Top tracks — play these first
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Paper Love — This opening track encapsulates the album's mix of catchy hooks and introspective themes, setting the stage for the emotional journey ahead.
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Casanova — With its upbeat tempo and clever lyrics, Casanova showcases Allie X's knack for blending playful storytelling with infectious melodies.
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True Love Is Violent — This track stands out with its poignant examination of love's complexities, featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after the song ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and songwriting, with a notable shift in tone towards the end.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Paper Love', and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first half before transitioning to more introspective themes in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature layered synths and vocal harmonies, creating a rich soundscape that supports the lyrical content.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- short tracks for quick listening
- introspective lyrics with playful tone
- upbeat tunes for mood boosts
Maybe skip if you
- slow, meandering compositions preferred
- long-form pieces overstandalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, CollXtion II is Allie X's sophomore album following her debut, CollXtion I. At this point, she was solidifying her identity as a major player in the synth-pop genre, gaining attention for her unique sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grimes· Charli XCX· Robyn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paper Love 3:16
- 2 Vintage 3:38
- 3 Need You 3:22
- 4 Casanova 3:45
- 5 Lifted 3:14
- 6 Simon Says 3:36
- 7 Old Habits Die Hard 3:41
- 8 That's So Us 3:35
- 9 Downtown 3:57
- 10 True Love Is Violent 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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