E-MO-TION
by Carly Rae Jepsen
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  1. marbleprince
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION is a LEAP forward for, not only Carly herself but also, pop music. Kiss was a GREAT underrated cleverly written and well produced pop record that didn't do well due to the general public losing interest, but E•MO•TION is past trying to chart and please the general public. E•MO•TION is a 17 track collection, handpicked out of over 200 tracks produced for thisCarly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION is a LEAP forward for, not only Carly herself but also, pop music. Kiss was a GREAT underrated cleverly written and well produced pop record that didn't do well due to the general public losing interest, but E•MO•TION is past trying to chart and please the general public. E•MO•TION is a 17 track collection, handpicked out of over 200 tracks produced for this record. E•MO•TION is 80's pop GOLD, the production is filled with glittering and gleaming synths and beats, the writing is clever and matured, and (unlike with Kiss) it hits the point it was trying to reach perfectly. Highlights on the album include 'Run Away With Me', 'All That', 'Your Type', 'Let's Get Lost', 'Black Heart', and 'Love Again'. Well done Carly, you have a classic pop album under your belt! I'm very excited to see where you will go from here.… Expand
  2. Vithor
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Carly brings emotion tracks 80, strong vocals, catchy melodies and amazing lyrics. Certainly a major milestone in his musical career and a work of art in the midst of so many generic songs that marked the pop in recent years.
  3. noahmanning14
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Like always Carly Rae Jepsen makes another amazing album of songs she wrote with her heart. This is the best Pop album of 2015. All of the songs are amazing on the album but my favorites are Your Type and Boy Problems. :):):):)
  4. yatadrip
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    E•MO•TION is one of the best pop albums that I have had the opportunity to listen to. There are no bad songs on this album.
  5. lipisticks
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    E•MO•TION é simplesmente perfeito do começo ao fim, Carly conseguiu trazer tudo o que qualquer admirador de musica pop espera: vocais bons, composições boas e produções simplesmente fantásticas. Desde a primeira faixa ''Run Away with Me'' ate a ultima ''Love Again'' podemos enxergar a evolução musical e o amadurecimento da cantora em comparação ao ultimo album ''Kiss''. Ela conseguiuE•MO•TION é simplesmente perfeito do começo ao fim, Carly conseguiu trazer tudo o que qualquer admirador de musica pop espera: vocais bons, composições boas e produções simplesmente fantásticas. Desde a primeira faixa ''Run Away with Me'' ate a ultima ''Love Again'' podemos enxergar a evolução musical e o amadurecimento da cantora em comparação ao ultimo album ''Kiss''. Ela conseguiu construir um álbum pop maduro e com referencias oitentistas que superou qualquer álbum pop lançado nessa década. A Carly não é uma superstar mundialmente famosa, ou uma hitmarker com inúmeros hits ou uma grande diva do pop mas ela conseguiu sem duvidas trazer um álbum tão bom que qualquer artista pop gostaria de ter em sua carreira. Carly Rae Jepsen lançar um álbum pop tão bom como o E•MO•TION não é surpresa nenhuma, a Carly apenas de Call Me Maybe como é conhecida por muitos lançar um álbum como o E•MO•TION é uma grande surpresa, talvez um dia ela possa ser reconhecida pelo seu trabalho com um excelente álbum como é o E•MO•TION, e não por uma musica pop chiclete como Call Me Maybe, talvez assim eu ainda tenha esperança na humanidade.

    Melhores musicas do álbum: Run Away With Me, All That, E•MO•TION, Gimmie Love e Favourite Colour.    … Expand
  6. jusesuxx
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best songs: Your Type, Run Away With Me, Gimmie Love, All That, Making The Most Of The Night & Let's Get Lost.

    There are no bad songs on this album. 10/10
  7. sdenunzio5
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly continues to be underestimated ever since “Call Me Maybe” was released a few years ago. This album is outstanding and shows that she is much more than a one hit wonder. She is a true artist who wrote each and every song on this album and spent three years working on it. This is pure pop candy, an album that rivals Taylor Swift’s “1989” in both sophistication and catchiness. There isCarly continues to be underestimated ever since “Call Me Maybe” was released a few years ago. This album is outstanding and shows that she is much more than a one hit wonder. She is a true artist who wrote each and every song on this album and spent three years working on it. This is pure pop candy, an album that rivals Taylor Swift’s “1989” in both sophistication and catchiness. There is not one song on this album that I don’t like. In fact, her current single “Run Away With Me” is a number one waiting to happen.

    There’s something for everyone with this album - a perfect mix of slower songs and pop jams. Standout tracks: LA Hallucinations, I Didn’t Just Come Here to Dance, Run Away With Me, Gimmie Love, and Favorite Color.

    Do yourself a favor and give Carly a chance! This album is not to be missed. TIME magazine calls it the pop album of the year, and they are right on the money.    … Expand
  8. Eduardo_Gamboa
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Es excelente, realmente hizo un trabajo excepcional. Sentí como escuchar grandes piezas de los 80's, pero hechas a un disco del nuevo siglol. El álbum pop del 2015 ha llegado. Indiscutiblemente, Carly demostró que puede ser una artista y dejar de ser un producto musical. Gracias por éste viaje emocional y deleite musical.
  9. truerowance
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best songs: Run Away With Me, E•MO•TION, I Really Like You, Gimmie Love, All That, Your Type, Let's Get Lost & When I Needed You.

    Worst song: LA Hallucinations
  10. guits13
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen proved herself in every single way with this record. Been a fan since she released 'Kiss', but now with 'E•MO•TION' I see how she had room for improvement as an artist. I could not be more proud of her work! "Run Away With Me" is truly amazing and a huge opener to a full set of colors and emotions that she brought to us. The album won't really do well commercially but I'mCarly Rae Jepsen proved herself in every single way with this record. Been a fan since she released 'Kiss', but now with 'E•MO•TION' I see how she had room for improvement as an artist. I could not be more proud of her work! "Run Away With Me" is truly amazing and a huge opener to a full set of colors and emotions that she brought to us. The album won't really do well commercially but I'm so satisfied critics recognized it.… Expand
  11. sonofrice
    Sep 30, 2015
    9
    I'm not really a fan of Call Me Maybe. I found it kind of annoying and repetitive, another song from a one-hit wonder. E-MO-TION shows how very wrong I was. This is one of the best pop albums of the year, and it absolutely deserves the success of Call Me Maybe. It's much, much better.
  12. k4nima
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year so far! Really good pop music.
    Best songs: Run Away with Me, Making The Most Of The Night, E•MO•TION, All That, Your Type.
  13. kingofpop
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Not in a million years would I have ever thought Carly Rae Jepsen could release a perfect pop record. Unique, original & filler-free, EMOTION is the best pop record released in 2015. Stand outs include Run Away With Me, LA Hallucinations & I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance. The only problem I have is the fact that I Really Like You was released as the lead single as it's the worst song onNot in a million years would I have ever thought Carly Rae Jepsen could release a perfect pop record. Unique, original & filler-free, EMOTION is the best pop record released in 2015. Stand outs include Run Away With Me, LA Hallucinations & I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance. The only problem I have is the fact that I Really Like You was released as the lead single as it's the worst song on the album. Chances are if you have ears you're going to love this album! And if you have a weave you are going to get snatched in a heartbeat!… Expand
  14. Nicooswift
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    With this album Jepsen proves she is one of today's best pop artists. Written all by herself, E•MO•TION has deep lyrics with a fresh 80's sound that makes you want to sing along all the songs. Definitely one of the best albums of 2015, and in my opinion the best one in the Pop genre. It's a pity that, this album and her as an artist, are so underrated.
  15. CarlyRaeTheBae
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    E•MO•TION is a perfectly crafted masterpiece. From the stunning saxophone that opens the album on 'Run Away With Me' all the way to the ending of 'Favourite Colour' absolutely amazing.
  16. CallMeKevin
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    This album is so underrated. Call Me Maybe has completely overshadowed this album. When I first heard Run Away With Me, I was blown away by how amazing it was. It is such a shame that it didn't even reach the charts! Honestly, this album deserves so much more recognition.
  17. steventohare
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    She's doing '80s throwback better than some of the original pop ladies. Every track is unique and catchy, while also substantial. Highlights include: Boy Problems, Your Type, Making the Most of the Night.
  18. lucas24
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    this is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. musicalgenius38
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Honestly I was debating whether or not to listen to this album based on her previous work and lead single but she then released Run Away With Me and I instantly was full of excitement for this album.. I was counting down until 12 am to purchase it and when it finally came, IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT, Ladies and gentlemen this is one of the best pop albums of all time, it has the perfect mix ofHonestly I was debating whether or not to listen to this album based on her previous work and lead single but she then released Run Away With Me and I instantly was full of excitement for this album.. I was counting down until 12 am to purchase it and when it finally came, IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT, Ladies and gentlemen this is one of the best pop albums of all time, it has the perfect mix of everything.. There is not one single bad song, Though I didn't care for the lead single I understand why it was released because of its catchiness but its not a bad song.… Expand
  20. philosophorse
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best pop album so far in the year and third best album overall behind Bjork's Vulnicura and Kendrick's To Pimp a Butterfly. This is truly the best work by Carly Rae Jepsen ever, and it'll be hard to best this one.
  21. altoniolemos
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    This emotion (i feel it). That's the only way to describe this album. Carly Rae Jepsen is an underrated pop genius. Never Get To Hold You, Gimmie Love, Warm Blood, +the rest of the album are the best ones. This one, and 1989 are the best pop albums from the last 3/4 years.
  22. sighzach
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    We all knew that miss Carly Rae Jepsen would give us another pop masterpiece, but this, this is just something out of this world. From the second I heard I Really Like You, I knew she was coming for blood, and blood she came for. Every pre released track was flawless, and so is the rest of the album. It's no surprise critics are raving about this album because it really is a flawlessWe all knew that miss Carly Rae Jepsen would give us another pop masterpiece, but this, this is just something out of this world. From the second I heard I Really Like You, I knew she was coming for blood, and blood she came for. Every pre released track was flawless, and so is the rest of the album. It's no surprise critics are raving about this album because it really is a flawless album. Carly Rae Jepsen is back, and here to stay, despite if it reaches the top fo the charts or not. The album is a solid 10/10 and I wouldn't be surprised if she wins a Grammy for it. Job well done.… Expand
  23. lucspaiani
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year soooooo far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. octahate
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    By far the best pop album released in 2015 and also in recent years. Carly really proved herself with this album, transitioning from the generic pop of Kiss (while still enjoyable,) she moves on to a range of pop styles; from 80's inspired synthpop and disco with some modern pop. An all around strong album, hope she continues on this cycle of focusing more on quality than success!
  25. intelligentsia2
    Aug 27, 2015
    9
    Overall, this is a superb album. I can listen to the songs over and over and they don't get old. The whole album is so cohesive with a great sonic range. This is an amazing modern pop accomplishment.
  26. AndreFaria
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    She don't need no masks. She don't need no pretension. That's exactly what she does: bubblegum pop music, and she's doing it BIG! She's really exposing some emotion in this album, I can perfectly feel her girl feelings about life, love and stuff. Congrants on Carly Rae Jepsen for making Teen Pop alive!
  27. Sheed1031
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    I love all of the songs on this album especially Let's Get Lost and When I Needed You! Those two are my favorite songs from this great album. There are no bad songs on this album. Definitely best Pop Album of the Year!
  28. juanmavill07
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Sin duda el mejor de pop que he escuchando en un largo tiempo. Cada canción contiene algo que la hace imposible de ignorar. La voz de carly me impresiono mucho y me encanto. Felicitaciones en este album que llevo años en realización. RUN AWAY WITH ME. una obra maestra del POP.
  29. senormelvo
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Pop music masterpiece of 2015 but, sadly, strongly underrated. "Call Me Maybe" was definitely the biggest song of 2012 but unfortunately labelled Carly's career as a "one hit wonder", after the subsequent singles released failed to trail "Call Me Maybe" success and KISS was declared a commercial flop. And that definitely sucks when the artist, that the world lost interest in after 2012,Pop music masterpiece of 2015 but, sadly, strongly underrated. "Call Me Maybe" was definitely the biggest song of 2012 but unfortunately labelled Carly's career as a "one hit wonder", after the subsequent singles released failed to trail "Call Me Maybe" success and KISS was declared a commercial flop. And that definitely sucks when the artist, that the world lost interest in after 2012, decides to record and release the pop album of the year but doesn't receive much recognition. This album demonstrates that Carly has so much potential of so much more than the one song that captivated the world 3 years ago. EMOTION is a synth-pop gem and, without a doubt, a better pop album than KISS; which wasn't as impressive.

    Some highlights would be: "Runaway With Me", "Gimmie Love", "All That", "Your Type" and "Warm Blood".    … Expand
  30. sabino0
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    all the songs are wonderful, the sounds, the beat, Carly do it great with this album. This can be the most perfect pop album in 2 years. THIS IS GOLD!
  31. anthonysalva14
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is great , it makes me back the 80´and 90'. Carly has done a great job with this great album. Maybe he has not had the success that was to have but with this album we know that not yet lost the pop touch that is disappearing lately. The songs are great as in the case of Run Away With Me and Your Type they are beautiful songs of the album, and that talk of Didn't Just Come Here To Dance like a song produced by the same Kylie Minogue. This album minimum should be nominated for Grammy awards. The best pop album of the year and even gave that talk.… Expand
  32. pinkraop
    Dec 7, 2015
    9
    The best pop album of 2015. Every single track is catchy as hell. Her character is relatable, fun and adorable. The production is surprisingly cohesive and pays homage to pop and dance music of the 80s and 90s.
  33. paradoxally
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen has managed to accomplish something Taylor could not with "1989" - fantastic and consistent production.

    Pop album of the year, no questions asked.
  34. Maurus
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    The second best pop album of the year. If it wasn't for LA Hallucinations, the album would be flawless.
    Best songs: Warm Blood, Run Away With Me, Emotion, All That, Gimmie Love.
    Worst and only bad song: LA Hallucinations.
  35. littlefenty666
    Oct 4, 2015
    9
    Amo a Carly, porém esse álbum não dá amiga, salvo trees ou quatro musicas, as outras escuta uma vez, vai pra outra e acabo achando que ja escutei, repetitivo, a voz dela parece chata na maioria das músicas, parece um albúm de demos dispensadas pela selena na época chata dela.
  36. Mad-Hatter
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    Wow!! I don't like Carly but this is really good! Best songs are: Warm Blood, LA Hallucinations and the brilliant Gimmie Love! I really really really liked the album so much. Thanks Carly for not doing more "Call Me Maybe".
  37. scidr1
    Aug 26, 2015
    1
    Lousy album, the only people who like this crap are girls whose ages range from 10-14. The only reason I didn't give it a zero is because Carly can sing, so if all you're looking for is an album by an artist with a good voice this is the one for you. If want to actually listen to real music, don't waste your time with this crap.
  38. TheKavehJ
    Aug 25, 2015
    1
    If I Really Like You was not on this album it would be a zero for sure. I was bored, and the songs kind of sounded the same after listening to them all.
  39. theZED
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Only phenomenal production alone makes it a 5 star worthy! Quantum mechanics was applied to reach such particle-level perfection, I think! Catchy as super hell.
  40. adamv
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    The best pop album of 2015. Amazing. Deserves a 100. it's amazing how great this is. Pop music done good. It's a shame it hasn't gotten an actual hit because it's amazing.
  41. sebastianglz
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    Having the same production as some biggest pop hits of 2015, Jepsen's album is a masterpiece in pop music, having some inspirations in the 80's and 90's pop music, but failing to be a commercial success and getting a few recognition from critics and public as well.
  42. krlfrck
    Feb 29, 2016
    9
    one of the most joyous pop albums in a long time, EMOTION is to be taken seriously and defies genre standards while being so fun and cleverly crafted it's hard to resist playing it again and again
  43. wesleywalrus
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    What an incredible album. With many influences including 80s pop, Carly Rae makes a huge leap into the right direction. It's extremely well written, produced, and contrived to leave the listener wanting more and more. There is no bad song on this record, and is in my opinion, a strong contender for Album of The Year. Although not commercially successful, the album is completely genius.What an incredible album. With many influences including 80s pop, Carly Rae makes a huge leap into the right direction. It's extremely well written, produced, and contrived to leave the listener wanting more and more. There is no bad song on this record, and is in my opinion, a strong contender for Album of The Year. Although not commercially successful, the album is completely genius. "Run Away With Me" is by far the best pop record this decade.

    BEST: Run Away With Me, LA Hallucinations, Warm Blood, Making The Most Of The Night, and Your Type.

    10/10    … Expand
  44. MatteoBuddy
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    This album is very beautiful! Overall, i still prefer Kiss, i think Kiss is a more catchy disco album, but Emotion is awesome too! Emotion shows more maturity in lyric content and voice, but there are just one or two songs that i really hate (Clack heart is ugly), that's why i prefer Kiss
  45. pcossf
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Even though Taylor Swift 1989's profitability has not waned off, the pop music market has to keep on the moving. Carly Rae Jepsen's E·MO·TION seems to be its next natural step forward, as it is an album that exploits perfectly a well established formula that everyone enjoys: a glittering synthpop with a mix of eighties' italo disco to notch things a little bit up. Former Canadian IdolEven though Taylor Swift 1989's profitability has not waned off, the pop music market has to keep on the moving. Carly Rae Jepsen's E·MO·TION seems to be its next natural step forward, as it is an album that exploits perfectly a well established formula that everyone enjoys: a glittering synthpop with a mix of eighties' italo disco to notch things a little bit up. Former Canadian Idol star, Miss Jepsen delivers the goods quite effectively and coherently, specially in the joyfully opening track, "Run Away with Me", and the subsequent "E·MO·TION"; a little bit down the road in the catchy, Sia Furler co-written track "Boy Problems", and towards the end in "Warm Blood", a somewhat more serious song produced by Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij. Lyrically, the songs are not brainy: shallow verses that allude to romance, relationships and breakups, problems that teenagers –the audience of choice, but not necessarily– dwell on. But despite the superficiality, the record deserves attention: Carly Rae Jepsen and the production team she surrounded herself with accomplished something good here.… Expand
  46. BoyKatycat
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    E-MO-TION é um álbum incrível. Como uma sonoridade oitentista maravilhosa, canções meigas e um conceito fielmente seguido (desde o inicio do álbum até o fim). É um dos melhores lançamentos de 2015 e merecedor de um Grammy. A Carly está de parabéns
  47. LegendaryMau
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    Oh wow this one snatched me from the root!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  48. longjetty7
    Apr 1, 2016
    9
    I don't think anyone saw an album like this coming from Carly Rae Jepsen. Call Me Maybe was an instant hit, but the rest of Kiss (written in a mere three months) seemed like she would just be a one hit wonder. With E-MO-TION, Carly Rae took her time, even delaying the release by over a year, and it definitely paid off. The 80s production is immediately familiar and engaging, and while thisI don't think anyone saw an album like this coming from Carly Rae Jepsen. Call Me Maybe was an instant hit, but the rest of Kiss (written in a mere three months) seemed like she would just be a one hit wonder. With E-MO-TION, Carly Rae took her time, even delaying the release by over a year, and it definitely paid off. The 80s production is immediately familiar and engaging, and while this album is certainly not inventive or ground-breaking, it does what it does quite well, and that's really all anyone hopes for from a pop album. There are no bad songs on this album, just pure pop bliss from start to finish. I can't say I had very high expectations for Carly Rae before this album, but I'll definitely be paying attention to where she goes from here.

    Standout tracks: Run Away With Me (best pop song I've heard in a long time actually), I Really Like You, Let's Get Lost, I Didn't Just Come Here To Dance    … Expand
  49. lucascabbral
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    GENTE DO CÉU, ESSE ALBUM É UMA OBRA DE ARTE, SIMPLESMENTE O MELHOR ALBUM DE 2015.
    ESPERO QUE A BANCADO DO GRAMMY PERCEBA O QUANTO ELE E DIVINO E DE O TÃO MERECIDO AOY PRA ELE PQ OLHA.... ELE MERECE VIU. CARLYZINHA GANHOU MUITOS PONTOS COMIGO. E•MO•TION É SIMPLESMENTE FANTASTICO!
  50. nobodyknowsme
    Sep 18, 2015
    9
    The best pop album of 2015.There is not much to say.All of the songs are good.With this album she proves that she is not an one hit wonder artist.It's sweet,catchy and .definitely fun.
  51. MKeyts
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    Amazing album. She really impressed me a lot... and that's to say the least. "All that" is for me one of the very best songs of the year... How come she's been so low profile with an album this good? I don't get it...
  52. luislemos
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    This album is good and organized. Best songs: Run Away With Me, Emotion, Boy Problems and Making the Most of The Night. 'I Really Like You" was a mistake.
  53. Evic21
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    This album is so much fun. It's like a blast from the past drawing on the 80's dance scene while still staying true to today's pop sound. Such an improvement over her last album, that it shines a new light on Jepsen and makes me hope that there will be more great albums from her in the future.
  54. willianeiva
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    The album is light, fun, coesco, above all, intelligent, perfectly recreates the 80s, but not to say that the sound is presented barada and forgettable copy. All tracks are good to the bonus fiaxas !!
  55. Verschiel16
    Aug 21, 2015
    8
    Emotion gives a nostalgic 80's vibe with unique beats and bright vocals it lacks in conveying a clear and unified message. Songs such as Run Away with Me, and Warm Blood gives a light tone with catchy beats. The song with the album title "Emotion" is lyrically unique in form and mellow in beat. The songs Making The Most of the Night and Your Type" highlight the beauty and brightness ofEmotion gives a nostalgic 80's vibe with unique beats and bright vocals it lacks in conveying a clear and unified message. Songs such as Run Away with Me, and Warm Blood gives a light tone with catchy beats. The song with the album title "Emotion" is lyrically unique in form and mellow in beat. The songs Making The Most of the Night and Your Type" highlight the beauty and brightness of this pop album. Ceratianly better than Kiss (her last album) but songs such as Black Heart and LA hallucinations fail to be consistent with this bubblegum pop explosion. Still it is one of the Better pop albums in recent years.… Expand
  56. Alasalan
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Perfecto, mejor album del año, en mi opinion, cada canción que conforma este disco son especiales y haran que te pierdas en su música. Retomare lo que akguna vez akguien dijo, "Este album es lo que Taulor Swift no pudo hacer con 1989".
  57. 98paulrunnertan
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    I love this particular one!!! The best one yet from Carly!!! My fav. tracks are Run Away With Me, I Really Like You, Gimme Love, Your Type, Making the Most of the Night, Warm Blood... My personal fav. BONUS TRACK is Never Get To Hold You!!!!
  58. christineoooh
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Very promising. It starts great with Run Away With Me. Best songs in this album include:
    1. Let's Get Lost
    2. Warm Blood
    3. Gimmie Love
    4. When I Needed You
    5. LA Hallucinations
  59. HECOX8M
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    This effort by Rae Jepsen is definitely making us firmly believe in her as an artist, more than we ever did. E-Mo-Tion is a combination of great and accessible lyrics, great production,and ,as it implies, a lot of emotion. I dare to say it is one of the best POP records of the year and utterly, the most underrated.
  60. uuillermo
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Without competition yet, E·MO·TION is the best album of the year by far, with its amazing production and Carly's outstanding vocal abilities, this album is pop perfection. Clever, catchy, it blows you away.
  61. IgorAllpop
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    I loved the album because she used many faces and rythms of pop so catchy and fun, my favourite of couse is "Run Away With Me" because makes me wanna fly
  62. hsnz
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    An amazingly solid pop album full of super catchy songs!!! Carly managed to top her previous album, without just recreating the same thing! With a big track list of 17 songs, each one manages to be different yet cohesive, as Carly works her magic onto them all!
  63. JamesWimbury
    Sep 19, 2015
    6
    As a whole, the album offers a decent enough package; it's generic pop at it's simplest, and while it packs some excellent songs ("Run Away With Me" and "Gimmie Love") it also proves to have a fair number of dud's ("Let's Get Lost" and "Black Heart" as well as the title track) yet as an album it's something which I would happily listen to, albeit skipping a couple of tracks.
  64. Divergente
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    Realmente su música es buen, hay que admitir eso. Los que pasa es que, no logro que su voz me guste del todo. Fuera de eso, el album es muy bueno, con algunas buenas canciones y algunas otras que dejan que desear.
  65. Mannhorse
    Oct 14, 2015
    9
    Judged by its cover or its artist, this album might seem like the generic pop album that its lead single was setting it up to be, but it isn't. Emotion is a special record because of its outstanding crew of producers (Vampire Weekend, Devonte Hynes, Ariel Rechtshaid) and its sugar sweet lyricism that matches pitch perfectly with Carly's vocals. This is the best pop album to come out ofJudged by its cover or its artist, this album might seem like the generic pop album that its lead single was setting it up to be, but it isn't. Emotion is a special record because of its outstanding crew of producers (Vampire Weekend, Devonte Hynes, Ariel Rechtshaid) and its sugar sweet lyricism that matches pitch perfectly with Carly's vocals. This is the best pop album to come out of 2015, and one of the best albums of the year.

    Go buy this album. Whether you are a fan of pop or not, there is a moment in this album that'll make you blush, swoon or reminisce about fond memories. BUY IT.    … Expand
  66. ultimatepalmtre
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    I must admit, I didn't have high hopes for her next album. But it surprised me! It's actually really good and really fun. It's well written and well produced. I love the 80s style here as well.

    My personal favourites are Run Away With Me, Emotion and Your Type
  67. piscui
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This is the best album of the year contracted all the sounds of the 80 its sounds his choruses his magical voice , every song is sophisticatedly made ​​with heart and soul, His best songs allucinations , Gimmie love , love again , Let' s gets lost , Run away with me as the most outstanding song for me
  68. kogaminho
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Que album, que voz, que talento! Merece muito mais reconhecimento... As músicas muito bem feitas, com uma sonoridade meio anos 80/90. Bem retrô esse álbum. Parabéns Carly.
  69. actlucas
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    I love Carly since she released her smash hit "Call Me Maybe", I saw this girl future, in 2012 she released her album entitled "Kiss", a commercial album but quality, but nothing to call me so much attention
    So this year, she released this masterpiece of pop music, a mix of "Whitney" with "Baby One More Time", do not get me wrong, it's like Britney, had released "Baby One More Time," with    I love Carly since she released her smash hit "Call Me Maybe", I saw this girl future, in 2012 she released her album entitled "Kiss", a commercial album but quality, but nothing to call me so much attention
    So this year, she released this masterpiece of pop music, a mix of "Whitney" with "Baby One More Time", do not get me wrong, it's like Britney, had released "Baby One More Time," with a touch of maturity    … Expand
  70. roiebiebernadas
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen's E-MO-TION is really the album of the year! This album is a big improvement for Jepsen since Kiss. It really incorporated the retro vibe! And I liked all the songs! Props for Jepsen on creating this album!
  71. wellingtonlimad
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor álbum pop do ano, com uma profunda base em Synthpop e clima Oitentista, Pode se observar o um amadurecimento vocal de Carly Rae Jepsen, um álbum simpático que te conquista nas primeiras faixas. Faixas Recomendadas: Run Away With Me, Your Type, All That, I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance, Gimme Love. Boy Problems. Faixas Enjoativas: I Realy Like You, Lets Get Lost, WarmSimplesmente o melhor álbum pop do ano, com uma profunda base em Synthpop e clima Oitentista, Pode se observar o um amadurecimento vocal de Carly Rae Jepsen, um álbum simpático que te conquista nas primeiras faixas. Faixas Recomendadas: Run Away With Me, Your Type, All That, I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance, Gimme Love. Boy Problems. Faixas Enjoativas: I Realy Like You, Lets Get Lost, Warm Blood… Expand
  72. Panchogul
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores trabajos musicales de la década del 2010 y a su vez, el más infravalorado de todos.
  73. JhonDainer
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    E-MO-TION, es un álbum fresco, emocional como su propio nombre lo dice. Carly dentro de este nos transporta a un nuevo mundo y exploramos muchas cosas dentro de él. Amor (Your Type, Run Away With Me) Locura (LA Hallucinations, Warm Blood) Amistad (Boy Problems) y mucho más, en fin es una cúspide de emociones y aventuras.
  74. Roge
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    Pure pop perfection it is. Listening to the whole album is like eating a cotton candy - sweet, young & flossy!

    My faves (in order): LA Hallucinations, Making The Most of The Night, Gimmie Love, Warm Blood & Black Heart
  75. carlosantonio98
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Best pop album of 2015. Making the most of the night, Run Away with me and LA Hallucinations are the best songs in the album. the lyrics are great....
  76. ThisIsActing
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop FLOP flop
    Yes It flopped so hard that even Kiss makes this one look garbage but hey I love garbage! but that's none of my business Period!
  77. Tonyo
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Aussi surprenant que cela puisse l'être, Carly Rae Jepsen a proposé un des meilleurs albums de 2015. Avec son côté rétro, cet album nous transporte dans les années 80 d'une manière absolument bluffante.

    Coup de cœur évident pour Your Type et I Didn't Just Come Here To Dance.
  78. hsup69
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    best pop album released in 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  79. Noeyz
    Sep 29, 2016
    0
    This album is very typical ,,very boring .Same same Pop song
    It 's one of the super overrated album .I know why it didn't succeed in public .I know
    Anyway, It' is a better than her previous album
  80. heike-makatsch
    Jan 4, 2018
    3
    just an overrated album, very boring and generic, of course there are just like 3 or 2 good songs, what a piece of crap
  81. caresusta09
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    e.mo.sionada me mantubo emosionada cuansolo escuche es arte pero comola paula esta obsesionada con carlegend hay q ponerle un 6 a 6arly porque meh, ni tan emosionada estube
  82. lightnovice
    Dec 24, 2022
    0
    Who saying this is Pop Bible. You need to check yourself or something. Isn't this album not memorable or longevity. It's FLOP ok.
  83. tcxp1990
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Only phenomenal production alone makes it a 5 star worthy! Quantum mechanics was applied to reach such particle-level perfection, I think! Catchy as super hell.
  84. AnalyDewa
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    É inegável a sensação gostosa de surpresa que a gente tem ao ouvir o novo disco da canadense, famosa pelo hit ''Call Me Maybe''. Talvez seja por isso que ela tenha sido colocado de forma tão subestimada, a menina que aqui era colocada até então como sombra de um grande hit, surpreende e o saldo ao ouvir o "Emotion" é somente positivo.
    Fica difícil não fazer comparações ao ''1989'' da    É inegável a sensação gostosa de surpresa que a gente tem ao ouvir o novo disco da canadense, famosa pelo hit ''Call Me Maybe''. Talvez seja por isso que ela tenha sido colocado de forma tão subestimada, a menina que aqui era colocada até então como sombra de um grande hit, surpreende e o saldo ao ouvir o "Emotion" é somente positivo.
    Fica difícil não fazer comparações ao ''1989'' da Taylor Swift, que também resgata a base nas temáticas oitentistas. Carly, que nos últimos meses antes de lançar o "Emotion", escreveu dezenas de composições, inspiradas em grandes artistas dos anos 80 e em contemporâneos como Robyn e La Roux consegue nos deixar em cada faixa, uma sensação de uma época diferente e nostálgica de uma década dominada por gigantes como Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince e Cyndi Lauper.
    A aposta certeira da ex-canadian idol se deu na renovação quase que completa dos produtores do seu disco passado, ''Kiss'', e aqui ela apostou em artistas novos e que estão despontando entre os críticos e adoradores de boa música como Devonté Hynes e Ariel Rechtshaid.
    A sensação ao terminar o disco é de como as faixas conseguem serem diferentes, criativas, mas sempre conectadas e sem perder o foco e a linha de raciocínio que inspira todo o conceito do álbum.
    Um dos melhores discos em essência pop da década, "Emotion" é sem sombra de dúvidas, inspirador e uma grande evolução pra artista Carly Rae Jepsen, que agora respira em novos ares.    … Expand
  85. Wael
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    EMOTION is easily (along with Florence's How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful) the best album of 2015. Carly Rae Jepsen really worked so hard on this record, and the result of this hard work is apparent in each and every track. Not one song feels out-of-place; not one song is a filler track. Jepsen sings about different subjects, in different perspectives, with lyrics that flow through, and aEMOTION is easily (along with Florence's How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful) the best album of 2015. Carly Rae Jepsen really worked so hard on this record, and the result of this hard work is apparent in each and every track. Not one song feels out-of-place; not one song is a filler track. Jepsen sings about different subjects, in different perspectives, with lyrics that flow through, and a production so slick, it actually hurts. "Run Away With Me" is easily my song- my anthem- of summer 2015.
    Hands down, Carly Rae, your sophomore album was very-much anticipated, and it really was worth it.    … Expand
  86. Brunoluis
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Este álbum esta incrível, a naturalidade dele é um ponto a ser observado, todas as musicas parecem continuas e mantem o mesmo clima, surpreendendo ao longo das faixas, realmente é um álbum pra se ouvir varias vezes.
  87. rebeligado
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    Vicious poderia ser o titulo do álbum, por ser viciante e que evolução ela teve do Kiss meio chatinho pra essa maravilha feita.

    Perfect Singles: Run Away With Me, All That, Emotion, LA Hallucinations e Your Tipe.
  88. nikoziko
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    omg this album is fantastic it's pure pop fire so many fantastic tracks are in here in my opinion with fantastic production , the album perfectly mixes the 80s sugar pop style with a little modern take with great song lyrics in my opinion and fantastic vocals by carly i mean this has to be one of the best things i've heard this entire decade omg a must listen (and the side b ep is just as good)
  89. itsggomes
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    THIS IS THE ALBUM OF THE MILLENNIUM!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
    I CANT BELIEVE CARLY RAE JESPEN INVENTED POP MUSIC. WE NEED ONE MORE BIBLE ASAP!
    I'D LIKE TO THANK DANI ALMEIDA FOR THIS XOXO
  90. antunesmoises
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    De longe um dos melhores álbuns de 2015. Carly consegue reunir batidas oitentistas que conseguem soar bem atuais e cativam com letras geniais e maravilhosas. Realmente ela acertou em cheio dessa vez, merece o reconhecimento! #JusticeForEmotion
  91. Julia1d
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    É ótimo! Composições, ritmos... Emfim, acho esse álbum um avanço no atual pop, é muito bom e coeso.
  92. leukia
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    Best pop album of the year by far. Cohesive and consistent, I can't formulate a list of 'the best songs' on the album because they're all so great. Almost a year later and it's still as fun as the first time.
  93. OpinionatedAnon
    Apr 21, 2016
    8
    This album definitely puts Call Me Maybe to the grave. Truly an exceptional pop masterpiece that is worth being contemplated during it's creative process.

    Standout tracks: Run Away With Me, I Really Like You, All That, Making the Most of the Night, Your Type, I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance and When I Needed You.
  94. Benites
    May 27, 2017
    10
    This album is so fantastic, well sewn and of an extremely high quality. Congralutations Carly! It is the height of the 1989, of the so underestimated Talor Swift.
  95. mimimancuso
    May 4, 2016
    10
    One of THE best albums of this decade! It is incomparable to any other record, including Carly Rae Jepsen's first album. The beats, lyrics and vocals are on point. This is a good, good, GOOD album that you should buy.
    The best songs are La Hallucinations, Run Away With Me, Let's Get Lost, When I Needed You and Making the Most Of The Night.
  96. Americarnaud
    May 6, 2016
    10
    In an era consisting of ininteresting albums and artists only interested in making hits, E•MO•TION stands out and is probably the best pop album of 2015.
    Catchy, great production, great writing, great vocals, everything is here. Carly Rae Jepsen proves herself to be more than the annoying Call Me Maybe singer with this 80s sounding album.
    This underrated album by this underrated artist    In an era consisting of ininteresting albums and artists only interested in making hits, E•MO•TION stands out and is probably the best pop album of 2015.
    Catchy, great production, great writing, great vocals, everything is here. Carly Rae Jepsen proves herself to be more than the annoying Call Me Maybe singer with this 80s sounding album.
    This underrated album by this underrated artist is pure pop genius and anyone who claims to like pop music should give it a listen, and quickly become addicted to its catchyness.
    Best songs: Run Away With Me, E•MO•TION, All That, I Didn(t Just Come Here to Dance, Favourite Color, Let's Get Lost.    … Expand
  97. ssJono
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    There is something so perfect about this album it's hard to place exactly what makes it stunning. The songs flow easily into one another with an infectious beat or soaring vocals to make every single one memorable. Even the weaker entries are enjoyable and the strongest entries are incredible.
  98. JohnWaynee
    May 21, 2020
    10
    the true meaning of pop perfection, this is album is just everything. I’ve been obsessed with it forever, it’s timeless
  99. samwich21
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Taylor Swift who? Carly Rae Jepsen has created the best eighties inspired pop album of the decade thus far. Pop has been missing a creative voice, and I'm welcoming Carly with open arms. "Run Away with Me" is pop perfection.
  100. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    7
    Carly Rae Jepsen returns with a rather good effort this time, involving high-class collaborators such as Dev Hynes and Rostam from Vampire Weekend. In Emotion, the "Call Me Maybe" singer follows a more lucid direction, with some simple but pretty good singles and pop tunes such as Emotion, I Really Like You or Boy Problems. The balance between electronic and organic instrumentation may beCarly Rae Jepsen returns with a rather good effort this time, involving high-class collaborators such as Dev Hynes and Rostam from Vampire Weekend. In Emotion, the "Call Me Maybe" singer follows a more lucid direction, with some simple but pretty good singles and pop tunes such as Emotion, I Really Like You or Boy Problems. The balance between electronic and organic instrumentation may be highlighted as the main upgrade from her plain debut, and when Jepsen and her producers reach this balance, the outcome tends to be pretty fun. This record certainly will stand as a highlight in her career, proving that there is more beyond "Call Me Maybe".… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. The Guardian
    Apr 24, 2017
    60
    She doesn’t do anything to stamp her identity on the songs: good as they are, you’re struck by the sense you could be listening to anyone. It’s one problem that all the expensive names in the credits can’t solve, a single glaring imperfection in an album of otherwise perfect pop.
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 1, 2016
    80
    E MO TION is no fluke. It doesn’t grip you by the heels but instead lures you into a full-bodied embrace that is iron-clad, it’s simply up to you to give it the chance to do so.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 25, 2015
    80
    Emotion succeeds on its own terms, arguably remaining truer to the spirit of the era, not to mention Jepsen’s stated aim of taking the time to craft an album rather than rushing to cash in on a YouTube sensation.
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