Amazon.co.uk Review
Mariah Carey is back from the dark side, and it's time for fans of R&B infused power ballads to rejoice. In fine voice, Carey kicks off
Charmbracelet (so named because "life is like a charm bracelet that you keep adding to") with the aptly titled "Through the Rain", a thrilling testament to her new-found personal equilibrium which continues in a suitably breathy vein.
Adding an early 90s hip-hop aesthetic to the traditional Carey formula, "Boy", featuring Cam'Ron and "You Got Me", featuring Jay Z, are filled with muted drum-rolls and tight, tingling guitar loops. "My Saving Grace" opens with dramatic piano and Hammond licks but certainly isn't an "I Will Survive" anthem. If she has come through the rain, Carey is obviously still feeling fragile. But she does do the rescued and vulnerable persona quite well. --Ruby Tuesday
CD Description
Sixth album from soul diva Mariah Carey and the follow up to the soundtrack Glitter, which featured Mariah in her firstlead acting role. Produced by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam andTerry Lewis amongst others. 'Charmbracelet' fuses soulful epic ballads alongside hop hop, R&B and dance influences. Includes the first single from the album 'Through The Rain'.