Asha's Awakening
by Raveena
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. The Guardian
    Feb 15, 2022
    80
    Mainstream pop music should clear some room for her: it would make things infinitely more interesting.
  2. Clash Music
    Feb 15, 2022
    80
    The album is bold, eccentric and proudly rooted in classical South Asian traditions, whilst sounding fresh and accessible at the same time.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 15, 2022
    80
    If this is an awakening, consider our attention well and truly captive; clever, confident, and utterly comforting.
  5. Pitchfork
    Feb 15, 2022
    75
    Raveena’s luminous sophomore album, Asha’s Awakening, is a throat-clearing moment for the singer, drawing on both Western and South Asian inspirations and collaborations for a blend of dance-friendly R&B songs and soothing ballads, each of which stands on her distinctive, quiet strength.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. swiftexileee
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    One of the best albums released this year so far. Her vocals fit the productions of every track. Tracks 12-13 were my favorite. She ended theOne of the best albums released this year so far. Her vocals fit the productions of every track. Tracks 12-13 were my favorite. She ended the album beautifully.… Full Review »
  2. SOPHIEisAnIcon
    Mar 1, 2022
    7
    A noice 72/100 , a nice ,yet not very daring of an album i might say of Pop with RnB roots to it and a jazzy feeling , nice to chill out in aA noice 72/100 , a nice ,yet not very daring of an album i might say of Pop with RnB roots to it and a jazzy feeling , nice to chill out in a cold winter or autumn day specially . Equally as good as her Moonstone EP , not as good as her Lucid Album maybe . IT is consistent on its sound but doesn´t surprise the hearer in any manner and stands monotone though the whole thing , what leaves you a tad disapointed at the end , but it was still a nice shot of an album… Full Review »
  3. ZiadAmin
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    raveena has created a perfect cohesive sophomore record that blends different sounds together, it’s sonically inspired by her roots andraveena has created a perfect cohesive sophomore record that blends different sounds together, it’s sonically inspired by her roots and smoothly blended with R&B and jazzy influences, one of the best albums of 2022 so far.… Full Review »
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