E-MO-TION
by Carly Rae Jepsen
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 813 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 53 out of 813
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  1. marbleprince
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION is a LEAP forward for, not only Carly herself but also, pop music. Kiss was a GREAT underrated cleverly written and well produced pop record that didn't do well due to the general public losing interest, but E•MO•TION is past trying to chart and please the general public. E•MO•TION is a 17 track collection, handpicked out of over 200 tracks produced for thisCarly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION is a LEAP forward for, not only Carly herself but also, pop music. Kiss was a GREAT underrated cleverly written and well produced pop record that didn't do well due to the general public losing interest, but E•MO•TION is past trying to chart and please the general public. E•MO•TION is a 17 track collection, handpicked out of over 200 tracks produced for this record. E•MO•TION is 80's pop GOLD, the production is filled with glittering and gleaming synths and beats, the writing is clever and matured, and (unlike with Kiss) it hits the point it was trying to reach perfectly. Highlights on the album include 'Run Away With Me', 'All That', 'Your Type', 'Let's Get Lost', 'Black Heart', and 'Love Again'. Well done Carly, you have a classic pop album under your belt! I'm very excited to see where you will go from here.… Expand
  2. Vithor
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Carly brings emotion tracks 80, strong vocals, catchy melodies and amazing lyrics. Certainly a major milestone in his musical career and a work of art in the midst of so many generic songs that marked the pop in recent years.
  3. noahmanning14
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Like always Carly Rae Jepsen makes another amazing album of songs she wrote with her heart. This is the best Pop album of 2015. All of the songs are amazing on the album but my favorites are Your Type and Boy Problems. :):):):)
  4. yatadrip
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    E•MO•TION is one of the best pop albums that I have had the opportunity to listen to. There are no bad songs on this album.
  5. lipisticks
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    E•MO•TION é simplesmente perfeito do começo ao fim, Carly conseguiu trazer tudo o que qualquer admirador de musica pop espera: vocais bons, composições boas e produções simplesmente fantásticas. Desde a primeira faixa ''Run Away with Me'' ate a ultima ''Love Again'' podemos enxergar a evolução musical e o amadurecimento da cantora em comparação ao ultimo album ''Kiss''. Ela conseguiuE•MO•TION é simplesmente perfeito do começo ao fim, Carly conseguiu trazer tudo o que qualquer admirador de musica pop espera: vocais bons, composições boas e produções simplesmente fantásticas. Desde a primeira faixa ''Run Away with Me'' ate a ultima ''Love Again'' podemos enxergar a evolução musical e o amadurecimento da cantora em comparação ao ultimo album ''Kiss''. Ela conseguiu construir um álbum pop maduro e com referencias oitentistas que superou qualquer álbum pop lançado nessa década. A Carly não é uma superstar mundialmente famosa, ou uma hitmarker com inúmeros hits ou uma grande diva do pop mas ela conseguiu sem duvidas trazer um álbum tão bom que qualquer artista pop gostaria de ter em sua carreira. Carly Rae Jepsen lançar um álbum pop tão bom como o E•MO•TION não é surpresa nenhuma, a Carly apenas de Call Me Maybe como é conhecida por muitos lançar um álbum como o E•MO•TION é uma grande surpresa, talvez um dia ela possa ser reconhecida pelo seu trabalho com um excelente álbum como é o E•MO•TION, e não por uma musica pop chiclete como Call Me Maybe, talvez assim eu ainda tenha esperança na humanidade.

    Melhores musicas do álbum: Run Away With Me, All That, E•MO•TION, Gimmie Love e Favourite Colour.    … Expand
  6. jusesuxx
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best songs: Your Type, Run Away With Me, Gimmie Love, All That, Making The Most Of The Night & Let's Get Lost.

    There are no bad songs on this album. 10/10
  7. sdenunzio5
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly continues to be underestimated ever since “Call Me Maybe” was released a few years ago. This album is outstanding and shows that she is much more than a one hit wonder. She is a true artist who wrote each and every song on this album and spent three years working on it. This is pure pop candy, an album that rivals Taylor Swift’s “1989” in both sophistication and catchiness. There isCarly continues to be underestimated ever since “Call Me Maybe” was released a few years ago. This album is outstanding and shows that she is much more than a one hit wonder. She is a true artist who wrote each and every song on this album and spent three years working on it. This is pure pop candy, an album that rivals Taylor Swift’s “1989” in both sophistication and catchiness. There is not one song on this album that I don’t like. In fact, her current single “Run Away With Me” is a number one waiting to happen.

    There’s something for everyone with this album - a perfect mix of slower songs and pop jams. Standout tracks: LA Hallucinations, I Didn’t Just Come Here to Dance, Run Away With Me, Gimmie Love, and Favorite Color.

    Do yourself a favor and give Carly a chance! This album is not to be missed. TIME magazine calls it the pop album of the year, and they are right on the money.    … Expand
  8. Eduardo_Gamboa
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Es excelente, realmente hizo un trabajo excepcional. Sentí como escuchar grandes piezas de los 80's, pero hechas a un disco del nuevo siglol. El álbum pop del 2015 ha llegado. Indiscutiblemente, Carly demostró que puede ser una artista y dejar de ser un producto musical. Gracias por éste viaje emocional y deleite musical.
  9. truerowance
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best songs: Run Away With Me, E•MO•TION, I Really Like You, Gimmie Love, All That, Your Type, Let's Get Lost & When I Needed You.

    Worst song: LA Hallucinations
  10. guits13
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen proved herself in every single way with this record. Been a fan since she released 'Kiss', but now with 'E•MO•TION' I see how she had room for improvement as an artist. I could not be more proud of her work! "Run Away With Me" is truly amazing and a huge opener to a full set of colors and emotions that she brought to us. The album won't really do well commercially but I'mCarly Rae Jepsen proved herself in every single way with this record. Been a fan since she released 'Kiss', but now with 'E•MO•TION' I see how she had room for improvement as an artist. I could not be more proud of her work! "Run Away With Me" is truly amazing and a huge opener to a full set of colors and emotions that she brought to us. The album won't really do well commercially but I'm so satisfied critics recognized it.… Expand
  11. sonofrice
    Sep 30, 2015
    9
    I'm not really a fan of Call Me Maybe. I found it kind of annoying and repetitive, another song from a one-hit wonder. E-MO-TION shows how very wrong I was. This is one of the best pop albums of the year, and it absolutely deserves the success of Call Me Maybe. It's much, much better.
  12. k4nima
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year so far! Really good pop music.
    Best songs: Run Away with Me, Making The Most Of The Night, E•MO•TION, All That, Your Type.
  13. kingofpop
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Not in a million years would I have ever thought Carly Rae Jepsen could release a perfect pop record. Unique, original & filler-free, EMOTION is the best pop record released in 2015. Stand outs include Run Away With Me, LA Hallucinations & I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance. The only problem I have is the fact that I Really Like You was released as the lead single as it's the worst song onNot in a million years would I have ever thought Carly Rae Jepsen could release a perfect pop record. Unique, original & filler-free, EMOTION is the best pop record released in 2015. Stand outs include Run Away With Me, LA Hallucinations & I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance. The only problem I have is the fact that I Really Like You was released as the lead single as it's the worst song on the album. Chances are if you have ears you're going to love this album! And if you have a weave you are going to get snatched in a heartbeat!… Expand
  14. Nicooswift
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    With this album Jepsen proves she is one of today's best pop artists. Written all by herself, E•MO•TION has deep lyrics with a fresh 80's sound that makes you want to sing along all the songs. Definitely one of the best albums of 2015, and in my opinion the best one in the Pop genre. It's a pity that, this album and her as an artist, are so underrated.
  15. CarlyRaeTheBae
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    E•MO•TION is a perfectly crafted masterpiece. From the stunning saxophone that opens the album on 'Run Away With Me' all the way to the ending of 'Favourite Colour' absolutely amazing.
  16. CallMeKevin
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    This album is so underrated. Call Me Maybe has completely overshadowed this album. When I first heard Run Away With Me, I was blown away by how amazing it was. It is such a shame that it didn't even reach the charts! Honestly, this album deserves so much more recognition.
  17. steventohare
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    She's doing '80s throwback better than some of the original pop ladies. Every track is unique and catchy, while also substantial. Highlights include: Boy Problems, Your Type, Making the Most of the Night.
  18. lucas24
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    this is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. musicalgenius38
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Honestly I was debating whether or not to listen to this album based on her previous work and lead single but she then released Run Away With Me and I instantly was full of excitement for this album.. I was counting down until 12 am to purchase it and when it finally came, IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT, Ladies and gentlemen this is one of the best pop albums of all time, it has the perfect mix ofHonestly I was debating whether or not to listen to this album based on her previous work and lead single but she then released Run Away With Me and I instantly was full of excitement for this album.. I was counting down until 12 am to purchase it and when it finally came, IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT, Ladies and gentlemen this is one of the best pop albums of all time, it has the perfect mix of everything.. There is not one single bad song, Though I didn't care for the lead single I understand why it was released because of its catchiness but its not a bad song.… Expand
  20. philosophorse
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best pop album so far in the year and third best album overall behind Bjork's Vulnicura and Kendrick's To Pimp a Butterfly. This is truly the best work by Carly Rae Jepsen ever, and it'll be hard to best this one.
  21. altoniolemos
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    This emotion (i feel it). That's the only way to describe this album. Carly Rae Jepsen is an underrated pop genius. Never Get To Hold You, Gimmie Love, Warm Blood, +the rest of the album are the best ones. This one, and 1989 are the best pop albums from the last 3/4 years.
  22. sighzach
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    We all knew that miss Carly Rae Jepsen would give us another pop masterpiece, but this, this is just something out of this world. From the second I heard I Really Like You, I knew she was coming for blood, and blood she came for. Every pre released track was flawless, and so is the rest of the album. It's no surprise critics are raving about this album because it really is a flawlessWe all knew that miss Carly Rae Jepsen would give us another pop masterpiece, but this, this is just something out of this world. From the second I heard I Really Like You, I knew she was coming for blood, and blood she came for. Every pre released track was flawless, and so is the rest of the album. It's no surprise critics are raving about this album because it really is a flawless album. Carly Rae Jepsen is back, and here to stay, despite if it reaches the top fo the charts or not. The album is a solid 10/10 and I wouldn't be surprised if she wins a Grammy for it. Job well done.… Expand
  23. lucspaiani
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year soooooo far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. octahate
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    By far the best pop album released in 2015 and also in recent years. Carly really proved herself with this album, transitioning from the generic pop of Kiss (while still enjoyable,) she moves on to a range of pop styles; from 80's inspired synthpop and disco with some modern pop. An all around strong album, hope she continues on this cycle of focusing more on quality than success!
  25. intelligentsia2
    Aug 27, 2015
    9
    Overall, this is a superb album. I can listen to the songs over and over and they don't get old. The whole album is so cohesive with a great sonic range. This is an amazing modern pop accomplishment.
  26. AndreFaria
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    She don't need no masks. She don't need no pretension. That's exactly what she does: bubblegum pop music, and she's doing it BIG! She's really exposing some emotion in this album, I can perfectly feel her girl feelings about life, love and stuff. Congrants on Carly Rae Jepsen for making Teen Pop alive!
  27. Sheed1031
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    I love all of the songs on this album especially Let's Get Lost and When I Needed You! Those two are my favorite songs from this great album. There are no bad songs on this album. Definitely best Pop Album of the Year!
  28. juanmavill07
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Sin duda el mejor de pop que he escuchando en un largo tiempo. Cada canción contiene algo que la hace imposible de ignorar. La voz de carly me impresiono mucho y me encanto. Felicitaciones en este album que llevo años en realización. RUN AWAY WITH ME. una obra maestra del POP.
  29. senormelvo
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Pop music masterpiece of 2015 but, sadly, strongly underrated. "Call Me Maybe" was definitely the biggest song of 2012 but unfortunately labelled Carly's career as a "one hit wonder", after the subsequent singles released failed to trail "Call Me Maybe" success and KISS was declared a commercial flop. And that definitely sucks when the artist, that the world lost interest in after 2012,Pop music masterpiece of 2015 but, sadly, strongly underrated. "Call Me Maybe" was definitely the biggest song of 2012 but unfortunately labelled Carly's career as a "one hit wonder", after the subsequent singles released failed to trail "Call Me Maybe" success and KISS was declared a commercial flop. And that definitely sucks when the artist, that the world lost interest in after 2012, decides to record and release the pop album of the year but doesn't receive much recognition. This album demonstrates that Carly has so much potential of so much more than the one song that captivated the world 3 years ago. EMOTION is a synth-pop gem and, without a doubt, a better pop album than KISS; which wasn't as impressive.

    Some highlights would be: "Runaway With Me", "Gimmie Love", "All That", "Your Type" and "Warm Blood".    … Expand
  30. sabino0
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    all the songs are wonderful, the sounds, the beat, Carly do it great with this album. This can be the most perfect pop album in 2 years. THIS IS GOLD!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. The Guardian
    Apr 24, 2017
    60
    She doesn’t do anything to stamp her identity on the songs: good as they are, you’re struck by the sense you could be listening to anyone. It’s one problem that all the expensive names in the credits can’t solve, a single glaring imperfection in an album of otherwise perfect pop.
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 1, 2016
    80
    E MO TION is no fluke. It doesn’t grip you by the heels but instead lures you into a full-bodied embrace that is iron-clad, it’s simply up to you to give it the chance to do so.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 25, 2015
    80
    Emotion succeeds on its own terms, arguably remaining truer to the spirit of the era, not to mention Jepsen’s stated aim of taking the time to craft an album rather than rushing to cash in on a YouTube sensation.
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