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  1. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This is an incredible debut album - there was a lot of hype surrounding it, and it definitely lives up to expectations, which is incredibly refreshing in today's musical landscape!
  2. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This is the first album in a LONG time I have played all the way through without skipping a track. Each song tells a different story that is super relatable. Some great club tracks on there, some emotional ones and also some that make you wanna hit sh*t! There is def a number one hit in this album, dope as f**k! Impressive
  3. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    The album flows beautifully, the production and writing are spectacular, their is not one fault about this album.
  4. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    What a debut! All the expected appeal of an excellent pop album, mixed with the unexpected complexity brought by an intelligent, woke songwriter. It’s somehow nostalgic, contemporary and futuristic all at the same time - it sees you, it raises you.
  5. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    The best Pop Album since Charli XCX self tilted Album. "Sawayama" is an ambitious take, Rina blends old school and new school pop together and creates a perfect Album.
  6. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums released in 2020 (or maybe even in the 2000s). Every single song has a meaning, the lyrics are fantastic. Rina really knows how to surprise the listener, because she's mixing every single genre and still getting a masterpiece as a result. She's been literally reinvesting the music industry for a while now and I'm excited to see what the future holds for her. I knowOne of the best albums released in 2020 (or maybe even in the 2000s). Every single song has a meaning, the lyrics are fantastic. Rina really knows how to surprise the listener, because she's mixing every single genre and still getting a masterpiece as a result. She's been literally reinvesting the music industry for a while now and I'm excited to see what the future holds for her. I know it's just the beginning. She ATE that. Expand
  7. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    She really knows what she's doing here. A lot of genres can be seen in this album, but there's still a certain sound that makes her music so special. She's a genius. A lot of the lyrics have a deeper meaning. The album is extremely enjoyable. She's definitely an artist you should look out for.
  8. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    A true imersive travel beyond pop-rock music mixing references of nu-metal, j-pop (hi ayumi hamasaki) with true vivid emotional lyrics about her life story, an ode to all emo pre-teen who spent all entire day listening to Avril Lavigne pretending she was Nirvana.
  9. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Insanely good! A powerful voice, entertaining melodies and an excellent production ! What a good way to start the decade.
  10. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Sis absolutely serves!!! Never heard any music for her until today and I’ve been absolutely blown away. An absolutely solid album in every way. I’m already a fan!
  11. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Rina entregou o melhor em seu debut! Já era de se esperar uma obra de arte, pois seu EP Rina é perfeito do início ao fim.
    Enaltecendo sua raiz japonesa e trazendo o POP dos anos 90 de volta, além de misturar Rock, ela merece todo reconhecimento
  12. 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!
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, eu amei, gnt eu recomendo que sabor, ela foi genial e perspicaz
  17. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    album of the year.. we have to stan yassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
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  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Honestly, just a really good album. The production over all is really beautiful made.
  24. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Meu deus, tá incrível demais, nenhum defeito, lenda. VOCE FOI PERSPICAZ RINA
  25. 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.
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  26. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Authentic Pop
    Legendary Utopian Sounds

    Will never here another one like this
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  27. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. The medium diversity in this album is stunning. A truly remarkable artist.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Incrivel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  31. 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 :)
  32. 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.
  33. Apr 18, 2020
    10
    one of my favorite albums of all time instantly. 0 skips, genre splices perfectly. She’s amazing
  34. 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 !!!
  35. Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Its literally an alternative masterpiece and fits everything Sawayama was going for. We have to stan
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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!
  40. 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
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  41. Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. If you don't believe me, go listen to this masterpiece by yourself.
  42. 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
  43. Jun 13, 2020
    10
    She just taught the pop girls nowadays that this is how you do an album that we've been missing for a while. I know that this will not win AOTY in grammys because we know that grammy is a scam LOL btw we are just blessed this quarantine.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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!
  47. 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.
  48. May 15, 2020
    10
    Its sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo **** good love it
  49. 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
  50. Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Pop perfection, totally a masterpiece, it is one of my favorite albums ever. Love it.
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song is a new journey on its own. It's a masterpiece from a true unique artist.
  52. Jun 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler!! Este album te va a encantar!! Contiene canciones que son muy buenas y hay que admitir que ninguna está de relleno!! Expand
  53. 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.
  54. May 31, 2020
    10
    Just perfect, no Word Me surpreendeu de uma forma incrivelmente positiva.
    Não esperava tanto .
  55. May 31, 2020
    10
    Track for track, one of the best albums I’ve heard. Where else can I hear references as varied as Beyoncé’s “I Care”, to Evanesence, to Slipknot, to Carly Rae Jepsen, to Final Fantasy? She even uses what I believe is the sound a Mac makes when you click outside of a required dialog box without interacting with it (2:01 into Akasaka Sad).
    That’s not even to touch on the emotions evoked by
    Track for track, one of the best albums I’ve heard. Where else can I hear references as varied as Beyoncé’s “I Care”, to Evanesence, to Slipknot, to Carly Rae Jepsen, to Final Fantasy? She even uses what I believe is the sound a Mac makes when you click outside of a required dialog box without interacting with it (2:01 into Akasaka Sad).
    That’s not even to touch on the emotions evoked by the lyrics here. There’s a feeling here I’ve only ever felt from queer musicians: a feeling that they know my pain, like I’m being hugged and told that it’s all okay. Its the sort of feeling I get from the likes of Christine and the Queens, St. Vincent, Perfume Genius, Clairo, and King Princess, among others. Rina gets it. That’s not really a tangible quality, I know, but it’s there.
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  56. Nov 27, 2020
    10
    nova promessa do pop, entregou tudo de bom com um álbum super versátil e completo. lenda viva
  57. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Nossa, esse álbum tem letras poderosas, uma produção impecável e a Rina tem uma alcance vocal maravilhoso, eu estou muito feliz em ver uma artista recente, com um grande potencial, buscando "reviver" aquele estilo mais pop-rock que foi com o tempo, infelizmente, ficando esquecido. Me lembra um pouco o Born This Way em uma versão mais atualizada. Recomendo!!
  58. 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
  59. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AOTY!!! This album is so amazing, every track has something to offer without keeping you bored. The whole album is zero skips. From the First song to the last, I enjoyed it. Y’all should also check out Cherry and Alterlife by Rina Sawayama.
  60. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I was really anxious about Rina’s debut album but this really surprised me. It’s amazing and one of the bests 2020 albums loved sm and hoping that everybody who listen to this love too anyway I love everything about this album since lyrics to the melodys and of course the concept itself. Thank you Rina Sawayama for all the serving.
  61. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    i loved it YESSSSSSSS!!! queen it’s i incredible
  62. Jul 10, 2020
    10
    wow. most underrated artist of the year. sawayama is a masterpiece. i’m so glad i listened to it. honestly i must say at first when everyone was raving about it i ignored for some reason. because when i saw the name tracks they didn’t look exciting, but one day i gave it a try, AND I SLAPPED MYSLEF FOR WAITING . BY THE TIME I GOT AKASAKA SAD I WAS ON THE FLOOR. but.. TOKYO LOVE HOTEL ISwow. most underrated artist of the year. sawayama is a masterpiece. i’m so glad i listened to it. honestly i must say at first when everyone was raving about it i ignored for some reason. because when i saw the name tracks they didn’t look exciting, but one day i gave it a try, AND I SLAPPED MYSLEF FOR WAITING . BY THE TIME I GOT AKASAKA SAD I WAS ON THE FLOOR. but.. TOKYO LOVE HOTEL IS THE BEST TRACK. IM NOT BEING DRAMATIC I CRIED. the chorus was so heart felt and beautiful. i thought i was in paris for a second. beautiful #1 album of 2020. disagree i dare you. rina you are an amazing artist. after this album i am a pixel. ❤️ Expand
  63. Jul 11, 2020
    10
    No track is the same it's simply amazing. Maybe APTY. I'll definently keep an eye out for miss rina
  64. Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Fantastic production choices. I love the topics and themes she explores and her vocals are mature and developed. Chromatica honestly wishes...
  65. Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Full of 90's and 00's vibes and excellent production, voice of Rina just confirms she's one of the next pop stars
  66. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best pop albums released this year, deserves Album of the Year! The album was very cohesive and the tracks were unforgettable. Rina has basically revived the pop sound with this debut album with her amazing lyricism.
  67. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect mix of 2000's pop rock and modern day sound. Rina doesn't miss on this album, even with her experimental songs like STFU!
  68. Sep 29, 2020
    10
    amazing debut album! every song has a deep meaning and a unique production. it’s noticeable how personal the themes explored in this album are. the different sounds and genres used show rina’s versatility while also being a cohesive body of work. the music industry is in need for more music like this.
  69. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum del año,amo cada canción, sus letras y sus ritmos en cada canción el mucho mejor , definitivamente es uno de mis álbum favoritos
  70. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Rina managed to revive pop and bring a new face to it with SAWAYAMA! With the influence of Britney Spears and her pop from the 2000s, Rina was able to deliver the best work of 2020.
  71. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    M A R A V I L H O S O! a rina foi muito perspicaz! xs stfu e chosen family são as melhores de longe
  72. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum perfeito,Rina entrega um debut digno de grammy com músicas para ouvir qualquer hora do dia.
  73. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    All I can say is diversity. She’s literally slaying on every tracks. She did what??? THATTT!!
  74. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This album is insane. Listening to it definitely transports you to the world of Rina Sawayama. I am absolutely willing to hear more from her in the future.
  75. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uffff de los mejores álbum que he escuchado en toda mi vida, gracias DiosRina x darnos tanto arte Expand
  76. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Literalmente, es un álbum innovador, pegadizo y íntimo que mezcla ritmos del pop y rock sin perder la esencia del alternativo ya que en él la artista retrata sus emociones en diversas contextos de su vida; además Rina es una artista que está empezando a resaltar en la industria musical para mí es buen inicio.
  77. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Genre blending at its best, SAWAYAMA is a rare healthy dose of nostalgia mixed with a new generations joys, problems, and dreams. It is an experience that no other album brings.
  78. Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Rina was a surprise for me, in the best way possible. I'm not a rock type of girl, but this album truly was a serve. The disposition of the track, the production, the vocals, the cohesion: from top to bottom a masterpiece. I need more of ms SAWAYAMA!
  79. 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.
  80. Aug 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard. Blends genres seamlessly and beautifully. Love love LOVE this album. Highly recommend!
  81. Aug 8, 2020
    10
    que álbum maravilhoso, meu deus. she gave everything the gays would ask for. before lady gaga, there was rina sawayama.
  82. Sep 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is just pure art, is the only word for this album, is like to be in the heaven for a long time, rina knows how to mix genres totally differents, for example in STFU he get to mix rock, pop and a couple genres more, listen this album, u don't gonna get disappoint Expand
  83. 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
  84. Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, Rina sabe bem como produzir um pop nostálgico e diferente do que está nas paradas de hoje. O melhor debut do ano e um dos melhores álbuns do ano. Incrível.
  85. Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so artistic, Rina is not playing
    Comme De Garçons and Xs are tracks that show how you can do upbeat music with DEEP MESSAGE
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is already my favorite album of the year, it delivers a pop, pop rock of the decade 10s with mastery including vocals is the best.
  87. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    WOW! I met this album recently and I am completely in love. This album has a very unique sound and that is very good.
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is full of bops, bangers, and the rock influenced songs show that Rina Sawayama will be in the industry for a long time.
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. Sep 14, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums i’ve ever listened to, this is what an experimental album sounds like: it’s pop, r&b, metal, rock, alternative, electropop this woman is a genius and she came to the industry to stay
  92. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I love this album, Rina really did that with this. My favorites are xs, dynasty and akasaka sad
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, congratulations Rina, one of my favorite albuns in this year, i just loved it
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. rina sawayama knows how to make a decent and interesting pop, as well as flow between R&B and metal without leaving something superficial.
  95. 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
  96. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The way she flows through genres is impressive and her voice is something to behold, Rina is a rising star and her fans couldn't be more proud
  97. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    El álbum decir de Rina, es probablemente el mejor debut de todo el 2020. Nos regaló increíble producciónes, letras, potencial vocal y ritmos increíbles.
    Y no solo es el mejor álbum debut del 2020, si no que probablemente también el mejor de todo el año
  98. Aug 29, 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 in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  99. 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
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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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.