimes it’s well hidden, though.