| Product Summary | | Label: Universal Records | | UPC: 00044006346724 | | Release Date: 12/3/2002 | | Buy.com Sku: 60583593 | | Item#: MCJLSP | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 27966 | Format:  CD |
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(P) 2002 The Island Def Jam Music Group And Mariah Carey
(C) 2002 The Island Def Jam Music Group And Mariah Carey
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel includes: Mariah Carey (vocals); Kelly Price, Joe (vocals); Jay-Z, Cam'Ron, Freeway (rap vocals); Just Blaze, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Erick E. Bass (acoustic guitar); Rob Bacon (guitar); Sandra Parks Tremants, Sharon Yamada, Lisa E. Kim, Myung Hi Kim, Fiona Simon (violin); Evan Wilson, Karen Bakunin, Denyse Buffum, Matt Funes (viola); Larry Corbett, Elizabeth Dyson, Jeremy Turner (cello); Kenneth Crouch (acoustic piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Lionel Cole (piano); Randy Jackson, Oscar Maza, John Patitucci, Reggie Hamilton (bass); Trevor Lawrence (percussion, programming); Alex Richbourg (programming); Mary Ann Tatum, Jermaine Dupri, Trey Lorenz, Melanie Daniels (background vocals). | | Producers: Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Just Blaze, Mariah Carey. | | After Mariah Carey seemingly hit a creative and personal bottom between all her emotional upheaval, a lost label deal, and a flop film debut, CHARMBRACELET appeared to be the highly anticipated record that could very well decide whether she could regain her status in the pop world. Fear not, as the Long Island native bounces back nicely by playing to her strengths as an exceptional balladeer and someone with an ear for a catchy fusion of hip-hop beats and R&B rhythms. Carey's flirtation with rap continues as she shares a mike with Cam'ron on "Boy (I Need You)" while sampling his song of the same name, slips into the slow rollin' "Freeway" with Jay-Z and the groovalicious West Side Connection hook-up "Irresistible". This uber-diva also goes to church with the gospel-flavored "My Saving Grace," admonishes Eminem for starting unfounded rumors of a romance between the duo on "Clown," and does a fine job turning Def Leppard's "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" from a metal power ballad to a smoother lament. All this cathartic venting is topped by "Sunflowers for Alfred Roy," a heartfelt tribute to Carey's recently deceased father. |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 12/03/2002 | | Original Release Date : 2002 | | Catalog ID : 063 467 | | Label : MonarC/Island | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00044006346724 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | Vibe (2/03, p.137)
- "...CHARMBRACELET has moments of both frivolity and restraint....her latest is classic Mariah..." - Rating: 3.5 discs |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Production |  4 | | Performance |  5 | | Composition |  4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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5 of 5 Ms. Carey still has it!! Friday, September 12, 2003
Selena from Phoenix, Arizona
Of all Mariah Carey albums Charmbracelet is my favorite. Mariah doesnt use the power of her voice in the high notes she hits but in the words she uses. This is definitely a great album. Was this review helpful?  
3 of 5 she stole oh boy!! Wednesday, January 22, 2003
A Listener from folksetone, kent, uk
i really enjoyed this album! i think she needs more hip hop artists on the album because she only sounds good with them! hence the reson y she stole the oh boy beat and chours. i did she do the oh boy bit for camron?? or did she jst copy him! over wise i was satisfied with the tracks and think i just might buy it! Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 She's done it again! Wednesday, January 08, 2003
thuglove069 from Saipan, MP
Mariah Carey, like most Aries, have tendancies to go to an all time high, then splat into an almost nothing...after much hardwork and dedication, again climbs with, this time, more power. Charmbracelet is a good example of that come back. The album flatters her voice and her creativity, showing the world that she truly is a talented diva. My favorite song on this album is "You Got Me." It's pure masterpiece. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Great album! Friday, December 27, 2002
Sandra from Springfield, MA
This album has a great blend of jazz,pop,urban sounds and every song has a unique sentimental lyrics. This cd makes a great gift for anyone that likes to hear good positive songs and not nonsense songs like other artists out there right now. I really like the songs: Saving Grace and Through the rain. I really believe this is going to be a hit everywhere. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Mariah has not lost her charm :) Monday, December 23, 2002
Krystal from Hebron, KY
Mariah Careys CD Charmbracelet, is a soulful, melodic and all around great CD. The Tracks "My saving Grace" is so beautiful and uplifting. Also "Through The Rain" is wonderful and sweet. In this CD Mariah proves that she has not lost her charm one bit and she still has that wonderful, voice that she is known for. I highly recomend this CD, it's GREAT!!! You don't know what your missing!!!! Was this review helpful?
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