Cape God by Allie X has proven to be one of the greatest albums of this year thus far. At first listen, I was immediately enamored with the whole project and its various layers. In this record, X is able to touch subjects such as depression and party culture within these 43 minutes and still have a beautiful and cohesive theme throughout. An album for outcasts, X fantasizes about attending parties and being able to go outside with all the normal people. In one of the standout tracks, “Regulars,” Allie X sings about finally being able to take that step outside amongst the ‘regulars,’ yet unknowingly not fitting in as she states she gets weird stares. In “June Gloom,” she recalls all the things she missed out on due to having an autoimmune disease at a young age and how being stuck in her bedroom can create depressive thoughts. In “Super Duper Party People” and “Life of the Party,” though, she is finally able to experience this party life she envisioned. The latter, however, has dark undertones of sexual assault. With lyrics such as “They stripped me down like a Barbie / They say I kissed the king / But I don’t remember anything,” Allie shows the scary reality of partying. In the final track, “Learning in Public,” Allie states she was able to give her younger self a voice and how therapeutic writing this song was. This track was a great way to wrap up a cohesive and beautifully written record that reflects on Allie’s personal life, the things she’s learned, and the harsh realities of life.
☆ Rating: 9/10 ☆
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