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Generally favorable reviews- based on 568 Ratings
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DannyMJan 15, 2006Mariahs returned to her roots and made her best album since her first emancipation, butterfly, definetely the best album released by a female artist this year, probably the best overall
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SiriKJan 15, 2006I just love her and all her albums!!
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KeanLJan 15, 2006Simply Irresistible!
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ramp.iJan 15, 2006great r&b album.. teom redefines the term R&b. great job mariah.
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DavidAJan 17, 2006This is one of the best albums she released. All of the songs will grow on you on repeated listenings. Standouts are of course We Belong Together, One and Only, Joy Ride, So Lonely and Say Something!
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JayMDec 25, 2006
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CheyMOct 23, 2006It was a really inspiring CD and all of the songs inspired me to do more things with my life
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mimioJan 24, 2006
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MatthewAFeb 16, 2006
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peterpApr 27, 2006
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AlbertoFJun 17, 2006I love this cd
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GonçaloS.Apr 13, 2009I love Emancipation of Mimi, it has everything that I love in a singer: passion, power, vocals and good lyrics. Mariah's best album.
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MichaelK.Jul 19, 2009One of carey's most brilliant works ever and definitely one of the best recordings on its genre of the 2000's. A very respectable one by an artist that returns to walk fast to the state of legend. This album is really the comeback and has influenced so many artist already.
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AllanSe7ensNov 4, 2005THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI out shined her previous efforts (Glitter, Charmbracelet and Rainbow). This album puts her back to the top. Standard tracks We Belong Together, Your Girl, Fly Like A Bird, Say Something and Stay The Night.
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LoriUDec 25, 2005
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LucasNApr 12, 2005a pleasant return to form
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nikkirApr 12, 2005People are complaining that she suffers from anonimity on this record. Her voice is all over the place. Although it is not in top shape like it has been in the past, her voice has improved since her last effort. I give her props for defying what fans were expecting and giving us something we can be proud off.
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moesApr 13, 2005this album is super cool
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SandySApr 13, 2005Amazing!.........Vocally she's back so haters can say whatever they want......Even the critics they don't know nothing!.........all they do is hate on Mariah.......well this CD rocks!.......I love all the songs.......She's still the best
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scottcApr 13, 2005
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AmberNApr 14, 2005This is definitely the best album by far! I am digging the diversity of the album. She has the power ballads, the dance jams, the hot collaborations. I absolutely love the whole album...the ballads give me goosebumps and the jams get me dancing! Definitely the best from MC yet! The Voice never left! MC is better than ever!
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ErickaMApr 14, 2005This album is simply amazing. My fave Mariah album to date!
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JimmyFApr 14, 2005This is by far the best album of 2005!!! Mariah is in top form on this cd, this is a must have for anyone who likes good music!! If you are tired of the sound of today, I definately reccommend this cd, there is something for everyone whether you like ballads, r&b, hip hop, dance, or whatever, trust me it is on there!!!!!
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EjaazSApr 18, 2005A masterful collection of R&B perfection to redefine the direction of music these days. Mariah survives haters and concentrates on her forte: music and voice. Highlights are: "We Belong Together", "Get your #", "One and Only", "Shake it Off"... puurrfect
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hopekApr 21, 2005
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JayYApr 21, 2005
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LesleyJMay 13, 2005Mariah, keep up the good work. I feel your voice is coming into itself and you are able to use it at ease.You are one of my favorites. I love this CD. LesleySTL
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victorcMay 31, 2005
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EmilyLJun 12, 2005Amazing cd!! i cant stop listening to it! Her voice is so awesome...Listen to the background vocals too. I love when she layers the vocals. It's so beautiful!
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ChrisW.Jun 24, 2005Mariah really really devlivers on this album. I listen to it at least 3 times every day. Excellent album, great lyrics, great beats, great vocals. Everyone I recommended this album to so far agreed that it is a must have. Excellent job Mariah!!
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grJun 26, 2005Great album...Grammy is calling her name w/ this one..good work Mariah!!!
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tonysJul 19, 2005One of the most satisfying albums of her career!
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KeshCAug 29, 2005Amazing album. Mariah truley has a voice and it is ion thi able with all its glory. Great ballads, RnB.
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ClaytonTJan 11, 2006BEst album of her Career! The voice is indeed back and the writing though alittle juvinile is fun and still consistent. Many artist would do good to take note from her ability to have fun on her records and not take themselves so seriously. She is a lengend indeed and will always be the greatest and hardest working talent in the music industry.
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JaysonJJan 14, 2006MARIAH IS No.1!!!!
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raysJan 14, 2006love this album!
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DanOJan 15, 2006
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csJan 15, 2006
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RockyMMar 22, 2007
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NavMDec 6, 2008This album is sublime... the tracks are silky smooth, production is great, and her voice sounds heavenly. It's a classic R&B album that will remain a classic for ages.
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CoryF.Aug 15, 2008
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DarylJDec 21, 2005Absolutely astounding. I listen to it whenever Im in the car
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Nov 16, 2018Esse álbum é um diamante, Ninguém compõe melodias iguais a da Mariah. Por isso ela é a número um. Merecia muito mais prêmios, mas tudo bem, o mundo da música nem sempre premia quem sabe cantar. Muitas vezes premia quem dança mais ou quem engana mais.
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Jan 6, 2016Um álbum bom. Não sei pq ela é tão massacrada pela crítica. A música "we belong together" é umas das melhores dela, um marco na história do pop. Mariah explora batidas de hip hop mas usa sua voz magistralmente.
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May 24, 2016Álbum incrível a nível de Mariah Carey, cada música percebemos que foram muito bem trabalhadas, os vocais estão a nível luxo, um álbum digno de uma lenda do R&B como MARIAH, o melhor retorno da música sem sombra de dúvidas!!!
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Sep 23, 2016An excellent record that allowed that is consistent throughout its runtime the only song that really can't shine compared to the other songs on the record is "Get Your Number" other than that it was a welcomed return for her
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Aug 11, 2018The Emancipation of Mimi is the greatest come-back of all time I think... Every song is just magical and pure genius, you can listen it again and again. Can we talk about success of this album? I don't know any stars who could do it after 5 years of flop. Mariah is so powerful and she proves it in Mimi era.
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Apr 12, 2020Although some tracks feel like fillers, overall it's a really enjoyable album. I think this album was definitely needed in Mariah's career, and I'm so glad that it happened. I love the whole theme of this album and what she was going for. It remains one of the greatest comebacks, if not the greatest comeback of all time.
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Feb 12, 2022O melhor retorno de todos, ouço sem pular uma faixa de tão lendário que é
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Mar 29, 2019Definitely one of the best R&B album of all time. No filler and all worth-listening songs. Vocal on point and it's going to make haters ashamed of their favs.
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Jun 20, 2019Amazing album, she gave the R&B of the time her own sound, creating a totally new class of r&b that shaped music for those few years past 2005
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Jun 19, 2019By far one of the best come-back albums in music history. No wonder it was such a success and had a massive impact. Carey outdid herself with this and cemented her status forever!
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Jul 22, 2019Perfect come back to a truly legend! We belong Together the best song of the decade by billboard Go get them Mimi, you got this!
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Aug 23, 2019One of Mariah’s best albums So meaningful and a great comeback album, if there’s one person i say artist should look up to i say it should be Mariah, SHES very talent, one of the best singers to date and a great lyricist.
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Sep 14, 2019The voice is back? the voice had never left, once again Mariah proved herself to be the standard of vocal and song writing artistry. There genuinely will never be someone as talented in contemporary pop as Mariah Carey.
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Nov 16, 2019Amazing vocals and lyric. By far her best album and a comeback so epic the world will never forget
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Jun 12, 2020Mariah's 2005 album is such a strong comeback. However, it lacks something, and it is originality. It has incredible songs and vocally demanding masterpieces, which are "We Belong Together", "Circles" and "Mine Again". She included some cute bops but also delivered forgettable and mediocre songs, with unnecessary features. Overall, a good (but could've been much better) project.
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Jan 10, 2020Y'all really thought you'll never see her rise again and guess what, Mariah be like "I'm back darlings and I'm here to slay and serve you quality and success
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Jan 6, 2023Muito bom o álbum, uma obra muito lírica, muito coeso, no lirismo muito suave, um tom suave das melodias, muito bom a volta da Mariah Carey.
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Mar 22, 2021This album sounds so fresh, and the lapse of time from Charmbracelet to its release really helped Carey to experiment new sounds, incorporating elements from the urban panorama, and that made this record sound fresh and not dated, you can hear this one in 2021 and it will sound good.
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Apr 24, 2021Amazing Album, Maraiah´s voice is angelical, all the songs is perfects no skips!
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Aug 22, 2021“I was in a happy place.” Considered as one of the Greatest Comebacks of all Time, Carey’s 10th studio album showcases her power vocals and party starter grooves which cemented her as a master of her craft.
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Nov 25, 2021Mariah's best album of this century and it will hardly be tied. Ended Confessions on a Plagiarism floor.
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May 29, 2023Biggest and best R&B album of the 21st century. Quality, concept, cohesion, acclaim and success.
Awards & Rankings
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Entertainment WeeklyHeavy on ballads and midtempo love songs, it always keeps at least one foot (more often both feet) planted firmly in comforting old-school diva soul. [15 Apr 2005, p.76]
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There aren't any great songs among Mimi's club tunes and pop-chart-conscious tracks, and Carey is still suffering from a serious crisis of confidence.
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Despite its grim title with its visions of messy self-absorption, The Emancipation of Mimi is - mostly - cool, focused and urban.