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The Emancipation of Mimi
- By Mariah Carey
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Not much to say, but very well said.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Mariah Carey has the clout -- and sales figures -- to get the best of everything. That said, this album is impeccably produced and beautifully performed with very little actual content to get in the way. If you like pop divas and glossy ear candy, this will be a favorite.
What's the story?
Mariah Carey's sensational voice is shown off to its best advantage on her new album. Yet content is, well, nearly nonexistent. Warbling on and on about pretty much nothing, Mariah and her lyrics do get pretty steamy here and there, and she coyly veers away from a four-letter word once or twice. Compared to most contemporary top-40, they are pretty mild.
Is it any good?
Though Carey's vocal acrobatics may seem overblown (just because you can doesn't necessarily mean you always should), they are amazing and impressive. "The Voice" never lets anyone else steal the show for very long despite impressive appearances by Twista, Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Pharrell Williams, and Jermaine Dupree. The real stars here are the diva's vocal range and the production standards and musicianship applied to the whole project. If you like glossy, sugar-spun music with very little substance, you'll love THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about how they think Mariah Carey compares to other pop singers. When it comes to being a successful artist, is it more important to have a strong voice or a strong sense of style that translates well on MTV?
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Teen, 13 years old
April 9, 2008
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I love her voice and singing! She is like an angel singing!
Her music is not bad. She does not make bad music or says nasty things like other people.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 6, 2009
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This is my favorite CD by her!
There's no innapropriate stuff either!!
<3
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| Artist: | Mariah Carey |
| Release date: | April 12, 2005 |
| Label: | Island |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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