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Expectations
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 73 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the actress/singer-songwriter features a guest appearances from Kehlani.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The 405
    Oct 27, 2023
    80
    Expectations surpasses any you might have had.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 4, 2018
    80
    Staying true to idiosyncratic instinct has made Expectations feel more universal than a generic, play-it-safe debut. It might not be what you were expecting, but it’s just what your pop playlist needs.
  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 4, 2018
    60
    Kiyoko’s debut won’t blow past anyone’s expectations, but it contains just enough intrigue and individuality to sustain them for a second shot.
  4. AllMusic
    Apr 4, 2018
    60
    Sometimes, Expectations can be generic, like on "Sleepover" and "He'll Never Love You," which could have been released by any of the aforementioned singers. However, despite this occasional dip into indistinguishable pop territory, Kiyoko's debut hints at untapped potential from a fresh voice with a relatable perspective.
  5. Spin
    Apr 12, 2018
    50
    Expectations is an insistent but uneven album that points toward greater musical ambitions than it achieves. The sound is pleasantly aquatic and soft-edged but fussy and overwrought, as though its architects were worried that too much downtime might spur listeners to click away.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. nvsjj
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Muito bom o álbum, um dos melhores álbuns lançados nesse ano, todas as faixas são ótimas e não tem uma música enjoativa, você ouve e se senteMuito bom o álbum, um dos melhores álbuns lançados nesse ano, todas as faixas são ótimas e não tem uma música enjoativa, você ouve e se sente bem… Expand
  2. omarruiz
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    This Album contains such a big support for the LGBTQ+ community and i can finally hear an artist who is not afraid to speak out on sexuality.This Album contains such a big support for the LGBTQ+ community and i can finally hear an artist who is not afraid to speak out on sexuality. This album has such a great modern pop feel amazing for a debut album the productions on the song are very 2018 but 70s in some songs bless Hayley.… Expand
  4. Marthaaa
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
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  5. tederheid
    Apr 8, 2018
    9
    Lesbian Jesus has scalped me and grabbed me by my wig! She officially took me there.
  6. joaofelin
    Apr 7, 2018
    8
    Expectatios (Overture) -
    Feelings - 10
    What I Need - 9 Sleepover - 8 Mercy / Gatekeeper - 8 Under the Blue / Take Me In - 8 Curious - 10    Expectatios (Overture) -
    Feelings - 10
    What I Need - 9
    Sleepover - 8
    Mercy / Gatekeeper - 8
    Under the Blue / Take Me In - 8
    Curious - 10
    xx -
    Wanna Be Missed - 10
    He'll Never Love You (HNLY) - 5
    Palm Dreams - 7
    Molecules - 8
    Let It Be - 8

    score: 8,2    … Expand
  7. filipehondrey12
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    This album is amazing! Shows the love between women in a natural and strong way, with a musical spectrum that makes you dance and cryThis album is amazing! Shows the love between women in a natural and strong way, with a musical spectrum that makes you dance and cry listening to this, I love this album! Thanks, Hayley!… Expand
  8. bodakyellow
    Jun 24, 2018
    7
    Kiyoko may be overshadowed by Kehlani in their standout collaboration, What I need, but the album is overall a great showcase of how HayleyKiyoko may be overshadowed by Kehlani in their standout collaboration, What I need, but the album is overall a great showcase of how Hayley feels; she does not hold her feelings back in the lyrics which greatly strengthens the album. Favourite tracks: Curious, What I need, He'll Never Love You (HNLY), Let It Be… Expand

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