CollXtion I

CollXtion I
EP by Allie X
Released 7 April 2015 (2015-04-07)[1]
Genre Synthpop[2]
Length 27:13
Label
Producer
Singles from CollXtion I
  1. "Catch"
    Released: 3 February 2014[7]
  2. "Prime"
    Released: 18 March 2014[8]
  3. "Bitch"
    Released: 6 April 2014[9]

CollXtion I is the debut extended play (EP) album by Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X, released physically on 7 April 2015 with a short cell cycle.[3] It is her first record released under the name Allie X. The EP was initially released on 7 April 2015 in Canada.[10] The worldwide release was pushed back twice, once to 14 April 2015[1] and then to 21 April 2015.[11] CollXtion I is intended to be the first of at least five CollXtions, each being a unique multimedia experience that will include the spinning GIFs featured in her YouTube videos, a comic detailing an abstract autobiography, and song stems to allow fans to make their own creations.[1] She has stated that the EP is influenced by her interest in medicine, psychology, and the macabre.[1][12][13]

Promotion

CollXtion I has been promoted by full-length tracks of the singles, released to YouTube and her Soundcloud, and xamples, or snippets, of other non-single tracks released exclusively on YouTube, all of which feature her characteristic spinning GIF animations.[14] She undertook an artist's residency at the Phi Centre in Montreal, Canada from April 30 to May 2, 2015. The residency began with a live performance on April 30 and it included interactive media installations, a pop-up shop, and a curated online experience.[15]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Edmonton Journal[16]
Pressplay4/5[17]
Exclaim!8/10[18]
Pretty Much AmazingB-[19]
NOW3/5[21]

Track listing

Standard edition
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Hello"  
  • Hughes
  • Wise
3:48
2. "Catch"  
  • Hughes
  • Wise
3:45
3. "Prime"  
  • Hughes
  • Wise
  • Hughes
  • Wise
4:13
4. "Tumor"  
  • Hughes
  • Mathieu Jomphe Lépine
  • Hughes
  • Billboard
3:08
5. "Bitch"  
  • Hughes
  • Gramma
3:27
6. "Good"  
  • Hughes
  • Lépine
  • Hughes
  • Billboard
4:13
7. "Sanctuary"  
  • Hughes
  • Jeberg
4:39

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Allie X’s Journey To Dimension X: Idolator Interview". Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Who Is Allie X? 'Catch' Singer Talks Katy Perry Shout-Out, Her Pop Takeover Plan. (Interview). Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Universal Music Canada New Release Book" (PDF) (Press release). Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  4. "Sleepless Records - Allie X" (Press release). Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  5. 1 2 CollXtion I (Liner Notes) (Compact Disc). UMG.
  6. "Warner Chapel Music". Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  7. "Rateyourmusic - Catch / Catch". Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  8. "Rateyourmusic - Prime / Prime". Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  9. "Rateyourmusic - Bitch / Bitch". Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  10. Allie X Announces CollXtion I To Be Released April 7. (Interview). Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  11. "Allie X reveals worldwide release date". Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  12. Allie X, the Future of Pop. (Interview). Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  13. Allie X: "I DON'T Want To Be Anyone's Bitch'. (Interview). Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  14. Allie X/Youtube. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  15. "Phi Centre Allie X 48h" (Press release). Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  16. 1 2 "Julia LeConte of Edmonton Journal reviews CollXtion I". Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  17. 1 2 "The hotly-tipped Canadian scores with her debut of ready-made chart-toppers". Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  18. 1 2 "Allie X CollXtion I - Exclaim". Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  19. 1 2 "Jean-Luc Marsh reviews CollXtion I". Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  20. 1 2 "Allie X's pristine performance at Rickshaw Stop lacks personality - The Daily Californian". The Daily Californian. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  21. 1 2 "CollXtion I by Allie X (NOW Review)". Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  22. Allie X Shares New Track. (Interview). Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  23. "Allie X's catch Is...". Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  24. "Allie X Prime Buzzfeed". Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  25. "Get Your Cubicle A-Rockin’ With Allie X’s New Song "Prime"". Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  26. "Allie X’s "BITCH" Video: Watch As She Continues to Spin and Surprise". Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  27. "Allie X - 'Bitch'". Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  28. "CollXtion I (Deluxe Version) by Allie X". iTunes Store (GB). Apple. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
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