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Emotions
Pop · 1991 · 7 tracks

Emotions

Mariah Carey

Sophisticated early 90s R&B defined by stratospheric whistle notes, gospel-drenched piano ballads, and a surprising late-night jazz detour.

September 1, 1991 · Euro Star

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A warmer, more organic soulfulness replaces the digital sheen of the debut, as this self-produced sophomore effort leans heavily into earthy R&B and club-ready gospel-pop. Stepping away from the rigid industry polish of her introduction, the vocal performances here stretch with a new sense of creative freedom, shifting effortlessly from hushed, candlelit whispers to soaring, house-music-inflected euphoria.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
02
And You Don’t Remember
4:24
05
If It’s Over
4:36
06
You’re So Cold
5:04
07
So Blessed
4:11
08
To Be Around You
4:36
09
Till the End of Time
5:35
10
The Wind
4:39
Moments Worth Waiting For
05If It’s OverThe slow-burning, church-rooted balladry of 'If It’s Over' features a classic horn arrangement co-written with legendary songwriter Carole King.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Emotions sound next to the rest of Mariah Carey's catalogue?

Soulful+3.6σ

Soulful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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