this album didnt actually do very well in the uk when it was first released, but DO NOT let that put you off!
this is one of my favourite ever albums. it is a different sound for mariah, she doesnt 'belt' so much when she sings , like all her other albums, but her voice still sounds amazing, ... Read review
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this album didnt actually do very well in the uk when it was first released, but DO NOT let that put you off!
this is one of my favourite ever albums. it is a different sound for mariah, she doesnt 'belt' so much when she sings , like all her other albums, but her voice still sounds amazing, i think its got some of her best vocals. when i first got this album, it took me a couple of listens before i got used to it, some of the songs have a ... ...features collaborations with artists like jay z , freeway, and camron on the song 'boy(i need you)' which was a unique sounding song originally by camron himself, but mariah liked it so much she did her own version and its pretty good.
it starts with one of the more 'traditional' mariah sounding songs, the powerful 'through the rain'. it is a really inspirational song about overcoming adversity. a lot of fans say that this song has helped ... more
this album didnt actually do very well in the uk when it was first released, but DO NOT let that put you off! this is one of my favourite ever albums. it is a different sound for mariah, she doesnt 'belt' so much when she sings , like all her other albums, but her voice still sounds amazing, i think its got some of her best vocals. when i first got this album, it took me a couple of listens before i got used to it, some of the songs have a bit of a complicated structure on the first listen. it features collaborations with artists like jay z , freeway, and camron on the song 'boy(i need you)' which was a unique sounding song originally by camron himself, but mariah liked it so much she did her own version and its pretty good. it starts with one of the more 'traditional' mariah sounding songs, the powerful 'through the rain'. it is a really inspirational song about overcoming adversity. a lot of fans say that this song has helped them in some ways as the lyrics say things like ''i can make it through the rain , i can stand up once again , on my own and i know that im strong enough to mend''. there are other r&b influenced tracks like yours, the one,you had your chance. one of my favourite songs is 'subtle invitation' its not like any other song by mariah. it reminds me a bit of 1940s music, it has a much more live feel. she goes really high at the end of this song which i love. an unexpeced cover on this album is 'bringin on the heartbreak' which was originally a hit for def leppard in the80s. mariah has really put her own style into this song, i think it really suits her vocals. i love the fact that mariah totally has a different style of music, that is really her own, she can use kind of 'airy' vocals or really belt it out and she sound amazing either way. if you like slow r&b and you like mariahs voice then i think you will enjoy 'charmbraclet' its not repetative in any way and it has a wide variety of songs.
Advantages: Brilliant, More of Mariah Carey newer stuff, Relaxing to listen to. Disadvantages: Have rappers in some of the songs, which spoiled some of them.
MariahCarey album, Charmbracelet, I find easy to relax too. The sound of her voice is calming.
Found this album in Sainsburys for around £5ish.
Bought it on the fact that I liked MariahCarey and wanted some of her albums.
There are a few songs which do get spoiled by the fact that there are rappers at the start, during and ending in some of her songs which, make some of the songs, not so relaxing anmore.
MariahCarey has brought out many albums, this happens to be one of my favorites, I have a few others of hers and this one sounds like some of the older music she used to produce than the modern music she has been producing lately.
On this album:
1. Through The Rain
2. Boy (I Need You)
3. The One
4. Yours
5. You Got Me
6. I only Wanted
7. Clown
8. My Saving Grace
9. You Had Your Chance
10. Lullaby
11 ...
Advantages: Perhaps considered a guilty pleasure... Disadvantages: Voices are nasal. Lyrics/music are standard.
Masterpiece theatre is pretty bland.
This album is forgettableand their voices are far too nasal for my comfort. Also I am sure that some collaborations with people who can actually sing would brighten the whole album up just a tad.
If you haven't heard them at all before (like me up until i bought it) I wouldn't recommend getting this album. It's just so not enough from an album.
The songs are bland with no stand out tracks at all.
The whole album is so dated even at the time of release. Sort of like MariahCarey before "The Emancipation Of MimI" when she was trying too ahrd to be urban. Anyone remember "Charmbracelet" or "Glitter"?
The songs are lyrically non-descript. Pumping out what you'd expect from R&B. My guess is En Vogue are over
The album cover is really uninspiring but there's no doubt that these ladies ...
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Product details
Title
Charmbracelet
Performer
Mariah Carey
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Pop R&B
Release Date
31/03/2003
Original Release Year
2002
Label / Distributor
Mercury / Universal Music
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
44007731925
Catalogue Number
773192
Additional notes
Album Notes
Sixth album from soul diva Mariah Carey and the follow up to the soundtrack Glitter, which featured Mariah in her first lead acting role. Produced by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis amongst others. 'Charmbracelet' fuses soulful epic ballads alongside hop hop, R&B and dance influences. Includes the first single from the album 'Through The Rain'.
Album Reviews
Vibe (2/03, p.137) - "...CHARMBRACELET has moments of both frivolity and restraint....her latest is classic Mariah..." - Rating: 3.5 discs