Caution
by Mariah Carey
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2018
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 705 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 67 out of 705
  3. Negative: 142 out of 705
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  1. ChristianLamb
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This album proves that she really has everything to be called a legend.
    She really showed that she is the best songwriter, i love the lyrics, the production.
    NO SKIP!!!
    Her best album since The Emancipation Of Mimi.
    SHE IS AMAZING!!!
  2. shinycrapyboy
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Not a fan at all but I have been listening to every single LP that came out. She´s definitely a visible and unavoidable artist in the POP/ R´n´B scene whether you like her music or not. If someone tells you that he/she does not know who Mariah Carey is, He/she´s obviously lying! This record is, contrary to all the stuff she put out lately, a sober but relevant piece of work thanks to theNot a fan at all but I have been listening to every single LP that came out. She´s definitely a visible and unavoidable artist in the POP/ R´n´B scene whether you like her music or not. If someone tells you that he/she does not know who Mariah Carey is, He/she´s obviously lying! This record is, contrary to all the stuff she put out lately, a sober but relevant piece of work thanks to the production which, without flirting with the exuberance of alt /nu R´n´B, brings some singular elements. It´s still mainstream and baked for wide audience but Mariah seems more focused in bringing effortless subtle, discreet and smooth vocals in order to put the music in the forefront, giving us the opportunity to catch on details. Listening to old tracks, I often had the feeling that her voice was always overhanging the instrumentals. I believe that for many fans, it was mostly the appeal in listening her music. They were, are still searching for that Diva touch through sugary romantic ballads & vocal techniques more than being surprised in the election of a new and daring artistic direction. I do believe that she took that step forward and the result is really fresh and surprising. Only 9 energetic tracks, each one quite effective and the strategic choice in putting the only ballad, her typical trademark, at the end of the track list keeping alive the groovy flow from track to track and giving the wrong impression that the album is short. I still believe that if you feel this way, when the music stops, it means that the LP is cohesive, strong and relevant.… Expand
  3. yan777
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The best album since The Emancipation Of Mimi, i love all of her music, she is perfect
  4. RnBManiac
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Caution by Mariah Carey is "the definition of R&B" in terms of what it is supposed to represent sonically, lyrically and the emotions conveyed with every listen. 28 years later into her legendary career and Carey still manages to debut a cohesive embodiment of past and present experiences of her life, each track respectively contributing to the greater picture of what Carey is trying toCaution by Mariah Carey is "the definition of R&B" in terms of what it is supposed to represent sonically, lyrically and the emotions conveyed with every listen. 28 years later into her legendary career and Carey still manages to debut a cohesive embodiment of past and present experiences of her life, each track respectively contributing to the greater picture of what Carey is trying to depict to her audience. Mariah has no doubt paid homage from some of her past projects such as the Emancipation of Mimi, Butterfly and Daydream albums, combining elements of each to create a fresh yet Mariah-esque sound to fulfill a very promising and fruitful listen to both the dedicated Lambily as well as to a new audience.… Expand
  5. musicLover21
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Mariah delivered her best album since Butterfly. Every single track is amazing. No fillers. Simply great!
  6. casincasan
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I love this album so much. I'm waiting for this long time. My first era with her. This album is amazing! Mariah Carey and her team are doing great job.
  7. GregHoffman
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Everything amazing about Mariah with the addition of a modern production that soars her above the rest. Contemporary R&B done right. There's no mumbling or tracks that'll bore you to sleep. These melodies are guaranteed to have you hooked after just a listen or two.
  8. Honeyfly
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This album is extremely cohesive and is a return to form for Mariah. Blurring the lines between R&B and trap, Mariah's latest effort doesn't disappoint and is, arguably, her best body of work since 1997's Butterfly. Buy a copy today and relish the vibes and lyricism of Mariah Carey. 10/10
  9. ailtonsribeiro
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Beautiful. Muito adulto e atual. Qualidade superior a o que estamos vendo na última década.
  10. todayistheday
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Mariah is my favorite artist of all time. This album is notably one of her best - up there with 'Butterfly,' and 4 years ago 'Me. I Am Mariah: The Elusive Chanteuse.' There are so many classic moments. Vocally, this is the best cohesive representation. If she were to perform the entire 'Caution' album live, this is exactly how she would sound. My favorite track is 'Portrait,' because IMariah is my favorite artist of all time. This album is notably one of her best - up there with 'Butterfly,' and 4 years ago 'Me. I Am Mariah: The Elusive Chanteuse.' There are so many classic moments. Vocally, this is the best cohesive representation. If she were to perform the entire 'Caution' album live, this is exactly how she would sound. My favorite track is 'Portrait,' because I am awestruck by her ballads. Another standout for me is 'Giving Me Life.' Such a genius way to sample 'Trading Places' starring Eddie Murphy. I did find that there were some moments leaving me wanting more vocally and musically, but I won't get greedy. Mariah is an ever-changing artist, and it would be unfair to expect her to stay the same forever. This will be a classic remembered for decades to come.… Expand
  11. jadenpb
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The production is incredible, I love how she used Drake's producer, but yet it still has that signature Mariah feel. Her songwriting is incredible as always, and vocals were perfect, not oversinging which I appreciate! This album did not disappoint! 10 out of 10 definitely
  12. Milenarbds2
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The album is incredible. It has a very current sound, but with the special touch of Mariah !!!!
  13. Fsantosb
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Mariah's best album after Emancipation, fresh, cohesive and addictive
    Perfection
  14. MalloneSalles
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    With an untouchable legacy, the music queen, Mariah Carey, reinvents herself once again! CAUTION!
  15. Gabriel5105
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Absolutely legendary! Mariah has been in this industry for almost 30 years and still somehow always finds a way to do something new an different! An album with a fresh yet nostalgic sound! AMAZING!
  16. jcgmalave
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Great album, love it from start to finish, my fav ones: One Mo Gen, 8th Grade, Givin Me Life and GTFO. GOOD JOB MC!!! What a way to comeback
  17. joethealien
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    goddamn.....she truly delivered here.
    I'm only now getting into her full discography, but I've always appreciated classics such as Vision of Love and Bliss. her last album, the often angelic Me I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse, brought some great synthpop textures to her classic lush R&B musings, and it satisfied for longer than the standard pop era, despite frustratingly being a flop.    goddamn.....she truly delivered here.
    I'm only now getting into her full discography, but I've always appreciated classics such as Vision of Love and Bliss. her last album, the often angelic Me I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse, brought some great synthpop textures to her classic lush R&B musings, and it satisfied for longer than the standard pop era, despite frustratingly being a flop. now though, Mariah reclaims her throne, and hopefully this era will do better commercially. this is my favorite thing she's put out since Rainbow, based on my limited knowledge of her discography. I hope to immerse myself further in depth in her discography and I feel this is a wonderful starting point. highlights for me include the stunning classic R&B of first single With You, the smooth PBR&B centerpiece Giving Me Life, One Mo' Gen, The Distance and the album's most dazzling banger: A No No. it's an immediate highlight, and her harmonized A6 feels like a victory. it feels like that scene in an indie movie where a peak in a newfound relationship is flourishing. Mariah delivered. a Q4 stunner. will absolutely end up on my (as well as that of many other pop music listeners') best-of 2018 list. to all first time listeners (there have gotta be some out there): start with With You.    … Expand
  18. QueenBritney
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    an amazing album, full of R&B goodies she really delivered with this album she deserve a Grammy for this album.
  19. KarenCarey
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Melhor álbum da Mariah desde o TEOM, impecável, cada faixa com muita qualidade ⚠❤
  20. faithboy
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Mariah is back, with an amazing album, with wonderful vocals, strong lyrics, an amazing production ... the album gave me a certain nostalgia. great work mariah, such a masterpiece
  21. jpauloas
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Mariah Carey managed to put out a piece of art that can only be described as r&b perfection. This kind of work, that required only a few components on the creation team, could only be reached by a true r&b genius. Shout out to the 28 years of reign of Mariah Carey. The others r&b girls can't relate to this energy.
  22. Youhenrique
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Com dez faixas no total, o novo álbum tem colaborações com os rappers Gunna, Slick Rick e Ty Dolla $ign, além do cantor Blood Orange.

    Antes de lançar "Caution", Carey liberou dois singles: "GTFO" e "With You", ambos com clipes próprios. "Realmente é um trabalho de amor. Estou muito animada para mostrar aos fãs", comentou Carey sobre o disco. "Essa sou eu nesse momento da minha vida,    Com dez faixas no total, o novo álbum tem colaborações com os rappers Gunna, Slick Rick e Ty Dolla $ign, além do cantor Blood Orange.

    Antes de lançar "Caution", Carey liberou dois singles: "GTFO" e "With You", ambos com clipes próprios.

    "Realmente é um trabalho de amor. Estou muito animada para mostrar aos fãs", comentou Carey sobre o disco. "Essa sou eu nesse momento da minha vida, podendo me expressar como compositora e cantora. Estou em um bom momento".    … Expand
  23. ruancsouza
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    A espera valeu a pena, ela conseguiu surpreender todos, muito feliz.. espero que seja um trabalho que o publico aceite porque já está sendo muito bem recebido pela critica e seus fãs!!
  24. Jrohn215
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is Mariah’s best record since The Emancipation of Mimi and is a cohesive masterpiece. This production is very unique and is the most ambitious of the year. Mariah has lots of fun yet is vulnerable enough to be relatable in songs like “Portrait” and “With You”. Highly Recommended for all time
  25. Glampeaches
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This album is by far the best album released this decade! Mariah Carey did not come to play when she walked in the studio to record “Caution”. The album gives a warning to prepare yourself because it will knock your wig off unapologeticly. Mariah has 15 albums in her catelog and every single album is full of evident hard work. She never seizes to put out her best. Caution is a mix ofThis album is by far the best album released this decade! Mariah Carey did not come to play when she walked in the studio to record “Caution”. The album gives a warning to prepare yourself because it will knock your wig off unapologeticly. Mariah has 15 albums in her catelog and every single album is full of evident hard work. She never seizes to put out her best. Caution is a mix of “Butterfly” , “The Emancipation Of Mimi” with tiddles of “Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel” , “Charmbraclet” and “E=MC2”. Except with a modern twist. Mariah has mastered the technique of staying true to her original style while evolving with the times. This album is best described be the phrase “All Killer, No Filler”. A must have for you collection, and easily in her top 3 best.… Expand
  26. eltonking
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do not expect less than one of the biggest legends of the song, Mariah created a super current material and provided fans with a modern Mariah! Curven the Queen of R & B… Expand
  27. mosedenoz
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Mariah did not disappoint! Her voice sounds so good in these songs and she made new music sound contemporary and still sound authentic to herself! It's not her most vocally demanding album but it's fresh and the it's very cohesive in my opinion
  28. iranbrotamonte
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Definitely one of her best records ever released. A very current R&B record without losing the Mariah identity.
  29. davidmikai
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This album showcases new Mariah and we are not ready for it. Get ready to be snatched! #Caution
  30. mxann
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The production is great, no fillers, which is rare to a Mariah album.This is like what E=MC² longed to be, a feel-good album from start to finish. My favorite track is Portrait, very personal like Petals, Outside and Looking In. My least favorite track is Caution, starts good but goes nowhere. People would think after 28 years of career she would be releasing bad songs but this isThe production is great, no fillers, which is rare to a Mariah album.This is like what E=MC² longed to be, a feel-good album from start to finish. My favorite track is Portrait, very personal like Petals, Outside and Looking In. My least favorite track is Caution, starts good but goes nowhere. People would think after 28 years of career she would be releasing bad songs but this is definitely in the top 5 Mariah albums. She snapped. That's it.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Consequence
    Nov 26, 2018
    67
    Previously, Mariah Carey has made it clear that she’s been through too much to care what anyone else thinks, shrugging off critics and denying all drama. On Caution, Carey has channeled that energy into the music itself.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Nov 26, 2018
    75
    She’ll employ of-the-moment producers to add current touches to her tracks, but the way she uses them on Caution results in her fine-tuning her aesthetic, not bending to current playlist-friendly trends.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Nov 20, 2018
    100
    A neat album of only 10 tracks. We find her in life-admin mode, clearing out any dispensable trash that she no longer has time or the inclination for. ... Sublime.
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