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Cape God
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 184 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Canadian indie pop artist features guest appearances from Mitski and Troye Sivan.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Exclaim
    Feb 21, 2020
    90
    Cape God does such justice to the patented Allie X sound, refining and mastering it to the extent that it makes all that came before it feel like a proof-of-concept for this project. Pulsing keyboards clashing against string instruments and met with intoxicating vocals, Cape God sees Allie X reach her final form.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 25, 2020
    90
    Allie X's debut, 2017's CollXtion II, was a fun, if simplistic outing, but Cape God is an album undeniably made by a woman truly forging her own path however she sees fit. Not to mention championing the wickedly bright future of avant-garde, ascendant music.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Feb 21, 2020
    80
    Cape God has an experimental edge to it that makes it one of the most delightfully weirdest albums of the year.
  4. AllMusic
    Mar 16, 2020
    80
    These songs may sound fun, upbeat, and lovelorn, but there's a dour and utterly realistic undercurrent that makes Cape God Allie X's most relatable and human effort to date.
  5. Pitchfork
    Feb 27, 2020
    68
    When Hughes tries out more rote pop songs, Cape God can get a little dry. ... Still, the sad world of Cape God is an alluring one, and Hughes’ vocal range is its unequivocal linchpin.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Feb 24, 2020
    60
    The album is both challenging and rewarding. On songs like Fresh Laundry, Allie X’s vocals are often treated with high-gloss effects that steal the personality from her voice. It’s not until final track Learning In Public that you hear her unvarnished, which by then sounds jarring. It often feels like she’s doing too much with too much.
  7. DIY Magazine
    Feb 21, 2020
    50
    ‘CollXtion I’ posed Allie as an exciting new songwriter, but this record fails to push boundaries in the same way.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 56
  3. Negative: 2 out of 56
  1. hobipeach
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album blew my mind away, especially all the singles. Susie Save Your Love was unexpected but incredible.
  2. NatanReyveha
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The Canadian singer Allie X's evolution is notorious on the album "CAPE GOD". This album presents us with a strong woman who is not afraid toThe Canadian singer Allie X's evolution is notorious on the album "CAPE GOD". This album presents us with a strong woman who is not afraid to innovate and expose herself, since in it we see Allie X opening secret doors and showing us the two pains and a dark side that makes us want to dance while we cry. Allie X is to be congratulated for such courage to launch "CAPE GOD", this album that deserves to be listened to and appreciated by everyone with good taste and critical sense. I am ambitious when stating that "CAPE GOD" deserves to be remembered in the music awards ... GRAMMY.… Expand
  4. Canucklehead83
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Canada's most authentic yet unknown pop goddess, Allie X, produces YET another brilliantly dark and twisted album of radio-friendly goth popCanada's most authentic yet unknown pop goddess, Allie X, produces YET another brilliantly dark and twisted album of radio-friendly goth pop bangers even if the tempo has downshifted. Fresh Laundry, Devil I know and Regulars, in particular, stand out as ear-worm inducing hits. Why she isn't as big as Gaga or T-Swift is beyond me...… Expand
  5. erickkn
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    ESSE ÁLBUM É EXTREMAMENTE PERFEITO! todas as musicas são ótimas recomendo muito.
    album of the year!
  6. Sweetener_89
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    a cohesive album, and presenting very well the artistic identity of the singer! rings a bell one of my favorites. so in love with this songs
  7. MarkoPolo2011
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    One of the most excellent pop releases I’ve heard in years. The lyrics are smart, specific, and relatable. The production is sumptuous. AndOne of the most excellent pop releases I’ve heard in years. The lyrics are smart, specific, and relatable. The production is sumptuous. And here more than ever, Allie proves that she has an incredible voice and is a force to be reckoned with in the world of underground pop. Fave tracks: Fresh Laundry, Regulars, June Gloom, Super Duper Party People, Susie Save Your Love

    Least fave tracks: none. Not one skip.    … Expand
  8. grunchart
    Feb 23, 2020
    2
    Completely lacking individuality. Majority of the album sounds the same (like its trying to be Bad Liar by Selena Gomez). Unpleasant voice,Completely lacking individuality. Majority of the album sounds the same (like its trying to be Bad Liar by Selena Gomez). Unpleasant voice, cliched lyrics, predictable melodies. Mitski stole the show on that duet. Not good. Massively overrated by her fans.… Expand

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