Charli XCX - "Good Ones"

[Juan Carlos]

Charli has been with Ava Max and Stargate in the studio.

[𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕖𝕓𝕤]

^ not surprised to hear that about Ava. She kinda just knows how to write a hook. I remember hearing Sweet but Psycho and commenting something like “she obviously attended the Max Martin school of writing”

[Kurt]

New single "Good Ones" out September 2. (Not sure if it's the same song as what was teased earlier in this thread.)

[Ling-Ling]

She was also writing songs with Tove Lo as well. Could be one of those.

[HamedM1 💔]

She's serving me Born To Die LDR looks with that cover and I love it

[Juan Carlos]

It's a different song because Ava Max and Tove Lo aren't involved here. The length is a disappointment (2:17), but the writing credits involve Caroline Ailin, Noonie Bao, Oscar Holter and Mattman & Robin, as well as Charli XCX.

[Ling-Ling]

Aug 2, 2021 14:35:30 GMT -5 Juan Carlos said:

The length is a disappointment (2:17)

I swear to God, I am so over the streaming era.

[HamedM1 💔]

I trust her, she delivered the masterpiece that was claws and that was only 12 seconds longer.

[Ty]

Love the cover art, and we know she's probably one step away from getting her moment on TikTok ("Unlock It" was almost there), so I don't blame her for releasing a bunch of 2-minute materials just to boost up the streaming numbers a lil. Whatever shtick it takes to bring about a Charli renaissance, I'm all for it.

[breathingrande]

Writing Credits: Charli, Caroline Ailin, Noonie Bao, Oscar Holter & Mattman & Robin
Produced by: Mattman & Robin , Oscar Holter

[kimberly]

this has leaked in full. it's... okay? hope it becomes a hit for her if that's what her label is gunning for... but it's a major step down from how I'm feeling now or even Charli. in the grand scheme of pop music, it's good, but knowing what Charli can do and has done before, this is underwhelming.

[Juan Carlos]

Premieres as the Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1 at 1:10pm. ET. Music video out at 2pm. ET.

[breathingrande]

I wish it was longer... it screams a bridge and a final chorus,
Other than that, it’s a banger, good melody , good aesthetics. Hope it becomes a hit for her

[Taylor.]

[HamedM1 💔]

Easily her most mainstream pop single on a long time, it screams Ava Max pop hook vibes (Torn and Salt especially).
It's too short though, we need like another minute and 30 seconds with a bridge and final chorus. Anyways it's a bop but definitely not among her best but if it becomes a hit I'd love that.

Music video premieres at 2 PM EST, it looks like she got a BUDGET.

[Elusive Chanteuse]

A whole ass BOP! I agree with it being too short but I’m definitely going to revisit.

The video also had BUDGET. Makes me wonder if her label believes in this song and plans to give it a push?

[Taylor.]

The video kind of reminded me of the Sally Walker video, but she looked great and killed that choreo.

[Ling-Ling]

Not gonna lie, this feels weird coming from her. Vocally, there are parts where it doesn't even sound like her. And the video looks like she's making a play for pop stardom, a vibe I've never gotten from her before.

I don't mind any of those things at all, was just kinda surprised watching the video. The song is sleek and fun though, in desperate need of another minute and a bridge.

[Normi]

This is fun but I agree with people saying this isn't unique for Charli and a little too short
This is still a bop and I'll have it on repeat nonetheless

[HamedM1 💔]

Currently #28 on iTunes

[HEADOFTHEPACK]

Interesting approach from her. Pop producer, I see it pretty high on New Music Friday in the UK, not dissimilar to a Sucker single. Not what I would have expected.

Edit: Ok I'm much less confused now: www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/charli-xcx-new-album-ultra-pop-interview-b949518.html

[kcdawg13]

If they send this to Pop, I could see it being a pretty decent hit.

[Rocky]

Why is it so short?? :'( Aaaanyway, this should be sent to radio immediately.

[MyLastView]

I actually like this a lot. Her last couple albums maybe had like.. 1-2 songs I could stand each, but this is great. It is way too short though.

[Choco]

This is quite good! It's been a while since one of her songs sounded like something radio would actually play, for better or worse.

But it's too short. Give me an extended with a bridge and another chorus.

[Ty]

This is HOT. That looping "ooh" will become jarring if it's a 3-minute song, so the current length is actually a smart decision.

[back2blk]

This is a bop, but mainly because it's very ON TREND with what Pop is doing

[Keelzit]

It sounds like a song Bebe Rexha wrote for Marina circa Electra Heart, got rejected and somehow ended up in the hands of Allie X who reworked and released it in 2019. I love it!!

[Doc Indie Party Rock]

Finally this Leo woman is back on track. Helll YES!! This is what I like Pop to sound like. The aggressive 80's sounding hard pounding basslines. Blows away whatever she has released this past few years. Download/ check ,and screen saved that image of her rocking that coffin.

[kimberly]

Aug 17, 2021 4:41:22 GMT -5 kimberly said:

this has leaked in full. it's... okay? hope it becomes a hit for her if that's what her label is gunning for... but it's a major step down from how I'm feeling now or even Charli. in the grand scheme of pop music, it's good, but knowing what Charli can do and has done before, this is underwhelming.

ok I lied this slaps. I'd still rank it below half/most of how I'm feeling now. but "as told by Kenya": I can't make the song not bop.