Sawayama
by Rina Sawayama
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1138 Ratings

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  1. Newstead544
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    One I remember enjoying quite a bit, for what it is. Definitely an underrated artist.
  2. Estaneck
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    this debut album by rina is a spectacle it pleases me in everything, a very well worked album with rina's vocals that are spectacular remains a mega current album
  3. leogarcia132002
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    An almost perfect album, so neat and dance. Rina approaches and exceeds Grimes-like productions for example, but I think Rina made a true cult album.
  4. kevrr
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    this is the best album i have heard. rina slayed with every song in this beautiful álbum i really like her and how she can create a amazing feeling in you just listening a song.
  5. giovannifreitas
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The BEST debut that I've ever heard! It's FANTASTIC! Sawayama's literally a refreshing pop album that the industry needed. With nuances, mixes, and different genres that only Rina Sawayama would could combine in an album. THE BEST! (and plus: the colored vinyl is FCKING BEAUTIFUL)
  6. killingboys_
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing. She took inspiration from pop icons like Britney and Gaga but took her artistry to another level with this body of work. Easily one of the best albums of all time.
  7. Xiaowang
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    wow this album is sooo excellent, our talented Rina really leads us to a 2000s y2k tour
  8. aleom_hx
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    9.8/10
    Dynasty,Xs,Bad Friend are the best singles in this album.The songs mixed with pop,rock,dance and alternative.Wonderful!
  9. oNewYorker
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    A mix of many genres, I never thought could ever be good together! I just love this album, a wonderful song for the opener too! One of the best albums of 2020, in my opinion.

    There are some skips in the album, but other than that, great album!
  10. RayIF
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    A thrilling adventure through genres and production styles that also explores personal stories of pain and loss while also keeping the catchiness of pop music. The only drawback in my mind is the lack of progression in some songs, making them stale to listen to more than a few times.
  11. deivcouto
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    A wild debut album, she captured the 90s-00s vibes in different genres (bubble gum pop, pop punk, r&b) with your genealogical tree
  12. kinsen
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Arte de combinar los sonidos en una secuencia temporal atendiendo a las leyes de la armonía, la melodía y el ritmo, o de producirlos con instrumentos musicales.
  13. leyy
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    one of the most overrated album to date. it’s not even that good. she is an insane artist and she has done better after that and i couldn’t be happier
  14. lanadelreycist
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    overrated by the el gee bee tee community. it’s not even that good. not a single track stood out for me.
  15. jv_ithk
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rina's debut album is better than some artists peaks- from the opener "Dynasty" a goosebump inducing song about generational trauma to the incredible production of the closer "Snakeskin", this album will be remembered as one of the greatest debuts of all time - it just needs (along with Rina) the recognition it deserves.… Expand
  16. jackhaj
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    9/10 - SAWAYAMA is almost a flawless album. There are so many strong songs that blend genres and defy the rules of music. Rina’s experimentation shows in this album and it absolutely worked in her favor. I will say even though the songs are so good, I just cannot listen to them multiple times in a row. That is my only complaint: that I cannot abuse the album. This may come to benefit me in9/10 - SAWAYAMA is almost a flawless album. There are so many strong songs that blend genres and defy the rules of music. Rina’s experimentation shows in this album and it absolutely worked in her favor. I will say even though the songs are so good, I just cannot listen to them multiple times in a row. That is my only complaint: that I cannot abuse the album. This may come to benefit me in the future because I can forever cherish it. Akasaka Sad, XS, We Out Here, STFU!, Bees & Honey, Dynasty, and Snakeskin are massive smash bops but I simply couldn’t put them on repeat. Still, the project is decade-defining.… Expand
  17. jbelzero
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece! I don't know why people hates this and hates Rina. I discovered her music a month ago and I don't regret it. FAV songs:
    XS
    Dynasty
    (But I love all the songs)
  18. NickyTaylor13
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Every song is uniquely different. There’s a bit of rock influences which is incredible. Yet the best parts of the albums are the softer songs like Bad Friend, Tokyo Love Hotel, and Chosen Family. Overall a impeccable album. 100% recommend
  19. lunaticdumbass
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Without exaggeration, one of the greatest, most ingenious albums I think I’ve heard in years.
  20. Wanesta
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    On "Chosen Family", Rina Sawayama ponders where she belongs. It's easy; in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. Not only is her debut studio album grandiose, but it's also brutally fresh. It sounds like nothing before, a blend of everything at once ever so deliciously cooked by Rina. Yes, it can be somewhat daunting at times and amateur-ish, it's simply because she's preparing the blueprint forOn "Chosen Family", Rina Sawayama ponders where she belongs. It's easy; in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. Not only is her debut studio album grandiose, but it's also brutally fresh. It sounds like nothing before, a blend of everything at once ever so deliciously cooked by Rina. Yes, it can be somewhat daunting at times and amateur-ish, it's simply because she's preparing the blueprint for the next level of music and it seems not everyone has caught up to it yet.… Expand
  21. LilScience
    Jan 21, 2022
    9
    Rina, me impressiona por seu estilo ser tão diverso em um só álbum, um dos mais promissores desse ano.
    Misturando Pop e Metal, ela renasce esse estilo, mas com sua própria identidade, tenho certeza que vamos ver muito sobre ela ainda.

    Faixas favoritas: XS, STFU!, Comme De Garçons (Like The Boys), Paradisin', Love Me 4 Me, Bad Friend, Tokyo Love Hotel e Chosen Family.
  22. bidenbussyqueef
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best albums I have ever heard. The way Sawayama is so versatile in her sudden shifts in genre whilst keeping the album cohesive throughout is spectacular and I adore the lyricism of the album - highlighting several imperative societal issues in her anticapitalistic sentiment whilst perfectly illustrating how she straddles between both Japanese and British culture isThis is one of the best albums I have ever heard. The way Sawayama is so versatile in her sudden shifts in genre whilst keeping the album cohesive throughout is spectacular and I adore the lyricism of the album - highlighting several imperative societal issues in her anticapitalistic sentiment whilst perfectly illustrating how she straddles between both Japanese and British culture is astonishing - showcasing the originality of her music and the legitimacy of her art and talent. It's honestly a shame that this album did not become anywhere near as popular as it deserved to be.… Expand
  23. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 25, 2021
    6
    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.
  24. rhmdkurniawan
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    Salah satu album terbaik di tahun 2020.

    Ini pengalaman pertama saya mendengarkan karya Rina Sawayama, yang saat itu baru saja merilis albumnya di bulan April. Saya sama sekali tidak tahu mengenai Rina Sawayama sebelumnya, hingga akhirnya ada rekomendasi video di YouTube mengenai lagu XS. Saya langsung jatuh cinta. Saat mendengarkan album penuhnya, kepala saya benar-benar meledak!    Salah satu album terbaik di tahun 2020.

    Ini pengalaman pertama saya mendengarkan karya Rina Sawayama, yang saat itu baru saja merilis albumnya di bulan April. Saya sama sekali tidak tahu mengenai Rina Sawayama sebelumnya, hingga akhirnya ada rekomendasi video di YouTube mengenai lagu XS. Saya langsung jatuh cinta.

    Saat mendengarkan album penuhnya, kepala saya benar-benar meledak! Wah! Ini benar-benar album yang memiliki aliran musik pop, dansa, dan rock. Dibuka dengan lagu Dynasty yang super-grand. Hingga saat ini, saya masih kurang suka dengan penutup di album ini, lagu Snakeskin. Meskipun ada sentuhan drama di piano (yang saya suka), tapi drop musik di lagu ini membuat saya benar-benar drop. Sayang, tapi secara keseluruhan album ini benar-benar epik!    … Expand
  25. 1lixo
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Rina got me throw a magical, mistical, beautiful, fantasy extremly brilliant work of art
  26. adrianmaciasm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Art, art, simply art. This is one of the best debut albums I have ever heard.
  27. 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
  28. kman5473
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    It's an 8.4 album, but had to round down.

    For an album branded as, "Pop," this one really has all the fixins and still manages to be substantial and satisfying beyond it's mainstream appeal. It has everything to do with the fact that Rina Sawayama paints her debut using all the genre conventions in music she likes most, not just, "what sounds like pop." The result is a post-modern pop    It's an 8.4 album, but had to round down.

    For an album branded as, "Pop," this one really has all the fixins and still manages to be substantial and satisfying beyond it's mainstream appeal. It has everything to do with the fact that Rina Sawayama paints her debut using all the genre conventions in music she likes most, not just, "what sounds like pop." The result is a post-modern pop masterpiece that never leaves a dull beat. It's exciting, vibrant, colorful, and new from start to finish. It is sincere, smart, satirical at moments, but ultimately fun and heart-felt. I pray for much more genre experimentation in the future, because it would be so easy for Rina and her team to direct the sails towards what analytics say their audience wants vs. making the album they need to make and telling the stories they need to tell. Keep challenging your audience, Rina!!    … Expand
  29. maremegwle
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Absolutely perfect, from the beginning to the end. It is personal and you can feel the power, heritage and politics Rina sings about, never being boring. Very experimentalist, mostly pop-ish, with hints of ballads and even rock, it travels between genres beautifully. Her lyrics are catchy and meaningful. Personally, a masterpiece.
  30. SandyMusi
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, in my opinion this is the best album of 2020. There is not even a single skip as all the songs are total bangers. Everything in the album is very good from start to finish, the production, the lyrics, everything there is. Rina Sawayama is a criminally underrated artist and I hope she gets more attention because this shows her ability to make fantastic music.
  31. 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.
  32. Krish0211
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    wow. wow. wow. wow. This is so good. one of my fav albums of all time. Songs like XS, dynasty, bad friend, and chosen family are so amazing that they're enough to make this album a 10/10
  33. brao
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi na vida.
    a sonoridade retro e ousada são muito bem usadas. as composições que fazem desse album uma caminhada pela história de rina.
  34. harryioannou23
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Arguably the best album of 2020, each song is particularly characterful yet the whole record manages to be cohesive. Unique story-telling and show-stopping production.
  35. 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.
  36. Coppeddem
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing... Best album of 2020... hopefully she gets more attention soon because she's deserves it greatly
  37. xavieraugustine
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. talent won when this album was released. rina girl is just in her debut and yet she already showed her versatility by doing pop rock r&b and more in this record. so amazing… Expand
  38. BillboardPH
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is such a huge statement as an album. The lyrics are brilliant, incredible instrumental, incredible production, incredible everything. It feels almost like a new statement for music in general, it got too much going on and everything just works incredibly well, nothing like it. It feels like a huge fresh air of a completely original, innovative and refined masterpiece.
  39. beomgyu
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    I have no words to describe SAWAYAMA, I have never had contact with such sophisticated art in my life. You can't find a bad song on this album, it serves pop music perfectly as in 'Comme Des Garçons (Like The Boys)' and rock of the highest quality like 'STFU!', 'AKASAKA SAD' and 'WHO'S GONNA SAVE YOU NOW' ? .

    The album follows the theme of family and identity, I feel touched when I hear    I have no words to describe SAWAYAMA, I have never had contact with such sophisticated art in my life. You can't find a bad song on this album, it serves pop music perfectly as in 'Comme Des Garçons (Like The Boys)' and rock of the highest quality like 'STFU!', 'AKASAKA SAD' and 'WHO'S GONNA SAVE YOU NOW' ? .

    The album follows the theme of family and identity, I feel touched when I hear the singer's experiences. Listening to SAWAYAMA is always a new experience, it is like receiving a hug. SAWAYAMA changed my life and made me rethink my identity, I can't express how perfect this album is, just listen to it.    … Expand
  40. Taco_Bella
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Rina 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
  41. jpedrosamaral
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    this is just a masterpiece!! rina is such a amazing singer and performance. love ALL of these songs!! deserves a lot more recognition.
  42. Mobina1
    Mar 21, 2021
    8
    Well done album. Deserved a nomination in Grammys. I hope she'll get the recognition she deserves
  43. carolnepaixao
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito, sinto que a Rina fez com muito carinho e dedicação, Bad Fried e Lucid são minhas favs. Foi esnobado pelo Grammy mas choca 0 pessoas pq aquela premiação perdeu sua credibilidade faz tempo...
  44. jaredsolana
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Rina siento que utilizo muy bien las problemáticas de hoy en día para crear letras con un gran impacto tales como "XS", Rina tiene una gran inteligencia y la está aprovechando para hacer canciones increíbles y de gran impacto
  45. MikitoRates
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    The entire album is truly a masterpiece. Even for the songs that I don't particularly favor, I can admire their excellent production and delivery. Rina truly outdid any other album I've listened to in 2020. She blends genres so masterfully, from rock to metal, to R&B, to pop and back again. Somehow she makes every song sound completely different without sacrificing the cohesiveness thatThe entire album is truly a masterpiece. Even for the songs that I don't particularly favor, I can admire their excellent production and delivery. Rina truly outdid any other album I've listened to in 2020. She blends genres so masterfully, from rock to metal, to R&B, to pop and back again. Somehow she makes every song sound completely different without sacrificing the cohesiveness that albums should strive to have. This isn't just an album - it's an experience.… Expand
  46. andrelopes
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    The best album from 2020 so far! She has the power to mix a lot of music styles and still sound beautiful and original! She make me feel anger, love, passion, on ever single track from this album! My favorites is (Akasaka Sad, Lucid, Who's Gonna Save You Now, Bad Friend, Chosen Family, XS and Love me 4 Me)
  47. alexve2023
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album. One of the Best albums of 2020. She deserves all the best.
  48. matthewmod
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Best. Album. Ever. This album is astonishing with a late 2000s feel ALL IN ONE PACKAGE with various forms of genres. AMAZING 1000/10
  49. Davidsister
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Rina’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.
  50. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    SAWAYAMA is just an awesome pop album. It was probably the greatest surprise for me in 2020. It has a wide range of themes including love, heartbreak, wealth, pain, friendship and identity. She tells interesting stories about generational sadness, self-love, youth and also sings about her Japanese roots.She also makes very interesting social and political commentary about our desire forSAWAYAMA is just an awesome pop album. It was probably the greatest surprise for me in 2020. It has a wide range of themes including love, heartbreak, wealth, pain, friendship and identity. She tells interesting stories about generational sadness, self-love, youth and also sings about her Japanese roots.She also makes very interesting social and political commentary about our desire for wealth,the state of the world and unity Sonically, each song sounds very different from the next as she draws inspiration from the pop of the early 2000's pop, pop rock, R&B and so many other genres. She still manages to make a very cohesive album which makes for an exhilarating listen every time. Her vocal perfomace is unimpeachable .My personal favorites are all of them. Seriously , cuts like Dynasty, Akasaka Sad, Bad Friend and FTW (the more melancholic songs) really hit the spot for me.… Expand
  51. CristopherGN7
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Pop perfection, totally a masterpiece, it is one of my favorite albums ever. Love it.
  52. owningtaylor
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    All the songs are amazing and grower. There’s not even one skip. She snapped and this albums gives me my hometown vibes I love it so much
  53. MrSanchez
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    To be completely honest, I think I myself overhyped this album to be something that just wasn't it. I enjoyed the first 6 songs a lot. Dynasty reminded me of the edginess of the early 2000s, XS is an anti pop song that rants on late stage capitalism, STFU is... damn, Commes des Garçons is a androgynous critic to traditional masculinity, Akasaka Sad is her own analysis of her own culturalTo be completely honest, I think I myself overhyped this album to be something that just wasn't it. I enjoyed the first 6 songs a lot. Dynasty reminded me of the edginess of the early 2000s, XS is an anti pop song that rants on late stage capitalism, STFU is... damn, Commes des Garçons is a androgynous critic to traditional masculinity, Akasaka Sad is her own analysis of her own cultural identity and heritage with a banger beat and superb chorus, and paradisin sounds like an 80s girly pop song but with realistic lyrics that show that teenage years are just that and nothing out of the ordinary

    From this point on the journey through different genres fused with pop narrows significantly. Yes, it still goes around different styles of music, and while none of them are bad by any means, they just do not feel as special as the first half. And don't get me wrong, I really mean it when I say none of them are bad, songs like Chosen Family or Bad Friend are great, but they don't quite hit the stylish and over the top feeling of the first half, and it doesn't quite feel like the style and sound are connected with the lyrics as good as it did on the first songs.. until Snakeskin, which returns to the first half's feeling but, does not feel like an ending at all, despite being a great song.

    But what confuses me the more, is that Sawayama herself apparently did this intentionally, releasing this songs as singles to give the impression that this album was different, but apart from those songs, the rest, while to an extent they're different, do not feel as experimental and stylish as the others.

    Overall, it's a great record, even with its flaws, and I'd recommend it a lot.    … Expand
  54. Csuanr
    Jan 8, 2021
    9
    Mejor descubrimiento de 2020. Sonidos nuevos y exóticos, con ganas de ver mas
  55. Diversinho
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    As músicas são extremamente diversificadas, conseguindo oscilar entre vários estilos músicais com sucesso!
  56. Codybb73
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    A cultural reset. A post modern melange. A truly relevant pop album. The real winner of 2020.
  57. Cluz825
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best albums of the year! The songs from this project are so well written, well produced, and contain amazing vocal delivery from Rina. Such a queen!
  58. 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
  59. Coolguymike
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    Sawayama is Rina Sawayama's self titled debut studio album, and oh boy, it rocks the socks off of you. With tracks such as XS, Dynasty, Comme des Garcons, and Paradisn', there is a lot to look forward to.
  60. Eduardmc13
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    The mix between R&B and Pop is widely used in the album but Riña knows how to use them to her advantage and makes the album a work of art, I think it has a lot of potential.
  61. Harryvowles
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a master piece. It not only met the mark it set itself to take us on a journey but completely obliterated it!

    Sawayama's debut full of self discovery and personal experiences conplete resonates with me, her genre of music completely unique and personalised and her voice being beautiful and clear.

    Perfection.    … Expand
  62. Dsros96
    Dec 14, 2020
    6
    It is a good debut but not cohesive at all. The 2000's pop inspired songs go one way, the ballads other way & the heavy metal attempts another one. Also, little replay value.
  63. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    She is a new force that needs to be listened to and be praised . Amazing vocals . Unique artistic view and attention to details .
  64. rjrjuddhhdh
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    I'm calling it from now : Rina Sawayama will grow as an artist to become a mainstream pop sensation. For a new artist to have such a rare talent with songwriting, production and to even be somewhat "brave" enough to have political views and share them in her art, this album was a nod for her career and success. She has alot of greatness coming.
  65. DemigodNica
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Sin duda uno de los mejores álbumes lanzados este año. La gran variedad de temas y sonidos en este trabajo hacen que el álbum debut de Rina sea algo que cualquiera puede disfrutar
  66. lucasedelstein
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I love this album, Rina really did that with this. My favorites are xs, dynasty and akasaka sad
  67. kosame
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Is this the best debut album of the 2000? Yes jdjdjdjdjsjszjzjjdzjszzjsjsje
  68. 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.
  69. vitortfv
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    Rina mixes different musical genres, without sound confusing. Really a masterpiece and one of the best, if not the best album of 2020.
  70. hevonfilm
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Pop music done right! Haven't this been excited about an artist in a long time. Genuinely can't find one thing I don't like about this album, one of the best releases in years! Excited to see what's in store for Sawayama in the future.
  71. Benihana11
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    An incredibly put together body of work that not only has hits, but also tells a story. A real album.
  72. Nawaf_XIII
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Yaasss mama this what they call "pure perfection" ! Now i'm starving for the deluxe edition could you hurry please ??
  73. milktpapi
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The bestjsushsbsnsjdjsjsjsjsjsjsjjsusushdbdjsjsusushhshdhdhdhdhdhshshsjshsnshĺ… Expand
  74. 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
  75. ryckblue
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    nova promessa do pop, entregou tudo de bom com um álbum super versátil e completo. lenda viva
  76. Issac15
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Girl she’s too good like too good some would say it’s unfair how good it is. It’s ungodly how good it is I truly can’t put it into words just give it a listen.start to finish.to good.too too good. Like hello?it’s just too good… Expand
  77. 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.
  78. Nawafxoxo
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    She is an icon she is a legend & she is the moment periodt “the album is amazing song to song i give it an A+“ and thank u mommy for saving 2020
  79. Annaai
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    AAAAA THIS IS A MASTERPIECE . RINA DID NOT DISAPPOINT . SHE'S AMAZING THE FUTURE OF MUSIC
  80. soficasb
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year. PERIOD. And she did it with her first album, a LEGEND.
  81. devoloved
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This album is the best things that I listened to in this year.
    It's perfect, gorgeous and beautiful, the unfair fact is that Grammy didn't nominated this album for AOTY.
  82. panzcoolg
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Rina reinvents pop in her own likeness on this complete showstopper of a debut album.
  83. sdrain
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    There's nothing bad about this album. With every song sounding so different yet so cohesive, it's one of the best debuts from any artist. Ever.
  84. NathanSeverit04
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Cant believe music was invented by Rina Sawayama in 2020 it’s crazy omg we must stan
  85. Jnts
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Changed my year all the way since the release , um recommending to everyone I'm able to, just cause it's so perfectly splendid
  86. StreamSawayama
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Sawayama is literally LIFE CHANGING I discovered Rina through her debut album and literally she is the reason im here she did that and more
  87. Kieran00
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    She’s an icon, she’s a legend and she is the moment. Like c’mon now. Not a single skip on the album. Nobody’s doing it like her.
  88. Joseph13
    Nov 17, 2020
    6
    OMGGG! 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
  89. bedette
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Awesome, just one of the best albuns of 2020, really deserves to be remembered and it really is a nice debut for Rina Sawayama. Hope to see more of her music soon
  90. SylviaLehman
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Just have discovered the Sawayama album, and it brings me back the joy of life, in this 2020s ...
  91. youthxpride
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR it talks about serious topics. the sounds and PRODUCTION IS INSANEEE everything just fits it’s insane
  92. Lol1P0PFl0p
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    An instant classic and legendary masterpiece. This will be remembered to be one of the BEST album ever!
  93. Max_Vito
    Nov 1, 2020
    0
    This 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.
  94. Saraafn
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    such a good album and underrated artist. The tracks are well produced.
    Favorites: snakesin, love me 4 me bad friend, **** this world
  95. Bluegaga
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I heard this album for a long day, waiting that it won't never end, cuz this album it's completely PURE ART… Expand
  96. RedTulip
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    I consider this album to be very overrated. I find it very basic and bad. My honest opinion is that the album is bad, basic, and it is the same that you find in any artist, the songs on this album I find not very enjoyable, besides that it is somewhat boring. However, I must clarify that the album is fine, some tracks are good (but I repeat) they are very basic. This album is bad and II consider this album to be very overrated. I find it very basic and bad. My honest opinion is that the album is bad, basic, and it is the same that you find in any artist, the songs on this album I find not very enjoyable, besides that it is somewhat boring. However, I must clarify that the album is fine, some tracks are good (but I repeat) they are very basic. This album is bad and I think she should works more.… Expand
  97. cornjuice1992
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    album of the year, period, Rina voice/vocals shocked me! this is an experience.
  98. Jefferson16
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lastimosamente es un álbum demasiado sobrevalorado, lo he escuchado más de 20 veces y no le encuentro lo bueno.… Expand
  99. Hannah802
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    There is no other word besides that this album is simply pop perfection even though it jumps through so many different genres and sounds. It’s just a masterpiece.
  100. 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
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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
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  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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