URGENT UPDATE: Charli XCX’s highly anticipated soundtrack for the new adaptation of Wuthering Heights has just launched to ecstatic acclaim. Released in the UK on October 13, 2023, the album has been hailed as “wild” and “gothic” by critics, with many praising its “uniformly fantastic” songwriting.
This release comes alongside the film directed by Emerald Fennell, known for her previous work on Saltburn. The adaptation takes a bold and loose approach to Emily Brontë’s classic novel, and its soundtrack, which is Charli XCX’s seventh studio album, is already making waves in the music industry.
The album features three previously released singles: “House,” “Chains of Love,” and “Wall of Sound.” Critics are buzzing about the collaborations with renowned artists John Cale and Sky Ferreira, elevating its status even further.
In a standout review, The Independent awarded the album five stars, describing it as a “phantasmagorical fever dream” that embraces its experimental sounds while maintaining catchy hooks. The review elaborated:
“Charli proves herself much more in tune with the terrible complexity of Brontë’s original vision than Fennell.”
Similarly, The Irish Times echoed this sentiment, labeling it a “fantastically weird album” and granting it five stars for its artistic innovation. Meanwhile, The Guardian gave it four stars, calling it “atonal, disruptive, industrial,” and praised Charli for pushing boundaries without sacrificing her pop appeal.
Clash magazine rated the album 8/10, heralding it as a “cinematic triumph,” while The Daily Mail awarded it four stars, deeming it a “worthy successor” to her previous chart-topping album, Brat. Rolling Stone also rated it four stars, stating,
“Wuthering Heights isn’t a soundtrack or a score. It’s a fully realized album that adds a whole new musical texture to her always-changing sensibility.”
However, not all reviews have been glowing. The Financial Times gave the record three stars, stating it “struggles to stand on its own feet,” labeling it as “neither fish nor fowl.”
As the buzz continues to grow, fans and critics alike are eager to see how this album influences Charli XCX’s career trajectory and the film’s reception. With its unique sound and bold interpretations, Wuthering Heights is proving to be a significant moment in the pop landscape.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops and watch for Charli XCX’s next moves in the music scene!
