User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 568 Ratings
User score distribution:
-
Positive: 368 out of 568
-
Mixed: 85 out of 568
-
Negative: 115 out of 568
Review this album
-
-
Please sign in or create an account before writing a review.
-
-
Submit
-
Check Spelling
- User score
- By date
- Most helpful
-
May 29, 2023Biggest and best R&B album of the 21st century. Quality, concept, cohesion, acclaim and success.
-
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.
-
Nov 28, 2022bjs skv ia sobwob. sosn. ns nos oo o n o n n Op o. oo. h o o o h h b hbbnbb
-
Jul 2, 2022This album has one true good track - Say Somethin'. The rest of this album are plentiful of live instruments and belted, loud vocals. However, when i first heard this album, this wasn't it for me and certainly I named it my least favourite 00s Mariah album, however, when I heard Glitter, my opinion changed.
-
Feb 12, 2022O melhor retorno de todos, ouço sem pular uma faixa de tão lendário que é
-
Nov 25, 2021Mariah's best album of this century and it will hardly be tied. Ended Confessions on a Plagiarism floor.
-
Nov 25, 2021Buying the charts and giving free coupons, the old record company boss's pet can not hide the fact that she is over.
-
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.
-
Apr 24, 2021Amazing Album, Maraiah´s voice is angelical, all the songs is perfects no skips!
-
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.
Highlights: We Belong Together · Fly like a Bird · Say Somethin' · Circles · Secret Love -
Feb 18, 2021"We Belong Together" and "Say Somethin'" really give some life to this album that, once again, gets lost in its generic R&B beats and typical lyrics. It's like, all of a sudden, Mariah only decided to deliver mid-tempo songs, lacking emotion and power as she had in her early years, until Butterfly.
-
Jul 25, 2020
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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
-
Nov 16, 2019Amazing vocals and lyric. By far her best album and a comeback so epic the world will never forget
-
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.
-
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.
-
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!
-
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!
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Dec 22, 2016
-
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
-
Jul 16, 2016Mariah Carey showcases stronger vocals in "The Emancipation of Mimi." Highlights are "We Belong Together," "It's Like That," "Shake It Off," "Mine Again," and "Circle," though I didn't really enjoy the rest of the album.
-
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!!!
-
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.
-
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.
-
May 15, 2015An big musical and vocal improvement over "Charmbracelet" (2003). The album has great bops like "It's Like That", "We Belong Together", "Shake It Off", "Joy Ride", and "Don't Forget About Us". Overall,''Mimi" is not her best album or a bad album.
-
Mar 14, 2015
-
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)
-
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.
-
May 5, 2014This album is amazing. Truly Mariah's best. The success of We Belong Together just makes it so much of a sweeter experience knowing that great music was that successful.
-
Apr 22, 2014
-
Nov 17, 2013
-
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.
-
Aug 6, 2012The return of a great singer the mainstream! Highlight for'' We Belong Together'' and beautiful gospel song ''Fly Like A Bird.''
-
May 19, 2012
-
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.
-
Apr 16, 2011
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
CoryF.Aug 15, 2008
-
-
AliA.Apr 22, 2008
-
-
KaiwenSJul 25, 2007Really really bad album!!!
-
-
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
-
-
AngushApr 29, 2007well done mariah~
-
-
mariaApr 7, 2007album rocks!!!!
-
-
RockyMMar 22, 2007
-
-
JamesLMar 11, 2007
-
-
martinJFeb 16, 2007pathetic music. Mairah can't sing. never release an album again
-
-
jessicaJFeb 16, 2007
-
-
JayMDec 25, 2006
-
-
CheyMOct 23, 2006It was a really inspiring CD and all of the songs inspired me to do more things with my life
-
-
BalbAug 14, 20064 votes for the number of nice songs on it, meaning only 4 songs worth listening
-
-
RoofusBJul 23, 2006
-
-
AlbertoFJun 17, 2006I love this cd
-
-
peterpApr 27, 2006
-
-
drewBMar 8, 2006just when i thought music couldn't get any worse, she proves me wrong
-
-
BrandonCFeb 17, 2006
-
-
MatthewAFeb 16, 2006
-
-
allenwFeb 11, 2006sucks
-
-
mimioJan 24, 2006
-
-
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
-
-
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.
-
-
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!
-
-
ChambersJan 16, 2006The control Mariah has on her now mature voice is breathtaking. I just wish she had fewer "guests" diluting it! I bought the CD to hear Mariah, not a bunch of thug Rappers
-
-
csJan 15, 2006
-
-
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.
-
-
gianoJan 15, 2006It's definitely the best album of 2005!!! No question about it!!! Mariah's the best ever!!!
-
-
RyanCJan 15, 2006hot tamales
-
-
DanOJan 15, 2006
-
-
ramp.iJan 15, 2006great r&b album.. teom redefines the term R&b. great job mariah.
-
-
KeanLJan 15, 2006Simply Irresistible!
-
-
SiriKJan 15, 2006I just love her and all her albums!!
-
-
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
-
-
raphaelpJan 15, 2006this album is the best work mariah has ever done!
-
-
raysJan 14, 2006love this album!
-
-
LouiseCJan 14, 2006
-
-
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...
-
-
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.
-
-
JaysonJJan 14, 2006MARIAH IS No.1!!!!
-
-
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.
-
-
HairamYJan 10, 2006
-
-
MaxZJan 10, 2006
-
-
JoeAJan 5, 2006Calling it trash would be an insult to trash.
-
-
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.
-
-
MrBojanglesDec 31, 2005This really really sucks. Once again, the music industry(100% corrupt), the retards of the American public(85%) and the grammies (100% old and irrelevant) conspire to give me indigestion and diarhea.
-
-
LoriUDec 25, 2005
-
-
SteveRDec 22, 2005Mimi is on fire. this album is amazing. 8 months and it's still top 10. Grammy nominations are DEFINATELY deserved. Mariah has been a grammy snub for the past 15 years.... she will HOPEFULLY get the recognition she much deserves!!!
-
-
DarylJDec 21, 2005Absolutely astounding. I listen to it whenever Im in the car
-
-
AK.Dec 11, 2005
-
-
VidyaBDec 8, 2005
-
-
irenepDec 8, 2005
-
-
MarkMNov 14, 2005boring! not the come back she was promising!
-
-
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.
-
-
DavidBOct 27, 2005Mimi´s album is one of best albums of this year. Her crystal voice with r´n´b style is amazing. Singles It´s Like Taht, We Belong Together and Shake It Off are hits num.1!!!
-
Awards & Rankings
-
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]
-
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.
-
Despite its grim title with its visions of messy self-absorption, The Emancipation of Mimi is - mostly - cool, focused and urban.