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

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  1. andrewe
    Jan 19, 2006
    5
    this album does have some great songs on it, like maybe 3 or 4, but come on, her voice completely rips off fiona apple, but without the urgency or strength. and her lyrics are like fiona in fifth grade. nice try, but no.
  2. SteveP
    Jan 24, 2005
    5
    Great voice, good sound, incredibly inane and purile lyrics. If I didn't understand English, I'd love this CD. But I do. And the lyric writing is just plain awful
  3. ScottY
    Jan 15, 2006
    6
    Higher quality pop. I'd consider owning it if the CD were at a discount.

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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. Under The Radar
    50
    There's just nothing that sets her apart from the bevy of female artists she holds as influences. [#7]
  2. Stylus Magazine
    90
    Ms. Yamagata has moved beyond the slightly jazzy overtones of her debut EP to grandiose, ready-for-radio singer/songwriter pop for the ages.
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  3. Spin
    50
    Her songs are feeling like Jason Mraz's leftovers. [Jul 2004, p.110]
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