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February 13, 2026
Charli xcx: Wuthering Heights review
Casting off her Bratty cigarettes and sunglasses, the pop visionary channels the torments of Heathcliff and Cathy and the tumult of the Velvet Underground on her latest captivating pivot
TL;DR
- The 'Wuthering Heights' soundtrack is a departure from Charli XCX's previous album, 'Brat.'
- The music is influenced by dark, gothic aesthetics, Nine Inch Nails, and the Velvet Underground.
- The album features prominent use of strings and drones, creating a jagged and disruptive sound.
- Despite experimental elements, the songwriting remains strong, and the album works independently of the film.
- The lyrics explore themes of a toxic, BDSM-tinged relationship.
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