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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 353 Ratings

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

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  1. vinidornellas
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Bringin On The Heartbreaker é uma das melhores regravações já feitas na industria.
  2. AliCautiion
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful and inspiring lyrics, a different sounding song, but very cool, really enjoying this album
  3. HonestMuusic
    Nov 4, 2022
    5
    The few good tracks "(Boy) I Need You" "You Got Me" "Irresistible" "You Had Your Chance" are buried in an album that's poorly sequenced even more poorly produced and devoid of any real personality, its easy to see why Christina Aguilera's "Stripped" and JLo's "This Is Me... Then" outperformed this mixed bag of a record.
  4. impedro
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nem de longe essa perfeição merece a nota que tem, uma verdadeira obra de arte! Mariah coloca seus mais puros e verdadeiros sentimentos aqui, produções além de impecáveis, e claro, sua voz perfeita. Para mim, está no top 3 de seus melhores álbuns. Ainda sonho com a justiça desse disco.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. Allanlcampos
    Dec 4, 2021
    0
    One of the most personal albuns by the queen, Mariah Carey, would never be a bad album, dont you agree?
  7. diogoangu
    Apr 28, 2021
    7
    Amazing and sweet. What people are saying about it is **** how caution is her best album? memoirs with a better reputation than TEOM? hahahaha... by the way, i love Charm
  8. FelipeCouto9
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Great, underrated, album that deserves a lot more of recognition than it gets
  9. PEDROMFR
    Feb 17, 2021
    3
    After Glitter, things don't get better for Mariah. This is probably her most personal album, tho something's really missing and we can blame it on the "playing safe" of her last projects, in general. Despite some highlights like Through the Rain and Clown (tho they cannot be considered memorable songs), this album just lacks appeal.
  10. wildestbfly
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album changed my life, i love her dedication to serve all this vocals and production, she has passed a struggle year before and she really made it happen! she overcame… Expand
  11. 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
  12. aktisaeliou
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    A misunderstood masterpiece. I really don't get why the critics had to slander Charmie like this.
  13. pullmeclxser
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Inside her top 5 albums. She managed to dominate this tropical genre on such a personal album.
  14. 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
  15. Marcosdpaula31
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Underrated. Definitely a pop-masterpiece with that R&B spice everybody loves about Mariah.
  16. piscesloverboy
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Amazing album!! Does not have many standout tracks but it is a perfect piece of work sonically and lyrically!
  17. 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".
  18. Miguel1300
    Feb 16, 2019
    0
    the production is terrible and her voice sounds really damaged her, her vocals are terrible
  19. ailtonsribeiro
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    álbum maravilhoso. os vocais mais fortes e letras perfeitas. Composição também é o forte da Mariah.
  20. mxann
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    This album is just plain tragic. Production is really bad. Mariah's worst by far. She's whispering throughout the album while featuring some rappers and that's it. Only good tracks: Yours, Subtle Invitation, Boy (I Need You).
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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!
  24. GabrielVictor
    May 15, 2016
    5
    " Charmbracelet " possui uma essência simplória e genérica, e, infelizmente pouquíssimas faixas que realmente valem a pena, (C)
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. ryanloveslana
    May 10, 2015
    3
    Sadly, the only great tracks on the album are "Bringin' On The Hearbreak" and "Through the Rain". After her breakdown/erratic behavior, Glitter's performance, and the events on September 11, 2001, I feel that Mariah should of taken a longer break and recover musically. Her voice on this album just tells me that she lost it. I kind of regret listening to the album. If she wanted more sleepSadly, the only great tracks on the album are "Bringin' On The Hearbreak" and "Through the Rain". After her breakdown/erratic behavior, Glitter's performance, and the events on September 11, 2001, I feel that Mariah should of taken a longer break and recover musically. Her voice on this album just tells me that she lost it. I kind of regret listening to the album. If she wanted more sleep (as she said during her breakdown in 2001, she should've relaxed more instead of rushing to release a album the next year).… Expand
  28. 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...
  29. MrRR123
    Jun 15, 2014
    9
    Mariah Carey's Charmbracelet album is a combination of adult contemporary, R&B and Hip Hop music, as well as the teen-pop love feeling. Carey diverses the correct music of the early 2000s as one of many early starters. Each composition contains all of Carey's chosen genres,except Sunflowers for Alfred Roy, are carefully planned out and has a catchy tune in all of them. Charmbracelet holdsMariah Carey's Charmbracelet album is a combination of adult contemporary, R&B and Hip Hop music, as well as the teen-pop love feeling. Carey diverses the correct music of the early 2000s as one of many early starters. Each composition contains all of Carey's chosen genres,except Sunflowers for Alfred Roy, are carefully planned out and has a catchy tune in all of them. Charmbracelet holds Mariah as a little 8 year old to a late adult couple. Starting from the Through The Rain, Yours, and Sunflowers for Alfred Roy, Carey depicts herself as an 8 year old little girl having these hurtful moments and truthful moments. The One, Boy, You Got Me, My Saving Grace, Clown, Iressitable, Lullaby, I Know What You Want as her being a teenager to a Pre-adult. The rest are her adult ways of love or breakup, with a serious message. Overall, Mariah's voice sounds weak and get annoying listening to her whispering the one negative thing I don't like on this album, Mariah should of gave time for this album before release. However, this album is the best way to start an early 2000s album.… Expand
  30. HeatSeeker
    Jul 30, 2012
    8
    Charmbracelet 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". The album's biggest fallback is its insistence on undersinging, which is all the more infuriating coming from a woman knownCharmbracelet 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". The album's biggest fallback is its insistence on undersinging, which is all the more infuriating coming from a woman known for her voice. Looking past that however, there melodies are solid, the lyrics are fresh, and the album works together well as a whole.… Expand
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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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