• Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 30, 2018
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Oct 27, 2023
    80
    Expectations surpasses any you might have had.
  2. 80
    Staying true to idiosyncratic instinct has made Expectations feel more universal than a generic, play-it-safe debut. It might not be what you were expecting, but it’s just what your pop playlist needs.
  3. Apr 4, 2018
    60
    Sometimes, Expectations can be generic, like on "Sleepover" and "He'll Never Love You," which could have been released by any of the aforementioned singers. However, despite this occasional dip into indistinguishable pop territory, Kiyoko's debut hints at untapped potential from a fresh voice with a relatable perspective.
  4. Apr 4, 2018
    60
    Kiyoko’s debut won’t blow past anyone’s expectations, but it contains just enough intrigue and individuality to sustain them for a second shot.
  5. Apr 12, 2018
    50
    Expectations is an insistent but uneven album that points toward greater musical ambitions than it achieves. The sound is pleasantly aquatic and soft-edged but fussy and overwrought, as though its architects were worried that too much downtime might spur listeners to click away.
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 73
  2. Negative: 7 out of 73
  1. Apr 5, 2018
    10
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  2. Apr 5, 2018
    10
    This Album contains such a big support for the LGBTQ+ community and i can finally hear an artist who is not afraid to speak out on sexuality.This Album contains such a big support for the LGBTQ+ community and i can finally hear an artist who is not afraid to speak out on sexuality. This album has such a great modern pop feel amazing for a debut album the productions on the song are very 2018 but 70s in some songs bless Hayley. Full Review »
  3. Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Muito bom o álbum, um dos melhores álbuns lançados nesse ano, todas as faixas são ótimas e não tem uma música enjoativa, você ouve e se senteMuito bom o álbum, um dos melhores álbuns lançados nesse ano, todas as faixas são ótimas e não tem uma música enjoativa, você ouve e se sente bem Full Review »