The scrapped third studio album by English pop star Charli XCX , unofficially titled by fans, remains one of modern pop’s most legendary "lost" artifacts. Recorded between 2015 and 2017, the project was intended to be her major-label follow-up to Sucker , but it was ultimately shelved following a massive series of leaks that compromised the sessions. The Vision: A "Pop Tragedy"
However, the professional polish Stent brought to these tracks was soon overshadowed by tragedy. In August 2017, both Charli’s personal Google Drive and Stent’s systems were reportedly hacked, leading to the leak of nearly every track from the era. The "XCX World" Tracklist Charli XCX XCX WORLD -Spike Stent- - This Act...
Originally, the era was conceived around an "XCX Manifesto" developed by creative collaborator A.G. Cook , aiming to turn Charli into a "megabrand". This period saw Charli moving away from the punk-pop of Sucker toward a futuristic, high-gloss electronic sound, pioneered alongside late producer SOPHIE and members of the PC Music collective. The scrapped third studio album by English pop
A critical turning point for the project occurred in late 2016 when world-renowned mixing engineer Spike Stent —known for his work with Madonna, Beyoncé, and Björk—was hired to mix a selection of tracks. Records suggest Stent mixed and mastered a core group of songs intended for the final tracklist, including: "Queen Lizzy" "Waterfall" In August 2017, both Charli’s personal Google Drive
What’s the most widely accepted tracklist for XCX World? : r/charlixcx