Charli XCX's "Rock Music" Divides Critics Amid Brat Era Success
By
Chris DeVille
Pure flour-power. Hearty enough to carry you through lunch.
Summary
Charli XCX's new song "Rock Music" has divided critics and fans. While some staff at Stereogum and contributors dismiss it as a joke or self-sabotage, the author defends the track as spectacular, highlighting the polarized reception following her universally acclaimed Brat era.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledPeople in our Discord server mostly hated it
Stereogum contributor Eli Enis declared that it must be a joke, a self-destructive maneuver to burn off part of her fan base
I think 'Rock Music' is spectacular
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