Review: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, Mariah Carey
If I had to compare this album (sound-wise) to one of her previous efforts, I would choose “Charmbracelet”. To me, it sort of reminds me of that album, though it’s more like an urban-sounding. It also sounds like more personal than her previous efforts, and it sort of takes time to get used to (at least for me). Anyway, she looks stunning on the cover, and inside there are pictures of her re-creating the pictures of her debut and “Butterfly” albums, which is really nice!
“Obsessed” needs no introduction at this point of time, since it’s already such a huge hit worldwide. To be honest, I really did not like the record at first, but after some time I really got hooked on it. Not to mention her performance on America’s Talent, which was superb! “I Want to Know What Love Is”, the second single, is for me, the most mind-blowing track on the album! She’s created hits with covers of “I’ll Be There”, “Open Arms” and “Without You”, and I think “I Want to Know What Love Is” will go down in history as one of the best covers ever done as well! Great job Mimi!
“H.A.T.E.U.” is also one of my favourites, and on heavy airplay on my own CD player! Let’s continue with my favourites of the album. I am loving the ballads more this time round, and these include “Inseparable”, “Angels Cry”, “Languishing (interlude)”. “Languishing” sort of reminds me of the “Rainbow (Interlude)” she did back in 1999 on the similarly-titled album. And it links seamlessly into the big remake of “I Want to Know What Love Is”. “Angels Cry” sounds to me like a “Bye Bye part 2″. I haven’t read the lyrics but i hope it’s not too far off! Anyway, it’s another classic in the making in my opinion.
Now onto the other songs which I like: “Candy Bling” and “Up Out My Face”. The latter sounds like a fun song, and I think she sang it at the Palm venue. The songs that did not work for me at the moment are “More Than Friends” and “The Impossible”. I just cannot get it.
Overall, it’s really a classy album by Mariah Carey. There are more hits than misses for this album, and she’s really getting more consistent in writing and producing good music. Definitely one of the must-buys for the year, especially more so if you love R&B!
4 out of 5
Favourites: I Want to Know What Love Is, Angels Cry, H.A.T.E.U., Candy Bling, Obsessed
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