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. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    1
    Instead of utilizing the talented crew’s many particular strengths to create a unique and unified sound, The Fool comes out feeling like nobody in particular and everyone at once.
  2. longjetty7
    Jul 23, 2016
    3
    This is just... not a good album. OctaHate and Sail On are pretty good songs, but the rest are very average. Ryn sounds a lot like Sara Bareilles, but that quivering thing she does with her voice is really annoying. I understand she's a talented vocalist and some people like they way she sings, but I find it irritating. Anyway, this was a pretty disappointing album. Not much else to say.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. marinasblueweed
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    RYAN WEBBER IS FAT!!!!!! Marina is so much better lol ryn wants to be indie so bad but she will forever be a wannabe florence and the machine. #sorrynotsorry
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. luckythisway
    Sep 1, 2015
    0
    Drivel, garbage, terrible, trash, nasty, ugly, vile, I can keep going on. OctaHate is really something special. It really is. But I wish it was the only song that actually made it out of the studio and onto the album....
  14. kingofpop
    Aug 29, 2015
    0
    I listened to Octahate and was obsessed. I follow her and was excited for 'The Fool'. Then I listened to it & I immediately saw tears roll down my face. They weren't tears of joy they were more so the kind of tears you get when someone's peeling an onion. I don't even remember the titles of any of the tracks because they were that bad. I then saw blood slowly drip out of my ears and thenI listened to Octahate and was obsessed. I follow her and was excited for 'The Fool'. Then I listened to it & I immediately saw tears roll down my face. They weren't tears of joy they were more so the kind of tears you get when someone's peeling an onion. I don't even remember the titles of any of the tracks because they were that bad. I then saw blood slowly drip out of my ears and then rushed to the bathroom to get a napkin to wipe it off. I locked myself in my room and threw my iPhone out of the window from the 58th floor. It was that bad. The next day I bought a new iPhone & ran to church as I could feel the spirit of the devil hidden in her music. Her voice is terrible, her lyrics are lackluster & the production was even outclassed by the Dora The Explorer theme song. After days of crying I listened to Problem by Ariana Grande & somehow found god again. Never will I listen to Tropical Rynforest Weaver's devil worshipping music ever again. Octahate is her only good song, and she will forever be a one hit bubbling under the Hot 100 wonder. Save your coins for Moonlight by Ariana Grande or perhaps Revival by Selena Gomez coming soon.… Expand
  15. staryxo
    Aug 28, 2015
    0
    This is album is unholy. The writing is as complex as a Dr.Suess book. The production sounds like it was made on a 3 dollar mac program. Ryn vocals sounds like a dying cow. It was a displeasure from start to finish.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Dennonyx
    Jun 27, 2015
    5
    Her style is too much rambling and inconclusive. Anyway there are some good pop songs and also some good alternative songs. They just don't fit each other.
  19. intotheblue
    Jun 20, 2015
    0
    People call this garbage music? I'm losing faith in humanity. She sounds like a goat and her vocals are not good at all. This will be her first & last album. She's over.
  20. kylieminogue
    Jun 20, 2015
    0
    Horrible. This album is just a full-length HEADACHE, not an album. I used to stan for her on Twitter because of the bop Octahate, but obviously her style of music changed since then. Garbage. Atrocious vocals, she wants to be a folk singer so bad. Do NOT buy this.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. dhhdhd
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Beautiful album, I cannot put it down I absolutely love it jddnndndndndjdjdndjncncjdknsidnsidnsidndind jdjdjdjdjjxnwkdbsksbdksjodjdkdkdk djjdjdjdjdjdjdjdj
  24. MixybeatBOP
    Jun 17, 2015
    0
    This is the most mediocre album I've ever heard , it's not bad it's just so boring it makes me want to throw my phone across the room, her vocals are weak and annoying, unlike the queen of pop aka lady gaga which has a beautiful angelic voice. The production is weak unlike Ariana's iconic masterpiece known as My Everything, and don't get me started on the lyrics!! It's horrible , I listenThis is the most mediocre album I've ever heard , it's not bad it's just so boring it makes me want to throw my phone across the room, her vocals are weak and annoying, unlike the queen of pop aka lady gaga which has a beautiful angelic voice. The production is weak unlike Ariana's iconic masterpiece known as My Everything, and don't get me started on the lyrics!! It's horrible , I listen to Iggy Azalea a lot so you can guess my standards of lyrics are too high , and it's unbelievably high for this album. The album is called "The Fool" which kinda makes sense, because it's reflects the person behind this pathetic attempt at making music.… Expand
  25. ilovechrisevans
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Everyone should just start handing over their GRAMMYs now. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
  26. 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!
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. whitesuburban
    Jun 17, 2015
    0
    this so called 'art' is nothing but filth. her vocals are atrocious and her lyrics are corny. I honestly feel sorry for all the producers, engineers, mixers and everyone that participated and wasted their time in the creation of this album. I would rather listen to ARTPOP.
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65

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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