E-MO-TION Side B [EP]
by Carly Rae Jepsen
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 305 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 288 out of 305
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 305
  3. Negative: 17 out of 305
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  1. Kijhy
    Mar 19, 2021
    8
    81/100

    this is a really good b side. my fav songs are higher, the one, cry
  2. tasby
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Emotion Side-B+ is her best album. Cut To The Feeling / Higher / Fever / Cry / Roses
  3. tonytedesco
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    by far one of the best pop projects that has ever been released. this ep is perfection. i could talk for hours about how amazing it is but i wont. my top 3 songs include first time, roses, and higher.
  4. KarinaMaye7
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    Best EP of the decade. I would like to see a better ep be released- oh wait there’s a chance for dedicated: side b
  5. PerezaKye
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    The heavy synths in body language and the retro styles of First time make this EP all worth it to give it a listen to. My absolute favorites are Cut To The Feeling, Store & Cry
  6. Joe19
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing album, queen Carly slay queen Carly slay queen Carly Rae queen carly slay
  7. Illuminatikus
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    Lo máximo el mejor álbum desde el 2015 es perfección pura
  8. dviddias
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Carly é uma lenda, emotion side b é o suprassumo do pop, infelizmente ela não tem todo o reconhecimento que merece
  9. TaylorWelson
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    I ADOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE ALL OF THISSSSS YESS COME THRU MAGIC. I legit cannot stop listening to First Time
  10. MarinaGerry
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    The sound of the album is marvelous, I need a second EP with more unreleased songs from EMOTION
  11. NataliaWells
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    I adore all the songs on here, especially Roses, the chorus is memorable, but the best track is Cut To The Feeling, I felt like that is what Dedicated and EMOTION wishes it could be, its theatrical sound puts broadway to shame.
  12. Iia
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    This honestly deserves all the praise, I can’t believe this below the top 5 spots on the Billboard Top 200, very disappointing to know people only pay attention to artists like Taylor Swift, not that there’s anything wrong with that, it’s just that Jepsen makes music
  13. AverageJoey
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    I would 100% return to listen to this, this is what the world truly needs, I honestly couldn’t believe it when I heard THESE SONGS didn’t even make the final cut for EMOTION,
  14. SteIIa
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Fantastic! The song that clicked for me was Fever, I cannot believe how well it was produced, if only 1989 was this unique
  15. NicoleWinsty
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    This pop perfection is what made the 2010’s, I can’t believe she rolled downhill with Dedicated, this was what we really need, a fresh dose of THIS!
  16. SpyGirl
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing! Songs like “Store” and “Cry” is what really made the last couple of years nostalgic for me, the pop-iness in this EP is what preserves the magic of E-MO-TION
  17. viniciuspotrich
    May 24, 2019
    8
    As personalidades únicas de cada faixa de Emotion: Side B conseguem formar juntas um trabalho plural. O EP é capaz de deixar a sensação de que há fillers no álbum anterior de Carly Rae Jepsen, e que poderiam ser eficientemente substituídos por canções do Side B.
  18. rafaella_1998
    May 22, 2019
    10
    A compliation of the best of the 80s that takes less than an hour to fall in love with it.
    Highlights: Fever, Roses, Cry.
  19. Nazario08
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    (Saga Das Músicas, blog) O resultado final é surpreendente, já que este não teve a real intenção de hitar e ser um ícone da cultura Pop, e mesmo assim conseguiu ganhar o carinho dos fãs e se tornou um dos maiores sucessos da cantora, não em vendas, mas no emocional. É um trabalho sincero e inocente, que carrega qualidade em sua parte instrumental e em suas letras, agradando gregos e(Saga Das Músicas, blog) O resultado final é surpreendente, já que este não teve a real intenção de hitar e ser um ícone da cultura Pop, e mesmo assim conseguiu ganhar o carinho dos fãs e se tornou um dos maiores sucessos da cantora, não em vendas, mas no emocional. É um trabalho sincero e inocente, que carrega qualidade em sua parte instrumental e em suas letras, agradando gregos e troianos. Mas faz tanta falta um clipezinho.… Expand
  20. richthebadbee
    May 16, 2018
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique
  21. nikoziko
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    this ep is amazing it's really catchy and the production is just amazing definitely one of the best pop ep's of this decade
  22. boyproblemz
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    Musicas tão boas quanto as do álbum principal. Um dos melhores (se não o melhor) albuns de 2016.
  23. DiogoOliveira
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    Sim esse EP e uma obra de arte, sim e o verdadeiro disco puramente pop embasado com clareza e responsabilidade, um jubilo com som doce com letras profundas, estou viciado por essa doze de musica pop, quero outra, quero outra logo, estou apaixonado por esse EP divino.
  24. Wael
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Carly Rae is just the absolute queen of pop. Releasing Side B in August, this 8-songs thrills-packed compilation may be the best soundtrack for the end of the summer, EVER. The songs don't even feel like left-overs from her sophomore record (which was also absolutely brilliant) and the feelings explored throughout the EP are relatable and fun. CRJ's vocal performance is on point, and theCarly Rae is just the absolute queen of pop. Releasing Side B in August, this 8-songs thrills-packed compilation may be the best soundtrack for the end of the summer, EVER. The songs don't even feel like left-overs from her sophomore record (which was also absolutely brilliant) and the feelings explored throughout the EP are relatable and fun. CRJ's vocal performance is on point, and the mixing of shiny productions with fun-but-also-profoundly-smart lyrics make the whole concept of Side B a manifestation of pop-perfection. All of the 8 songs are absolute highlights. Bravo!… Expand
  25. noahmanning14
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    I didn't think that it could get any better after Emotion the previous year, but as always Carly Rae Jepsen delivers with an amazing collection of songs that were not able to make it on Emotion. It is amazing because all of these songs are amazing even though they were cut from Emotion. This is my favorite EP of all time and it is the best EP of 2016. This EP shows why Carly Rae JepsenI didn't think that it could get any better after Emotion the previous year, but as always Carly Rae Jepsen delivers with an amazing collection of songs that were not able to make it on Emotion. It is amazing because all of these songs are amazing even though they were cut from Emotion. This is my favorite EP of all time and it is the best EP of 2016. This EP shows why Carly Rae Jepsen has been able to stay in the spotlight. And the reason she is still in the spotlight is because, she is a fantastic singer, songwriter, and a amazing human being. :):):):):)… Expand
  26. andersolxx
    Jan 23, 2017
    10
    1. First Time 10/10
    2. Higher 10/10
    3. The One 10/10
    4. Fever 10/10
    5. Body Language 10/10
    6. Cry 10/10
    7. Store 10/10
    8. Roses 10/10

    E•MO•TION: Side B is a masterpiece! I love it./ E•MO•TION: Side B é uma obra de arte, eu amo!
  27. anthonysalva14
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    E•MO•TION SIDE B, To demonstrated being a great album. Demonstrating the emotions that we have on having found to an impossible love. Undoubtedly someone, the songs are so refreshing and it takes us to a fantastic world of the pop of them 80's. Finally, "Cry" is an anthem to remove to our universe of great melancholy.
  28. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    7
    I don't how she manages to give such infectious 80's dance pop jams. I swear that if this had been released in that era it'd made her the queen of pop. The best of all it's that she gives lots of good vibes without getting painfully commercial, just fun and bubbly lyrics. For being an EP of leftovers of EMOTION, this could actually be her third album and I wouldn't be mad at all. I hopeI don't how she manages to give such infectious 80's dance pop jams. I swear that if this had been released in that era it'd made her the queen of pop. The best of all it's that she gives lots of good vibes without getting painfully commercial, just fun and bubbly lyrics. For being an EP of leftovers of EMOTION, this could actually be her third album and I wouldn't be mad at all. I hope she continues to grow musically and keeps surprising with great tunes.… Expand
  29. rebeligado
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    é uma continuação que poderia até mesmo ser o sucessor do ótimo "Emotion", mesmo que com o mesmo conceito, não teria problema nenhum.

    Carly continua me surpreendendo
  30. betortuga
    Oct 1, 2016
    10
    Emotion Side B es, probablemente, uno de los mejores EP jamás creado. Con sólo ocho canciones tiene la capacidad de hacerte bailar y llorar. Las letras son geniales y demasiados sitios de internet le han aplaudido. Las personas que lo critican para mal, simplemente no tienen motivos para hacerlo. Bye.
  31. plorvi
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    O album pop mais conceitual que você respeita. Carly acertou mais uma vez nessa continuação do Emotion. Merecia ser mais reconhecida no mundo pop atual, que está em carência de produção mais originais e criativas com essa.
  32. guits13
    Sep 19, 2016
    9
    Even though CRJ didn't achieve big commercial success, here she shows she's grateful for all the recognition E•MO•TION received, and want to give us more from where that album come on.
    Anyway, Side B have no reason to be an extremely over-thought journey inside an album, it's just a handful of incredible b-sides, each one with it's own value and atmosphere (but still, it's all E•MO•TION).
  33. AbelEsp
    Sep 17, 2016
    10
    Este lado B a demostrado ser mejor que Emotion sin duda Sonidos que te hacen volver a la Era de los 80s, Gracias Carly por dejar la buena música Pop en Side B
  34. WillianDias
    Sep 16, 2016
    9
    Não há uma faixa do Emotion Side B que não mereça ser lançada como single. Inclusive, todas elas poderiam ter feito parte de um álbum de estúdio. Apesar de não ser melhor do que o Emotion, que foi o álbum pop que mais me impressionou ano passado, o Emotion Side B consegue estabilizar a Carly como uma das melhores artistas dessa geração...
  35. PPPHO
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    As a pop music lover and child of the80s I feel I am frequently being disappointed, told my taste is out of date...and then this gem from CRJ appeared!. The songs are simple in emotion but the music is layered and rich. There is no need to over think the content . You just sit back and absorb... CRJ really understands the music of this era and produces it effortlessly. I encourageAs a pop music lover and child of the80s I feel I am frequently being disappointed, told my taste is out of date...and then this gem from CRJ appeared!. The songs are simple in emotion but the music is layered and rich. There is no need to over think the content . You just sit back and absorb... CRJ really understands the music of this era and produces it effortlessly. I encourage everyone to just listen!… Collapse
  36. Pedro
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    In the midst of Carly Rae Jepsen's gradual rise as a respected songstress, here is Emotion Side B. Last year's Emotion didn't provide vertiginous chart peaks but unfolded itself into a career-defining oeuvre, one that was instrumental in carving out a sizable following. Jepsen curiously became one of the few straight-up pop artists not to receive just a dismissive shrug from musicIn the midst of Carly Rae Jepsen's gradual rise as a respected songstress, here is Emotion Side B. Last year's Emotion didn't provide vertiginous chart peaks but unfolded itself into a career-defining oeuvre, one that was instrumental in carving out a sizable following. Jepsen curiously became one of the few straight-up pop artists not to receive just a dismissive shrug from music journalists. It could only make extreme sense to release this project in such a climate, but it is less a cash-in opportunity than a natural expansion of its source material. Emotion Side B is revelatory of how Jepsen's talent has evolved and serves as solid proof that a compilation of B-sides is able to transcend its associated derogatory value.… Expand

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 12, 2016
    80
    Even if it's not as full of surprises as the original album was, E-MO-TION [Side B] might be even more cohesive--and should delight fans of perfectly crafted pop just as much.
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  2. The 405
    Sep 16, 2016
    55
    The success of Emotion and its predecessor, Kiss, was a product of balance. ... Side B does not find that balance, and is most instructive in the ways it illuminates her process. It lets us peek in on the misfits that are the product of every pop album, and hints at the unsexy labor of music-making.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Sep 8, 2016
    71
    That the songs can sound enormous while maintaining this kind of person-to-person intimacy is Jepsen’s particular talent.
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