Charli xcx's 'Music, Fashion, Film': Billboard's Complete Ranking of All 11 Tracks and What It Means

Charli xcx just released‘Music, Fashion, Film,’and she’s done something most artists won’t do after a massive album success: she completely pivoted. Following the cultural dominance of‘Brat’in 2024, she could’ve cashed in on the same formula. Instead, she grabbed a guitar, leaned into rock production, and made something that feels both deeply personal and sonically experimental. Billboard ranked all 11 tracks, revealing which songs truly define this era of Charli and which fall short of her new vision.

The album explores themes that go way beyond typical pop fare. She’s writing about her marriage to George Daniel, honoring longtime producer A.G. Cook, and directly confronting her anxieties about aging in the entertainment industry. That vulnerability paired with her signature self-aware humor creates something rare: a pop album that’s simultaneously fun and genuinely introspective. The closing track features David Cronenberg, the legendary filmmaker, discussing mortality and artistic legacy. The fact that this collaboration exists on a pop album signals something bigger about how artists are blending mediums and breaking genre expectations.

Billboard’s ranking shows that standouts like‘SS26,’‘Persona,’and‘Wink Wink’absolutely nail Charli’s evolution, while other tracks like‘2007’don’t quite hit the same mark. What does your ranking look like? Are you team guitar-Charli, or do you prefer her more electronic-heavy work?