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The Emancipation Of Mimi - Mariah Carey
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64 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 222 Ratings

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  • Summary: The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Amazon.com
    90
    Emancipation works the kind of pure-pop magic that sets us all free.
  2. All Music Guide
    60
    It might not be as hip as it thinks it is, nor is it as catchy as it should be, but it's smooth and listenable.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    20
    'Mimi' manages the unique trick of being self-indulgent without actually ever sounding much like Mariah. [16 Apr 2005, p.51]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 164
  3. Negative: 21 out of 164
  1. Skyblue93
    10
    An amazing R&B retro 70s through back album!!! Every single song is literally perfect. Her vocals are very through especially on Mine Again which she really show case it.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. JamesL
    5
    Im giving this album a 5 in the hope that Mariah Carey's next album brings something different to the table. I thought this album had some nice, solid songs on it such as We Belong Together, Fly Like A Bird, and Don't Forget About Us... but the album as a whole failed to blow me away. Buy her debut, Emotions, Music Box, Daydream, or Butterfly, No.1's instead, they are her only artistically creative albums.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. PersnicketyRogers
    3
    Usually, drugs are the creative catalyst for a musician who when sober can't write shit. But, in Mariah's case, she can't write shit either chemically enhanced or clean as a whistle. Just say no to Mariah kids. Thank you.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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