Charmbracelet
by Mariah Carey
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Dec 3, 2002
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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 353 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 145 out of 353
  2. Mixed: 91 out of 353
  3. Negative: 117 out of 353

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  1. mystikal..
    Jan 4, 2003
    10
    excellent
  2. SeadB
    Jan 9, 2003
    10
    Actually this is an suprisingly good album!Probably Mariah's best! It's restrained and relaxed! Songs like Clown (about Eminem) and My Saving Grace blew me away!! It's full of hits but the tempo is pretty slow and it shows Mariah in a comfortable envirement!! Definetly recomending this one!!
  3. MISSLADY
    Feb 10, 2003
    10
    THIS CD WAS OBVIOUSLY ABOUT ACTUAL EXPERIENCES AND I LIKE THE WAY SHE KEPT IT REAL!
  4. KimberlyN
    May 20, 2003
    10
    The entire album is generally very likeable, "Charmbracelet" is just as great as "Butterfly" and "Daydream". Well done Mariah!!
  5. peter
    Apr 26, 2005
    10
    An excellent album of rertrospective and healing. powerful and emotional with a strong spiritual reasoanance
  6. JD
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    HAHA! Looks like she came back better than ever with TEOM. Honestly, the vocals are not up to par at all on this album, but they are still better than most vocals, they just aren't up to par for her status. Lyrically, this is one of the best albums you will ever listen to in your whole entire life, and that definetly makes up for the good-but-not-excellent vocals. THe production is HAHA! Looks like she came back better than ever with TEOM. Honestly, the vocals are not up to par at all on this album, but they are still better than most vocals, they just aren't up to par for her status. Lyrically, this is one of the best albums you will ever listen to in your whole entire life, and that definetly makes up for the good-but-not-excellent vocals. THe production is okay as well, there is a lot of talent on this CD. The standout track is the obliviously underrated 'Irresistable (Remix)' w/ West Side Connection. Buy this album if you like meaningful lyrics. However, do not buy this if you like soaring vocals throught a whole song. But take my comment and put it to good use: buy this, trust me.… Expand
  7. jeffe
    Jan 2, 2003
    10
    this album is the best album ever i lisen to mariah carey all my life and she is my all time favrite singer keep it up mariah dot give up you are the best female vocalis of all time
  8. MariVo
    Mar 17, 2003
    10
    This album rocks! She put the last year of her life into it and it pays of with inspiring music. Bringing on the Heartbreak is going to be her 16th #1 hit!
  9. AM
    Mar 4, 2003
    10
    Mariah Is the BEST OF THE BEST! BECAUSE OF EVERYTHING HER BODY HER VOICE EVERYTHING!
  10. jacquelinec
    Apr 17, 2005
    10
    As always i feel kind of bad for Mariah at times when she drops an album because even before it comes out, harsh critics are ready to pounce all over it and listen to the album with a bad attitude from the begginning because they may not like her as a person. I think if everyone can accept the fact that times have changed and so has she and this is the type of music she likes to make now, As always i feel kind of bad for Mariah at times when she drops an album because even before it comes out, harsh critics are ready to pounce all over it and listen to the album with a bad attitude from the begginning because they may not like her as a person. I think if everyone can accept the fact that times have changed and so has she and this is the type of music she likes to make now, maybe when they listen to this album its easier to admire its artistry. So she doesn't do the big huge "Hero" voice on every song like she used to ,well ok shes been singing for how many years? I think she still puts down the big vocals when it counts , especially on the obvious tracks like Trough the Rain and My Saving Grace but she also has an AMAZING melody for every single song so even on tracks where she sounds "Airy" or whatever they call it she still sounds heavenly, to me. When her voice does that it has a certain crisp quality that no studio equipment can create and she can jump in and out of notes with the fluency of an experienced and truly gifted singer. Alot of people dont know how much of her songwriting she does either and how much it tresspases those of many singers out now. If you are a true Mariah Fan you will love this album, its like Part 2 for Butterfly especially with the possible link between "Lullaby" and "The Roof" ( at least I think so) and the faded out kick-back hip hop beats on some songs mixed with good instrumental joints too like hands down my favorite on this album - Subtle Invitation - it has awesome instruments and the tempo is perfect with her melody. What she is talking about is so personal too, it makes sense when you look at it as the concept of a Charmbracelet because every song on this album is about something going on in her life, either past or present. Sunflowers for Alfred Roy is another amazing song if for the fact alone that it is about her father passing which is so personal you have to give her respect for being brave enough to sing about that.Oh and there is a song that had not been on my Charmbracelet C.D.( I guess there was one with extras) and I barely heard it the other day, its called "there goes my heart" I Looooove this song so much since I heard it I had never even knew it existed or that it was on charmbracelet so definetly and extra perk, If you are going to buy this CD you must make sure it has that song on there. Final thought - if you cant just put this CD on and listen to it from begginning to end on shuffle , then you are just not the type of person that likes her kind of music and thats fine you just cant undermine her as an artist so I give her MAD PROPS ~ Mariah I love this CD !!! 8)… Expand
  11. JohnnyC
    Jan 14, 2006
    10
    This album is really really good. There are songs on this album that weren't given the time to shine and that is why i think it wasn't a blockbuster success. "Through The Rain" and "You Got Me" are just two of the GREAT tracks on this album!
  12. JenniferV
    Dec 25, 2002
    10
    I love it!!!
  13. [Anonymous]
    Jan 14, 2003
    10
    This album is off the hook. Mariah's voice is so wonderful, and who cares if she sings with rappers/hip-hoppers. At least Mariah has and album or 12 albums and 1 sondtrack. What do you other people got? Nothing!!!! Mariah Rulez!!!
  14. MelissaA
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    I think this is mariahs best album ever. Her voice will never change no matter what occurs. She is an inspirations to millions and my idol. We love you mariah
  15. FredO
    Dec 14, 2002
    10
    Listening to this album is an electrifying experience... Mariah's new material is indeed great... there is the insprirational "Through The Rain", already riding high on the airwaves, the beautiful ballad "Yours", Gospel-Inspired "My Saving Grace", the uptempo urban sounding "The One", one of the most powerful ballad covers she has done in recent years "Bringing On The Heartbreak", a Listening to this album is an electrifying experience... Mariah's new material is indeed great... there is the insprirational "Through The Rain", already riding high on the airwaves, the beautiful ballad "Yours", Gospel-Inspired "My Saving Grace", the uptempo urban sounding "The One", one of the most powerful ballad covers she has done in recent years "Bringing On The Heartbreak", a very catchy "Irresistable" and the jazzy "Subtle Invitation"... We also see Mariah's lyrical improvements in songs like "Sunflowers For Alfred Roy" and Clown... On the whole a great album that transcends us back to the Butterfly era... A widely anticipated comeback by one of the greatest divas ever in history...… Expand
  16. MariçtiU
    Dec 13, 2004
    10
    Really great CD, Congratulations.
  17. laurenf
    Nov 26, 2006
    10
    propa rite gd
  18. ranrub
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    This is one of her best albums, every song is indeed great! it's more intimate r&b-soul than pop-vocal.
    Clown, The One, You Got Me, I Only Wanted and then those 3 in a row tracks You Had Your Chance-Lullaby-Irresistible making this album amazing and addictive!
  19. Adrianolamb
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, incrível como ele é instrospectivo e pessoal... É viciante, nele temos batidas que só mesmo a Mariah consegue fazer, é totalmente coeso e inspirador...
  20. italoverdade
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    After the confusion and boycott that Mariah had suffered nothing better than an apology to the public, this album was preparing for his return, the carpet that lined the floor for your back.
  21. Evyan2002
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Mariah Carey's album charmbraclet is one of her best albums yet. Through the rain is the best song on the album and will always be one of my favorite songs ever. All the other songs are great too.
  22. ailtonsribeiro
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    álbum maravilhoso. os vocais mais fortes e letras perfeitas. Composição também é o forte da Mariah.
  23. Lucaselab
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    My favorite. Sadly underrated. I think Matiah's voice is so good here. It's a very relaxing album. I love listening to it when I need to get calm. The sexy Subtle Invitation and the powerful My Saving Grace are my favorites.
  24. maydaysizzy
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Straight from Mariah's diary, Charmbracelet shows are more intimate side of Mariah sprinkled with pop perfection. Notable tracks: Bringing' on the Heartbreak, Through the Rain, Yours and Lullaby.
  25. Haandy
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Se eu gostar de 3 músicas desse album é muito, não é o melhor, mas é da lenda né tem q aclamar
  26. ixaac
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    harmbracelet is an acquired taste that will probably only be loved by her closest fans, though there are flashes of brilliance for everyone to enjoy, from the final explosive chorus of "Through The Rain" to the rock-influenced drama of "Bringing On The Heartbreak".
  27. DiegoAlleph
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Íntimo e intenso. Um misto de voz e emoção. Carey nos mostra em Charm bracelet sua alma entrelaçada em sua pura e doce voz
  28. pullmeclxser
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Inside her top 5 albums. She managed to dominate this tropical genre on such a personal album.
  29. AlessioMatrix
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People just love to follow the popular opinion, everyone says its crap because it didn't do Mariah Carey numbers and want to hop on the Mariah Carey bandwagon. This album is amazing, too bad people cant be objective without caring about other peoples opinions… Expand
  30. FelipeCouto9
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Great, underrated, album that deserves a lot more of recognition than it gets
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#12 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Billboard
    70
    While fans of her early-'90s material will find much to embrace here, those that rallied 'round the singer during her hip-hop days may feel lost and abandoned.
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  2. AllMusic
    40
    Her voice is damaged, and there's not a moment where it sounds strong or inviting. That alone would be disturbing, but since the songs are formless and the production bland -- another reason why the hip-hop announces itself, even though it's nowhere near as pronounced as it has been since Butterfly -- her tired voice becomes the only thing to concentrate on, and it's a sad, ugly thing, making an album that would merely have been her worst into something tragic.
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  3. Launch.com
    50
    A step ahead of the J-Los of the world; a step behind what may prove to be a career pinnacle.
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