April 20, 20205 yr This is everything. I’m obsessed with this album. The only tracks I don’t completely love are ‘Chosen Family’ and ‘STFU!’ which were already out, so the fact I’ve clicked with every single one of the new tracks is amazing. I think my fav of the new songs (so not Comme De Garçon and XS) are Tokyo Love Hotel and Love Me 4 Me. Snakeskin also deserves a mention though, it’s giving me a left of field Confident by Demi Lovato on steroids.
April 21, 20205 yr oh and the DRAMA on 'Who's Going To Save You Now?'! I know right?! *.* Gave this album a spin this morning and that's my favourite song of those I didn't already know :wub: 'Snakeskin' not far behind!
April 21, 20205 yr I must say I wasn't overly excited about this after we got Chosen Family and Bad Friend but those two seem to be the 2 weakest songs on the album (by no means they are bad, it's just that they don't excite me at all). However, the entire thing sounds so strong for a debut album! 'STFU!' still remains the biggest highlight.
April 21, 20205 yr SNAKESKIN OMG as if she sampled the victory melody from Final Fantasy I LOVE HER This album is A+ pop, definitely only behind Future Nostalgia for me so far this year. There's not a single dud for me but aside from what was already released, Snakeskin and Who's Gonna Save You Now stand out to me.
April 21, 20205 yr Just discovered her from her current single 'XS' which I LOVE, her album is receiving critical acclaim. I have to say I found it unique, quirky, refreshing and pretty genius actually. Edited April 24, 20205 yr by WhoOdyssey
April 21, 20205 yr My top 5 right now: 01. XS 02. Who’s Gonna Save U Now? 03. Comme De Garçons (Like The Boys) 04. Snakeskin 05. Tokyo Love Hotel
April 21, 20205 yr Some tracks will take some growing but I can see myself listening a lot to this album over the next few weeks, well done Rina :clap: Can't believe this is gonna miss the top 100 :mellow: it's almost top 40 on Apple Music and peaked in the top 20 on iTunes so with streaming obvs being the most important thing in albums now surely she should be there? 1. Comme De Garçons (Like The Boys) 2. STFU (really grown, what a vibe lol) 3. Snakeskin 4. XS 5. Who's Gonna Save U Now? (Akaska Sad just behind <3) Chosen Family remains bland af to me, it's the only one I'm not keen on. In love :wub: Edited April 21, 20205 yr by Andrew.
April 21, 20205 yr Author Yeah I've been really enjoying this! The only song I didn't *love* was Akaska Sad, but all the others I'd quite happily listen to over and over! I enjoyed Adam Hann's contributions as well. My top 5: 1. Who's Gonna Save U Now 2. STFU! 3. Dynasty 4. Comme des Garçons (Like the Boys) 5. Love Me 4 Me
April 22, 20205 yr 1. XS 2. Bad Friend 3. Love Me 4 Me 4. Comme des Garçons (Like the Boys) 5. Tokyo Love Hotel What a spectacular album, so glad I discovered her recently
April 22, 20205 yr 'Dynasty' and 'Paradisin' have really crept up on me today :heart: The chart situation is such a shame :( I'll look into getting the gold vinyl later to give her that extra 1 sale x
April 22, 20205 yr Only just heard of her today so checked a few tracks earlier on and I'm in love already. Need to give the album a full listen tonight
April 27, 20205 yr Ok after listening to 10 songs from this album I've finally found one I can properly get behind - 'Who's Gonna Save U Now?' is pretty awesome, loving the big vintage hair metal esque riffs *.* 'XS' has continued to grow on me as well, has turned into a bit of an earworm. x
May 7, 20205 yr Little album rank as I haven't done one yet: 07 Dynasty 10 Xs 09 STFU! 09 Comme des Garçons (Like the Boys) 08 Akasaka Sad 07 Paradisin' 07 Love Me 4 Me 08 Bad Friend 06 F**k this World (Interlude) 09 Who's Gonna Save U Now? 07 Tokyo Hotel Love 08 Chosen Family 10 Snakeskin Really consistent album! There's a few in the middle that don't stand out so much just yet but lots of highlights here! There's lots more of value than just the singles so far. Chosen Family has gone from the weakest to being a nice contrasting moment on the album, it sounds melodically similar to Jessie J's Flashlight which is what put me off at first but the message is sweet and it stands out from the rest of the album nicely! Snakeskin and Who's Gonna Save U Now are top quality album tracks! Love how noisy this album can get at times :heart: Snakeskin is such a moment at the end and I enjoy it's unusual positioning on the album as a moment of 'you didn't see this coming' after Chosen Family. F**k this World is a bit too long to be an interlude but a bit underbaked as a song in it's own right. Probably the only one that could go and you wouldn't notice. Overall a super strong debut album! Although 'RINA' was long and developed enough to be an album in it's own right so this is kinda album two really.
May 8, 20205 yr Only just heard of her today so checked a few tracks earlier on and I'm in love already. Need to give the album a full listen tonight Realised I never commented on the whole album... It’s incredible! One of the best debuts I have ever heard and very well could be my album of the year. The versatility in particular is very impressive Faves have to be: Who’s Gonna Save U Now, Snake Skin, XS, Love Me 4 Me, Dynasty and Paradisn’
May 11, 20205 yr First listen and this is a real throwback! Not a sound I've come across recently, and I'm really enjoying it. I've played Fiona Apple/Mystery Jets to death the last week and this is a refreshing contrast.
May 21, 20205 yr Just discovered the album and I am OBSESSED!! It's sooooo good. She went hard on "Who's Gonna Save U Now?". Most prob my favourite of the album. But it's so strong overall.
June 18, 20205 yr I'm disappointed... ...that my mutual friends on here DIDN'T FORCE ME TO LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM SOONER. WTH! I trusted you guys :cry: Absolutely fantastic! It honestly reminds me of 'Stripped' by Xtina. So many mish-mashes of different genres, but somehow a cohesive body of work. The use of pop melodies throughout this album is just genius.
June 19, 20205 yr 08.5 Dynasty 09.0 Xs 09.5 STFU! 10.0 Comme des Garçons (Like the Boys) 08.0 Akasaka Sad 10.0 Paradisin' 08.5 Love Me 4 Me 08.0 Bad Friend 08.0 F**k this World (Interlude) 08.5 Who's Gonna Save U Now? 09.0 Tokyo Hotel Love 10.0 Chosen Family 09.0 Snakeskin The consistency. The quality. These are already growing too. I'm late to the party on this train, but my GOD am I glad I boarded :cheeseblock: I know 'Chosen Family' isn't a favourite on here, but it's so beautiful! :heart:
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