The equation E = MC² founded actually the theory of relativity of Einstein, but may once also like to dub the 11th studio album of Mariah Carey. We thought but after predecessor "The Emancipation of Mimi" that the emancipation of their alter egos Mimi had long been completed, we are now faced with the emancipation of Mariah Carey and listen with high expectations the official successor. So let's start with "Migrate" which guarantees stuck in the ear with witty synth flutes and a strong R & B attitude for some time. Support at its best it gets here by T-Pain. A moment later followed by the first single, "Touch My Body", which also comes up trumps with a playful melody and R'n'B also update your 18th # 1 marked on the Billboard charts. In the central part of the reggae-heavy songs like "Cruise Control", the pathetic "Love Story" and the ballad "Last Kiss" rippling unfortunately something to himself. The fun, funky numbers with "I'm That Chick" (with the support of a Michael Jackson-samples), "I'll be loving you long time" and the groovy "OOC" covered. Then again, the big guns are being driven towards the end. "For The Record" is a terrific heartache song in proven Mariah-style. Refined and with great Bridges Mariah sings a great ballad, in which it explodes so emotional, as you have long not heard it in this form of it. On the second US single, "Bye bye" is thoughtful and sad reminiscent of the lost friends and family members. The bombastic "I Wish You Well" is a vocal masterpiece and draws as a final song again all the stops. Although Mariah Carey has several co-writer, but should not be forgotten that they themselves also writes excellent lyrics. So part of the clever "Side Effects", a settlement with ex-husband Tommy Mottola, at the fabulous ballad "Stay in love" or just even with "Touch My Body". All in all, E = MC² fancy countless rounds in the player. A well produced successor with great music was once more delivered from one of the greatest singers of all time. Incidentally, the Deluxe Edt. you need not really. There is no additional digital material but only an annoying CD cardboard package, a poster and an I-pod skin to stick.
