Although BRAT summer has drawn to a close, there’s no need to fear as this isn’t the end of Charli XCX’s reign on pop music. There’s only one week to go until Charli’s back in the UK on tour, and don’t worry, there’s still tickets available!
It’s not too late to grab VIP tickets for Manchester, London and Birmingham dates in late November. Have a look at the amazing VIP packages Seat Unique has on offer now.
While we eagerly wait for the concerts, we’ve compiled a list of Charli XCX’s top 10 songs, so if you were only introduced to her through her BRAT album, you can familiarise yourself with her other bangers before the tour.
Buy Charli XCX VIP ticketsThe Top 10 Charli XCX Songs
No. 10: “Boom Clap”
We can’t talk about Charli XCX’s best and most iconic songs without mentioning “Boom Clap.” The song was featured on the soundtrack for the The Fault In Our Stars movie, making it a nostalgic anthem for anyone who was a big fan at the time.
While the song is electropop and synth pop, which is what Charli is known for, the sound couldn’t be more different from her more recent records. However, it was one of the tracks that launched her into the public eye, and for that it has to be one of her best songs.
No. 9: “1999”
This song, featuring Troye Sivan, is another nostalgic track, but this time it's completely on purpose. From the single cover, to the lyrics, to the music video, “1999” is dripping with references to the good old days – the 90s. This infectious, europop number even references Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time” in the chorus.
The music video has Charli and Troye dressing up as characters from 90s movies such as Titanic and The Matrix, and other 90s iconography like Steve Jobs and the Spice Girls.
No. 8: “Girl, so confusing featuring lorde”
When “Girl so confusing” was first released on the BRAT album, fans were eager to know who the song was about. The lyrics detail a strained relationship between Charli XCX and another female artist, talking about the struggles of navigating being women in the music industry.
And then the remix was released, featuring Lorde and confirming her as the other girl in the song. The indie dance track went viral for its subject matter and its catchy, throbbing bassline. Charli and Lorde have even performed the track together on tour, making for a truly iconic song.
No. 7: “Talk Talk”
Another synth pop and eurodance track from BRAT, “Talk Talk” is a song with more lighthearted subject matter. Charli confirmed to have written it about her fiance, George Daniel, during the 2020 NME Awards before they were dating. The song perfectly encapsulates all the feelings you get when you want to talk to someone you have a crush on.
On the remix version of the BRAT album, the song features Troye Sivan and acts as a sequel to the original song.
No. 6: “Apple”
Even though “Apple” wasn't originally one of the big songs on the BRAT album, it is still massively popular and iconic thanks to the dance that went viral on TikTok. Since then, it has even earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance.
The song addresses themes of intergenerational trauma, the “apple” standing as a metaphor for Charli’s relationship with her parents. This song is a reminder that while Charli’s songs are club bangers, she has strong song writing abilities as well.
No. 5: “Speed Drive”
“Speed Drive” is a single from the soundtrack of the Barbie movie. The song features in a car chase scene in the movie, and it works perfectly as a fast-paced, hyperpop track. Charli XCX was one of the first artists attached to the Barbie movie soundtrack, produced by Mark Ronson.
The music video has Charli driving around in an aptly bright pink sports car. The song also features on her 2024 tour setlist, so you can look forward to hearing it at her upcoming tour dates!
Buy Charli XCX VIP ticketsNo. 4: “Vroom Vroom”
From her EP of the same name, “vroom Vroom” has become a much-loved Charli XCX song. It features production from producer SOPHIE, making it a classic hyperpop track. The EP has garnered a cult following, with many fans calling it a pioneer album in the hyperpop genre.
No. 3: “Track 10”
“Track 10” is the final track on Charli’s 2018 mixtape Pop 2. With a rereleased remix featuring Lizzo called “Blame It On Your Love,” the song was highly acclaimed when it was released, featuring on multiple Best Songs of 2018 lists.
The song is experimental hyperpop, produced by icons in the genre SOPHIE and A. G. Cook. While the song didn’t chart very high, it is a fan favourite, and also features on her 2024 tour setlist.
No. 2: “Von Dutch”
The lead single from BRAT, “Von Dutch” is a true club banger with EDM and dance-pop influences. In the song, Charli embraces being the object of obsession, and people being “jealous” of her, likening herself to the cult fashion brand Von Dutch. The release of the track was the catalyst for Charli XCX and her BRAT album blowing up in 2024.
You just know “Von Dutch” is going to be crazy at a live performance, with the beat pumping through the floor and everyone in the crowd sweating and dancing. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the tail end of the BRAT craze.
Buy Charli XCX VIP ticketsNo. 1: “360”
“360” is iconic for many different reasons. It’s a classic synth-pop, hyperpop offering from BRAT, but unlike “Von Dutch” it is minimalistic in its production. It is catchy with many memorable lyrics about Charli XCX’s friends and collaborators such as Julia Fox and A. G. Cook.
A song all about being an “it girl” has to be at the top of the list of Charli XCX’s best songs. The music video is equally as amazing, featuring even more of Charli’s famous friends, from models to influencers. It’s hard not to love a song that’s all about being confident and self-assured like “360.”
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If you want to experience the pop perfection of the BRAT album live, it’s not too late. Charli XCX will be performing at Co-op Live, Manchester on 27th November and bp pulse Live, Birmingham on 29th November, and there are still VIP tickets available now.
You could enjoy “brat”-worthy perks such as access to private lounges and bars, premium seats with the best views of the stage, and food & drinks available at your convenience.
Don’t miss your last chance to secure tickets to see all these amazing Charli XCX songs live on tour with VIP packages available now at Seat Unique!
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