E-MO-TION
by Carly Rae Jepsen
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 813 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 53 out of 813
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  1. piscui
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This is the best album of the year contracted all the sounds of the 80 its sounds his choruses his magical voice , every song is sophisticatedly made ​​with heart and soul, His best songs allucinations , Gimmie love , love again , Let' s gets lost , Run away with me as the most outstanding song for me
  2. littlefenty666
    Oct 4, 2015
    9
    Amo a Carly, porém esse álbum não dá amiga, salvo trees ou quatro musicas, as outras escuta uma vez, vai pra outra e acabo achando que ja escutei, repetitivo, a voz dela parece chata na maioria das músicas, parece um albúm de demos dispensadas pela selena na época chata dela.
  3. uuillermo
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Without competition yet, E·MO·TION is the best album of the year by far, with its amazing production and Carly's outstanding vocal abilities, this album is pop perfection. Clever, catchy, it blows you away.
  4. lucascabbral
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    GENTE DO CÉU, ESSE ALBUM É UMA OBRA DE ARTE, SIMPLESMENTE O MELHOR ALBUM DE 2015.
    ESPERO QUE A BANCADO DO GRAMMY PERCEBA O QUANTO ELE E DIVINO E DE O TÃO MERECIDO AOY PRA ELE PQ OLHA.... ELE MERECE VIU. CARLYZINHA GANHOU MUITOS PONTOS COMIGO. E•MO•TION É SIMPLESMENTE FANTASTICO!
  5. sonofrice
    Sep 30, 2015
    9
    I'm not really a fan of Call Me Maybe. I found it kind of annoying and repetitive, another song from a one-hit wonder. E-MO-TION shows how very wrong I was. This is one of the best pop albums of the year, and it absolutely deserves the success of Call Me Maybe. It's much, much better.
  6. ultimatepalmtre
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    I must admit, I didn't have high hopes for her next album. But it surprised me! It's actually really good and really fun. It's well written and well produced. I love the 80s style here as well.

    My personal favourites are Run Away With Me, Emotion and Your Type
  7. Divergente
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    Realmente su música es buen, hay que admitir eso. Los que pasa es que, no logro que su voz me guste del todo. Fuera de eso, el album es muy bueno, con algunas buenas canciones y algunas otras que dejan que desear.
  8. JamesWimbury
    Sep 19, 2015
    6
    As a whole, the album offers a decent enough package; it's generic pop at it's simplest, and while it packs some excellent songs ("Run Away With Me" and "Gimmie Love") it also proves to have a fair number of dud's ("Let's Get Lost" and "Black Heart" as well as the title track) yet as an album it's something which I would happily listen to, albeit skipping a couple of tracks.
  9. sabino0
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    all the songs are wonderful, the sounds, the beat, Carly do it great with this album. This can be the most perfect pop album in 2 years. THIS IS GOLD!
  10. nobodyknowsme
    Sep 18, 2015
    9
    The best pop album of 2015.There is not much to say.All of the songs are good.With this album she proves that she is not an one hit wonder artist.It's sweet,catchy and .definitely fun.
  11. Evic21
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    This album is so much fun. It's like a blast from the past drawing on the 80's dance scene while still staying true to today's pop sound. Such an improvement over her last album, that it shines a new light on Jepsen and makes me hope that there will be more great albums from her in the future.
  12. HECOX8M
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    This effort by Rae Jepsen is definitely making us firmly believe in her as an artist, more than we ever did. E-Mo-Tion is a combination of great and accessible lyrics, great production,and ,as it implies, a lot of emotion. I dare to say it is one of the best POP records of the year and utterly, the most underrated.
  13. pcossf
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Even though Taylor Swift 1989's profitability has not waned off, the pop music market has to keep on the moving. Carly Rae Jepsen's E·MO·TION seems to be its next natural step forward, as it is an album that exploits perfectly a well established formula that everyone enjoys: a glittering synthpop with a mix of eighties' italo disco to notch things a little bit up. Former Canadian IdolEven though Taylor Swift 1989's profitability has not waned off, the pop music market has to keep on the moving. Carly Rae Jepsen's E·MO·TION seems to be its next natural step forward, as it is an album that exploits perfectly a well established formula that everyone enjoys: a glittering synthpop with a mix of eighties' italo disco to notch things a little bit up. Former Canadian Idol star, Miss Jepsen delivers the goods quite effectively and coherently, specially in the joyfully opening track, "Run Away with Me", and the subsequent "E·MO·TION"; a little bit down the road in the catchy, Sia Furler co-written track "Boy Problems", and towards the end in "Warm Blood", a somewhat more serious song produced by Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij. Lyrically, the songs are not brainy: shallow verses that allude to romance, relationships and breakups, problems that teenagers –the audience of choice, but not necessarily– dwell on. But despite the superficiality, the record deserves attention: Carly Rae Jepsen and the production team she surrounded herself with accomplished something good here.… Expand
  14. hsnz
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    An amazingly solid pop album full of super catchy songs!!! Carly managed to top her previous album, without just recreating the same thing! With a big track list of 17 songs, each one manages to be different yet cohesive, as Carly works her magic onto them all!
  15. IgorAllpop
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    I loved the album because she used many faces and rythms of pop so catchy and fun, my favourite of couse is "Run Away With Me" because makes me wanna fly
  16. kingofpop
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Not in a million years would I have ever thought Carly Rae Jepsen could release a perfect pop record. Unique, original & filler-free, EMOTION is the best pop record released in 2015. Stand outs include Run Away With Me, LA Hallucinations & I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance. The only problem I have is the fact that I Really Like You was released as the lead single as it's the worst song onNot in a million years would I have ever thought Carly Rae Jepsen could release a perfect pop record. Unique, original & filler-free, EMOTION is the best pop record released in 2015. Stand outs include Run Away With Me, LA Hallucinations & I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance. The only problem I have is the fact that I Really Like You was released as the lead single as it's the worst song on the album. Chances are if you have ears you're going to love this album! And if you have a weave you are going to get snatched in a heartbeat!… Expand
  17. intelligentsia2
    Aug 27, 2015
    9
    Overall, this is a superb album. I can listen to the songs over and over and they don't get old. The whole album is so cohesive with a great sonic range. This is an amazing modern pop accomplishment.
  18. paradoxally
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen has managed to accomplish something Taylor could not with "1989" - fantastic and consistent production.

    Pop album of the year, no questions asked.
  19. scidr1
    Aug 26, 2015
    1
    Lousy album, the only people who like this crap are girls whose ages range from 10-14. The only reason I didn't give it a zero is because Carly can sing, so if all you're looking for is an album by an artist with a good voice this is the one for you. If want to actually listen to real music, don't waste your time with this crap.
  20. Maurus
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    The second best pop album of the year. If it wasn't for LA Hallucinations, the album would be flawless.
    Best songs: Warm Blood, Run Away With Me, Emotion, All That, Gimmie Love.
    Worst and only bad song: LA Hallucinations.
  21. AndreFaria
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    She don't need no masks. She don't need no pretension. That's exactly what she does: bubblegum pop music, and she's doing it BIG! She's really exposing some emotion in this album, I can perfectly feel her girl feelings about life, love and stuff. Congrants on Carly Rae Jepsen for making Teen Pop alive!
  22. TheKavehJ
    Aug 25, 2015
    1
    If I Really Like You was not on this album it would be a zero for sure. I was bored, and the songs kind of sounded the same after listening to them all.
  23. Mad-Hatter
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    Wow!! I don't like Carly but this is really good! Best songs are: Warm Blood, LA Hallucinations and the brilliant Gimmie Love! I really really really liked the album so much. Thanks Carly for not doing more "Call Me Maybe".
  24. christineoooh
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Very promising. It starts great with Run Away With Me. Best songs in this album include:
    1. Let's Get Lost
    2. Warm Blood
    3. Gimmie Love
    4. When I Needed You
    5. LA Hallucinations
  25. juanmavill07
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Sin duda el mejor de pop que he escuchando en un largo tiempo. Cada canción contiene algo que la hace imposible de ignorar. La voz de carly me impresiono mucho y me encanto. Felicitaciones en este album que llevo años en realización. RUN AWAY WITH ME. una obra maestra del POP.
  26. octahate
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    By far the best pop album released in 2015 and also in recent years. Carly really proved herself with this album, transitioning from the generic pop of Kiss (while still enjoyable,) she moves on to a range of pop styles; from 80's inspired synthpop and disco with some modern pop. An all around strong album, hope she continues on this cycle of focusing more on quality than success!
  27. altoniolemos
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    This emotion (i feel it). That's the only way to describe this album. Carly Rae Jepsen is an underrated pop genius. Never Get To Hold You, Gimmie Love, Warm Blood, +the rest of the album are the best ones. This one, and 1989 are the best pop albums from the last 3/4 years.
  28. 98paulrunnertan
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    I love this particular one!!! The best one yet from Carly!!! My fav. tracks are Run Away With Me, I Really Like You, Gimme Love, Your Type, Making the Most of the Night, Warm Blood... My personal fav. BONUS TRACK is Never Get To Hold You!!!!
  29. k4nima
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year so far! Really good pop music.
    Best songs: Run Away with Me, Making The Most Of The Night, E•MO•TION, All That, Your Type.
  30. lucspaiani
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year soooooo far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  31. Alasalan
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Perfecto, mejor album del año, en mi opinion, cada canción que conforma este disco son especiales y haran que te pierdas en su música. Retomare lo que akguna vez akguien dijo, "Este album es lo que Taulor Swift no pudo hacer con 1989".
  32. philosophorse
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Best pop album so far in the year and third best album overall behind Bjork's Vulnicura and Kendrick's To Pimp a Butterfly. This is truly the best work by Carly Rae Jepsen ever, and it'll be hard to best this one.
  33. Verschiel16
    Aug 21, 2015
    8
    Emotion gives a nostalgic 80's vibe with unique beats and bright vocals it lacks in conveying a clear and unified message. Songs such as Run Away with Me, and Warm Blood gives a light tone with catchy beats. The song with the album title "Emotion" is lyrically unique in form and mellow in beat. The songs Making The Most of the Night and Your Type" highlight the beauty and brightness ofEmotion gives a nostalgic 80's vibe with unique beats and bright vocals it lacks in conveying a clear and unified message. Songs such as Run Away with Me, and Warm Blood gives a light tone with catchy beats. The song with the album title "Emotion" is lyrically unique in form and mellow in beat. The songs Making The Most of the Night and Your Type" highlight the beauty and brightness of this pop album. Ceratianly better than Kiss (her last album) but songs such as Black Heart and LA hallucinations fail to be consistent with this bubblegum pop explosion. Still it is one of the Better pop albums in recent years.… Expand
  34. guits13
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen proved herself in every single way with this record. Been a fan since she released 'Kiss', but now with 'E•MO•TION' I see how she had room for improvement as an artist. I could not be more proud of her work! "Run Away With Me" is truly amazing and a huge opener to a full set of colors and emotions that she brought to us. The album won't really do well commercially but I'mCarly Rae Jepsen proved herself in every single way with this record. Been a fan since she released 'Kiss', but now with 'E•MO•TION' I see how she had room for improvement as an artist. I could not be more proud of her work! "Run Away With Me" is truly amazing and a huge opener to a full set of colors and emotions that she brought to us. The album won't really do well commercially but I'm so satisfied critics recognized it.… Expand
  35. Eduardo_Gamboa
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Es excelente, realmente hizo un trabajo excepcional. Sentí como escuchar grandes piezas de los 80's, pero hechas a un disco del nuevo siglol. El álbum pop del 2015 ha llegado. Indiscutiblemente, Carly demostró que puede ser una artista y dejar de ser un producto musical. Gracias por éste viaje emocional y deleite musical.
  36. lipisticks
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    E•MO•TION é simplesmente perfeito do começo ao fim, Carly conseguiu trazer tudo o que qualquer admirador de musica pop espera: vocais bons, composições boas e produções simplesmente fantásticas. Desde a primeira faixa ''Run Away with Me'' ate a ultima ''Love Again'' podemos enxergar a evolução musical e o amadurecimento da cantora em comparação ao ultimo album ''Kiss''. Ela conseguiuE•MO•TION é simplesmente perfeito do começo ao fim, Carly conseguiu trazer tudo o que qualquer admirador de musica pop espera: vocais bons, composições boas e produções simplesmente fantásticas. Desde a primeira faixa ''Run Away with Me'' ate a ultima ''Love Again'' podemos enxergar a evolução musical e o amadurecimento da cantora em comparação ao ultimo album ''Kiss''. Ela conseguiu construir um álbum pop maduro e com referencias oitentistas que superou qualquer álbum pop lançado nessa década. A Carly não é uma superstar mundialmente famosa, ou uma hitmarker com inúmeros hits ou uma grande diva do pop mas ela conseguiu sem duvidas trazer um álbum tão bom que qualquer artista pop gostaria de ter em sua carreira. Carly Rae Jepsen lançar um álbum pop tão bom como o E•MO•TION não é surpresa nenhuma, a Carly apenas de Call Me Maybe como é conhecida por muitos lançar um álbum como o E•MO•TION é uma grande surpresa, talvez um dia ela possa ser reconhecida pelo seu trabalho com um excelente álbum como é o E•MO•TION, e não por uma musica pop chiclete como Call Me Maybe, talvez assim eu ainda tenha esperança na humanidade.

    Melhores musicas do álbum: Run Away With Me, All That, E•MO•TION, Gimmie Love e Favourite Colour.    … Expand
  37. sighzach
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    We all knew that miss Carly Rae Jepsen would give us another pop masterpiece, but this, this is just something out of this world. From the second I heard I Really Like You, I knew she was coming for blood, and blood she came for. Every pre released track was flawless, and so is the rest of the album. It's no surprise critics are raving about this album because it really is a flawlessWe all knew that miss Carly Rae Jepsen would give us another pop masterpiece, but this, this is just something out of this world. From the second I heard I Really Like You, I knew she was coming for blood, and blood she came for. Every pre released track was flawless, and so is the rest of the album. It's no surprise critics are raving about this album because it really is a flawless album. Carly Rae Jepsen is back, and here to stay, despite if it reaches the top fo the charts or not. The album is a solid 10/10 and I wouldn't be surprised if she wins a Grammy for it. Job well done.… Expand
  38. lucas24
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    this is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  39. marbleprince
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION is a LEAP forward for, not only Carly herself but also, pop music. Kiss was a GREAT underrated cleverly written and well produced pop record that didn't do well due to the general public losing interest, but E•MO•TION is past trying to chart and please the general public. E•MO•TION is a 17 track collection, handpicked out of over 200 tracks produced for thisCarly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION is a LEAP forward for, not only Carly herself but also, pop music. Kiss was a GREAT underrated cleverly written and well produced pop record that didn't do well due to the general public losing interest, but E•MO•TION is past trying to chart and please the general public. E•MO•TION is a 17 track collection, handpicked out of over 200 tracks produced for this record. E•MO•TION is 80's pop GOLD, the production is filled with glittering and gleaming synths and beats, the writing is clever and matured, and (unlike with Kiss) it hits the point it was trying to reach perfectly. Highlights on the album include 'Run Away With Me', 'All That', 'Your Type', 'Let's Get Lost', 'Black Heart', and 'Love Again'. Well done Carly, you have a classic pop album under your belt! I'm very excited to see where you will go from here.… Expand
  40. sdenunzio5
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Carly continues to be underestimated ever since “Call Me Maybe” was released a few years ago. This album is outstanding and shows that she is much more than a one hit wonder. She is a true artist who wrote each and every song on this album and spent three years working on it. This is pure pop candy, an album that rivals Taylor Swift’s “1989” in both sophistication and catchiness. There isCarly continues to be underestimated ever since “Call Me Maybe” was released a few years ago. This album is outstanding and shows that she is much more than a one hit wonder. She is a true artist who wrote each and every song on this album and spent three years working on it. This is pure pop candy, an album that rivals Taylor Swift’s “1989” in both sophistication and catchiness. There is not one song on this album that I don’t like. In fact, her current single “Run Away With Me” is a number one waiting to happen.

    There’s something for everyone with this album - a perfect mix of slower songs and pop jams. Standout tracks: LA Hallucinations, I Didn’t Just Come Here to Dance, Run Away With Me, Gimmie Love, and Favorite Color.

    Do yourself a favor and give Carly a chance! This album is not to be missed. TIME magazine calls it the pop album of the year, and they are right on the money.    … Expand
  41. willianeiva
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    The album is light, fun, coesco, above all, intelligent, perfectly recreates the 80s, but not to say that the sound is presented barada and forgettable copy. All tracks are good to the bonus fiaxas !!
  42. steventohare
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    She's doing '80s throwback better than some of the original pop ladies. Every track is unique and catchy, while also substantial. Highlights include: Boy Problems, Your Type, Making the Most of the Night.
  43. musicalgenius38
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Honestly I was debating whether or not to listen to this album based on her previous work and lead single but she then released Run Away With Me and I instantly was full of excitement for this album.. I was counting down until 12 am to purchase it and when it finally came, IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT, Ladies and gentlemen this is one of the best pop albums of all time, it has the perfect mix ofHonestly I was debating whether or not to listen to this album based on her previous work and lead single but she then released Run Away With Me and I instantly was full of excitement for this album.. I was counting down until 12 am to purchase it and when it finally came, IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT, Ladies and gentlemen this is one of the best pop albums of all time, it has the perfect mix of everything.. There is not one single bad song, Though I didn't care for the lead single I understand why it was released because of its catchiness but its not a bad song.… Expand
  44. luislemos
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    This album is good and organized. Best songs: Run Away With Me, Emotion, Boy Problems and Making the Most of The Night. 'I Really Like You" was a mistake.
  45. MatteoBuddy
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    This album is very beautiful! Overall, i still prefer Kiss, i think Kiss is a more catchy disco album, but Emotion is awesome too! Emotion shows more maturity in lyric content and voice, but there are just one or two songs that i really hate (Clack heart is ugly), that's why i prefer Kiss
  46. Sheed1031
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    I love all of the songs on this album especially Let's Get Lost and When I Needed You! Those two are my favorite songs from this great album. There are no bad songs on this album. Definitely best Pop Album of the Year!
  47. jusesuxx
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best songs: Your Type, Run Away With Me, Gimmie Love, All That, Making The Most Of The Night & Let's Get Lost.

    There are no bad songs on this album. 10/10
  48. truerowance
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best songs: Run Away With Me, E•MO•TION, I Really Like You, Gimmie Love, All That, Your Type, Let's Get Lost & When I Needed You.

    Worst song: LA Hallucinations
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. The Guardian
    Apr 24, 2017
    60
    She doesn’t do anything to stamp her identity on the songs: good as they are, you’re struck by the sense you could be listening to anyone. It’s one problem that all the expensive names in the credits can’t solve, a single glaring imperfection in an album of otherwise perfect pop.
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 1, 2016
    80
    E MO TION is no fluke. It doesn’t grip you by the heels but instead lures you into a full-bodied embrace that is iron-clad, it’s simply up to you to give it the chance to do so.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 25, 2015
    80
    Emotion succeeds on its own terms, arguably remaining truer to the spirit of the era, not to mention Jepsen’s stated aim of taking the time to craft an album rather than rushing to cash in on a YouTube sensation.
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