The Emancipation Of Mimi - Mariah Carey
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64 out of 100

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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. Blender
    80
    Sets the gold standard for diva records in 2005. [May 2005, p.118]
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  3. 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.
  4. 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: 136 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 166
  3. Negative: 21 out of 166
  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
  2. CoryF.
    8
    This album really showcases Mariah as a hip-hop and R&B artist. The first single "It's Like That" is a heavy club drummin' song. "We Belong Together" has a smoother approach, and became her 16th #1 single. "Shake It Off" is sassy and upbeat. "Don't Forget About Us" sounds a bit like "We Belong Together" (musically), but became her 17th #1 single tying her with Elvis. Overall, this is a truly exceptional album that you wont go home and say, "I wish I would have spent my money elsewhere."… Expand
  3. peterp
    7
    The individual songs are great. Incredible voice control and excellent singing. Mariah has great potential, only... EVERY SINGLE SONG SOUNDS THE SAME WAY! Because basically every song is about chasing a guy, you get the feeling that you're hearing the same song, with a slightly different beat. Also, has anyone else noticed that ever since Mimi hit that high note while singing the national anthem, she used it at the end of every song.… Expand
  4. Balb
    4
    4 votes for the number of nice songs on it, meaning only 4 songs worth listening

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