album Camila Cabello - 'C,XOXO (Magic City Edition)'

[Europe]

Yeah there was something in the air on the day she came up with boat. Really great and should have received a video.

[Poptart89]

On 9/17/2024 at 9:11 AM, HarleyWin said:

https://earmilk.com/2024/09/16/camila-cabellos-cxoxo-flopped-heres-why/

 

"Much of Cabello's struggles stem from an unclear artistic vision and disjointed storytelling that leave her projects feeling like patchwork rather than fully realized ideas. While each era may toy with various concepts, the overall effect remains non-committal, as though she's trying on different personas she'll inevitably abandon. This lack of direction extends to her erratic choice of features and collaborations, both within her own work and with other artists, leaving listeners unsure of who Cabello is—both as an artist and as a person."

 

"Some standout moments on C,XOXO include the clever interpolation of Pitbull's "Hotel Room Service" on "B.O.A.T.," a nod to her Miami roots that adds an unexpected contrast to an otherwise melancholy song.

I know this might be a controversial take, but "HOT UPTOWN (feat. Drake)" is a great track that deserved more recognition. It captures the Miami vibe with its vibrant instrumentation, and unlike some of the other songs on the album, it feels polished and fully conceptualized. Unfortunately, I believe the song would have gained more traction if not for Drake's recent controversy with Kendrick Lamar. Still, it's telling that this collaboration was one of only two songs from the album to chart.

GODSPEED is also one of the album's best tracks, serving as the perfect culmination of its core message: acknowledge your responsibility to grow while also learning to embrace inevitable chaos. It's a fitting anthem for navigating the uncertainty of early adulthood with a sense of both urgency and lightheartedness."

"In many ways, Camila Cabello's career feels like a series of near-misses—brimming with potential, yet held back by indecision, focus-grouping her audience, and the ever-present struggle to stay relevant. C,XOXO may not be the breakout album many hoped for, but it shows glimpses of an artist on the brink of something meaningful—if only she could push past her self-doubt, major label pressures, and the onslaught the public narratives that continually obscure her music."

This sums up my issue with C, XOXO. Anyone who pans the whole thing as a fail is missing the absolute gems on the album. The problem is she never fully commits, so you get one really solid, sonically thought out track and then the next is a completely inconsistent and lukewarm flop. The sonic inconsistency on XOXO was its downfall. 

[Exzime.]

17 hours ago, Kern said:

I had a dream I was listetning to B.O.A.T and then I woke up and you know what I thought?

That it's one of the best songs released this year. It's just a fact

 

 

Yes 

[TOASTY]

I was never really a Camila fan but I liked this album - I'm going to iHeart tomorrow and am excited to see her!

[kriscabell0]

I'm still pissed bc June Gloom deserved a full performance on vmas 

[rac7d]

If Chris brown can do this 

so can she

 

[istersay]

10 hours ago, TOASTY said:

I was never really a Camila fan but I liked this album - I'm going to iHeart tomorrow and am excited to see her!

have a blast, I'll have to wait to see video

 

iHeart

'Fans can tune in to this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival via Hulu, the Official Streaming Destination of the event, with the festivities livestreamed each night on September 20th and 21st to all Hulu subscribers at no additional cost at 7:30pm PT/10:30pm ET each night and will also be available to stream the following day as the show will be on a 23-hour loop.'

[luanziie]

did the deluxe chart on the billboard 200?

[Flocon]

6 minutes ago, luanziie said:

did the deluxe chart on the billboard 200?

Nope.

It didn't chart anywhere actually.

[ccfan007]

Curious if her set is gonna be the same thing we've gotten at the other festivals or if she will change it up this time.

 

[istersay]

 

[istersay]

 

Edited September 21 by istersay

[istersay]

 

[duadududt]

I miss the blonde hair

[sabalicious]

it just dont hit the same....... she killed her baddie persona. just get a blonde wig gurl !

[Veis]

Yeah I'm really not sure what is it all

about, I know the era is already over with Magic City release but she could've at least keep blonde for the performances and concerts. 
 

eh whatever, it's do hard to stan her, really 

Edited September 21 by Veis

[jdanton2]

Camila did not perform Godspeed last night  . i guess it won't be pushed to radio.

[dillan]

1 hour ago, jdanton2 said:

Camila did not perform Godspeed last night  . i guess it won't be pushed to radio.

It randomly got added to BBC Radio 1's playlist yesterday.. it's one of, if not the biggest radio station in the UK lol

[jdanton2]

1 hour ago, dillan said:

It randomly got added to BBC Radio 1's playlist yesterday.. it's one of, if not the biggest radio station in the UK lol

Camila might perform it there when she goes to the UK next week.

[Afterglow]

She should kept the blonde, her energy at heart just didn't seem there like with the blonde 

[laqqinq]

She should've kept the blonde for the iHeart Radio festival.

 

Idk why but the black outfit on the black hair (and/or maybe the way the hair's styled) - it looks good but idk, iykwim it would look SO much better with the blonde. I think those bangs don't really suit her?

 

Great performance, nevertheless.

[BrattyBottom]

11 hours ago, istersay said:

 

His shouting definitely made this unwatchable 

[BrattyBottom]

On another note, I'm going to start major WHACKING ppl over this girl and album. 

[jdanton2]

they should push June Gloom.

 

 

[paper moon]

Echoing what others have already said. The blonde hair really brought her performances this era to life. With the darker hair it didn't hit the same unfortunately. Still holding onto hope for a small tour announcement.