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 would love to hear her at a cocktail lounge Oct 27, 2009
Some really nice tracks with quality sound, both vocal & instrumental. Some tracks take acquired taste.
 Beautiful music, voice, lyrics... Aug 11, 2009
I saw Rachael Yamagata during the 2004 Austin City Limits Music Festival. I had no idea who she was nor did I have any idea about her music. I remember standing in front of her for about 45 minutes enjoying her music.
I recently thought back to that day at ACL and looked online for her CDs. I purchased Happenstance and have fallen in love with her music and her voice. I enjoy sitting in my car and listening to this CD. Her voice is so amazing...it's strong and yet it doesn't overpower the music. Her songs cover all the different moods...sad, happy, nonchalant, angry....it's such real music.
I recommend this CD to anyone who's sick of mass-produced music and wants something to remind them of how music is supposed to make you feel.
I truly enjoyed this CD and am sure that if you're anything like me, you would too. Thank you Rachael for coming up with some great music :)
Better than Norah Dec 29, 2008
If you are a fan of Norah Jones, you will enjoy this CD. Rachel Y has the same type of voice as Norah but adds more piano to her sound. Very soothing and relaxing - you can have this on as background to a dinner party or have it be the spotlight of a special night - either way, Rachel Yamagata is a phenomenal musician.
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rachael, this one's for you Jun 14, 2008
Hi there, Rachael. I hope you read your own reviews occasionally. I just got back from a trip where I saw a guy I had a thing with years ago, and the thing is still there. I've had him listen to some of your music (esp. Track 14. does it have a name? where is it here? well, at least I've got it) and no way could it ever affect him as it has me, but, well, maybe I'm wrong.
When I read your bio I thought, yep, control freak hopeless romantic, that's me too, only without the beautiful voice and the musical ability. But you have put very eloquently and heart-wrenchingly into words every thought I've ever had after every relationship gone wrong, and I just want to say thanks.
And if you're someone out there who's just lost her (or his, I guess) true love and you're looking for the perfect cathartic song, I unconditionally guarantee that you'll find it on this album. Heck, you'll probably find several. Which, unfortunately, is why I keep returning to it again and again.
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Not enough adjectives Jun 01, 2008
The really hard part about trying to describe what's so good about Rachael Yamagata's CD 'Happenstance' is that there just aren't enough words to say it all adequately. It's an eclectic mix of songs to start with, from soft and heartfelt to powerful and passionate, all tied together by Ms. Yamagata's amazingly versatile vocal talents. The lyrics are honest and real but also elegant and even poetic. The music runs the gamut of styles from rock to blues to jazz.
Here's a few words to try of for size: sensual, strong, strident, sad, soft-spoken, surprising, soulful, striking, sexy, surreal, sweet.
Try any of them on, they all fit. And that's just the S-words.
Whatever words I choose, however I try to say it, in the end all I'm really trying to say is this: 'Happenstance' is a fabulous collection of songs for a very talented musician. I simply love it.
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