Happenstance
by Rachael Yamagata
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2004
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Evokes the singer-songwriter atmospherics of Carole King and Elton John. [24 Jun 2004, p.170]
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  2. The Guardian
    60
    This album would work better with a few layers of cleverness removed.
  3. Under The Radar
    50
    There's just nothing that sets her apart from the bevy of female artists she holds as influences. [#7]
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  5. Spin
    50
    Her songs are feeling like Jason Mraz's leftovers. [Jul 2004, p.110]
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  6. Splendid
    50
    There's nothing wrong with her performance -- it's just undistinguished.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. ChesterC.
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    Love, love, love this debut album from Rachael Yamagata. From the first note of piano of "Be, Be Your Love" to the harmonious strings of Love, love, love this debut album from Rachael Yamagata. From the first note of piano of "Be, Be Your Love" to the harmonious strings of "Quiet", this album exudes class and sophistication. The lyrics are amazingly beautiful too. Rachael Yamagata is a talent to be reckon with.… Full Review »
  2. AlexisB.
    May 18, 2007
    10
    Really hard to describe the album, but "Impossibly Beautiful" fits very well...Rachael is one of those artists that you can relate to even if Really hard to describe the album, but "Impossibly Beautiful" fits very well...Rachael is one of those artists that you can relate to even if the song's got nothing to do with you. Perfect harmony between her voice, the never ending strings...too much emotion, feeling, romance all with a smoky voice...adore it!… Full Review »
  3. fdgddfgdfgdgdfgddf
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    bloddy good
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