Sawayama
by Rina Sawayama
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1138 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Lbstev
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Its sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo **** good love it
  5. Julia1998
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. The production is top-notch. It has replay value.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. imnotherebyee
    May 9, 2020
    3
    Demasiado sobrevalorado para lo que es, en cuanto a vocals deja mucho que desear y la producción no es de la mejor.
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. WindowsPeak
    May 2, 2020
    7
    Good voice,crazy and funny efects,is a good debut album and she is a interesting artist
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. allmirrors
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    rina didn't come to play. she's innovative, unique, smart, talented, she is the moment. sawayama aoty
  21. DrewBarrymore
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    ths is AMAZING! i hope gets the recognition that deserves plsssssssssssssss
  22. 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
  23. FatLadRoss
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    WOW....blown away!

    Recently I've been listening to all the top rated albums as per Metacritic and roughly 92% of them have been truly woeful. No flow, proper singing, talent or anything redeeming. I can honestly say this album is a breath of fresh air, I've never heard of Rina before but wow this girl can sing. Great tunes, catchy, fresh and different all at the same time. Highly    WOW....blown away!

    Recently I've been listening to all the top rated albums as per Metacritic and roughly 92% of them have been truly woeful. No flow, proper singing, talent or anything redeeming.

    I can honestly say this album is a breath of fresh air, I've never heard of Rina before but wow this girl can sing. Great tunes, catchy, fresh and different all at the same time.

    Highly recommend this.......124 out of 10 on the 'You should listen to this now' scale!

    *Edit* I've listened to this none stop since writing the review and it's got even better, increased to a 10. Nuff said    … Expand
  24. jar033
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. If you don't believe me, go listen to this masterpiece by yourself.
  25. 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.
  26. RageNate
    Apr 20, 2020
    6
    Worthies (8/14):
    - Dynasty
    - XS
    - Comme des garçons (Like the Boys)
    - Love Me 4 Me
    - Bad Friend
    - **** This World (Interlude)
    - Tokyo Love Hotel
    - Tokyo Takeover
  27. 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
  28. alexbpstan
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Album of the year material. I listen to it from top to bottom enjoying every song. Thank you Rina
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. Mustymimes
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece... to simply put it. Never thought I’d hear an early 2000s rock and pop/rnb vibe sound so modern
  33. 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!
  34. tombritlle
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best pop albums of all time. There's a lot of people who are coming to claim the title of 'pop music saviour' but that person really is Rina Sawayama. Nobody else manages to infuse pop music and politics the way she does, and this is what we need our pop music to do: we need it to say something. Finally, the saviour has arrived!
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. trblforyou
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    An absolutely excellent album. She bends elements from almost every genre into 13 amazing tracks. Every song has it’s own identity, yet the album remains VERY cohesive. In short, she did that.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. Mathex
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    It's delicious to hear this album. It's powerfull and mame my mind blow! Great job
  42. 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!
  43. 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.
  44. Alexortuno123
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This album was so good. I think that this can win AOTY at the Grammys this was fire.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. gabeabueg
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Its literally an alternative masterpiece and fits everything Sawayama was going for. We have to stan
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. weszcs
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE !!!!!!!! I HAVE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS ALBUM ..... SIMPLY AMAZING! BRAZIL LOVES YOU RINA
  52. 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.
  53. 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 !!!
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. niickism
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    one of my favorite albums of all time instantly. 0 skips, genre splices perfectly. She’s amazing
  57. 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.
  58. 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 :)
  59. 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
  60. Thijr
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Incrivel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. eliluc123
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Miss sawayama made one of the best albums of 2020!
    I love this album so much!
  68. rinasawayamafan
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. The medium diversity in this album is stunning. A truly remarkable artist.
  69. 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
  70. duaxcx
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    topico pra aclamar a minha fav: rina eu te amo obrigado por lançar o álbum do século, nota 1000
  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. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. Borgeswoper
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Meu deus, tá incrível demais, nenhum defeito, lenda. VOCE FOI PERSPICAZ RINA
  78. CeciliaVert
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Honestly, just a really good album. The production over all is really beautiful made.
  79. sugsrcents
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    it's the best pop music of the year. i love rina so much and i have expected this album since 2017
  80. perryodt
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This Album was a Pop masterpiece, it completely mastered her refined aesthetic while taking daring and elegant genre risks, this album had original and personal stories unique to Sawayama which made the listener feel a range of emotions throughout the album.
  81. Louuis12
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Album of the year!!! She created a mix of sonorities which are all very diferent from themselves but together worked really well. Also, the lyrics are incredibly good.
  82. 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
  83. miguelfrotaa
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente INCRÍVEL.Um dos melhores álbuns lançados nesse ano até agora.
  84. 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.
  85. dvdson
    Apr 17, 2020
    1
    Acelera e falta combustível no meio do caminho, com lestras vazias e melodias que não saem do lugar
  86. 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
  87. Juanxcx
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, muito bom. Felizmente a Rina não erra em nada! Recomendo muito escutarem!
  88. limabean01
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I literally made an account just to write this review.

    SAWAYAMA is an excellent, triumphant debut from one of the most exciting voices in pop music today. every track is expertly produced and created with clear intent behind every sound, every lyric, and every transition. I have genuinely never experienced an album that so expertly wields different genres - not just for the sake of it    I literally made an account just to write this review.

    SAWAYAMA is an excellent, triumphant debut from one of the most exciting voices in pop music today. every track is expertly produced and created with clear intent behind every sound, every lyric, and every transition. I have genuinely never experienced an album that so expertly wields different genres - not just for the sake of it (or to show off about musical capabilities), but because it actually furthers the messages being put forward.

    from every conceivable standpoint, this album is phenomenal. as mentioned before, the production is top-tier and i'm super impressed with rina and clarence's work. the lyrics are exactly what they need to be and where they need to be to fit each songs themes, and astoundingly wind between different and very deep-rooted emotions. on top of that, this album is politically aware and culturally important, thanks to the messages presented in chosen family, XS, STFU, and more (pretty much every track actually).

    just all around fantastic. i truly hope it gets the recognition and success it so evidently deserves.    … Expand
  89. thor_nostalgia
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    album of the year.. we have to stan for her works. She is best in rock/pop mixing
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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!
  93. stanlooona
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    album of the year.. we have to stan yassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  94. kaceymusspraise
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing
  95. ArkangelIII
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, eu amei, gnt eu recomendo que sabor, ela foi genial e perspicaz
  96. 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.
  97. LuVincents
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Rina já havia entregado conceito e coesão em seu primeiro mini álbum, mostrando que veio pra conquistar o mundo com muita personalidade e identidade artística. Mas esse álbum literalmente superou todas as minhas expectativas como fã e seguidor de seus lançamentos desde Where U Are. Em momento algum Sawayama deixa a desejar mesmo quando se tem uma canção mid-tempo dentre tantas up-tempo,Rina já havia entregado conceito e coesão em seu primeiro mini álbum, mostrando que veio pra conquistar o mundo com muita personalidade e identidade artística. Mas esse álbum literalmente superou todas as minhas expectativas como fã e seguidor de seus lançamentos desde Where U Are. Em momento algum Sawayama deixa a desejar mesmo quando se tem uma canção mid-tempo dentre tantas up-tempo, esta é tão bem produzida quanto as outras. Versatilidade é o que mais me atrai em um artista, e a Rina conseguiu entregar isso de uma forma tão magnífica e perspicaz que nos tira o ar quando escutamos canções como Dinasty, XS e até a enigmática Akasaka Sad. Minha nota é 10 porque Rina Sawayama é sinônimo de personalidade, criatividade, coesão, coerência, qualidade e versatilidade, simplesmente eu não ouvia algo tão bom em anos como amante da música pop.… Expand
  98. Cyberpolice
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    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.
  99. PretentiousGeek
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    This album is kinda funny because the experimentation finds itself in forms both seamless and clunky almost side by side. Futurist New Jack Swing? Yes please. Futurist alt-rock / metal nonsense? Sleigh Bells this ain't. Regardless, her writing is generally never the problem (Chosen Family is a little cheesy but it's totally stylistic), sometimes her delivery and the production thatThis album is kinda funny because the experimentation finds itself in forms both seamless and clunky almost side by side. Futurist New Jack Swing? Yes please. Futurist alt-rock / metal nonsense? Sleigh Bells this ain't. Regardless, her writing is generally never the problem (Chosen Family is a little cheesy but it's totally stylistic), sometimes her delivery and the production that surrounds it is the issue here.

    That sounds kinda negative so far, but this IS an 8. The good here is so damn good. One of the best pop albums of the year even if it sometimes misses.

    Favourite tracks: Bad Friend, XS, Love Me 4 Me
    Least favourite: STFU!    … Expand
  100. patosaldana
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    We have found a jewel in the storm. From beginning to end SAWAYAMA has shown us what a born prolific artist is able to do. Just magnificent!
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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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