A soulful and gorgeous album that showcases outstanding vocal ability.
Mariah Carey showcases her vocal range and expressiveness on this album, which combines the uplifting spirit of gospel with the sophistication of pop, demonstrating her musical independence.
This album marks a major leap in Mariah Carey's expressiveness. The title track, "Emotions," features impressive high-pitched notes and whistle registers, while the gospel-inspired backing vocals add a sacred quality to the song. David Cole & Robert Clivillés' production incorporates dance-pop elements without overpowering them, supporting the song's structure. Walter Afanasieff's collaborations with Mariah create a calming atmosphere in the ballads and mid-low sections, while "If It's Over" features a collaboration with Carole King that creates a quiet lyricism. The vocal-centered mixing and moderate instrumentation allow the voice to stand out clearly. The album as a whole exudes a bright energy while also conveying a wide emotional range, making this an important work from her early career.
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A:
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1)
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Emotions
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2)
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And You Don't Remember
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3)
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Can't Let Go
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4)
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Make It Happen
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5)
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If It's Over
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B:
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1)
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You're So Cold
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2)
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So Blessed
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To Be Around You
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Till The End Of Time
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5)
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The Wind
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Arranged By - Clivillés & Cole (A1, A4, B1, B3)
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Drum Programming - Clivillés & Cole (A4, B1)
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Producer - Clivillés & Cole (A1, A4, B1, B3)
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Arranged By - Mariah Carey
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Arranged By [Vocals] - Mariah Carey
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Producer - Mariah Carey
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Arranged By [Vocals] - David Cole (A1)
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Drum Programming - David Cole (B3)
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Mixed By - Bob Rosa (A1, A4, B1, B3)
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Engineer - Tony Maserati (B3)
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Programmed By - Alan Friedman (A1, A4, B1, B3)
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Engineer - Dana Jon Chappelle (A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B5)
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Mixed By - Dana Jon Chappelle (A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B5)
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Engineer - Bruce Miller (A1, B1)
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Engineer - Acar Key (A1, A4, B1, B3)
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Arranged By - Walter Afanasieff (A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B5)
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Arranged By [Horns] - Walter Afanasieff (A5)
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Arranged By [Vocals] - Walter Afanasieff (A3, A5)
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Drum Programming - Walter Afanasieff (A2, A3, B2, B4)
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Producer - Walter Afanasieff (A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B5)
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Programmed By [Percussion], Arranged By [Drums, Percussion] - Walter Afanasieff (A2, A3, B2, B4)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Craig Silvey (A2, A3, B2, B4, B5)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Bruce Calder (A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B5)
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Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
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Programmed By [Macintosh] - Ren Klyce (A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B5)
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Programmed By [Synclavier] - Ren Klyce (A2, A3, B2, B4, B5)
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Arranged By [Horns] - Lew Delgatto
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Engineer - John Mathias (A4)
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Programmed By [Akai] - Gary Cirimelli (A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B5)
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Programmed By [Synclavier] - Gary Cirimelli (A2, A3, B2, B4, B5)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Lolly Grodner (A2, A3, B4)
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Engineer [Assistant] - M. T. Silvia (A2, A3, B2, B4, B5)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Manny Lacarrubba (A2, A3, B2, B4, B5)
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Executive-Producer - Tommy Mottola
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Art Direction - Josephine DiDonato
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Photography By - Phillip Dixon
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Management - Horizon Entertainment Management Group Inc.
