The Emancipation of Mimi - Platinum Edition

My hero's amazing COMEBACK OF 2005
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

Comeback of the century!
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.

Mimi is Emancipated and Platinum
At the time this album came out this was the best album she ever put out. I'd still put it at #2 behind her new album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. Features the #1 songs We Belong Together and Don't Forget About Us. But there is so much on this 5 Platinum 3 time grammy winning album. Track Listing: 1. It's 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.Don't Forget About Us ***** 16.Makin' It Last All Night (What It Do) **** 17.So Lonely (One And Only II) ***** 18.We Belong Together Remix ****

Mariah Gets a Second Chance
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 Mariah's 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 it's 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 Mariah's 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 Mariah's 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. "Don't Forget About Us" and an excellent hip-hop remix of "We Belong Together" are great additions to this re-release.

This is a great CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not a fan of Mariah, but when I heard the the first single from this cd, I thought let's 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. I'm 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!!!!