The Essential Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey · 2011
123 min · 29 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A sweeping showcase of Mariah Carey's vocal prowess across heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- heartfelt ballads for introspection uplifting anthems for celebration wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'The Essential Mariah Carey' serves as a comprehensive anthology of her career up to that point, capturing the evolution of her sound from the early '90s hits like 'Vision of Love' to late-career classics. This compilation came after her artistic reinvention with the album 'Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel' (2009) and solidified her place as a pop and R&B icon.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
The Essential Mariah Carey is an album by Mariah Carey, released in 2011. A sweeping showcase of Mariah Carey's vocal prowess across heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems. This album not only highlights Carey's extensive catalog but also reflects her commercial success, having been certified multi-platinum by the RIAA. It features several chart-topping singles that have influenced generations of artists, particularly in the pop and R&B genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Mariah Carey sound like?
A sweeping showcase of Mariah Carey's vocal prowess across heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes The Essential Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey notable?
This album not only highlights Carey's extensive catalog but also reflects her commercial success, having been certified multi-platinum by the RIAA. It features several chart-topping singles that have influenced generations of artists, particularly in the pop and R&B genres. Released in 2011, 'The Essential Mariah Carey' serves as a comprehensive anthology of her career up to that point, capturing the evolution of her sound from the early '90s hits like 'Vision of Love' to late-career classics. This compilation came after her artistic reinvention with the album 'Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel' (2009) and solidified her place as a pop and R&B icon.
Who is The Essential Mariah Carey for?
The Essential Mariah Carey works well if you're into heartfelt ballads for introspection, uplifting anthems for celebration and wave-like pacing with emotional peaks.
How many songs are on The Essential Mariah Carey?
The Essential Mariah Carey has 29 tracks, running approximately 123 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Vision of Love Standout 3:31
- 2 Love Takes Time 3:51
- 3 Someday 4:08
- 4 I Don't Wanna Cry 4:51
- 5 Emotions 4:10
- 6 Can't Let Go 4:29
- 7 Make It Happen 5:09
- 8 I’ll Be There 4:26
- 9 Dreamlover 3:56
- 10 Hero Standout 4:20
- 11 Without You 3:37
- 12 Anytime You Need a Friend 4:27
- 13 Endless Love 4:21
- 14 Fantasy 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 One Sweet Day 4:43
- 2 Always Be My Baby Standout 4:20
- 3 Forever 4:01
- 4 Underneath the Stars 3:35
- 5 Honey 5:02
- 6 Butterfly 4:36
- 7 My All 3:53
- 8 Sweetheart 4:24
- 9 When You Believe 4:36
- 10 I Still Believe 3:57
- 11 Heartbreaker 4:48
- 12 Thank God I Found You 4:20
- 13 Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 4:34
- 14 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) 3:22
- 15 All I Want for Christmas Is You 3:44
Release Date
June 17, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
123 min 15 sec
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