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''Catch'' is the debut single by Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X, off of her debut studio record, '']'' released initially on February 3, 2014, with a GIF designed in coordination with Logan White and Krissie Torgerson.<ref name="noiseyvice">{{cite web|title=I don't want to be anyone's bitch|url=http://noisey.vice.com/en_au/blog/allie-x-i-dont-want-to-be-anyones-bitch |accessdate=April 6, 2015}}</ref> On January 21, 2015 music video was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Allie X Music Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOKsdQm0JFo |accessdate=April 6, 2015}}</ref> It is the first single under the name of Allie X.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rateyourmusic - Catch / Catch|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/allie_x/catch/ |accessdate= April 6, 2015}}</ref> ''Catch'' is the debut single by Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X, off of her debut studio record, '']'' released initially on February 3, 2014, with a GIF designed in coordination with Logan White and Krissie Torgerson.<ref name="noiseyvice">{{cite interview|title=I don't want to be anyone's bitch|url=http://noisey.vice.com/en_au/blog/allie-x-i-dont-want-to-be-anyones-bitch |accessdate=April 6, 2015}}</ref> On January 21, 2015 music video was released.<ref>{{cite AV media|title=Allie X Music Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOKsdQm0JFo |accessdate=April 6, 2015}}</ref> It is the first single under the name of Allie X.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rateyourmusic - Catch / Catch|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/allie_x/catch/ |accessdate= April 6, 2015}}</ref>


== Recording and Composition == == Recording and Composition ==
Production took nearly two years to complete, going through several massive changes in ], ], and ]. Approximately 20 versions of the song exist, the first of which is a ] track. The song has been described as detailing a macabre doctor-patient relationship. She has also stated the song deals with her not wanting to submit to all of the addictions associated with fame.<ref name="radio.com">{{cite web|title=New Music to Know: Allie X Is a Mystery, Even to Herself|url=http://radio.com/2015/04/03/allie-x-interview-new-music-to-know/ |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref><ref name="idolator2">{{cite web|title=Allie X Talks The Long Road To “Catch” And “Xpressing” Herself|url=http://www.idolator.com/7509320/allie-x-catch-interview-q-a|accessdate=April 6, 2015}}</ref><ref name="noiseyvice"/> Production took nearly two years to complete, going through several massive changes in ], ], and ]. Approximately 20 versions of the song exist, the first of which is a ] track. The song has been described as detailing a macabre doctor-patient relationship. She has also stated the song deals with her not wanting to submit to all of the addictions associated with fame.<ref name="radio.com">{{cite interview|title=New Music to Know: Allie X Is a Mystery, Even to Herself|url=http://radio.com/2015/04/03/allie-x-interview-new-music-to-know/ |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref><ref name="idolator2">{{cite interview|title=Allie X Talks The Long Road To “Catch” And “Xpressing” Herself|url=http://www.idolator.com/7509320/allie-x-catch-interview-q-a|accessdate=April 6, 2015}}</ref><ref name="noiseyvice"/>




== Critical Response == == Critical Response ==
Upon the release of ''Catch'', Jamie Milton of DIY magazine says, of Allie X and her single, "Allie X stepped on the scene like a bottle of wine at a wedding - everyone wanted a piece of her."<ref name="diymagazine">{{cite web|title=Allie X Shares New Track|url=http://diymag.com/archive/watch-allie-x-shares-new-prime-track/ |accessdate=April 2, 2015}}</ref> TIME's Jasmine Cox complemented the track, saying it "shines with a level of polish and craft that’s remarkable," and complemented X's "attention to detail."<ref name=TIMECatch>{{cite web|title=Allie X's catch Is...|url=http://time.com/4409/allie-x-catch-single/ |accessdate=April 2, 2015}}</ref> Logan White of Billboard magazine called ''Catch'' "an expertly crafted, remarkably vulnerable synth-pop showcase."<ref name="BillboardMagazine"/> Carl Williot from Idolator said that ''Catch'' was "everything that’s wonderful about under-the-radar pop music right now: immaculate hooks, pristine synth work, vocal versatility, bold atmospherics and a beating, bursting heart," and named it "the best song of 2014."<ref name ="Idolator">{{cite web|title=Allie X’s Journey To Dimension X: Idolator Interview|url=http://www.idolator.com/7585493/allie-x-interview-catch-collxtion |accessdate= April 1, 2015}}</ref><ref name="idolator2"/> Upon the release of ''Catch'', Jamie Milton of DIY magazine says, of Allie X and her single, "Allie X stepped on the scene like a bottle of wine at a wedding - everyone wanted a piece of her."<ref name="diymagazine">{{cite interview|title=Allie X Shares New Track|url=http://diymag.com/archive/watch-allie-x-shares-new-prime-track/ |accessdate=April 2, 2015}}</ref> TIME's Jasmine Cox complemented the track, saying it "shines with a level of polish and craft that’s remarkable," and complemented X's "attention to detail."<ref name=TIMECatch>{{cite web|title=Allie X's catch Is...|url=http://time.com/4409/allie-x-catch-single/ |accessdate=April 2, 2015}}</ref> Logan White of Billboard magazine called ''Catch'' "an expertly crafted, remarkably vulnerable synth-pop showcase."<ref name="BillboardMagazine"/> Carl Williot from Idolator said that ''Catch'' was "everything that’s wonderful about under-the-radar pop music right now: immaculate hooks, pristine synth work, vocal versatility, bold atmospherics and a beating, bursting heart," and named it "the best song of 2014."<ref name ="Idolator">{{cite interview|title=Allie X’s Journey To Dimension X: Idolator Interview|url=http://www.idolator.com/7585493/allie-x-interview-catch-collxtion |accessdate= April 1, 2015}}</ref><ref name="idolator2"/>


== Promotion == == Promotion ==
The song was performed live for the first time in a stripped down acoustic version for Nylon Magazine.<ref name=nylonmag>{{cite web|title=Singing in the shower|url=http://www.nylon.com/articles/singing-in-the-shower-allie-x |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref> The song was performed live for the first time in a stripped down acoustic version for Nylon Magazine.<ref name=nylonmag>{{cite AV media|title=Singing in the shower|url=http://www.nylon.com/articles/singing-in-the-shower-allie-x |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>


== Chart History == == Chart History ==

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Catch is the debut single by Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X, off of her debut studio record, CollXtion I released initially on February 3, 2014, with a GIF designed in coordination with Logan White and Krissie Torgerson. On January 21, 2015 music video was released. It is the first single under the name of Allie X.

Recording and Composition

Production took nearly two years to complete, going through several massive changes in tempo, key, and genre. Approximately 20 versions of the song exist, the first of which is a R&B track. The song has been described as detailing a macabre doctor-patient relationship. She has also stated the song deals with her not wanting to submit to all of the addictions associated with fame.


Critical Response

Upon the release of Catch, Jamie Milton of DIY magazine says, of Allie X and her single, "Allie X stepped on the scene like a bottle of wine at a wedding - everyone wanted a piece of her." TIME's Jasmine Cox complemented the track, saying it "shines with a level of polish and craft that’s remarkable," and complemented X's "attention to detail." Logan White of Billboard magazine called Catch "an expertly crafted, remarkably vulnerable synth-pop showcase." Carl Williot from Idolator said that Catch was "everything that’s wonderful about under-the-radar pop music right now: immaculate hooks, pristine synth work, vocal versatility, bold atmospherics and a beating, bursting heart," and named it "the best song of 2014."

Promotion

The song was performed live for the first time in a stripped down acoustic version for Nylon Magazine.

Chart History

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
"Catch" 2014 55 CollXtion I

References

  1. ^ "Who Is Allie X? 'Catch' Singer Talks Katy Perry Shout-Out, Her Pop Takeover Plan" (Interview). Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  2. "Universal Music Canada New Release Book" (PDF) (Press release). Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Allie X's Journey To Dimension X: Idolator Interview" (Interview). Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  4. "iTunes - Music - Catch". Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  5. ^ CollXtion I (Liner Notes) (Compact Disc). UMG.
  6. ^ "I don't want to be anyone's bitch" (Interview). Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  7. Allie X Music Video. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  8. "Rateyourmusic - Catch / Catch". Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  9. "New Music to Know: Allie X Is a Mystery, Even to Herself" (Interview). Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  10. ^ "Allie X Talks The Long Road To "Catch" And "Xpressing" Herself" (Interview). Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  11. "Allie X Shares New Track" (Interview). Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  12. "Allie X's catch Is..." Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  13. Singing in the shower. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  14. http://www.billboard.com/artist/6033633/allie-x/chart
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