Unexpected
by Michelle Williams
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2008
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Although the album's effervescent club feel tapers off near the end, when the songs grow forumlaic, the album's charm could still give Williams a shot at the charts. [10 Oct 2008, p.71]
  2. Slant Magazine
    60
    Unexpected is a fairly decent album and by far the least pretentious, unashamedly pop record to be made by a DC member so far.
  3. Vibe
    70
    Unexpected is natural, pleasant and brutally honest, opening the eyes of those who slept on Williams' skills.
  5. Hot Press
    20
    Cutting to the chase, this album is full of Rihanna b-sides that sound like a carbon copy of everything in the charts right now and are completely personality free.
  6. Billboard
    70
    Unexpected does boast a handful of shiny electro-R&B gems ("Hello Heartbreak," "We Break the Dawn") that make Williams' journey from church to club as enjoyable as it was inevitable.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. LegendR
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    One of the most underrated albums ever. You should give it a try, it's wonderful. It's at the same level or even better than the albums of theOne of the most underrated albums ever. You should give it a try, it's wonderful. It's at the same level or even better than the albums of the main pop / R&B girls.… Full Review »
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