''Calm Down'' is the debut

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DJ and producer

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Critical reception

Steph Payton from ''The AU Review'' gave the EP 9.7 out of 10, saying: "Before even reaching the one minute mark of the first track on Alison Wonderland's debut EP ''Calm Down'' you know this is the one you have been waiting for. Wonderland has packed everything that makes her live shows instant sell out's into five incredible songs. Powerful bass, stunning vocals and exciting samples." Stephanie Tell from ''The Music'' gave the EP 3.5 out of 5, saying: "Drawing heavily on

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, Alison Wonderland's ultra-hip ''Calm Down'' has a split personality; straddling trashy club and clever EDM. Either way, listeners should find something to love between heuse of adventurous, solemn strings and punchy, stop-start beats.". Andrew Le from ''

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'' gave the EP 3.5 stars out of 5, calling it a "decent debut".

Singles

" I Want U" was released as the first single on 2 May 2014. The song peaked at number 38 on the

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Critical reception

Singles

Track listing

Release history

References