Sawayama
by Rina Sawayama
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1138 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,056 out of 1138
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 1138
  3. Negative: 57 out of 1138
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  1. Metalyric
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo amo, es un álbum qué puedo escuchar de inicio a final y no aburrirme RINA me sorprendió.… Expand
  2. aristoncosta
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    Rina had a big challenge: show us who she is. Sawayama does this job in the best possible way: showing us all the possibilities that Rina is. From Pop Rock, to House, from J-Pop to Electro. Rina is thirsty to shine, and this album is proof.
  3. owenrw89
    Oct 21, 2020
    8
    As a 31 year old, hearing anything 00's esc is fun for me. To hear a 2020 album that includes so many 00's references and sounds was something I didn't realise I needed in my life. Whilst personally I don't love every single track, I must say I adore the majority. It feels original, but still wonderful reminder of 00's greatness!
  4. shoval
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    this album makes me feel ALIVE. this whole album is a masterpiece, the lyrics, the production, the cover, the sounds. zero skips, all bops, she really did that!!
  5. Timedonttime
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Un álbum muy bien elaborado y con exelente calidad, Sawayama nos trae parte de su vida plasmada en grandes canciones que componen el álbum. Rina no da canciones que van desde el pop hasta el rock con el exelente vocal que tiene Sawayama, las canciones el álbum es 0 monótono y acompañados de instrumentales que acompañan las canciones
  6. CarLoL
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    Me surpreendeu bastante,Rina soube usar bem os gêneros e fazendo que Pop,R&B e Metal funcionassem juntos,além da nostalgia do pop japonês que ela trouxe
  7. duyypham2906
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    theres a bloody good reason why elton john praises this multifaceted phenomenon to be one of his 2020 favourites
  8. Simao
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    she did the unimaginable right here.

    i had few expectations that she’d top RINA with this album but i can say for sure it probably did. there are no skips and not only that but most songs are indescribably good.... we’re talking about a handful of going-down-on-history songs.... i don't know how she did that but rina sawayama truly is the future of pop and alt-pop music. SAWAYAMA is    she did the unimaginable right here.

    i had few expectations that she’d top RINA with this album but i can say for sure it probably did. there are no skips and not only that but most songs are indescribably good.... we’re talking about a handful of going-down-on-history songs.... i don't know how she did that but rina sawayama truly is the future of pop and alt-pop music.
    SAWAYAMA is pop perfection & nu metal excellence all in one album

    fav songs: XS, who’s gonna save u now?

    least fav: **** this world (interlude)    … Expand
  9. hskbssvue
    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.
  10. Maxsteelmomo3
    Sep 25, 2020
    0
    Overrated, the same songs that other artists, nothing new, I don't understand why people like her music
  11. robertdurann
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of an album. The diversity of sounds really adds value to the album. One of the best albums of the year.
  12. likeurfaketears
    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
  13. stream134340
    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
  14. MAUROOO
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year
    Te armamos, Rina Sawayamart. Mereces el Grammy‼️
    Que artísima Tokyo Love Hotel
  15. BrenoHennrique
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Album do ano e quem discorda é n4z1st4!!!! Curvem-se à futura A-LIST!!!!!
  16. Tete40i
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    I'm not a pop guy, but this album is a masterpiece. Every single song feels unique and has different influences, going from metal in STFU to even an 8-bit style-ish song in Paradisin'. Overall the album gets stuck in your head in a good way, and it is really really addictive and fun to listen.
  17. LuAlb
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    A beautiful experience, the details on every song are amazing, worth listening from start to bottom everytime!
  18. hellokittypie
    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.
  19. teddyeatspeanut
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    awesome awesome awesome this album is something else, i just love it so much
  20. Masterheart
    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
  21. 911911
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    Fun album, one of the best of 2020 and deserves more visibility. XS music video is fun you should watch it.
  22. Pinguinzudo
    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.
  23. mlkasa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect mix of rock and pop, we have to stan our Japanese queen. Iconic, unlike most of the k-pop artists
  24. ferzeli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    THAT is what she did!!! Quem consegue por metal, pop e sei lá mais o que em um álbum e deixa tudo fazendo sentido? A RINA então cala a sua boca!!! Depois de ouvir STFU só me resta afirmar: o meu problema é esquizofrenia, QUAL é o seu?
  25. potasioxd
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    es buenísimo, todas las canciones son buenísimas y es una buena mezcla de géneros, sinceramente no sé qué decir. mis canciones favoritas son dynasty, xs, akasaka sad y who's gonna save u now?
  26. Sagitario1550
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    This album... I didn't love it. Some songs were sort of a mess if I'm being honest and the album isn't a cohesive piece of work in my opinion. There are some good songs like: Tokyo Love Hotel, XS or Bad friend. But this album didn't do it for me honestly.
  27. lovexfroot
    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
  28. emptyscript
    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
  29. thehonesty
    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.
  30. Rogerioo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, congratulations Rina, one of my favorite albuns in this year, i just loved it
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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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