| Artist | Allie X |
|---|---|
| Cover | File:AllieXSuperSunset.png |
| Released | October 29, 2018 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 21:40 |
| Label | Twin Music |
| Prev year | 2017 |
| Next year | 2020 |
Super Sunset is the fourth extended play (EP) by Canadian singer and songwriter Alexandra Hughes, known professionally as Allie X. It was released on October 29, 2018, by Twin Music.[2] The EP follows the release of her debut studio album CollXtion II (2017), and was inspired by Hughes' tumultuous experiences since moving to Los Angeles.[3] The concept was illustrated by three archetypes: "Sci-Fi Girl", the "Hollywood Starlet", and the "Nun".[4]
Singles
All of the tracks featured on Super Sunset, except for the intro and interlude, were released as singles; Hughes explained that she "felt a very close connection to each song" and wanted them "to have their own moments."[4]
Critical reception
Julian Baldsing of The Line of Best Fit praised Hughes' songwriting and vocals, and said "Super Sunset excels by proving that regardless of how much of Allie X the human is revealed, there’s so much more to the artist that has yet to be discovered.".[5]
The EP was included on GQs list of the best albums of 2018, Idolators list of the best EPs of 2018 at number 5, and Paper listed it as the 18th best album of 2018.[6][1][7]
Track listing
Notes
- "Super Sunset Intro" and "Super Sunset Interlude" contain a sample of "Local Forecast – Elevator" by Kevin MacLeod.[8]
Release history
| Region | Date | Version(s) | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | October 29, 2018 | Standard | CD | Twin Music | [9] |
| [10] | |||||
| LP | [11] | ||||
| January 1, 2019 | Analog | Cassette | [12] | ||
| [13] |
References
- ^ Wass, Mike (2 January 2019). "The 20 Best EPs, Mixtapes & Playlists Of 2018". Idolator. Retrieved 1 October 2019.[dead link]
- ^ "Super Sunset – Allie X". AllMusic. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (October 29, 2018). "Allie X on how 'demonic' palm trees, drag queens, and hate-loving L.A. inspired Super Sunset". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ Feeney, Nolan (December 28, 2018). "Allie X Looks Back On 2018, 'Super Sunset' Rollout and the Importance Of Self-Care: 'It's Hard to Stop the Machine'". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ Baldsing, Juliain (October 26, 2018). "Super Sunset is Allie X at her best". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "The GQ Staff's Favorite Albums of 2018". GQ. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "PAPER's Top 20 Albums of 2018". Paper. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Allie X – Super Sunset Intro Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Signed Super Sunset CD". Allie X Store. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Super Sunset by Allie X on Apple Music". Apple Music. October 29, 2018. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Signed Super Sunset 10" Yellow Vinyl". Allie X Store. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Super Sunset Analog Cassette". Allie X Store. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Super Sunset (Analog) by Allie X on Apple Music". Apple Music. January 1, 2019. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.