Super Sunset

Super Sunset
EP by
Allie X
ReleasedOctober 29, 2018 (2018-10-29)
Genre
Length21:40
LabelTwin Music
Allie X chronology
CollXtion II
(2017) 		Super Sunset
(2018) 		Cape God
(2020)
Alternative cover
Analog version cover
Singles from Super Sunset
  1. "Focus"
    Released: June 1, 2018[citation needed]
  2. "Not So Bad in LA"
    Released: July 13, 2018[2]
  3. "Science"
    Released: August 17, 2018[3]
  4. "Little Things"
    Released: September 21, 2018[citation needed]
  5. "Girl of the Year"
    Released: October 26, 2018[4]
  6. "Can't Stop Now"
    Released: November 6, 2018

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.[5] 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.[6] The concept was illustrated by three archetypes: "Sci-Fi Girl", the "Hollywood Starlet", and the "Nun".[7]

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."[7]

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.".[8]

The EP was included on GQ's list of the best albums of 2018, Idolator's list of the best EPs of 2018 at number 5, and Paper listed it as the 18th best album of 2018.[9][1][10]

Track listing

Super Sunset[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Super Sunset Intro"Alexandra Hughes 0:36
2."Not So Bad in LA"
2:50
3."Little Things"
3:08
4."Science"
3:55
5."Girl of the Year"
  • Hughes
  • Jonathan Sloan
  • Ricky Ducati
  • Wilcox
  • Donnie Sloan
  • Palmer[a]
  • xSDTRK[a]
3:44
6."Super Sunset Interlude"Hughes 0:37
7."Can't Stop Now"
  • Hughes
  • Bezerra
  • Joe Walter
  • Kalli Reinhardt
  • Luc
  • Ayal
3:03
8."Focus"
  • Chiild
  • Palmer[a]
3:47
Total length:21:40
Super Sunset (Analog)[12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Not So Bad in LA" (analog version)
  • Hughes
  • Bezerra
  • Luc
  • Ayal
2:56
2."Little Things" (analog version)
  • Hughes
  • Captain Cuts
  • Wilcox
3:12
3."Science" (analog version)
  • Hughes
  • McLaughlin
  • Bezerra
  • Palmer
  • Shearer
4:07
4."Girl of the Year" (analog version)
  • Hughes
  • Sloan
  • Ducati
  • Wilcox
3:31
5."Focus" (analog version)
  • Hughes
  • Saxe
  • Luc
  • Ayal
3:59
6."Can't Stop Now" (digital concert)
  • Hughes
  • Bezerra
  • Walter
  • Reinhardt
  • Luc
  • Ayal
3:03
7."Science" (digital concert)
  • Hughes
  • McLaughlin
  • Bezerra
  • Palmer
  • Shearer
3:57
8."Girl of the Year" (digital concert)
  • Hughes
  • Sloan
  • Ducati
  • Wilcox
3:47
9."Little Things" (digital concert)
  • Hughes
  • Captain Cuts
  • Wilcox
3:11
Total length:31:43

Notes

  • "Super Sunset Intro" and "Super Sunset Interlude" contain a sample of "Local Forecast – Elevator" by Kevin MacLeod.[13]

Release history

Region Date Version(s) Format(s) Label Ref.
Various October 29, 2018 (2018-10-29) Standard CD Twin Music [14]
[11]
LP [15]
January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01) Analog Cassette [16]
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 [12]

References

  1. ^ a b Wass, Mike (2 January 2019). "The 20 Best EPs, Mixtapes & Playlists Of 2018". Idolator. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  2. ^ Nied, Mike (July 13, 2018). "Allie X's "Not So Bad In LA" Is A Dark Pop Masterpiece". Idolator. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  3. ^ Bote, Joshua (August 17, 2018). "Allie X Goes for a Night Drive on Sensual 'Science': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  4. ^ Bowenbank, Starr (October 26, 2018). "Allie X Longs to Be 'Girl of the Year' on Her Newest Single: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  5. ^ "Super Sunset – Allie X". AllMusic. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b 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.
  8. ^ Baldsing, Juliain (October 26, 2018). "Super Sunset is Allie X at her best". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  9. ^ "The GQ Staff's Favorite Albums of 2018". GQ. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  10. ^ "PAPER's Top 20 Albums of 2018". Paper. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Super Sunset by Allie X on Apple Music". Apple Music. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  12. ^ a b "Super Sunset (Analog) by Allie X on Apple Music". Apple Music. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  13. ^ "Allie X – Super Sunset Intro Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  14. ^ "Signed Super Sunset CD". Allie X Store. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  15. ^ "Signed Super Sunset 10" Yellow Vinyl". Allie X Store. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  16. ^ "Super Sunset Analog Cassette". Allie X Store. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.