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Universal acclaim- based on 1138 Ratings
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Apr 20, 2020This is one of the best pop albums of all time. There's a lot of people who are coming to claim the title of 'pop music saviour' but that person really is Rina Sawayama. Nobody else manages to infuse pop music and politics the way she does, and this is what we need our pop music to do: we need it to say something. Finally, the saviour has arrived!
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020uma obra prima. rina sawayama sabe como fazer um pop decente e interessante, assim como fluir entre o R&B e o metal sem sair algo superficial.
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Apr 17, 2020Simplesmente INCRÍVEL.Um dos melhores álbuns lançados nesse ano até agora.
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Apr 17, 2020Rina entregou o melhor em seu debut! Já era de se esperar uma obra de arte, pois seu EP Rina é perfeito do início ao fim.
Enaltecendo sua raiz japonesa e trazendo o POP dos anos 90 de volta, além de misturar Rock, ela merece todo reconhecimento -
Apr 17, 2020This is absolutely fire. Rina kills it with her vocals, blended with amazing choices for production on every song on this album. From the build-up on Dynasty, to her sampling her prior work in 10-20-40 and Take Me As I Am on Rina in F*** This World (Interlude), she does no wrong on this album and it's an amazing listen whether it be the first time listening or the enthh time listening.
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020Perfeita demais, a pegada dos anos 2000 faz um nostalgia gostosa aos ouvidos, mas não só isso, Rina consegue transitar entre estilos de uma forma muito agradável
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Apr 17, 2020Debut digno de nota 10, rina vem trilhando seu caminho com músicas diferentes mas ao mesmo tempo na moda como a "Comme des garçons", "XS" e "Love me 4 Me" que trazem estilos bastantes diferentes do que estamos acostumados a ver mas ao mesmo tempo com uma pegada pop/rock, Rina Sawayama poderia ser fácil uma artista revelação ao grammy's.
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Apr 17, 2020Perfeito, muito bom. Felizmente a Rina não erra em nada! Recomendo muito escutarem!
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Apr 18, 2020This is literally the perfect album! Rina gives pop and rock to create the perfect experience for the listener. Her second song “XS” even gives an early 2000s experience which is sure to have you bopping. I literally can’t stop listening!
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020Album of the year!!! She created a mix of sonorities which are all very diferent from themselves but together worked really well. Also, the lyrics are incredibly good.
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Apr 17, 2020This Album was a Pop masterpiece, it completely mastered her refined aesthetic while taking daring and elegant genre risks, this album had original and personal stories unique to Sawayama which made the listener feel a range of emotions throughout the album.
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Apr 18, 2020An absolutely excellent album. She bends elements from almost every genre into 13 amazing tracks. Every song has it’s own identity, yet the album remains VERY cohesive. In short, she did that.
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Apr 18, 2020It's delicious to hear this album. It's powerfull and mame my mind blow! Great job
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Apr 18, 2020This album was so good. I think that this can win AOTY at the Grammys this was fire.
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Apr 17, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 17, 2020album of the year.. we have to stan for her works. She is best in rock/pop mixing
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Apr 18, 2020this album is a masterpiece... to simply put it. Never thought I’d hear an early 2000s rock and pop/rnb vibe sound so modern
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Oct 13, 2020THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR it talks about serious topics. the sounds and PRODUCTION IS INSANEEE everything just fits it’s insane
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Dec 2, 2020An incredibly put together body of work that not only has hits, but also tells a story. A real album.
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Oct 21, 2020As a 31 year old, hearing anything 00's esc is fun for me. To hear a 2020 album that includes so many 00's references and sounds was something I didn't realise I needed in my life. Whilst personally I don't love every single track, I must say I adore the majority. It feels original, but still wonderful reminder of 00's greatness!
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Jul 23, 2020talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping espectacular never the same totally unique completely never been done before
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Apr 3, 2021Rina Sawayama is an exceptional artist. Her debut album provides a window into her world & what a wonderful world it is. Listening to the songs in order is an ethereal experience. One of the best pop albums of 2020
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Jul 27, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Sep 16, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 19, 2021Rina’s debut album has a lot of different genres contrasting. Although it can be very tricky and risky to use a combination of contrasting styles, the attempt is 100% successful. Sawayama talks about a lot of different themes, from consumerism to Rina’s experience as an asian woman and the microagressions she has faced.
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Apr 6, 2021
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Jul 17, 2022
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020An album on identity and social consciousness. Rina really knocks this album out the park with lyrics and sleek production.
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020She really knows what she's doing here. A lot of genres can be seen in this album, but there's still a certain sound that makes her music so special. She's a genius. A lot of the lyrics have a deeper meaning. The album is extremely enjoyable. She's definitely an artist you should look out for.
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Apr 17, 2020This is just a masterpiece, really. Every song has an excellent story and the sounds aren't any repetitive. And It's very versatile. She needs to be recognized on the music industry right now!
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Apr 17, 2020the best album of the year!!! iconic songs and a quality pop, im living for it!!!
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Apr 17, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 17, 2020This is just a pure, clean masterpiece; top to bottom. Not one skip. Definitely a contender for best album released this year, and it's only April.
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Apr 17, 2020Brilliant album. Every song could be a hit in its own right. Imaginative, thought provoking, whilst sing along catchy. Fabulous!
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Apr 17, 2020The album flows beautifully, the production and writing are spectacular, their is not one fault about this album.
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Apr 17, 2020The best Pop Album since Charli XCX self tilted Album. "Sawayama" is an ambitious take, Rina blends old school and new school pop together and creates a perfect Album.
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Apr 17, 2020a ridiculously strong debut album from a fearless, wicked new star. it's exhilaratingly confident, careering from one sound to another.
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Apr 18, 2020An amazing alternative album! Absolutely the best album of the year so far. I heard very great and enjoyable tracks like "Chosen Family", "Bad Friend", "Who's Gonna Save U Now?" and "Dynasty" in this album. I highly recommend listening to this album.
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Apr 17, 2020Mmm very good mmm very good mmm very good mmm very good mmm very good, very good indeed
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020it's the best pop music of the year. i love rina so much and i have expected this album since 2017
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Apr 17, 2020Honestly, just a really good album. The production over all is really beautiful made.
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Apr 17, 2020Absolutely incredible. The medium diversity in this album is stunning. A truly remarkable artist.
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Apr 17, 2020From the rock starts of Dynasty to the end of the night Club feels of Snakeskin, Rina Sawayama provides a cohesive narrative, explored through multiple genres, like snippets of the times they reflect. A grand studio debut.
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020What an amazing album! It is for sure a top contender for the best pop album of 2020!
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Apr 17, 2020hey Queen you have done it again constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly
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Apr 17, 2020THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING
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Apr 17, 2020The production on this album is amazing, her voice is power and glory, an album fearless
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Apr 17, 2020STREAM SAWAYAMA my faves are Who’s Gonna Save U Now?, Tokyo Love Hotel and Snakeskin. there’s no bad song on this album. still waiting for Tokyo Takeover
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Apr 17, 2020Simplemente una obra de arte, tenemos el álbum del año
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Apr 18, 2020Genre defying, powerfull, honest and lushfully produced. This record is definitely the best pop record of the year to this day.
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020Absolutely stunning ! Can't believe how much proud I am of her !!! I'm so glad that people are recognize her talent ♥️
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Apr 17, 2020Such an amazing album with such a fresh feeling. Something that seems to never have been done before.
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Apr 17, 2020Superou minhas expectativas! Simplesmente perfeito.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020Esse álbum é tão pop perfection, não tem uma música ruim e ela entrega um álbum debut bem coeso, e músicas como Akasaka Sad, Bad Friend, Love Me 4 Me e Tokyo Love Hotel merecem ser enaltecidas.
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Apr 17, 2020It is such good, detailed, well thought out and produced pop music. Rina delivered once again and you can notice the prominent artistic growth while while still staying true to her unique tone. All the live instrumentations and glittering pop synths the record indulges you in is a good enough reason to give Sawayama a listen.
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Apr 17, 2020Passando por vários estilos musicais como o Pop, R&B e Rock, Rina S. nos serve uma obra-prima. SAWAYAMA possui melodias e vocais on point, potentes e unicos. O emprego de sintetizadores foi feito na medida certa. As letras pessoais e empoderadas, a storyline, tudo isso torna SAWAYAMA, na minha opinião, o album do ano até o momento.
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Apr 17, 2020An incredible debut album for Rina from start to finish. My favourites are Snakeskin, Akasaka Sad, Chosen Family, XS and Dynasty! Would definitely recommend this album. Her discography is already mightily impressive (not a single bad song in her catalogue). No skips on this album either which is an impressive feat in my eyes!
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Apr 17, 2020We have found a jewel in the storm. From beginning to end SAWAYAMA has shown us what a born prolific artist is able to do. Just magnificent!
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May 31, 2020Just perfect, no Word Me surpreendeu de uma forma incrivelmente positiva.
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Jul 9, 2020Three strong songs. But all others pale version of Britney mixed with Avrile Lavigne. I can’t believe that people are still not bored of these predictable tunes she delivers.
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May 9, 2020Demasiado sobrevalorado para lo que es, en cuanto a vocals deja mucho que desear y la producción no es de la mejor.
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Jun 25, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 17, 2020Acelera e falta combustível no meio do caminho, com lestras vazias e melodias que não saem do lugar
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Dec 4, 2020Un álbum rico en ritmos los cuales son muy variados, cohesivos y una producción impecable, de lo mejor del 2020.
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Nov 28, 2020
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Sep 9, 2020Album Of The Year
Te armamos, Rina Sawayamart. Mereces el Grammy‼️
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Apr 17, 2020This album is absolutely fantastic ! My favourite song is Akasaka Sad followed by Comes des garçons ! Rina is destined to be a super star ! A true talent ❤️
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Apr 17, 2020Speechless!!! My wig is in orbit right now.
This record speaks to my soul. Such an intelligent commentary on modern Life. Britney reincarnated with balls -
Apr 17, 2020This is an incredible debut album - there was a lot of hype surrounding it, and it definitely lives up to expectations, which is incredibly refreshing in today's musical landscape!
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Apr 17, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 17, 2020This is the first album in a LONG time I have played all the way through without skipping a track. Each song tells a different story that is super relatable. Some great club tracks on there, some emotional ones and also some that make you wanna hit sh*t! There is def a number one hit in this album, dope as f**k! Impressive
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Apr 17, 2020What a debut! All the expected appeal of an excellent pop album, mixed with the unexpected complexity brought by an intelligent, woke songwriter. It’s somehow nostalgic, contemporary and futuristic all at the same time - it sees you, it raises you.
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Apr 17, 2020A true imersive travel beyond pop-rock music mixing references of nu-metal, j-pop (hi ayumi hamasaki) with true vivid emotional lyrics about her life story, an ode to all emo pre-teen who spent all entire day listening to Avril Lavigne pretending she was Nirvana.
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Apr 17, 2020Insanely good! A powerful voice, entertaining melodies and an excellent production ! What a good way to start the decade.
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Apr 17, 2020Sis absolutely serves!!! Never heard any music for her until today and I’ve been absolutely blown away. An absolutely solid album in every way. I’m already a fan!
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Apr 17, 2020Meu deus, tá incrível demais, nenhum defeito, lenda. VOCE FOI PERSPICAZ RINA
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Apr 18, 2020one of my favorite albums of all time instantly. 0 skips, genre splices perfectly. She’s amazing
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Apr 22, 2020
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May 30, 2020so many Portuguese reviews! please keep it in english. I did like this album.
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Jun 16, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jul 24, 2020Álbum del año,amo cada canción, sus letras y sus ritmos en cada canción el mucho mejor , definitivamente es uno de mis álbum favoritos
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Sep 3, 2020Rina managed to revive pop and bring a new face to it with SAWAYAMA! With the influence of Britney Spears and her pop from the 2000s, Rina was able to deliver the best work of 2020.
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Sep 25, 2020Overrated, the same songs that other artists, nothing new, I don't understand why people like her music
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Aug 28, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Oct 30, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Oct 30, 2020
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Nov 17, 2020OMGGG! one of my AOTY def. i **** loved productions, vocals, lyrics . wow and its her debut album now that is impressive!!! she is creative and intelligent i think im in love w her ooop anyway i am looking forward to her next projects. how is she gonna beat this album tf
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Aug 22, 2022overrated by the el gee bee tee community. it’s not even that good. not a single track stood out for me.
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Aug 3, 2021
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Apr 17, 2020"Sawayama" blends pop and rock perfectly. With mature lyrics and dismembering the experience of a girl who has gone through several aspects with family and friends. A great album for a beginner.
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Apr 21, 2020there's not a single bad song here (even if there are, for sure, definite standouts). the production is impecable and every single track is it's own little universe; it's own story. she knocked it out of the park. AOTY contender.
Awards & Rankings
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May 19, 2020On this stunning debut, Sawayama captures Dua Lipa's future nostalgia and Poppy's metal-meets-pop savvy, rightfully making it her own with more depth, bigger thrills, and a limitless palette.
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May 4, 2020SAWAYAMA appears poised to be one of the best pop albums of the year and sets Sawayama up as a pop force to be reckoned with.
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Apr 30, 2020The album is a complicated picture of Swayama’s past, present, and future. It is rare to see a debut album with such a fully realized voice and vision behind it. What’s more, she exorcises her personal demons amid some of the year’s best dancefloor-filling pop.