AOTY 2023
FakeSmile

FakeSmile

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Favorite Albums

Best of 2023

Kelela - Raven
Kelela
Raven
97
Feb 12

Recent Ratings

Doja Cat - Balut
Doja Cat
Balut
70
Sep 14

Pinned Review

Rina Sawayama - Hold The Girl
95
Almost everyone was saying that this was a step down from SAWAYAMA but i hardly disagree with that. The lyrical content, the cohesiveness and the whole concept are much better than SAWAYAMA. You can see that Rina is growing as a person and as an artist on this record.

The album starts with "Minor Feelings", even though it's not on par with Dynasty it's a great opener. "Hold The Girl" is one of Rina's best songs. The song starts like Madonna's iconic "Like A ... read more

Recent Reviews

FLO - Fly Girl
95
They keep getting better and better. This is an another 2000s R&B sound inspired banger. It's an instant hit for me. So catchy and fun.

Their growth has been insane so far, i can't wait to hear their debut. They better get their well deserved #1, they've been slaying for so long.

Rina Sawayama - Eye For an Eye (Single from John Wick: Chapter 4 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
100
Mother never disappoints. I hope she can get bigger with this movie and song 🙏
Rina Sawayama - Hurricanes
95
This is the definition of a pop rock smash. The chorus is MASSIVE. Rina killed it. The song is giving early 2000s vibes and it sounds like something Kelly Clarkson would sing.
Rina Sawayama - Phantom
90
Great ballad with an incredible chorus. Rina's vocals are amazing as always. I really liked the song but I feel like there is something missing. I think the song would've been better if it was a pop rock song + i wish that guitar part during the chorus was a bit louder.

The song also gives me some Kelly Clarkson vibes. It's very obvious that the album is going to be early 2000s inspired from what we've heard so far. This makes me so excited for the album because i think Rina sounds amazing ... read more

Rina Sawayama - Hold The Girl
100
Definitely the best single so far. Very anthemic and beautiful. The 2-step beat is really good, i LOVE that drop at the beginning of the song. Also, her vocals on the last chorus was amazing. she really ATE this.

Shoutbox

2mo
Hey! Hope you’re doing well! I just wanted to let you know that my band’s debut album, “Empty Homes in Blue Light” is out now on all platforms! I appreciate if you end up giving it a shot, and if not no worries at all :) Here’s the AOTY link if you’re interested:

https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/556709-midnight-session-empty-homes-in-blue-light.php
3mo
thank you so much for the score and listening in the first place!! <333
4mo
hey FakeSmile!! i just wanted to say that my new single hit the singles chart this week (WOOHOO🥳🥳🥳), so I was wondering if you'd like to give it a listen! word on the street is that it scared Drake from dropping tonight LMAO. have a good one!! <3333

"How Do You Know It's Love?": https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/717352-nico-discenza-how-do-you-know-its-love.php :)
4mo
i added you!
4mo
hi smile! i’m making my first community list to celebrate 250 followers! i was wondering what you believe to be the most influential album in shaping your personal music taste? if you want you can write a blurb for your album, such as a story relating to the album or a brief explanation of why it’s so important to you. feel free to contribute if you want to, thanks!
6mo
Surprised to see SAWAYAMA in your 5 favorite albums list
7mo
thanks!! <3
8mo
hii!! i just dropped a new single. it’d be amazing if you could check it out. let me know what you think!
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/626146-shorewood-by-your-side.php
https://linktr.ee/shorewood
9mo
Hey smile, sorry for the shameless plug but if you'd like to, check out my first Shoegaze track https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/621316-edgera-night-muff.php https://open.spotify.com/track/7fmjkFuxNMsh6O42UVAdcG?si=0643daf22dbc4ab3
Hope you enjoy it! (btw if ur interested I have a few other tracks relesead too you could check out)
9mo
Thanks for the follow :)

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Rating Distribution

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