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The Fool
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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the pop singer was produced by Benny Blanco and Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. The Guardian
    Sep 3, 2015
    80
    At times, as on Free, there’s a danger of things crossing into the formulaic big-pop sound the Mumfords have spread through the charts. But more often, these songs – written with Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos among others--are imbued with enough subtle strangeness to remain beguiling.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Jun 16, 2015
    79
    As a debut album, The Fool is certainly an impressive first outing.
  3. The New York Times
    Jun 15, 2015
    70
    Ms. Weaver’s lead vocals sound natural and personal, while Mr. Blanco and Mr. Angelakos build heroic crescendos for her.
  4. PopMatters
    Aug 25, 2015
    70
    The Fool is full of promise, and though it just barely misses the mark as far as greatness is concerned, Weaver’s established that she’s on the right track for deserved potential superstardom.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Jun 18, 2015
    60
    Each song is full of sonic acrobatics--sometimes glimmering, other times glitchy, but it's Weaver's voice that provides the heart and soul.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Jun 30, 2015
    60
    The biggest highlights on The Fool ("Here Is Home") balance both of those instincts, tempering folky ache with subtle, twinkly beats.
  7. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 15, 2015
    33
    Instead of utilizing the talented crew’s many particular strengths to create a unique and unified sound, The Fool comes out feeling like nobody in particular and everyone at once.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 55
  3. Negative: 21 out of 55
  1. musicaddict
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Beautiful album, I met Ryn herself and she was amazing she's a very beautiful and talented girl. This album is everything and very distinct.Beautiful album, I met Ryn herself and she was amazing she's a very beautiful and talented girl. This album is everything and very distinct. Possibly the best album of the year.… Expand
  2. holyrynweaver
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Unique But Very Beautiful. From weave snatching masterpieces like Pierre, Octahate, The Fool, to gloomy ballad-esque like traveling song, thisUnique But Very Beautiful. From weave snatching masterpieces like Pierre, Octahate, The Fool, to gloomy ballad-esque like traveling song, this album will snatch your weave and leave you hairless.… Expand
  4. LukeAnthonyy
    May 26, 2016
    10
    The Fool is an excellent album and one of the best albums of 2015. This album does a great job of showcasing Ryn's vocals with wonderfulThe Fool is an excellent album and one of the best albums of 2015. This album does a great job of showcasing Ryn's vocals with wonderful lyrics. Some of the highlights of the album are Pierre, Travelling Song, and The Fool.… Expand
  5. MichaelHierl
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Unlike the people think that it's okay to demean a new artists metacritic, this album is a fresh paint splatter on what is pop music. The wayUnlike the people think that it's okay to demean a new artists metacritic, this album is a fresh paint splatter on what is pop music. The way Ryn Weaver sings on this record is amazing. She takes the words that SHE WROTE and she put them into amazing meanings. It's not just words that are being sung, the listeners hear a story. I love this album so much and Ryn Weaver has changed my life with the record. I can't wait to see her live … Expand
  6. Dennonyx
    Jun 27, 2015
    5
    Her style is too much rambling and inconclusive. Anyway there are some good pop songs and also some good alternative songs. They just don'tHer style is too much rambling and inconclusive. Anyway there are some good pop songs and also some good alternative songs. They just don't fit each other.… Expand
  7. marinasblueweed
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    RYAN WEBBER IS FAT!!!!!! Marina is so much better lol ryn wants to be indie so bad but she will forever be a wannabe florence and the machine.RYAN WEBBER IS FAT!!!!!! Marina is so much better lol ryn wants to be indie so bad but she will forever be a wannabe florence and the machine. #sorrynotsorry… Expand
  8. katyhunty
    Jun 17, 2015
    0
    If this passes as music today, I'm afraid of the future. This is some of the worst drivel I've ever heard. If you heard one song on thisIf this passes as music today, I'm afraid of the future. This is some of the worst drivel I've ever heard. If you heard one song on this album, you practically can say you heard them all. Octahate is stuck in my head and that's not a good thing at all. I'm pretty sure the critics are either paid off or they have no taste in music because a 4.0 is TOO much for this PILE of FILTH.… Expand

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