Sawayama
by Rina Sawayama
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  1. GuilhermeV
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    "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.
  2. arthurdepr
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    there'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.
  3. matthewmirliani
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Without exaggeration, one of the greatest, most ingenious albums I think I’ve heard in years. It’s without a doubt the best debut pop album since Lady Gaga’s The Fame in 2008, with which it shares several sonic similarities. Beginning to end, the album is a breathlessly flawless achievement. So much of it embodies what made pop albums in the 2000s so engaging: the charisma and stylizationsWithout exaggeration, one of the greatest, most ingenious albums I think I’ve heard in years. It’s without a doubt the best debut pop album since Lady Gaga’s The Fame in 2008, with which it shares several sonic similarities. Beginning to end, the album is a breathlessly flawless achievement. So much of it embodies what made pop albums in the 2000s so engaging: the charisma and stylizations of Justin Timberlake; the intensity and bravado of Rihanna; the strong-theatrical-vocals-meet-ice cold-pop of Lady Gaga. The cherry on top is the incorporation of metal, 90’s R&B, 90’s bubblegum, and 80’s glam rock - a combination that results in a fantastically confident artistic statement. It’s a debut album with enormous energy and enormous personality that demands to be heard.… Expand
  4. MPB
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    An honest, exciting, sexy, funny, heart-breaking, mind-bending and incredibly catchy ride in the form of a pop album. With SAWAYAMA, Rina proves herself to be one of the most interesting pop voices in music currently and an underdog deserving of everyone's attention.
  5. AarinCLP
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    From 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.
  6. Mathex
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    It's delicious to hear this album. It's powerfull and mame my mind blow! Great job
  7. Menios
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    What an amazing album! It is for sure a top contender for the best pop album of 2020!
  8. SamHPL
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The release date is unfortunate, because this album is amazing and could (and should) help get Rina the visibility she deserves.
  9. SoFetch
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Two months after I heard this masterpiece for the first time and I realized that the later you hear SAWAYAMA it keeps getting better. Such a music roller coaster, production-wise and lyrically diverse, going through self love and identity, family, friendship, feminism, capitalism, micro-aggressions, and even climate change!
  10. Boatfromthesea
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Excellent debut album. It features Nu-Metal rock, Pop, Electronic, and R&B. That sounds overwhelming but somehow everything works out perfectly. Fav Tracks include XS (I love how this song mocks capitalism), STFU, and Chosen Family.
  11. Evic21
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    SAWAYAMA is an honest self-portrait of an artist brimming with ideas of how to push pop into weirder territory. Her creative choices on the album shouldn't work, but they all come together to form an album that is nostalgic yet refreshingly new. Rina's lyrics and rock star vocals anchor the whole project as a singular vision of boundless potential and creativity.
  12. Brunno
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    uma 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.
  13. barthurbottino
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não existe críticas negativas possíveis sobre esse álbum. Perfeito do primeiro segundo até o último. Rina mostra a versatilidade de estilos (Xs seguida de STFU!, por exemplo) e criativa. A diversidade de temas das letras é impressionante, de críticas ao capitalismo (XS) a uma música digna do título de Hino LGBTQIA+ (Chosen Family), ela mostra que é capaz e produzir uma masterpiece. Rina chegou chutando a porta com seu álbum debut, já fico ansioso pelo próximo lançamento.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. Panchogul
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Un álbum rico en ritmos los cuales son muy variados, cohesivos y una producción impecable, de lo mejor del 2020.
  16. BrenoHennrique
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Album do ano e quem discorda é n4z1st4!!!! Curvem-se à futura A-LIST!!!!!
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. alexve2023
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album. One of the Best albums of 2020. She deserves all the best.
  20. 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.
  21. Arkham318
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Bruh, I don't even have the words. Cvnt, the album is perfect, my personal (and honestly the objective) album of the year. I even bought the vinyl -TWICE (accidentally but still). I first heard about 'SAWAYAMA' and Rina Sawayama from Twitter, and her videos began popping up on my recommended page on Youtube. I was hesitant, as Twitter has let me down before in regards to music (andBruh, I don't even have the words. Cvnt, the album is perfect, my personal (and honestly the objective) album of the year. I even bought the vinyl -TWICE (accidentally but still). I first heard about 'SAWAYAMA' and Rina Sawayama from Twitter, and her videos began popping up on my recommended page on Youtube. I was hesitant, as Twitter has let me down before in regards to music (and everything). From the very first track 'Dynasty' I was hooked, It has to be one of the best opening tracks to an album in the history of music. And that track isn't even my favourite from the album, it is tied between 'Fvck This World' and 'STFU!!'. The album was the last straw to my own realisation that I thoroughly enjoyed Nu-Metal and Hyperpop and has led me to listen to more artists like Dorian Elektra. There are so many genres and styles within the album but it still feels cohesive through the messages of the songs, such as capitalism, queerness, guilt, alienation, acceptance etc. these relatable themes make the album almost a manifesto of sorts and elevate the album as a whole. The album is too good to not be mainstream. I've begged my friends to listen to it, I only do that for very certain albums that I think will better their lives and this is definitely an album that does. It cured my quarantine blues and I continue to listen to it every day. I cannot wait for the deluxe album to drop and also see the general public become more aware of Rina, as already seen from recognition from many news outlets, public performances on television and even mf Elton John saying it was his album of the year!!!! listen to the Icon and listen to this album.… Expand
  22. SylviaLehman
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Just have discovered the Sawayama album, and it brings me back the joy of life, in this 2020s ...
  23. 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
  24. borntodie
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    hey Queen you have done it again constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. VespertineQueen
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This 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!
  28. eliluc123
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Miss sawayama made one of the best albums of 2020!
    I love this album so much!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. Gabrielovato
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    the best album of the year!!! iconic songs and a quality pop, im living for it!!!
  32. PEDROSILVERO6
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!! RINA MAKE AN AMAZING PROJECT. ALL THE SONGS REMEMBER SO MUCH A LOT OF DIVAS OF THE PAST DECADE!!! Deserves the nomination for ALBUM OF THE YEAR … Expand
  33. teddyeatspeanut
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    awesome awesome awesome this album is something else, i just love it so much
  34. peyman_eun
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    An 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.
  35. DrewBarrymore
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    ths is AMAZING! i hope gets the recognition that deserves plsssssssssssssss
  36. nassosgl
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    undoubtedly one of the best and most artistically pleasing albums of the year
  37. 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
  38. alexbpstan
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Album of the year material. I listen to it from top to bottom enjoying every song. Thank you Rina
  39. SSoup
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING
  40. Cristian15
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    The production on this album is amazing, her voice is power and glory, an album fearless
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 1lixo
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Rina got me throw a magical, mistical, beautiful, fantasy extremly brilliant work of art
  47. MAUROOO
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year
    Te armamos, Rina Sawayamart. Mereces el Grammy‼️
    Que artísima Tokyo Love Hotel
  48. 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
  49. revivaltour
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This 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.
  50. welerreis
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Perfeita 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
  51. 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
  52. miguelfrotaa
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente INCRÍVEL.Um dos melhores álbuns lançados nesse ano até agora.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. mika_flk
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    STREAM 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
  56. weszcs
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE !!!!!!!! I HAVE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS ALBUM ..... SIMPLY AMAZING! BRAZIL LOVES YOU RINA
  57. Born2Lose
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amo demasiado este álbum, creo que es mi favorito de este año. Mi canción favorita es STFU!
    #SAWAYAMAISBRITISH
  58. duaxcx
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    topico pra aclamar a minha fav: rina eu te amo obrigado por lançar o álbum do século, nota 1000
  59. twet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    em seu debut rina mostra que é uma lenda, mesclou pop e rock da forma mais brilhante possível
  60. aurorawarrior
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Simplemente una obra de arte, tenemos el álbum del año
    Hay canciones tan buenas amo el nuevo trabajo que nos dio Rina
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. sneaky12
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Mmm very good mmm very good mmm very good mmm very good mmm very good, very good indeed
  64. kaioguil
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Debut 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.
  65. Juanxcx
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, muito bom. Felizmente a Rina não erra em nada! Recomendo muito escutarem!
  66. 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
  67. Fka-lex
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Genre defying, powerfull, honest and lushfully produced. This record is definitely the best pop record of the year to this day.
  68. samflrz
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping espectacular never the same totally unique completely never been done before
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. Alexortuno123
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This album was so good. I think that this can win AOTY at the Grammys this was fire.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. OneHitHunter
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Never a dull moment in this record. She shows the complexity of being an artist and SHINES through different genres and niches. She doesn’t stay for more than two songs in a type of style and for me that’s enough to solidify her as a mainstay in pop culture. Every song has a unique quality about it that you don’t get from any other song and expands your mind to sonic landscapes you haveNever a dull moment in this record. She shows the complexity of being an artist and SHINES through different genres and niches. She doesn’t stay for more than two songs in a type of style and for me that’s enough to solidify her as a mainstay in pop culture. Every song has a unique quality about it that you don’t get from any other song and expands your mind to sonic landscapes you have only ever seen a major artist do. This album is an inspiring creation in the midst of a time seemingly devoid of inspiration.… Expand
  76. Arsiamons
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning ! Can't believe how much proud I am of her !!! I'm so glad that people are recognize her talent ♥️
  77. Carlferr
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sawayama te folla el cerebro, al igual que Rina se follo a la música con este disco, la domo, la hizo su perra y esta volteo y le dijo rico bebe, mientras Rina se fumaba un cigarrillo, tanta genialidad en un disco abruma. … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. thor_nostalgia
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    album of the year.. we have to stan for her works. She is best in rock/pop mixing
  80. 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
  81. 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!
  82. 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.
  83. NoahShelton
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album with such a fresh feeling. Something that seems to never have been done before.
  84. 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.
  85. Julia1998
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. The production is top-notch. It has replay value.
  86. adrianmaciasm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Art, art, simply art. This is one of the best debut albums I have ever heard.
  87. dommarlon
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Superou minhas expectativas! Simplesmente perfeito.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  88. 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
  89. Nxtlvlauren
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This 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!
  90. tokyolovehotel
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Always been a little bit fast and wild
    And mama always said I was a problem child
    I'm just livin' life until the day I die It's all I know That's how I roll I party, get naughty Always tellin' myself I'll never do this again I'm sorry that you caught me **** in the hotel, it didn't mean anything Don't let me, don't let me go I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel But I can learn, oh    Always been a little bit fast and wild
    And mama always said I was a problem child
    I'm just livin' life until the day I die
    It's all I know
    That's how I roll
    I party, get naughty
    Always tellin' myself I'll never do this again
    I'm sorry that you caught me
    **** in the hotel, it didn't mean anything
    Don't let me, don't let me go
    I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
    But I can learn, oh
    Baby, I'm bad to the bone
    I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
    But I can learn    … Expand
  91. mykealessandro
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Esse 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.
  92. lukascabahug
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I made an account just so I could write a review for this album. It's been a long long time since a pop album, or any album for that matter, has ever made me visibly smile and jump around. SAWAYAMA is eclectic virtuosity manifested in sound waves. She effortlessly and seamlessly fuses genres like thread through silk. Weaving a strong narrative of personal discovery and confidence, withI made an account just so I could write a review for this album. It's been a long long time since a pop album, or any album for that matter, has ever made me visibly smile and jump around. SAWAYAMA is eclectic virtuosity manifested in sound waves. She effortlessly and seamlessly fuses genres like thread through silk. Weaving a strong narrative of personal discovery and confidence, with compelling sounds. Her vocal performance is fiercely emotional, yet measured; intelligent and nuanced, yet straight-forward and concise. She is the future of pop music and an auteur who has made a lane for herself. It is not often that an artist can accomplish so much in a debut album. very excited for what is to come.… Expand
  93. maxayon
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    It 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.
  94. matsantonio
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Passando 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.
  95. Sliverlysounds
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    An album on identity and social consciousness. Rina really knocks this album out the park with lyrics and sleek production.
  96. elitaro
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Extremely sonically pleasing. This album carries creative fusions of Alternative rock, Jpop, Electronic, western pop and even small portions of Trap and Synthwave music can be found. The album brings about exciting feelings like in a rollercoaster ride as one cannot dare to skip a song. Not to mention Sawayama's voice sounding like an instrument as it blends in with the backgroundExtremely sonically pleasing. This album carries creative fusions of Alternative rock, Jpop, Electronic, western pop and even small portions of Trap and Synthwave music can be found. The album brings about exciting feelings like in a rollercoaster ride as one cannot dare to skip a song. Not to mention Sawayama's voice sounding like an instrument as it blends in with the background intrumentals. This album is genuinely by far the best I've heard this year, it definitely places the Weeknd's After hours on number 2 in my opinion.… Expand
  97. dj0nes_
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    An 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!
  98. Pipsqueak
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Brilliant album. Every song could be a hit in its own right. Imaginative, thought provoking, whilst sing along catchy. Fabulous!
  99. Joshuapilmore
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This 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 ❤️
  100. Roodchube
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Speechless!!! My wig is in orbit right now.
    This record speaks to my soul. Such an intelligent commentary on modern Life. Britney reincarnated with balls
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#9 Best Album of 2020
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#20 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
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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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