E=MC2
by Mariah Carey
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 15, 2008
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 382 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 194 out of 382
  2. Mixed: 90 out of 382
  3. Negative: 98 out of 382

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  1. DiegoT.
    Jul 1, 2008
    10
    The album lacks a "We Belong Together" (perhaps the track that comes close is "I Stay In Love," but all 14 tracks are, together, stronger than its predecessor. Perfect for the summer, and perfect for a huge R&B Diva. Her vocals are as strong as ever, her songwriting is as consistent as it's ever been. Highlights include "Side Effects," "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," The album lacks a "We Belong Together" (perhaps the track that comes close is "I Stay In Love," but all 14 tracks are, together, stronger than its predecessor. Perfect for the summer, and perfect for a huge R&B Diva. Her vocals are as strong as ever, her songwriting is as consistent as it's ever been. Highlights include "Side Effects," "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," "I'm That Chick," Touch My Body," And "I Stay In Love."… Expand
  2. NM
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    This is an amazing album from start to finish. She uses her deep voice quite a bit, which sounds amazing. And finally, we get some real bass! My favorite tracks are I'll Be Lovin You Long Time, For The Record, Migrate, Cruise Control, Side Effects, I'm That chick and I Wish You Well... all the tracks are really great. It has something for almost everyone! Yet, it's cohesive!
  3. GabrielL.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    This is a more "concentrated" album than the Emancipation of Mimi.. with more potential hits and 0 side tracks.
  4. NJ.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    Absolutely Amazing, I have never heard of of something so original and greta as loving you long time its amazing so different and love story is amazing and bye bye will help people so much, and listen loves if she was making ballads like using all her voice power she wouldn't sell that was her downfall this is the music of the future so deal with it or stay in the past moaning, every Absolutely Amazing, I have never heard of of something so original and greta as loving you long time its amazing so different and love story is amazing and bye bye will help people so much, and listen loves if she was making ballads like using all her voice power she wouldn't sell that was her downfall this is the music of the future so deal with it or stay in the past moaning, every song has its own sound its amazing!… Expand
  5. RCL
    Apr 25, 2008
    10
    Maybe her best.
  6. NickL
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Are you people crazy? This album is brilliant. Her best in years.
  7. ShannaP
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Another great great great album! Every song is enjoyable! She never ceases to amaze me!
  8. JorgeS.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Mariah's best since "Butterfly". I love every song.
  9. MakMak
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Hottest MC record since Butterfly. Her best as a singer and songwriter. Gotta give her props! 2008 is the Year of Mariah once more.
  10. PaoloQ.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    All tracks are great and the album is better than TEOM. Mariah Carey is becoming better than ever.
  11. LeandroT
    Aug 3, 2009
    10
    This album is the best. All the tracks are enjoiable. It's hard those the favorites. Touch my body is the best. I like so much Migrate, I'm that Chick, Last Kiss, I'll be lovin u a long time. It's sad the album didn't sold as well as TEOM. I think she made some mistakes choosing the singles. Bye bye shouldn't be the second single. It's a beautiful but This album is the best. All the tracks are enjoiable. It's hard those the favorites. Touch my body is the best. I like so much Migrate, I'm that Chick, Last Kiss, I'll be lovin u a long time. It's sad the album didn't sold as well as TEOM. I think she made some mistakes choosing the singles. Bye bye shouldn't be the second single. It's a beautiful but sad music, a little bit depressed.… Expand
  12. JamieI.
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    I was never a Mariah fan but I am feeling this CD and enjoying her song writing skills. This is much like the Justin Timberlake CD in that the majority of songs can be hit singles. This CD will be HUGE for her, HUGE. The lyrics on several songs, Side Effects, Bye Bye, Love Story will connect with people deeply. Buy it and enjoy!
  13. DaniH
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    I have been a Mariah fan for a very long time and I am just ecstatic over this album. My favorite song on the album is "For The Record" although I have and will continue to listen to the album from start to finish without skipping one track. def a 10/10.
  14. RicardoC.
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    Fantastic album! A very "cohesive" record with tons of potential singles.
  15. LeeS
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    I'm not a fan of la Mariah....But, man you gotta admit that THIS IS the pop album of 2008!!! HUGE!!!Even the ballads (except for Bye Bye", the low point of this accomplished project)!
  16. KhalilB.
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    This is a fantastic Album. Not as good as Mimi. But excellent in its own way.
  17. SANDYWU
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    One of the best abums in years! Fantastic music from the real diva, Love her music.
  18. [Anonymous]
    May 1, 2008
    10
    Best Album Ever... May Better Than Madonna's New CD Trust Me I Know I Heard It.... So Ahead Get The Mariah Carey Album Now.
  19. ThiagoS.
    May 31, 2008
    10
    Very good this one, i didn't like her.
  20. JacksonS.
    Jun 24, 2008
    10
    Musically better than The Emancipation Of Mimi and her best album after 1997's Butterfly - this new album by Mariah Carey managed to prove to her bunch of detractors that she still has the talents to prove.
  21. RubenR.
    Aug 20, 2008
    10
    It is, the Mariah Carey's best all the time. E=MC2 is really really big and innovator, catchy, sincere and it contains the smash singles that i've never listened Top Song: I Stay In Love Migrate I'll Be Loving You Long Time Side Effects Touch My Body I'm That Chick For The Record.
  22. VinceKD
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    Mariah is back to top her own 2005 release. It's R&B/Pop at state-of-the-art.
  23. SeanW.
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    WOW! This is a fun record full with hits and some emotional inspiritual songs! LOVE IT!
  24. JackS.
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  25. AlexF
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    Her best album!!!
  26. JayC
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    I love it!
  27. JarrellC.
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    I was very skeptical if Mariah could deliver an album as good as The Emancipation of Mimi. In fact, I doubted it. But I must say, this album is as good as, if not better than TEOM. "Migrate" contains classic productions that even plays in Mariah's beautiful whistle register. "I'm That Chick" and "I'll Be Loving You Long Time" offers some fun to the album. My favorite song I was very skeptical if Mariah could deliver an album as good as The Emancipation of Mimi. In fact, I doubted it. But I must say, this album is as good as, if not better than TEOM. "Migrate" contains classic productions that even plays in Mariah's beautiful whistle register. "I'm That Chick" and "I'll Be Loving You Long Time" offers some fun to the album. My favorite song on the album is "For The Record." The vocals on the track are the best on the album. The ballads on the album are good, but they are nowhere near as amazing as the ballads on TEOM. However, the uptempo tracks are lightyears better than TEOM. Definitely check out this album.… Expand
  28. MikeC.
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    I love the album so much. I wasn't expecting really high with this album since TEOM was hard to top off but boy was I surprised. The album is really, really good esp I Stay In Love and Cruise Control. Congrats, Mimi!
  29. ChristopherL.
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    A bit of pop, r&b, hip-hop, disco and gospel, working altogether with Mariah's incredible vocals - the result - a stellar album.
  30. AdamW.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    I really feel she is at her best can't wait to see her in another 20yrs.
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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    Nov 19, 2018
    75
    It's skillful and winsome enough that the other hits it spins off will stay pleasant, if not revelatory.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    The result is a largely enjoyable mix of flirtatious club jams, midtempo love songs, and emotional ballads anchored by hip hop beats that hansomely showcase the singer's powerful vocal range. [18 Apr 2008, p.63]
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    The production is glossed to within an inch of its life, the mood is cheerfully upbeat--or 'festive' as Carey might put it herself--and the entire confection rings out with bold, sassy, brutally executed intent.
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