CD Review: Mariah Carey's 'Emancipation of Mimi'

CD Review: Mariah Carey's 'Emancipation of Mimi'

Mariah Carey's 'Emancipation of Mimi': Aidin Vaziri | It would be nice to talk about the music on Mariah Carey's big comeback album, but frankly, it's hard to get past that cover. I mean, the music is just whatever -- screams, strings and lots of bad metaphors involving butterflies. But that cover. Just look at it. Now, that's something. If album review ratings were assigned strictly based on artwork, then this one would get five-stars shooting a streak of flames. Some people say Mariah is trying too hard to look like Beyonce. Well, she's not only trying too hard but succeeding too hard to look like a wax museum figure with Diana Ross' wig, Dolly Parton's boobs and George Hamilton's tan. I don't even know whose face that's supposed to be, but it's awesome. Photoshop clearly doesn't get the credit it deserves. And just what exactly is she emancipating herself from? Dresses that don't have built-in rainbows? This is better than that Millie Jackson album cover where she's sitting on the toilet and grimacing.