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. Vibe
    70
    Unexpected is natural, pleasant and brutally honest, opening the eyes of those who slept on Williams' skills.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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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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