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.
Cape God is an album undeniably made by a woman truly forging her own path however she sees fit.
It has that debut’s charm and nous, but with an extra confidence that often comes with second albums. It also confirms Allie X as one of the year’s most intriguing pop stars.
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.
Cape God might be an awful place to visit, but the tunes are great.
On her new studio album Cape God, the indie pop queen turns inward to make some of her most honest music to date—in a way that is distinctly and deliciously Allie X.
The sad world of Cape God is an alluring one, and Hughes’ vocal range is its unequivocal linchpin.
The album is both challenging and rewarding.
There are undeniably beautiful and anthemic moments here, but on the whole it falls short.
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