Hello Happiness
by Chaka Khan
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2019
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
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  1. StevenX
    Jun 7, 2019
    2
    A face-slap to producer "Swatch" or whatever they call themselves for burying the great Khan's iconic pipes in more reverb and overproduction than a German metal album, then only letting her actually sing once in awhile. Unless this is the limited-edition dub mix, someone has some 'splainin' to do. Talent this amazing hasn't been squandered this badly since that Ethel Merman disco album,A face-slap to producer "Swatch" or whatever they call themselves for burying the great Khan's iconic pipes in more reverb and overproduction than a German metal album, then only letting her actually sing once in awhile. Unless this is the limited-edition dub mix, someone has some 'splainin' to do. Talent this amazing hasn't been squandered this badly since that Ethel Merman disco album, and that at least had comedy value going for it.… Expand
  2. Alex_Nevermind
    Feb 15, 2019
    6
    The project is mildly disappointing because of Khan's "special guest" appearance throughout it. Nice balance of 70's disco and funk. This is her first released effort since 2007 double Grammy-winning "Funk This" written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
  3. jujyfruit
    Feb 26, 2019
    1
    Ever since buying the debut Rufus LP in 1973, Chaka Khan has always been my all-time favorite vocalist. This album is a supreme disappointment! The only record hers I've ever truly disliked. This project is not worthy of her gifts. Save your money.
  4. benzafierce
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Not sure what everyone else was listening to, this is a flawlessly executed disco/funk album with modern elements that should have received more acclaim and chart success. Like A Lady, Like Sugar, Isn't That Enough and the title track are standouts but the enitre LP is solid and flows well. I can only hope it won't be such a huge gap between this and her next release.

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Resident Advisor
    Mar 5, 2019
    68
    It's clear that Hello Happiness is not the full album experience. Still, a few easy summer hits from Khan are a treat.
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  2. Uncut
    Feb 22, 2019
    70
    An unexpectedly impressive comeback. [Apr 2019, p.32]
  3. Pitchfork
    Feb 20, 2019
    59
    Hello Happiness is a messy, overproduced, anonymous set of hotel-lobby beats that makes woeful use of one of the greatest voices of all time. ... There’s a moment when Hello Happiness works. On the sensual and affirming closing track, “Ladylike,” Chaka Khan finally breaks free of vocal effects.
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