Sawayama
by Rina Sawayama
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1138 Ratings

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  1. Simao
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    she did the unimaginable right here.

    i had few expectations that she’d top RINA with this album but i can say for sure it probably did. there are no skips and not only that but most songs are indescribably good.... we’re talking about a handful of going-down-on-history songs.... i don't know how she did that but rina sawayama truly is the future of pop and alt-pop music. SAWAYAMA is    she did the unimaginable right here.

    i had few expectations that she’d top RINA with this album but i can say for sure it probably did. there are no skips and not only that but most songs are indescribably good.... we’re talking about a handful of going-down-on-history songs.... i don't know how she did that but rina sawayama truly is the future of pop and alt-pop music.
    SAWAYAMA is pop perfection & nu metal excellence all in one album

    fav songs: XS, who’s gonna save u now?

    least fav: **** this world (interlude)    … Expand
  2. BrenoHennrique
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Album do ano e quem discorda é n4z1st4!!!! Curvem-se à futura A-LIST!!!!!
  3. lUcOzAdExx
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I just discovered Rina a few months ago, but i really fell in love with everything that she does, her music is fantastic, so diverse and very enjoyable, it's no doubt that i really love SAWAYAMA and i'm looking forward to listen to everything that Rina puts out to the world.
  4. supremehive
    May 10, 2020
    10
    After lots of listens I still can’t get over at how great this album is as an experience, she presents herself as a versatile artist, the production of each song seem like they couldn’t be any better, I couldn’t ask for anything more. One can get completely immerse in the storylines she pulls with each song, greatly expressing her emotions and making us follow along the journey of eachAfter lots of listens I still can’t get over at how great this album is as an experience, she presents herself as a versatile artist, the production of each song seem like they couldn’t be any better, I couldn’t ask for anything more. One can get completely immerse in the storylines she pulls with each song, greatly expressing her emotions and making us follow along the journey of each track. Speechless. I don’t believe 2020 will have a better album, and this was my introduction to Rina. I’m in awe.… Expand
  5. alexve2023
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album. One of the Best albums of 2020. She deserves all the best.
  6. Jaz_Grant
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Un debut en lo alto, Sawayama marca la explosión de Rina en el firmamento.
    Un álbum diverso pero siempre conciso, directo y pegadizo que nos muestra la versatilidad de la artista. Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores álbumes del 2020.
  7. Dragunty
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    great album i love it, its one of the most surprises aartist on this year love
  8. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    "XS" is a song few artists can pull off. Genre-blending and wonderfully exuberent, Rina establishes her presence in 2020 pop right off the bat. SAWAYAMA is a brilliant debut that would be perfect aside from some filler near the end.
  9. totoro0192
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    This album feels really fresh, it's a really fun listen, can really recommend to everyone from a casual listener to someone who searches a deeper listening experience in their music
  10. SylviaLehman
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Just have discovered the Sawayama album, and it brings me back the joy of life, in this 2020s ...
  11. alphabetboy98
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The album is absolutely amazing from start to finish. If you're expecting Cherry-esque type of bops, this album is not for you. This is more like Alterlife/10-20-40/TMAIA but taken to a whole another level. Can't believe she topped RINA. She truly outdid herself. The singles are the weakest songs on the album. Also, I highly recommend listening to the album on good quality headphones,The album is absolutely amazing from start to finish. If you're expecting Cherry-esque type of bops, this album is not for you. This is more like Alterlife/10-20-40/TMAIA but taken to a whole another level. Can't believe she topped RINA. She truly outdid herself. The singles are the weakest songs on the album. Also, I highly recommend listening to the album on good quality headphones, because the production is out of this world, and it might not translate well on a speaker during casual listening.… Expand
  12. sebascampos
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    By far one of the best albums of 2020, song by song, it's just an empowered album
  13. lookausername
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This album is Y2K nostalgia in a bottle, yet it manages to be something completely new through Rina and Clarence breathing new life into the trends of the time period and putting all those popular genres into a blender and somehow creating a cohesive sound for the record in the process. Rina's exploration of themes unusually explored on top of these maximalist pop beats also creates aThis album is Y2K nostalgia in a bottle, yet it manages to be something completely new through Rina and Clarence breathing new life into the trends of the time period and putting all those popular genres into a blender and somehow creating a cohesive sound for the record in the process. Rina's exploration of themes unusually explored on top of these maximalist pop beats also creates a whole lot of very original pop songs.

    Whether it be the t.a.T.u. inspired pop-rock track 'Dynasty' which vocalises Rina's desire to succeed and flourish in the world and make her family proud or the synth-pop ballad 'Bad Friend' in which Rina describes a friend whom she had lost contact in recent years because she didn't make an effort to maintain the friendship, there is a song for everyone here who is a fan of Y2K era pop.    … Expand
  14. adelwinwr
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    sawayama has everything from nu metal to r&b to pop. she uses genre-splicing to express different emotions on her album. almost every song on the album is good but DYNASTY is definitely my favorite so far
  15. eliluc123
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Miss sawayama made one of the best albums of 2020!
    I love this album so much!
  16. FernandoZ
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum excelente, un aire nuevo y refrescante mezcla armoniosamente sonidos, temas emociones y los canaliza en una joya pop
  17. VGabrielLM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The BEST album of 2020. Rina Sawayama is a genius! The criticism of the lyrics, the production, it's all amazing! XS, Comme des Garçons and Bad Friend are the highlights of the album. The multiple parts of an personality is between the lines. It's a travel with Rina through his brilliant mind.
  18. teddyeatspeanut
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    awesome awesome awesome this album is something else, i just love it so much
  19. DrewBarrymore
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    ths is AMAZING! i hope gets the recognition that deserves plsssssssssssssss
  20. rykketid
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    SAWAYAMA is a quintessential pop album. very messy and out of control, constantly blowing up genre as it desperately pleads to say something about the artist. very vulnerable and heartfelt and also compulsively listenable.
  21. nassosgl
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    undoubtedly one of the best and most artistically pleasing albums of the year
  22. lukemrogers
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    she somehow managed to combine 4 genres in one album and still have it be a cohesive body of work. Rina is the FUTUREEEE
  23. WindowsPeak
    May 2, 2020
    7
    Good voice,crazy and funny efects,is a good debut album and she is a interesting artist
  24. alexbpstan
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Album of the year material. I listen to it from top to bottom enjoying every song. Thank you Rina
  25. Potasio
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    buenardo. tiene buenos ritmos, y una mezcla de géneros variados, también una buena letra
    canciones favoritas: dynasty, xs, akasaka sad, paradisin'
    canciones menos favoritas: **** this world, bad friend
  26. andrey_
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Very strong debut. She masterfully mixed different genres. She revived 90-00s music without sampling old songs like other artists.
  27. fabiann
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum literalmente lo mejor del 2020, esperemos y sea apreciado por el comité de los GRAMMYs porque merece mucho más, la pieza de arte como la artista detrás.
  28. sweet_talk3r
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Best pop album of the year so far, she snapped! Tracks like XS, Love Me 4 Me are really 2000's reminiscent and are perfectly blended with today's music. The "rock" bits like Who's Gonna Save U Now? and STFU! are literally perfect. Truly a groundbreaking album.
  29. petrichor1975
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    Rina Sawayama's debut album is a dazzling exhibition of her personality and how fearless music can be. From the nu-metal pop combo, "xS", to the strutting dance-pop of "Comme Des Garcons", "SAWAYAMA" is the start of an amazing career.
  30. joshkacey
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Nu-metal AND bubblegum pop? Rina makes a name for herself as an expert in the craft of weaving together abrasive and jarring stabs of rock infused bops, with sweet and sugary teen-pop jams, to make an album that is confessional enough to relate to her audience, while being nostalgic in a way that makes music trends of the 90’s and 00’s sound like they never went of out of style, ratherNu-metal AND bubblegum pop? Rina makes a name for herself as an expert in the craft of weaving together abrasive and jarring stabs of rock infused bops, with sweet and sugary teen-pop jams, to make an album that is confessional enough to relate to her audience, while being nostalgic in a way that makes music trends of the 90’s and 00’s sound like they never went of out of style, rather instead staying around to follow us into the streaming era.

    Think Evanescence, a tad of JoJo, some Britney Spears, then add Korn to the mix. The recipe sounds bound for an auditory fever dream of Limp Bizkit being blasted through the prom speakers of mid-2000’s high school prom. Where many artists pay ode to the era that raised them, see Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s 2018 collaboration 1999, Rina has made up her debut album with songs that actually sound like they were recorded in 1999.    … Expand
  31. Tete40i
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    I'm not a pop guy, but this album is a masterpiece. Every single song feels unique and has different influences, going from metal in STFU to even an 8-bit style-ish song in Paradisin'. Overall the album gets stuck in your head in a good way, and it is really really addictive and fun to listen.
  32. DisconsiderMe
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Ladies and gentlemen, we have the abum of the year. / Senhoras e senhores, nós temos o álbum do ano.
    Top 5 songs/músicas:
    5- XS
    4- Bad Friend
    3- **** This World (Interlude)
    2- Chosen Family
    1- Tokyo Love Hotel
  33. JJ678
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Really liked this debut, so many different genres being fused together on one album, with great vocal performances to go along with it. Although I'd never heard of her before I definitely have now. Brilliant.
  34. asdeerty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Sawayama fué directo a la buena música y con este álbum demostró ser lo reina que es. Sin duda alguna un trabajo muy experimental pero no tanto como para hacerlo incómodo, teniendo influencias de pop, rock y más, mezcló todo haciendo canciones potentes y a la vez personales. El rango vocal, las letras y la actitud de Rina se destacaron en este disco, haciéndolo fuera de tiempo eSawayama fué directo a la buena música y con este álbum demostró ser lo reina que es. Sin duda alguna un trabajo muy experimental pero no tanto como para hacerlo incómodo, teniendo influencias de pop, rock y más, mezcló todo haciendo canciones potentes y a la vez personales. El rango vocal, las letras y la actitud de Rina se destacaron en este disco, haciéndolo fuera de tiempo e inolvidable.… Expand
  35. 1lixo
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Rina got me throw a magical, mistical, beautiful, fantasy extremly brilliant work of art
  36. gernocchio
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    2021 Grammys Album Of The Year 2021 Grammys Album Of The Year 2021 Grammys Album Of The Year 2021 Grammys Album Of The Year
  37. mlkasa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect mix of rock and pop, we have to stan our Japanese queen. Iconic, unlike most of the k-pop artists
  38. venizus
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it on a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  39. yenniestan
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    She is a complete artist, everything in this masterpiece is subliminal. One of the best pop albums of the year. Favorite songs: XS, Paradisin' and Choosen Family.
  40. weszcs
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE !!!!!!!! I HAVE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS ALBUM ..... SIMPLY AMAZING! BRAZIL LOVES YOU RINA
  41. Born2Lose
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amo demasiado este álbum, creo que es mi favorito de este año. Mi canción favorita es STFU!
    #SAWAYAMAISBRITISH
  42. duaxcx
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    topico pra aclamar a minha fav: rina eu te amo obrigado por lançar o álbum do século, nota 1000
  43. buriedwrng
    May 21, 2020
    8
    it’s really hard for me to love all the songs, as i expected it didn’t happens in here. however, i literally loved 5 of the 12 of them. i found “dynasty” and “who’s gonna save u now?” amazingly thrilling and boosting. “chosen family” is absolutely beautiful, periodt.
  44. twet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    em seu debut rina mostra que é uma lenda, mesclou pop e rock da forma mais brilhante possível
  45. dvmendes
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    It's not an album you'll like the first time you listen to it. You'll have to sit on it and hear it 2 or 3 times and by then its the album that saved your life and you don't want anything else.
    P.S. Imagine making one of the best albuns of 2020 and not being nominated for any award in UK just because a stupid reason. And I won't even talk about the VMA's... Rina Sawayama deserves more, a    It's not an album you'll like the first time you listen to it. You'll have to sit on it and hear it 2 or 3 times and by then its the album that saved your life and you don't want anything else.
    P.S. Imagine making one of the best albuns of 2020 and not being nominated for any award in UK just because a stupid reason. And I won't even talk about the VMA's... Rina Sawayama deserves more, a lot more, for the great artist she is. #SAWAYAMAISBRITISH    … Expand
  46. Steiin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a mistura do pop com o rock não é novidade nesse meio, porem a rina consegue fazer isso muito bem com as suas guitarras gritando, a forma que ela encaixa o metal em suas faixas faz com que o album se destque entre os demais desse ano. sawayama/rina vem sendo uma boa surpresa em 2020 e espero que continue assim. ah, e o japones hein? mais uma em sua manga. não é mais um album sobre tokyo. éa mistura do pop com o rock não é novidade nesse meio, porem a rina consegue fazer isso muito bem com as suas guitarras gritando, a forma que ela encaixa o metal em suas faixas faz com que o album se destque entre os demais desse ano. sawayama/rina vem sendo uma boa surpresa em 2020 e espero que continue assim. ah, e o japones hein? mais uma em sua manga. não é mais um album sobre tokyo. é sobre a rina.… Expand
  47. 67uynvcw
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Rina Sawayama’s debut album, ‘Sawayama’ showcases an infusion of genres that creates a unique listening experience. This is displayed most clearly in ‘STFU’ we’re there’s certainly metal elements at play. A contrast to this is the ballad based songs such as ‘chosen family’ and ‘Tokyo love hotel’. The album reflects a random cocktail of musical influences, but combines them into a coherentRina Sawayama’s debut album, ‘Sawayama’ showcases an infusion of genres that creates a unique listening experience. This is displayed most clearly in ‘STFU’ we’re there’s certainly metal elements at play. A contrast to this is the ballad based songs such as ‘chosen family’ and ‘Tokyo love hotel’. The album reflects a random cocktail of musical influences, but combines them into a coherent collective. Jumping into different genres highlights Sawayamas influence from Gaga, who has done this the most successful. However the album remains pop at heart. And maybe pushing the boundaries of polis what the genre needs .… Expand
  48. rubythre
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    A good album that even deserves a Grammy nomination this year. If possible I would be happy for her.
  49. Izanglez
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    This is a roller coaster. I was living during the first songs. It was a mix of pop, rock and personal touches that made it impeccable. However, she lowered the originality and energy right after the first tracks, and that let me down. Musically, it is still a really solid project and I love it. I would give it a personal 85.
  50. Camilajop
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good album, it has a great combination of sounds that make it very diverse but also make it very cohesive… Expand
  51. hsaosjn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    an amazing album. it had both pop and rock and it was all really good. rina really deserves more, she doesn’t deserve to be an irrelevant flop like lil kim
  52. selsmanic
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    we have here A STRONG POTENTIALLY ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
    first i wanna say LOOK! AT! THE! COVER! amazing omg i love it sm it's soooo good and the makeup and hair is incredibly good wow she's perfectly flawless! now, i gotta say i NEVER heard of her and never heard any of her music, this was my first time listening to her and i have to admit WE STAN! she delivered bop after bop, pop perfection!    we have here A STRONG POTENTIALLY ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
    first i wanna say LOOK! AT! THE! COVER! amazing omg i love it sm it's soooo good and the makeup and hair is incredibly good wow she's perfectly flawless! now, i gotta say i NEVER heard of her and never heard any of her music, this was my first time listening to her and i have to admit WE STAN! she delivered bop after bop, pop perfection! she better get some grammy noms bc this is truly amazing, a wonderful body of work, so cohesive and so well structured with every detail in the production, lyrics, vocals.. I gotta admit there's only 1 grower and that is STFU! ... idk but that song didn't caught me at the first time and it was kinda off... but the rest were instantly BOPS! But after a few times listening to STFU! i came to the conclusion is a bop. I LOVED EVERY. SINGLE. TRACK! THERE WASN'T ANY TRACK I WOULD GET BORED! THE ALBUM GOT BETTER AS IT CONTINUED TO PROGRESS AND SHE DID: THAT! i didn't expected her to have this sound of pop perfection i thought she was more alternative (kinda like Banks or FKA Twigs sound..) i love this sound, i'm so happy and glad i stopped sleeping on her and i listened to this masterpiece bc WOW i'm speechless.. Now i'll give this album a solid 9/10, it was beyond beautiful every production on every song was OUT OF THIS WORLD! i **** love it istg i'm gonna be listening until i turn 84 at least because personally i don't see the album aging anytime soon, and if it doesn't my mark will increase from 9 to 9,5 and even 10? who knows but the thing we ALL know is that she came and did: THAT!    … Expand
  53. WillCanul
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece, every song is different, but the album is cohesive. Rina definitely is not an ordinary superstar.… Expand
  54. Slave4music
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Incredible, amazing, showstopping, never the same, completely never been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  55. antymosphere
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Rina Sawayama é uma cantora britânica nascida no Japão e seu disco de estreia “SAWAYAMA”, lançado dia 17 de abril, tem chamado a atenção de muita gente. Eu não tinha escutado nenhum trabalho da Rina antes desse disco, confesso que fui totalmente pego de surpresa pela compositora. Tentarei ser curto e objetivo nessa review, mas não é fácil analisar algo que conheço a pouco tempo.

    O álbum    Rina Sawayama é uma cantora britânica nascida no Japão e seu disco de estreia “SAWAYAMA”, lançado dia 17 de abril, tem chamado a atenção de muita gente. Eu não tinha escutado nenhum trabalho da Rina antes desse disco, confesso que fui totalmente pego de surpresa pela compositora. Tentarei ser curto e objetivo nessa review, mas não é fácil analisar algo que conheço a pouco tempo.

    O álbum começa meio agressivo e forte, já deixando o aviso de que não será uma estreia qualquer. Trilhando por vários estilos e influências, o seu fim deixa uma certa curiosidade de como seria se continuasse por mais algumas faixas, criando uma enorme expectativa para o seu sucessor.
    “SAWAYAMA” reúne aspectos pessoais da vida de Rina passando por sua infância, adolescência e as novas experiências da fase adulta. A cultura japonesa, família, amizades e relacionamentos amorosos são referenciados ao decorrer das canções, fazendo jus ao nome do disco. Rina se mostrou uma maravilhosa compositora, ao lado de Coco Morier, Bram Inscore, Lauren Aquilina e outros. O que mais me deixou impressionado foi a junção dos gêneros músicas perfeitamente trabalhados, a força do rock de início mesclando com o dance-pop característico e as pinceladas do R&B e synth-pop geraram uma incrível coesão sonora. Clarence Clarity é o grande produtor a frente do processo de criação, juntamente com a própria Rina e Kyle Shearer, Danny L Harle também aparece creditado em uma das faixas.

    Finalmente consigo entender o por que Rina Sawayama conquista várias pessoas ao redor do mundo. Abrindo seu coração com o disco de estreia, a artista se destaca perante o público e a crítica, fazendo um dos debuts mais aclamados até o momento desse ano. Ela também traz vertentes de um novo cenário da música pop no mundo, se unindo com vários outros artistas e afirmando que a música se modifica sim, mas não perde a qualidade que é tão discutida e comparada com as décadas passadas. Por fim, “SAWAYAMA” é aclamado por mim como uma das melhores estreias dos últimos tempos e, provavelmente, um dos melhores álbuns do ano de 2020.

    Anty.    … Expand
  56. eddiebannayan
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    An incredibly entertaining and endearingly personal debut from one of the most talented & promising voices in the pop field. No one does Rina like Rina, and no one will ever be able to.
  57. Beano_
    May 26, 2020
    9
    This albums is incredible in every way. The vocals are beautiful, the production fits the songs perfectly, and the lyrics are amazing as well. Although, I don't think she'll ever top RINA.
  58. seba7u7
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Arte arte muy arte rina diosa literalmente te cagaste en mierga omg nada nuevo de la promesa de la musica asi es
  59. juanjm
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    I didn’t who was Rina, but I don’t regret having met her. This album is perfect, the production, lyrics and her voice make this album be magical. Also this album has transported me at pop from 90’s and 2000’s, but with moder pop of 2020’s. I hope that this album be recognized around the world!
  60. lucashenriml
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum que mais ouvi esse ano!! Lendária, fez um álbum perfeito misturando rock, pop, R&B e até música de anime. Akasaka Sad e Dynasty são as donas.
  61. MarcBb12cXx
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    the fact that this is her debut album means that she's a legend in the making. Sawayama serves lyrically, sonically and artistically. This is a top notch album that nobody asks for but needed in this pandemic situation.
  62. Julia1998
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. The production is top-notch. It has replay value.
  63. adrianmaciasm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Art, art, simply art. This is one of the best debut albums I have ever heard.
  64. octavianwho
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Probably the most cohesive album in 2020. The opening is so powerful and closes the same way but throughout the album you get to experience so many emotions and really see Rina put her soul into this album. Love it
  65. allmirrors
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    rina didn't come to play. she's innovative, unique, smart, talented, she is the moment. sawayama aoty
  66. Ritzy
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    It’s a fun, bold, glitchy, experimental take on pop and yet still sounds familiar as you can hear the 90s pop influence.
  67. ArkangelIII
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, eu amei, gnt eu recomendo que sabor, ela foi genial e perspicaz
  68. kaceymusspraise
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing
  69. stanlooona
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    album of the year.. we have to stan yassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  70. badkiddieguito
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    It is an unpredictable mix of sounds is the creation of a new genre a new branch of rhythms and blues. its R & B-CORE.
  71. jamesmackey
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    One of the most daring, inventive, gleeful, pop albums. Despite being a debut album, it feels like a culmination of things: a kaleidescopic journey through family, identity, pain and triumph, but most of all an expression of the sheer thrill of pop music in all its shapes.

    Each track is so distinct, yet as a listening experience it's incredibly fluid, disarming and immersive. The whole    One of the most daring, inventive, gleeful, pop albums. Despite being a debut album, it feels like a culmination of things: a kaleidescopic journey through family, identity, pain and triumph, but most of all an expression of the sheer thrill of pop music in all its shapes.

    Each track is so distinct, yet as a listening experience it's incredibly fluid, disarming and immersive. The whole thing is presented with an attitude that's at once knowing, playful, but winningly sincere.

    The full-throttle energy, infectious maximalism, genre-fusing bravado: a real pop big bang moment.    … Expand
  72. Hmysle
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Authentic Pop
    Legendary Utopian Sounds

    Will never here another one like this    … Expand
  73. andyn823
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    Honestly, I really love the production of the album and I love her insane vocal, it is something new that I have never heard before. I also love how she brings a lot of her Japanese culture and music style to this album. And I always love Japanese music, so this album is clearly my cup of tea. Full of bops inside this album. Rina could be the supreme pop singer.
  74. Heinrix
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amei a variedade temas abordados , a mistura de gêneros músicais é incrível… Expand
  75. crystallized
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Fantastic! Rina Sawayama did it again. She’s unique and talented, and SAWAYAMA show us her personal side flawlessly executed from Dynasty to Snakeskin.
  76. Thijr
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Incrivel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  77. RITZ270
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Above and beyond what I was expecting! Every song is such a standout and features different music genres. Will be streaming for several hours straight. Paradisin’ gets me so hype and is back to back with Akasaka Sad which is another one of my favorites. Literally none of the songs were bad, the consistency in production was there, 10/10 for me :)
  78. beysdragon
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Album of the year so far. Very experimental production with great vocals and harmonies. There is pop, rock, R&B, even metal. Cohesive body of art. Everyone should listen to this album.
  79. datbeuuu
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Her debut album is her complete work from the start and it show how banging the album this, you go girl RINA !!!
  80. Alefcastro
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso! Uma mistura de gêneros musicais perfeito. Não dá vontade de passar nenhuma música. Já é um dos meus favoritos.
  81. gabeabueg
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Its literally an alternative masterpiece and fits everything Sawayama was going for. We have to stan
  82. LukeyC
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    The Genre-exploration at the start of this album is truly surprising and wonderful in how successful the attempts were.
  83. zvchs
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    A very strong debut pop record reminiscent of many r&b pop songs of the past couple decades and many outlying genres, such as nu-metal and disco, that are sewn flawlessly in the record through the amazing production (thank you Clarence Clarity). This album is a step in a new direction for Rina herself, as many of the songs featured on the record differ from her past works, however, theA very strong debut pop record reminiscent of many r&b pop songs of the past couple decades and many outlying genres, such as nu-metal and disco, that are sewn flawlessly in the record through the amazing production (thank you Clarence Clarity). This album is a step in a new direction for Rina herself, as many of the songs featured on the record differ from her past works, however, the songs on this album really hold through.… Expand
  84. BrennoahcoR
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Rina just gave me a new sight of what our minds can do when it’s related to feeling... I never liked this kind of music, of just by accident, heard Bad Friend and it captivated me right in the chorus. Searched for the singer and now I’ve been listening to Sawayama for 2 days straight. It really sums up the perfect mix of pop, kind of a metal that I’m not used to, strong story telling and aRina just gave me a new sight of what our minds can do when it’s related to feeling... I never liked this kind of music, of just by accident, heard Bad Friend and it captivated me right in the chorus. Searched for the singer and now I’ve been listening to Sawayama for 2 days straight. It really sums up the perfect mix of pop, kind of a metal that I’m not used to, strong story telling and a voice that fits every beat without making it something weird to listen. Really really loving this album as days goes by. I personally recommend those who are curious about her work to listen to STFU!, Bad Friend, Who’s Gonna Save U Now? and XS. These can really resume to you the full mix of joy, riot and soft craziness we can expect of it.… Expand
  85. VitorMussi
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    O álbum debut de Rina é incrível, acredito que inclui várias músicas inovadoras e com ritmos interessantes, enquanto outras são bem entendiantes, em geral, um bom álbum.
  86. jar033
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. If you don't believe me, go listen to this masterpiece by yourself.
  87. rinasawayamas
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  88. Indiebicth
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    At its best, Sawayama redefines pop tropes on tracks like akasaka sad and the album’s best, most complex track, snakeskin.However at it’s worst it can fall into these pop tropes on tracks like XS.
    Dynasty 9/10
    XS 6/10 STFU 8/10 Comme Des Garçons 6.5/10 Akasaka Sad 9.5/10 Paradisin 6.5/10 Love me 4 me 7/10 Bad friend 8.5/10 **** this world 6/10 Who’s gonna save you now? 9/10 Tokyo Love    At its best, Sawayama redefines pop tropes on tracks like akasaka sad and the album’s best, most complex track, snakeskin.However at it’s worst it can fall into these pop tropes on tracks like XS.
    Dynasty 9/10
    XS 6/10
    STFU 8/10
    Comme Des Garçons 6.5/10
    Akasaka Sad 9.5/10
    Paradisin 6.5/10
    Love me 4 me 7/10
    Bad friend 8.5/10
    **** this world 6/10
    Who’s gonna save you now? 9/10
    Tokyo Love hotel 7.5/10
    Chosen family 7.5/10
    Snakeskin 10/10    … Expand
  89. Morelols
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    She just taught the pop girls nowadays that this is how you do an album that we've been missing for a while. I know that this will not win AOTY in grammys because we know that grammy is a scam LOL btw we are just blessed this quarantine.
  90. Ecstasydragon
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Really love this album. It gives me Night Time, My Time vibes. It’s really so well produced and XS and Comme Des Garçon are amazing
  91. heatofvenus
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    Not a single skip, this is the best pop album of the 2020... it has tons of 2000's influences, destiny's child, evanescence but updated and extremely polished feels very fresh and it'll probable stay this way for a few decades. Lot of personality and detail.
  92. Yohanan
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Um álbum Pop/Rock com muita qualidade, sons destorcidos do modo agradável aos ouvidos, os instrumentais, o vocal de Rina, os acordes, os tons, a harmonia num todo.. Parabéns Rina, álbum excepcional. Diria até que é um dos melhores álbuns de 2020.
  93. Dustinblake5901
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Best Album of The Year/Decade!! Sawayama is a journey that keeps you on the edge of your seat! Using metal influences to show anger, Sawayama will make you laugh, cry, and dance!
  94. Galactawhore
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely never been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it. Album of the f*****g year.
  95. Lbstev
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Its sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo **** good love it
  96. PedroBuenoM
    May 17, 2020
    10
    A totally cohesive and well-crafted work, vocal excellence and production excellence, mixture of ROCK, POP + styles from the 80s & 90s Totally Perfect. Album of the Year SO FAR
  97. Masterlime
    May 18, 2020
    8
    This album is pretty divisive for me. The good songs are great but there are some songs that just dont hit at all in my opinion. I just wish this was a full length album made out of songs like 'XS, 'STFU' and the needed emotional cuts like 'Akasaka Sad'. To my disappointment there are some songs that just dont emphasize her capabilities. Nearly half of the songs here could have been cutThis album is pretty divisive for me. The good songs are great but there are some songs that just dont hit at all in my opinion. I just wish this was a full length album made out of songs like 'XS, 'STFU' and the needed emotional cuts like 'Akasaka Sad'. To my disappointment there are some songs that just dont emphasize her capabilities. Nearly half of the songs here could have been cut and replaced in my opinion.

    She is a pop queen even though this is her debut album but she has to get better in choosing the gems that go into her crown.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  98. CristopherGN7
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Pop perfection, totally a masterpiece, it is one of my favorite albums ever. Love it.
  99. isntalice
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song is a new journey on its own. It's a masterpiece from a true unique artist.
  100. AlexisCeh
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Qué buen álbum ! Fresco y diferente al resto de lo qué hay en el mercado actualmente.
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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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  1. AllMusic
    May 19, 2020
    80
    On 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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  2. Consequence
    May 4, 2020
    91
    SAWAYAMA 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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  3. Under The Radar
    Apr 30, 2020
    75
    The 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.
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