The Fool
by Ryn Weaver
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2015
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 111
  3. Negative: 33 out of 111
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  1. TheFool
    May 12, 2016
    10
    A perfect, deep concept to the album. It sends you through a range of emotions with the mix of sounds on the album. Matched with stunning vocals. With the lead single Octahate leading this album with a strong force and then the soft additions like The Fool or Traveling Song. Really amazing album. Looking forward to upcoming stuff from her.
  2. marbleprince
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    the fool is an amazing album it's sad that trolls want to mess something like this up. Highlights are Pierre, Free, OctaHate, and New Constellations. The synths and huge sound on Free make it feel timeless and simply beautiful. Thank you so much for your storytelling and music Ryn you are a strong hearted woman
  3. ricrdo
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Honestly, I think this is one of the best albums to ever been released this year. Pierre, an standout track and also a fan favorite is a wondrous song with amazing lyrics and incredible production. Other songs, such as Traveling Song are wonderfully written. Can't wait to hear more from Ryn.
  4. asggasgdhd
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Ryn Weaver is Excellent. Ryn Weaver is Excellent. Ryn Weaver is Excellent. Ryn Weaver is Excellent. Ryn Weaver is Excellent. Ryn Weaver is Excellent. Ryn Weaver is Excellent. Ryn Weaver is Excellent.
  5. FoolRyn
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Just By Reading These reviews i can tell there's some children using the computer without parents permission.
    The Fool By Ryn Weaver is one of the most amazing albums created this year or ever ! it's one of a kind, Don't let a review mess your head up, just go give it a listen smarturl.it/TheFool .
  6. grandecreep
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    this album is absolutely beautifully well written by the singer-songwriter Ryn Weaver, and it gives off gorgeous vibes, truly amazing debut with beautiful lyrics!
  7. JuanFromNorwalk
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Juan From Norwalk approves this album. His approval is the only approval this album needs. The Fool is a mixture of sounds that harmoniously dance together in a majestic manner.
  8. randomety
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Ryn is amazing. If you thought OctaHate was great, then you'll love the rest of the album. My personal favorites, other than OctaHate, include Pierre, Stay Low, and Traveling Song.
  9. musicaddict
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Beautiful album, I met Ryn herself and she was amazing she's a very beautiful and talented girl. This album is everything and very distinct. Possibly the best album of the year.
  10. hkasffsagd
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Since I've actually HEARD the album, I'm happy to report that it's a pleasurable listen. Such a strong voice vibrates rhythmically in the ears. The lyrics are stellar and the production is breathtaking when played on good speakers. It's a shame that teenagers with nothing better to do cannot appreciate good music. These people have no lives it's so tragic
  11. urlbadman
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Truly a genius and strong debut album. From start to finish the production by Mr Blanco is beautiful but the outstanding part are Weaver's vibratos and the way her voice and cinematographic lyrics dance around the album telling you the whole story. diversity from strong pop songs like "OctaHate" and "Pierre" to also storng Ballads like "Here is Home" and "Traveling Song, I'd 100% recommend.
  12. MichaelHierl
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Unlike the people think that it's okay to demean a new artists metacritic, this album is a fresh paint splatter on what is pop music. The way Ryn Weaver sings on this record is amazing. She takes the words that SHE WROTE and she put them into amazing meanings. It's not just words that are being sung, the listeners hear a story. I love this album so much and Ryn Weaver has changed my lifeUnlike the people think that it's okay to demean a new artists metacritic, this album is a fresh paint splatter on what is pop music. The way Ryn Weaver sings on this record is amazing. She takes the words that SHE WROTE and she put them into amazing meanings. It's not just words that are being sung, the listeners hear a story. I love this album so much and Ryn Weaver has changed my life with the record. I can't wait to see her live … Expand
  13. holyrynweaver
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Unique But Very Beautiful. From weave snatching masterpieces like Pierre, Octahate, The Fool, to gloomy ballad-esque like traveling song, this album will snatch your weave and leave you hairless.
  14. leaaaa
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Honestly, this album is one of the best I've heard in a long time. The album contains personal stories, which in their own sense are relatable to people who have experienced something along the same lines. Ryn delivers a great album full of insightful personal lyrics that go along with great melodies and beats. Ryn is a great singer-songwriter and also a great person to her fans. ThisHonestly, this album is one of the best I've heard in a long time. The album contains personal stories, which in their own sense are relatable to people who have experienced something along the same lines. Ryn delivers a great album full of insightful personal lyrics that go along with great melodies and beats. Ryn is a great singer-songwriter and also a great person to her fans. This album is everything!… Expand
  15. Luke2513
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    One of my favourite debuts. Her vocals are amazing and the stories she tells are captivating and catchy. I see a strong future ahead for her.

    Must listen: Pierre, Travelling Song, New Constellations.
  16. fghjk
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Since I've actually HEARD the album, I'm happy to report that it's a pleasurable listen. Such a strong voice vibrates rhythmically in the ears. The lyrics are stellar and the production is breathtaking when played on good speakers. It's a shame that teenagers with nothing better to do cannot appreciate good music. These people have no lives
  17. dhhdhd
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Beautiful album, I cannot put it down I absolutely love it jddnndndndndjdjdndjncncjdknsidnsidnsidndind jdjdjdjdjjxnwkdbsksbdksjodjdkdkdk djjdjdjdjdjdjdjdj
  18. RynWeaver
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    This album is everything to me, because i wrote most of the songs on it. And i say to Katyhunty to f*ck away because look around. I'm an artist and you are NOTHING! So i will rate MY album 10/10. Be mad.
  19. LegendaryMau
    Aug 14, 2015
    10
    Great album and I love the production.Trolls are keeping messing with the overall rating but hey some people don't give a damn about it.Beautiful voice.
  20. larahalpin
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    The fool is such an honest and real album. Ryn has put so much effort into every song and lyric and it really shows. From the very start the mood is set by runaway and you not straight away this is going to be something special. Runaway has so much passion, Pierre is so humorous, The traveling song is incredibly moving and and new constellations is the perfect end to an absolutelyThe fool is such an honest and real album. Ryn has put so much effort into every song and lyric and it really shows. From the very start the mood is set by runaway and you not straight away this is going to be something special. Runaway has so much passion, Pierre is so humorous, The traveling song is incredibly moving and and new constellations is the perfect end to an absolutely breathtaking album. Ryn showcases the best of her vocal abilities and song writing style in this album making it an outstanding debut album. Ryn should be proud of what she has accomplished.… Expand
  21. mcuykend
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    The Fool is the best album I've heard in a long time. Ryn's lyrics are on another level and are poetry turned to song. The music is enchanting, uplifting, epic, fun, emotional and unique. It's her own mash-up of indie, pop, electro, and folk. Ryn's voice soars above all the songs and it's impossible not to go along with her as she sings about her journey thus far. She's made a smart,The Fool is the best album I've heard in a long time. Ryn's lyrics are on another level and are poetry turned to song. The music is enchanting, uplifting, epic, fun, emotional and unique. It's her own mash-up of indie, pop, electro, and folk. Ryn's voice soars above all the songs and it's impossible not to go along with her as she sings about her journey thus far. She's made a smart, honest and brave album. I hope it's not selfish, but I already can't wait for the next album!… Expand
  22. e_hazey
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    It's rare that you find an artist that can write their own songs and vocally master them at the same time. Rather than people worrying about what she's saying or how "different" she is, or criticizing her voice for being "bad" worry about how incredible the message of each song is and how strongly she can portray every song into a story. It's awful that in the music industry today thatIt's rare that you find an artist that can write their own songs and vocally master them at the same time. Rather than people worrying about what she's saying or how "different" she is, or criticizing her voice for being "bad" worry about how incredible the message of each song is and how strongly she can portray every song into a story. It's awful that in the music industry today that people look for reasons to drag someone down for absolutely no reason at all other than because they're a walking dickhole. Ryn is one of a kind with one of the most unique voices in the music industry no matter which way you look at it and she's not going anywhere so go look for your fathers or something to kill time rather than try to criticize her because she really doesn't care bye!… Expand
  23. rachelhannah
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    In my opinion, The Fool is the best debut to come out since Lorde's Pure Heroine (an album that I pretty much revere as my bible). From the wild rhythm of Runaway, to the starry optimism of New Constellations, this album doesn't have a single weak moment. It has many strong ones: everything about "Pierre", the quirky a capella coda of "Traveling Song", the electro groove of "Stay Low".In my opinion, The Fool is the best debut to come out since Lorde's Pure Heroine (an album that I pretty much revere as my bible). From the wild rhythm of Runaway, to the starry optimism of New Constellations, this album doesn't have a single weak moment. It has many strong ones: everything about "Pierre", the quirky a capella coda of "Traveling Song", the electro groove of "Stay Low". Trust me when I say this is an album that slays.… Expand
  24. rayoflight
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Magnificent! That's all i have to say. Ryn takes us to a whole another dimension with her indiepop inspired album and her angelic vocals. Each song is well written and produced. You can totally see her work through the music. Also a lot of feelings which is good. She's very open about it! You rock girl!
  25. ilovechrisevans
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Everyone should just start handing over their GRAMMYs now. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
  26. jd763
    Jun 18, 2015
    7
    Despite this being a debut album it still comes off as a bit raw, reaching this odd middle ground musically. Most of Ryn's lyrics are about being a lovesick twenty-something and the production obviously sounds like Passion Pit on most songs. Here is Home sounds like a Fleetwood Mac song. What I get overall is a talented, kind of wild singer trying to put her stamp on mellow indie popDespite this being a debut album it still comes off as a bit raw, reaching this odd middle ground musically. Most of Ryn's lyrics are about being a lovesick twenty-something and the production obviously sounds like Passion Pit on most songs. Here is Home sounds like a Fleetwood Mac song. What I get overall is a talented, kind of wild singer trying to put her stamp on mellow indie pop tracks that have minds of their own. I love her voice and I love Passion Pit so it all kind of works for me personally, but I think Ryn Weaver really starts to forge a cool identity on the better tracks on the album. My favorites were OctaHate, Promises and The Fool. Other indie influences find their way into the production and are hit or miss overall.

    I could see how this album isn't for everyone but I liked it for the most part; I hope there's more to come!    … Expand
  27. Buzz37
    Dec 20, 2015
    8
    After all, "The Fool" is just a "good" album. We can see a story by looking deeply trough the lyrics and instrumentals, but Ryn needs to decide the path she's going to follow. In the end, she can't have all she's trying to get with this record.
  28. ViniciusNicacio
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    Just a great debut, amazing job! Her voice is fantastic, I heard vocals blessed in this album. Probably one of the best albums of 2015, brilliant singer and songwriter, Ryn was a great discovery... I really loved.
  29. roiebiebernadas
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    I don't understand the hate here. You didn't hate Marina when her songs had those meaningful lyrics, but when it came to Ryn, you hated her for that. Why????? I don't see the logic in it. She made a great album, from upbeat songs like Pierre, Octahate, to calm songs like Traveling Song and Here Is Home.
  30. RynLordeMarina
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    The reason she chose OctaHate as her first single was because she thought it was the most effective. She had already planned out her album and it wasn't like she just changed music style, she just wanted her album to tell a story and OctaHate provided the most listeners to said story. Her album is amazing because it goes through a whole story and has a great and perfectly themed concept.The reason she chose OctaHate as her first single was because she thought it was the most effective. She had already planned out her album and it wasn't like she just changed music style, she just wanted her album to tell a story and OctaHate provided the most listeners to said story. Her album is amazing because it goes through a whole story and has a great and perfectly themed concept. Her concept was fantasy / medieval and her whole album makes several references to Tarot Cards, Pierrot Clowns, magic, etc. I love her style because her indie pop / alternative pop style mixes new age electronic and old fashioned folk elements. My favorites in order from fav to least are: Promises, New Constellations, OctaHate, Pierre (ESPECIALLY THE ORCHESTRA VERSION), The Fool, Traveling Song, Free, Runaway, Stay Low, Sail On, Here Is Home.… Expand
  31. TheAtlantic
    Apr 26, 2016
    7
    The Fool combines extremely high-highs (Octahate, Promises, Pierre, Traveling Song) with other unnecessary tracks (Sail On, Runaway, Here is Home). The biggest issue for The Fool is that Ryn seems to have made an album out of selected diary entries or random trains of thought. She seems to simultaneously be focused on creating an authentic album that speaks to her, and just getting theThe Fool combines extremely high-highs (Octahate, Promises, Pierre, Traveling Song) with other unnecessary tracks (Sail On, Runaway, Here is Home). The biggest issue for The Fool is that Ryn seems to have made an album out of selected diary entries or random trains of thought. She seems to simultaneously be focused on creating an authentic album that speaks to her, and just getting the whole thing over with. She sleeps her way through some tracks while offering 110% on others.

    Octahate, Traveling Song, and Pierre represent some of 2015s best indie-pop and pop tracks 100%. It just seems like once you look back at the album, only half of it is worthy of a second look.

    For a first effort, Ryn's debut is definitely strong enough. In the future, she'll simply need to add more direction to her work.    … Expand
  32. LukeAnthonyy
    May 26, 2016
    10
    The Fool is an excellent album and one of the best albums of 2015. This album does a great job of showcasing Ryn's vocals with wonderful lyrics. Some of the highlights of the album are Pierre, Travelling Song, and The Fool.
  33. grimesefanha
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    ENFIA ESSA NOTA BOSTA NO CU DE VOCÊS COMO É QUE VOCÊS PODEM DAR UMA NOTA DESSAS PRA ESSA BÍBLIA QUE SÓ TEM HINOS EVANGÉLICOS PAZ FILHOS DA PUTA VAI SE FUDE
  34. andersol
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    Ryn Weaver is a very talented (but unfortunately underrated) and truly honest artist, i love her songs so much and her voice is amazing, all of the songs of this album affects me in a different way, can't wait for her second realease.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. The Guardian
    Sep 3, 2015
    80
    At times, as on Free, there’s a danger of things crossing into the formulaic big-pop sound the Mumfords have spread through the charts. But more often, these songs – written with Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos among others--are imbued with enough subtle strangeness to remain beguiling.
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  2. PopMatters
    Aug 25, 2015
    70
    The Fool is full of promise, and though it just barely misses the mark as far as greatness is concerned, Weaver’s established that she’s on the right track for deserved potential superstardom.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Jun 30, 2015
    60
    The biggest highlights on The Fool ("Here Is Home") balance both of those instincts, tempering folky ache with subtle, twinkly beats.
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