Released on March 18, 2022, Crash marks Charli XCX’s fifth studio album and her final project under Atlantic Records. Departing from her avant-pop roots, the album embraces '80s synth-pop, dance-pop, and pop-funk, featuring collaborations with Christine and the Queens, Caroline Polachek, and Rina Sawayama. Critics praised its blend of modern and vintage pop styles, though some noted a departure from her previous experimental work.