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Universal acclaim- based on 391 Ratings

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  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the Japanese-British pop artist features production from Clarence Clarity, Nate Company, Bram Inscore, and Nicole Morier.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 16, 2020
    100
    From the raucous nu-metal to glittering R&B;, ‘SAWAYAMA’ is an honest, genre-exploding self-portrait.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 15, 2020
    100
    Perspicacious and personal, cool and colossally enjoyable, Sawayama is both a triumph over trauma and a paean to the power of effervescent pop in practically all its forms. [Jun 2020, p.98]
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  3. Consequence of Sound
    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.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Apr 16, 2020
    80
    It’s a smart pop record that’s doused in self-awareness but still direct in its assertiveness - and never not compelling.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Apr 17, 2020
    80
    Combining crunchy nu-metal guitar riffs with a penchant for early-aughts R&B-pop; production in the vein of Aaliyah and ‘NSync, Sawayama sounds like Britney Spears’ Blackout by way of Korn — and it inexplicably works.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 16, 2020
    80
    Rina’s mini album may have marked her out as one to watch, but SAWAYAMA stakes her claim as one of the boldest voices in pop today.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 131 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 134
  3. Negative: 2 out of 134
  1. Borgeswoper
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Meu deus, tá incrível demais, nenhum defeito, lenda. VOCE FOI PERSPICAZ RINA
  2. Simone1990
    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 isThis 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… Expand
  4. viniciussawate
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Her debut album shows a new nostalgic look from the late 90's and early '00s. They are nostalgic melodies that range from pop, electropop,Her debut album shows a new nostalgic look from the late 90's and early '00s. They are nostalgic melodies that range from pop, electropop, from R&B; to Metal, the proposal that packs each of the songs produced for the album. The thematic content of most songs is full of self-awareness. It is very refreshing to see and listen a pop singer speak openly about her personal and social struggles.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. NoahShelton
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album with such a fresh feeling. Something that seems to never have been done before.
  7. rinasawayamafan
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. The medium diversity in this album is stunning. A truly remarkable artist.
  8. NormanAlee
    Apr 19, 2020
    0
    Two really good tracks but all the rest songs has such predictable melodies.... It's like usual pop album with some electro guitars....

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#2 Best Album of 2020
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#9 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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