The Emancipation Of Mimi Music Cd

Mariah Carey - The Emancipation Of Mimi

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The Emancipation of Mimi      Artist : Mariah Carey      List Price : $13.98 USD        ProductGroup: Music      Release Date : 2005-04-12      Studio : Island      Label : Island      Avg. Customer Rating : (1096 reviews)

Reviews Customer Reviews for The Emancipation Of Mimi      Return of one of the greatest R&B artists of all time...      Rating:      So, `The Emancipation of Mimi' has been lauded as the return of the voice. In fact, that is as true as it can possibly be for this album is certainly Carey's finest since `Butterfly'. I can't say it's an exact return of the voice since her voice is a lot more breathy than her previous works, but she has definitely returned to form in that she has delivered a track listing worthy of her fame and fortune. In fact there is not one track here that is not outstanding. I still feel that `Butterfly' is overall her greatest album to date, but `The Emancipation of Mimi' definitely resides close behind it. She has a great mix of hearty ballads and club worthy dance tracks and she gives her all too each and every track. Mariah Carey had received her fair share of flak in the years proceeding `Glitter' and preceding `The Emancipation of Mimi' but here is her answer back to the legions of people claiming she had lost it all and would never get it back. The album kicks off with the single `It's Like That' featuring the likes of Fat Man Scoop and Jermaine Dupri. It's not the most involving single; it's pretty much a catchy beat and Mariah setting the record straight, that no matter what anyone says she's here to stay. It's not the best track here but it sets the stage nicely. She keeps the same club beat mentality on finer tracks like `Get Your Number' with Jermaine Dupri, a track that shines through and through. On `Stay The Night' Mariah's killer vocals are accompanied by a nice throwback beat that recalls the golden years of R&B while still remaining fresh and new. In fact, `Stay The Night' may just very well be my favorite track here, but there are so many that resonate high with me it's hard to really nail down a favorite. `To The Floor' features the talents of Nelly and they work so well together. The beat is enticing and makes it almost impossible to remain still. `Shake It Off' has a very bouncy vibe that makes it instantly contagious. I will admit that radio really overdid this one, but it's still a great track. There are two tracks that are perfect examples of collaborations done right. `Say Somethin' with Snoop Dogg and Pharell of N.E.R.D. is one great vibin' song. It just has the right atmosphere, the right beat, the right lyrics and the right chemistry between the artists, but if we're going to talk about killer chemistry we have to mention Mariah and Twista's collaborations. `One And Only is superbly done with Mariah keeping the pace with the fire spitter himself. It works beautifully. Mariah's voice soars here. `We Belong Together' is a great ballad of lost love. Mariah's voice is top notch here. In fact, it's on these types of ballads where Mariah has always been able to prove her weight and she does that to phenomenal heights on this album. `Mine Again' is touching and there are moments within the chorus where her voice can give the listener chills. `Circles' is another fantastic opportunity for Mariah to soar, and she takes that opportunity. `I Wish You Knew' is a beautiful throwback and carries and older vibe that I adore. `Your Girl' is one of the best songs here. Resting nicely between ballad and pop track it allows Mariah's voice to excel while allowing Mariah to have some real fun. It's got such a catchy vibe to it you'll be bobbing your head and singing along on no time. `Joy Ride' is a decent track but `Fly Like A Bird' is truly outstanding. Following the `Hero' or even `Butterfly' formula, `Fly Like A Bird' has that inspirational feel to it, and it works beautifully. This is where the album ends. Mariah has succeeded in reinventing herself and proving to the world that she still has it, never lost it and will always continue to shine.     Customer Reviews for The Emancipation Of Mimi Cd      The emasculation of Mimi?      Rating:      I'm sure there's something her record label's not revealing! Mariah has become a parody of herself with that big hair, airbrushed tummy, and pillow slip frock! Where are the stylists when you need them? Editorial Reviews for The Emancipation Of Mimi Audio Cd      Amazon.com      Early buzz on The Emancipation of Mimi predicted that this would be the disc to mark "the return of the voice"--the voice being that glass-shattering instrument that propelled Carey to bestselling female artist of all time status--and mostly it is. But because of the small army of talent involved in its assembly, the album is way more than just a comeback vehicle. For proof, try straight-ahead, look-out-Beyonce-Mimi's-still-got-it "Mine Again," or '70s-soul cuddle-up, "Circles:" a don't-attempt-on-American-Idol love song, or the gospel dazzlers "Fly Like a Bird," and "Stay the Night." But for songs that steer this disc directly into 2005, no looking back, scan the jewel case for the tracks followed by the word "featuring": "To the Floor," with Nelly, bumps along to maximum booty-shaking effect, while Twista spins his natural-disaster-force vocals into "One and Only." Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, and Jermaine Dupri also pitch in; between them and the highwire vocals, Emancipation works the kind of pure-pop magic that sets us all free. --Tammy La Gorce More from Mariah Mariah Carey Emotions Music Box Merry Christmas # 1's Glitter