The Emancipation of Mimi - Mariah Carey

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by: J. Gourdine (NJ)
on: Tuesday, 24-August-2010

This CD was Mariah breaking away from the stuff she use to do on CD. Shes always been a phenomenal perfomer/vocalist, but it just seemed like this time she was seperating herself from the stuff she use to do. It just seemed like on this CD everything was new and fresh. She even appeared sexier. And everything she attempted on this CD worked for her. It was sort of like her coming out party captured on CD. It is an amazing CD with a lot of star power on it. It was just the perfect body of work for her at that period in her life. The Emancipation of MiMi has something on it for everyone. Mariah really showcased her versatility to do dance, ballads and some borderline Gospel/Inspirational stuff. 5 stars all day....

by: Charles R. Thornton (Missouri)
on: Monday, 8-February-2010

YES, YES, YES, an amazing comeback, and album, sold 10 million copies, a must own, one of my favorites, i love the songs We belong Together, dont forget about us, shake it off, get ur number, its Like that, I wish you only knew, Fly like a bird, GREAT ALBUM, a must own rite away. love charles

by: Antigone (Maryland)
on: Thursday, 31-December-2009

Mariah has still got it. I would definately recommend spending the few extra bucks for the platinum edition. I loved this CD so much I bought the platinum one after I had already purchased the first original CD. Stay the Night and Joy Ride are my favorites.

by: Leroy Larsen (Jacksonville, Florida USA)
on: Saturday, 3-October-2009

At the time this album came out this was the best album she ever put out. Id still put it at #2 behind her new album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. Features the #1 songs We Belong Together and Dont Forget About Us. But there is so much on this 5 Platinum 3 time grammy winning album.

Track Listing:
1. Its Like That ****
2. We Belong Together *****
3. Shake It Off ****
4. Mine Again *****
5. Say Somethin ****
6. Stay The Night ****
7. Get Your Number ****
8. One And Only *****
9. Circles ****
10.Your Girl *****
11.I Wish You Only Knew ****
12.To The Floor ****
13.Joy Ride ****
14.Fly Like A Bird ****
15.Dont Forget About Us *****
16.Makin It Last All Night (What It Do) ****
17.So Lonely (One And Only II) *****
18.We Belong Together Remix ****

by: Running in Place (United States)
on: Saturday, 12-September-2009

By the time 2005 rolled around, Mariah Carey was considered a has-been. But as soon as We Belong Together topped the charts - and held on for 14 weeks - her Glitter days were long-forgotten. That single was a perfect combination of Mariahs big ballad past and hip-hop present, with its heavy bass line and a grand finale of her trademark belting. It also notably references old school slow jams from Babyface and Bobby Womack. That old school style is present throughout The Emancipation of Mimi, and its the main ingredient in this enjoyable collection. Big Jim Wright assists on I Wish You Knew and Circles, tracks that recall Diana Ross - with added runs and high notes, of course. Mine Again is a big-voiced plea for a second chance that ranks among Mariahs most soulful and believable songs. Most of the hip-hop numbers are infectious, like the summery Say Somethin, with a classic Snoop verse, and Get Your Number, featuring a chorus from JD (who oddly sounds just like Nelly). Ironically, her collaboration with Nelly himself, To the Floor, is underwhelming and forgettable. Some of the songs do run together, but this is ultimately one of Mariahs finest and most consistent albums. Several years of unimpressive sales made this return to form that much sweeter. It was great to hear her finally sing with her full voice and look to the past for inspiration. 4 Stars.

Dont Forget About Us and an excellent hip-hop remix of We Belong Together are great additions to this re-release.

by: Timeka Danyal Roberts (Mobile, AL United States)
on: Tuesday, 11-August-2009

I am not a fan of Mariah, but when I heard the the first single from this cd, I thought lets go get this. I bought it, got it home and listen. This to me is her very best cd ever!!!! I mean Mariah would release a single that I liked, but nothing that would get me to purchase a cd. This is totaly different. Im saying the lyrics,the music, and the collaborations, everything about this cd says good work. This is just a all round great cd. This is comming from someone who is not a fan of Mariah Carey. That is saying a lot!!!!