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JasonRApr 16, 2005TEOM is one of the best rnb album this year. Go Mariah!
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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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nancynMay 4, 2005This Album really gets to you. It's really good!!
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JessicaWJan 1, 2006I am very proud of Mariah's triumphant comeback. "We Belong Together" is one of her best songs. Her voice is superb and her lyrics are heartfelt. She has evolved beautifully.
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JohnnyCJan 14, 2006"The Emancipation of Mimi" was really THE BEST album of 2005. Hands down!. Every single track on the album is worth a listen...
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AshMJan 21, 2006this is the best album of 2005, although none of the songs can top heartbreaker or vision of love, the songs on this album are fantastic, i'd neva heard of mariah carey b4 this album, but now im a massive fan! she got such a talent, and her voice is incredible, long may she make music
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AngushApr 29, 2007well done mariah~
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michaelkApr 12, 2005Pros: awesome vocals, some really reaxing songs, stay the night has an an awesome beat cons: some "been there, done that" songs overview: though a few songs suffer generic issues, mariah has proved yet again that her comeback was never too far away
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JohnBApr 15, 2005One Word for This Album "Cooool"
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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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BrendonBApr 19, 2005Great Record! Modern R&B dipped in pld school soul
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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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KyleMMay 7, 2005
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bjorkgudJun 18, 2005she is back!!! thank you Mariah for pulling out such a great album
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michaelwilliamsJun 7, 2005Good solid album!
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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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JayBAug 30, 2005
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HairamYJan 10, 2006
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raphaelpJan 15, 2006this album is the best work mariah has ever done!
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MerryGJan 18, 2006The re-release is a perfect 10. Get Your Number & So Lonely are fun songs and We Belong Together & Don't Forget Us add up to one cd you don't want missing in your collection. Her next cd should take up where Shake If Off left off.
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BrandonCFeb 17, 2006
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jessicaJFeb 16, 2007
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mariaApr 7, 2007album rocks!!!!
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AlexanderTJul 15, 2007The album is great. it is one of those albums that you are able to listen to right through a number of times. special tracks include - your girl, we belong together, joyride and i wish you knew
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AliA.Apr 22, 2008
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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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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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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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BJJBApr 13, 2005Mariah's definitive comeback. Extremely strong effort which doesn't attempt to be groundbreaking, but instead successfully creates an RnB sound other female artists in the genrecould only dream of accomplishing. Perfect in every conceivable way.
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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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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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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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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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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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lguerraApr 14, 2005I'm glad she's back!
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MarceloCApr 15, 2005The albums is very gooooood ! Congratulations Mariah Carey ! Amazing !
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GeorgeFApr 15, 2005Welcome back Mimi! An excellent album and definately a return of the voice!
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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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lovecareyhApr 16, 2005it's greatest album this year!!! and I like it!!!
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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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Emanc1patePaNdeM0niuMApr 22, 2005
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MarieElisePMay 12, 2005
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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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mattrMay 20, 2005Good Work. Welcome back
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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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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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eddielJun 14, 2005way better than the last 2 albums
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triciamJun 9, 2005I really love Mariahs' new album, track 2 is the bomb!
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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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AlanaOJul 21, 2005
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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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JDSep 2, 2005
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MaxZJan 10, 2006
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stevebJan 14, 2006A great album. I love every track, especially Mine Again, Fly Like a Bird and Making It Last All Nite. Mariah's debut album remains one of the favorites in my collection.
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LouiseCJan 14, 2006
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RyanCJan 15, 2006hot tamales
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gianoJan 15, 2006It's definitely the best album of 2005!!! No question about it!!! Mariah's the best ever!!!
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Nene27LeoJan 15, 2006Mariah is often imitated,but never duplicated. Come on haters lets be realistic. Mariah is not only extremely talented, she is also original. Many newcomers inspire to be like Mariah. Just pust her outfits aside and acknowledge true creative talent.
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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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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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MatthewAFeb 16, 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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LoriUDec 25, 2005
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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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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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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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DarylJDec 21, 2005Absolutely astounding. I listen to it whenever Im in the car
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Jan 30, 2012An 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.
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Jul 1, 2013The best album I've ever heard. The best comeback by one of the greatest vocalists of all time. You can never count talent out. Everyone thought Mariah was done, & she proved them wrong. That's a living legend.
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Aug 6, 2012The return of a great singer the mainstream! Highlight for'' We Belong Together'' and beautiful gospel song ''Fly Like A Bird.''
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May 29, 2014Mariah uses the retro sounds of the 70, easily making majority of the ballads instant classics. With her power house vocals, she blows the listeners away.
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Mar 4, 2015Possibly MiMi's most cohesive record; a true return to form for the second highest selling female artist of all time. Each track melts into the next with Mariah's mid-range crooning (her vocals aren't are strong as they once were, esp in 2015, but the production conceals this setback near seamlessly)
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Nov 10, 2015certainly is the masterpiece of 00s the best album of this epoch as well as innovative sold millions and loved by the general public only Thursday magazines like Rolling Stone and company that always give low marks to her suspect it.
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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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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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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.
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.