Emancipation Of Mimi, The - Mariah Carey

Advantages: some good party tracks, Mariah has co-written and co-produced all tracks, lyrics are included
Disadvantages: too many ballads (argh!!!)

...with her new album "The Emancipation of Mimi". To be honest, I would probably not even have considered buying the album, however, had it not been for three reasons. The first reason being that I loved "It's Like That", the first single release from the album. The second was that I had heard that this album was decidedly more urban in sound than her previous ones, and featured appearances from some massive names in the industry. Those two had just ...
...her newer style, then "The Emancipation of Mimi" was destined to be a surefire hit in my book. Even the title of the album hinted at a major change - "emancipation" means to free from restraints, and "Mimi" is Mariah's nickname, therefore I thought we were going to see a more unrestricted Mariah in this new context. And I guess in some ways we do. There are some exceptional songs on the album in this different style for Mariah. With a little help ... Read review

Advantages: its enjoyable, it is sung so beautifully
Disadvantages: NONE!!

The emancipation of Mimi- 2005 This single surprised Mariah Carey fans as it was gripping and instantly I knew I had to buy it. R&B is its genre and lots of my friends loved this album as it seriously was too good to be true. With her remarkable voice, she has released her most focused record in over a decade. Carey opens the album by exhibiting some of the most sincerely soulful vocals of her career on the one-two punch of the up-tempo "It's ...
...able voice expertly complements both the hazy hip-hop of Snoop Dogg on "Say Somethin'" and the acrobatics of Twista on the dream-like "One and Only." In her early years Track 1- it's Like That This song is so good, and it instantly makes you want to dance. It was in its right place as the first track as it starts you off wanting to listen to more. The composers are, Mariah Carey, jermaine dupri, Manuel Seal, Jr. The main performer is Mariah Carey ... Read review

Advantages: PLEASE READ BLELOW :)
Disadvantages: PLEASE READ BLELOW :)

I think most of us are aware of mariah's breakdown, breakups and an overal disastrous last few years of her life. Having a very long break from making music, could have effected her for the worse. We all no mariah for her ballads, and i must say she is pretty good at it, if not the best. This album however shows a different side to mariah's talent, she doesnt need to belt out high notes to make people listen, she's learned how capture the listeners ...
...and letting the beat take-over. Alot of people will be suprised that her new album 'Emancipation Of Mimi' doesnt have as many signiture slow ballads as you'd probably expect, that doesnt mean the album is all up-tempo either, its has a great balance. TRACK BY TRACK REVIEW: It's Like That: This track is her first chosen release from this album, and i think it was a good choice. This track is produced by Jermaine Dupre, who is responsable for the ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning R&B Tunes, Originality, Respected, Talented Artist.
Disadvantages: R&B & Hip-Hop Tunes Only.

...Dupri... Mariah Is Back! 'The Emancipation Of Mimi' was released in the earlier part of 2005 & was definately the R&B album of the year, it was so popular infact that Mariah released an updated 'Platinum' edition with extra content, in late 2005. This is most definately a true R&B album, with soulful ballads, Hip-Hop beats, & stunning vocals. Alot of the songs on this album have already been released in the UK, such as: - 'It's Like That', a huge ...
...Nelly. I bought 'The Emancipation Of Mimi' from Play.com, I have the 'Ultra Platinum Edition' with a bonus DVD, hence, it was £14 (approx). The only small fault I can find with it is that it gets a little 'samie' with some of the ballads, plus if you are not into R&B it probably isn't for you. If R&B is your thing, You absolutely must own this album, after months of listening to it, I still love it. ***** M@rk. ... Read review

Advantages: Mariah Carey at her best
Disadvantages: Joy Ride

I've always like Mariah songs, but never really enough to buy her album, I sometimes felt like her vocal gymnastics were too much for my liking, but the singles that were released from this album were so good, i though why not... This album is great to play in the car or at home full blast and there's a song for every mood. Whether your feeling low or want to bob along in traffic, there seems to be a varied mix of slow and beaty songs. *~*It's ...
...very RnB and hip hope and was the first single to be released off this album, this also got to number one. I would rate this song a definite 10/10. *~*We Belong Together *~* 'We belong together' is a lush love song, that i turn up really loud and sing along to, it's got a great melody and is pure classic Mariah Carey . The intro is particularly my favourite part of the song, it's got an amazing piano intro. This is definitely one of my favourite ... Read review

Advantages: Platinum Edition comes with DVD
Disadvantages: None

...MARIAH CAREY - "THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI" (Platinum Edition [CD + DVD] Special Edition) - £12.99 in the high street & from around £8.99 + postage new from Amazon. I paid £8.32 (Including delivery) from Amazon, but you can purchase it cheaper used or shop around on other websites. The Emanicpation of Mimi is Mariah Carey's 14th album release (released in 2005), since her debut self titled album release in 1990. Her 15 year career has endured many ups and downs from her intitial rise on the scene as a shy but stunning "girl next door" to her divorce from Columbia records producer Tommy Motolla, and her - almost - immediate "emancipation", which saw a complete image change to a much more sexy provocative woman, before a very public downward spiral complete with bouts of depression and suicidal tendencies. Mariah has recovered from... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: mixed songs
Disadvantages: none

...I wasn’t to keen on Mariah Carey’s music until she made a come back last year. To be completely honest with you her voice really annoyed me when she sing’s really high. It wasn’t until she released ‘we belong together’ did I start to like her but only because that song means something to me. Then when she released her other song after that (shake it off) then I realised maybe she is good so I decided to buy her album and I was impressed the whole album is excellent it’s a real chill out album and it sounds grate when it’s really sunny out side and you put it on. I don’t think theirs even a bad song on there. And what’s so grate about this album is every song is different, you’ve got slow songs, fast songs, and some feel good songs if she brings out another album I’m definitely going to go and buy it. And now because of this album I... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful

Advantages: 15 tracks, something for everyone, suprisingly cool
Disadvantages: a few too many ballads.

...Mariah Carey was on the verge of hitting rock bottom, average albums, suggested insanity and a film career in tatters before it had even left the ground. Then came The Emancipation, possibly one of the greatest come-back albums ever. It has a host of great tracks that I will review each one on an individual basis in track-list order; 01. It's Like That ----------------------- The first single to be taken from the album featuring the hardworking Jermaine Dupre on production and Fatman Scoop making a cameo role. This doesn't pretend to be something it's not, It's Like That was made for the clubs and it proceeded to rip up dancefloors for months and was ever present in the Billboard chart for well over half a year. A great opening track and a great comeback track which made R&B heads stand up and listen, Mariah was back. 02. We... Read review

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