Chesapeake by Rachael Yamagata - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Being fan-financed, Chesapeake lets Yamagata focus on the intricate pleasures of writing and performing songs that defy easy genre categorization. Elements of pop, jazz, and ‘70s piano ballads coalesce around a voice that would’ve been a soul star in the 1960s, a lite-FM presence in the early 1970s, or a disco leader by the end of that decade. Emerging in the 21st century, Yamagata has been left to flirt with alternative media outlets and styles that float and merge with little effort. She’s a singer/songwriter who can write sass (“Starlight”) and sincere (“You Won’t Let Me”) with the same convincing pitch. “Starlight” is the grand production number here, but tracks such as “Even If I Don’t” (with four minutes of excited tension) and “Stick Around” (with stalking bass and jazz gait) use arrangements that best express the tunes. “I Don’t Want to Be Your Mother” is an intimate highlight. “Dealbreaker” is a true showcase for her emotive range. Recorded with a small cast of talented friends, Chesapeake gives Yamagata’s fans their money’s worth.

1. Even If I Don't

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

2. Starlight

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

3. Saturday Morning

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

4. You Won't Let Me

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata
Mike Viola; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

5. Stick Around

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

6. Miles On a Car

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

7. The Way It Seems to Go

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

8. I Don't Want to Be Your Mother

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata
Mike Viola; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

9. Full On

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

10. Dealbreaker

by Rachael Yamagata

Composer: Rachael Yamagata
Mike Viola; Composer
Primary Artist: Rachael Yamagata; Main Performer
Producer: John Alagia; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 54 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 620x620 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Singer, Songwriter, Adult Alternative, Vocal, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Frankenfish

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 10, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886443171619