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Generally favorable reviews- based on 568 Ratings
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Positive: 368 out of 568
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stevelOct 17, 2005
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JDSep 2, 2005
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SaadHSep 1, 2005This album sucks
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rnbmast3rAug 31, 2005This is a great album with the super hits 'We Belong Together' , 'Shake It Off', 'Say Somethin', and 'One and Only'. And the album features Snoop Dogg, JD, Twista and other great Hip-Hop/R&B stars. must have for about anyone
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JayBAug 30, 2005
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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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dancAug 27, 2005first two tracks great rest boring boring boring all sounds the same some really weak tracks
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RaVANYAug 8, 2005
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AlanaOJul 21, 2005
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tonysJul 19, 2005One of the most satisfying albums of her career!
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margoJul 19, 2005i think this album is sooooooooo much better than "charmbracelet"! shes grown in her music ability ans has alot more confidence now, it shows in her records! ii think this is the best album since butterfly!!!!!!!!!!!!
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StephenFunkJul 18, 2005Awful. Mariah Carey is a self-obsessed diva, and proof that Americans are getting stupider.
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SarahTJul 16, 2005Is a fantastic album. Wish people wud stop dissing people who can actually sing, many of us can't, couldn't and wudn't!
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LiliakJul 12, 2005it's the best. i can't stop listening to it. Whoever hates it needs their ears checked.
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AnnieBJul 12, 2005
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ChristopherBJul 9, 2005This is a great, fun record. It's danceable, funky and just good pop. I still think Mariah will always be a tacky chick from Jersey but it's about the music. Stop slamming her for being 35, over and saying that her voice is pooched. The CD is great and actually got me to purchase a Mariah record for the first time in over 8 years - all from only hearing "it's Like That"
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TBoneMJul 2, 2005I hate Mariah Carrey. I will always hate Mariah Carey. I will continue to hate Mariah Carey. I'm sure she'll be up for a grammy cause of those old asshats are friggin idjuts. Mariah should hook up with Rob Thomas. Their children would be the musical equivalent of a roach infestation.
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grJun 26, 2005Great album...Grammy is calling her name w/ this one..good work Mariah!!!
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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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AlexJJun 18, 2005And the skank is back! How did she manage to get Snoop Dogg on her record? No, wait, I know *cough*. Having to stomach this crap is punishment enough but then i had to sit in a car full of people who thought it was the best thing since Led Zeppelin. Ech. I would only have to see Carey to ask, "Why are you still living? Shouldn't you be on Sunset Blvd by now?"
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bjorkgudJun 18, 2005she is back!!! thank you Mariah for pulling out such a great album
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eddielJun 14, 2005way better than the last 2 albums
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BridgetGJun 13, 2005I love this whole cd. I couldn't believe how good all the songs were. I play it overand over and over...
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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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triciamJun 9, 2005I really love Mariahs' new album, track 2 is the bomb!
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MattJun 9, 2005Better than Charmbracelet, and her vocals sound good, but a bit too safe hip/hop and R&B. I prefer the pop perfection of "Hero" and "Vision Of Love."
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jimmyjimonebJun 9, 2005yeah... mariah is back in form with all the hot producers of the moment... but that's not enough for mimi to be a good album! boring and conventional...
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kimberlyhJun 7, 2005kinda fun but thoroughly unmemorable
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michaelwilliamsJun 7, 2005Good solid album!
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keriwJun 7, 2005mariah is back
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CosmoJPrelogJun 4, 2005This is tremendous weight lifting music
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victorcMay 31, 2005
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ChadHMay 22, 2005i think this is one of the best cd's since Beyonce's Dangerously In Love(which was one of the best cd's ever).
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OraneCartyMay 20, 2005
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mattrMay 20, 2005Good Work. Welcome back
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LinardAMay 15, 2005Mariah Carey might have lost some of her power belting over the years...But...Mariah is Mariah! Sell or not...asked a small kid who is she & you'll get a replied back "oh the diva who can sing as high as a dolphin".Now, see what I mean! One & Only!~
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EdSMay 14, 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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beckykMay 12, 2005this is an amazing album ! keep it up mariah it couldnt have been any better
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MarieElisePMay 12, 2005
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KyleMMay 7, 2005
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JMRodriguezMay 7, 2005Powerful! The album is so far the best for Mariah Carey when it comes to pop/rnb mixes.
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OmarBMay 6, 2005Good album. One or two songs I could have done without but otherwise the album is pretty solid.
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hugecMay 6, 2005definitely a 10! "we belong together", no doubt, is the best song in the album, and the best song that mariah has delivered in many years. with this album, mariah has proven her tenacity and, once again, her superior artistry!
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DeeWMay 6, 2005
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nancynMay 4, 2005This Album really gets to you. It's really good!!
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ThiagoBApr 28, 2005
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PatkApr 26, 2005
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AugustHApr 25, 2005
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NickFApr 23, 2005AWSOME! Her range is... wow! Oh, yeah and she HOTT
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Emanc1patePaNdeM0niuMApr 22, 2005
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RobertMApr 22, 2005I was pleasantly surprised the 1st time I listened, with the first couple of songs off the album really catching my attention. "We Belong Together" is great. Really, a solid, urban.pop mix, and a fantastic "comback" album.
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hboogieApr 22, 2005
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JoeyCApr 22, 2005this album is great..every song is packed with her amazing voice and great production...stand outs include its like that, we belong together, shake it off, stay the night, fly like a bird, get your number, and one and oly
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JBlazeApr 22, 2005It's a good album, the more I listen to it the more I like most of the tunes. But it's not her best. I like it anyway. And I believe she redeemed herself after the debacle that was Glitter and Charmbracelet.
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JayYApr 21, 2005
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hopekApr 21, 2005
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JacoPApr 21, 2005This needless to say sucks. What amazes me is that most of the users are praising it like its a gift from God. It's not! And you people seriously need a lesson in what makes good music.
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BrendonBApr 19, 2005Great Record! Modern R&B dipped in pld school soul
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cdApr 19, 2005
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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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robbiedApr 18, 2005dont u find it pathetic. Mariah use to sign slow sweet amy grant type songs. i remember cuz my mom listened to her back in the days, Know rap music is so popular (Destroying the U,S, youth) so mariah desperitaly trys to go in that direction. She is fake she just changed with the style of music. Just like Gweyne Stefani, quit being possers.
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PersnicketyRogersApr 18, 2005Usually, 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.
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AngusCApr 17, 2005This could be a best a excellent r&b/hip hop dance album if there're no earlier classic type of songs such as Mine Again, I Wish You Knew. But I cannot deny Joy Ride does touch me a lot - a very unique soulful masterpiece with incredible vocal performance! As for the dance tracks, you just know they are HOT!
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DwightVApr 17, 2005This is better than her last few albums "Rainbow", "Charmbracelet" and "Glitter" but Mariah can still do better ("Butterfly"). This album is a bit more urban. It's predictable and bland. She's not separating herself from the other r&b 'n' hip-hop girls.
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lovecareyhApr 16, 2005it's greatest album this year!!! and I like it!!!
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NickMApr 16, 2005The production is amazing and the uptempo tracks are very enjoyable. There is quite a bit of variety on this album and it is listenable from start to finish.
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markyjApr 16, 2005Definitely her best since Butterfly. This will be consider a Mariah classic. She is back and better than ever
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MattRApr 16, 2005I love every track on this CD. I like the classic/retro feel, and still being current. It's like R&B in the 70s, 80s and 90s, but not Mariah Carey in the 90s, which is good. Lots of smooth jams and some good songs to dance to too. Love "Get Your Number"
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JasonRApr 16, 2005TEOM is one of the best rnb album this year. Go Mariah!
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HeanBApr 15, 2005urgh.. this album is really really bad
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MarceloCApr 15, 2005The albums is very gooooood ! Congratulations Mariah Carey ! Amazing !
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BrianHApr 15, 2005Unbearable. Granted I'm not a fan of any of her other "music", but this is just a big-name star "singing" over some generic MIDI beats. Complete waste of talent.
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ADSpainApr 15, 2005Buen arranque.... para irse estrellando hasta el aburrimiento... lástima, seguiré esperando su "renacimiento"
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dedriccApr 15, 2005The voice is stonger in it's textures and layers of delivery...Those belting notes are GREAT!! The songs are all really-really good. Each one leads you to the next one and each song drawn you in to listen to more and more... best one yet!!
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GeorgeFApr 15, 2005Welcome back Mimi! An excellent album and definately a return of the voice!
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JohnBApr 15, 2005One Word for This Album "Cooool"
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Cha7Apr 14, 2005
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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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ErickaMApr 14, 2005This album is simply amazing. My fave Mariah album to date!
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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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FelixMApr 14, 2005Off the hook. I love it. It is the album we were waiting for because noone can sing like Mariah Carey. This is a hard working woman that writes, and produces all of her songs. And she has written over 150 songs.
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MagdaM.Apr 14, 2005This is one of the best albums Mariah has released. It has something for all listeners, songs vary from powerful ballads like Mine Again, We Belong Together, and Circles to name a few favorites, to more hip-hop influenced tracks like the great collaboration with Twista, One and Only, and a fan favorite Shake it Off. I highly recommend this album to everyone.
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[Anonymous]Apr 14, 2005Songs 1-4 and 6 are the best!
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chrissApr 14, 2005not all bad, but could be better. her voice is beautiful but to me it seems that she just tries to be a little to hard.
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lguerraApr 14, 2005I'm glad she's back!
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alexAApr 14, 2005man alive, i wish one of these truly gifted artists (and she is gifted, obviously...she has an amazing voice and has always been involved in the writing) would take some chances w/their sound and explore some new territory. the title made me look forward to her breaking new ground...she hasn't. try something wild next time Mariah. you have the talent to back it.
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dannygApr 14, 2005Mariah carey is amazingly talented and no matter what anyone says she keeps going and this album shows the voice is back and its here to stay
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KarstenDApr 13, 2005The beat is HOT!!!. And I think I can really ENJOY with Mariah's lyric (of those 14 tracks in the MIMI album), this sounds like a VERY BIG improvement for the artist.
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scottcApr 13, 2005
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JasonSApr 13, 2005Mariah needs to change her tune, very boring.
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TyceJApr 13, 2005This is an amazing return to form for Mariah, after a few mis-steps. She's singing with the vocal stylings that made her famous to begin with. Best tracks "We Belong Together" (classic Mariah), "I Wish You Knew" and the hot single "It's Like That". This has something for everyone.
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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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TalimicusNApr 13, 2005The album in my opinion is "sub-standard" Mariah gets the points for trying, but haven't we heard this before!
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moesApr 13, 2005this album is super cool
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ThomasMApr 13, 2005This is mariah's best since daydream and butterfly. this album is just filled with amazing dance tracks and beautiful ballads. A+ album and a definite must have!
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RemiAApr 13, 2005More soulful than she's sounded since "Vision of Love," Carey kills on most of the tracks, but especially "We Belong Together" "Circles" "Fly Like A Bird" "Stay The Night" "I Wish You Knew"
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MarkAApr 13, 2005Very good comeback for Mariah. The only bad things are that she yells and screams too much.
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EnriqueHApr 13, 2005Sublime aproach to a darker side that becomes mariah so well... It's one of he most coherent albums. She is already a Legend
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charlesgApr 13, 2005While this may not compare to Mariah's all time highlights of "Always Be My Baby" or "Fantasy", Mimi sounds like the singer had a hell of a time working with the Neptunes, West, and everyone involved.
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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.