Charli XCX releases new track ‘Baby’ ahead of album Crash
‘The track is about great sex,’ the singer confesses
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest widely reported info on Charli XCX’s CRASH (CD) as of now.
- Release context: CRASH is Charli XCX’s fifth studio album, released in March 2022, and it was her final album with Atlantic Records. This framing has been consistently noted by multiple outlets during and after the release window.[3][4][9]
- Deluxe and expanded editions: A deluxe version of CRASH with additional tracks was issued shortly after the initial release, expanding the album’s tracklist beyond the original 12–14 tracks depending on format.[2][4]
- Notable singles and reception: The album cycle featured multiple singles including high-profile collaborations (e.g., New Shapes with Caroline Polachek and Christine and the Queens), which helped define the CRASH era in press coverage and reviews.[4][5]
- Tracklist and content: The official tracklist for CRASH was publicly shared ahead of and at the time of release, with subsequent deluxe editions adding tracks like Selfish Girl and others described in press materials.[2][4]
- Tour and promotion: Related touring around the CRASH era occurred in 2022, with Charli performing extensively in North America and Europe to promote the album.[5]
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- CRASH as fifth studio album and Atlantic deal end noted in multiple outlets.[9][4]
- Deluxe edition details and track additions reported by outlets covering the release.[4][2]
- Singles and collaborative track “New Shapes” and promotional materials cited in press coverage.[3][5]
- General tracklist and album-era promotion described by source material.[2][4]