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Caution
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 705 Ratings

  • Summary: The 15th full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Blood Orange, Gunna, Slick Rick, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Runway
[Intro] How it feels to fly How it feels to fly Runway, runway, runway [Verse 1] They'll come a day when we won't have to fight Won't be around, who... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 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.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 16, 2018
    83
    On her 15th studio album, the breezy, pleasingly defiant Caution, she finds a freshness that’s been missing from her recent material.
  3. Clash Music
    Nov 16, 2018
    80
    With tracks produced by Timbaland, Skrillex and DJ Mustard, Carey duly pays homage to the sounds prevalent at different stages of her career whilst remaining fresh and contemporary.
  4. AllMusic
    Nov 16, 2018
    80
    No songs are highly energized, but Carey sounds like she's deriving joy from each one.
  5. Spin
    Nov 20, 2018
    80
    On Caution, she is still doing it better than most of her students, and sounds more comfortable than she has in quite a while.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 195 out of 207
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 207
  3. Negative: 10 out of 207
  1. Megatronx
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece! Mariah is a legendary & iconic artist in music history. A true entertainer.
  2. murilocattaneo
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Mariah Carey has delivered us a truly masterpiece. Beating through all rumors and speculations on her abilities, she show us, once again, thatMariah Carey has delivered us a truly masterpiece. Beating through all rumors and speculations on her abilities, she show us, once again, that she is a music genius. Mariah reinvent her music once more, and give us an album with delicious vocals and perfect lyrics and great aesthetical R&B sounds.… Expand
  4. 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,    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!!!    … Expand
  5. LucasGilmo
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    A very cohesive album with a modern sound yet still preserving the essence of the classic Mariah we all love
  6. POWreviews
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Mariah’s music transcends time and barriers. She is eternal. She is the Queen of music. She is music. I can’t be anymore more proud of her.Mariah’s music transcends time and barriers. She is eternal. She is the Queen of music. She is music. I can’t be anymore more proud of her. “Caution” is amazing! And I encourage you to take this incredible journey. I love you MC!… Expand
  7. euthiagonolasco
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece. " Giving me Life " took my life.
    Mariah Carey Brazil loves you.
  8. lisagoesgaga
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    Why is she still making records nobody buys? She's a has been whos only fans are petty gay men who hide behind her past achievements.

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#11 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#46 Most Shared Album of 2018