Released on June 9, 2017, CollXtion II is the debut studio album by Canadian artist
The Unsolved Project: The album was preceded by CollXtion II: Unsolved, a unique digital experiment where Allie shared demos and invited fans to vote on which songs should make the final cut. Why CollXtion II Still Matters allie x collxtion ii
Abstract:
Allie X (Alexandra Hughes) occupies a unique liminal space in 2010s pop: too dark and self-aware for mainstream Top 40, too hook-driven for experimental electronica. With CollXtion II, the second installment of her ongoing musical-archival project, she constructs a cohesive artistic statement about the performance of mental illness, the artifice of happiness, and the violence of romantic obsession. This paper argues that CollXtion II is not merely a synth-pop album but a concept record about living with dissociative emotional states—a “collXtion” of characters (the patient, the mistress, the stalker, the cyborg) that together form a fractured portrait of a single protagonist navigating post-ironic Los Angeles. Released on June 9, 2017, CollXtion II is
Throughout the album, Allie X explores the tensions between vulnerability and empowerment, often using her lyrics to confront and subvert societal expectations. Tracks like "Bones" and "Prime" showcase her ability to craft infectious, dance-oriented pop songs with a darker edge, while "Old Habits" and "Penumbra" demonstrate her skill at crafting atmospheric, introspective ballads. This paper argues that CollXtion II is not