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  • Summary: The 15th full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Blood Orange, Gunna, Slick Rick, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 16, 2018
    83
    On her 15th studio album, the breezy, pleasingly defiant Caution, she finds a freshness that’s been missing from her recent material.
  2. Clash Music
    Nov 16, 2018
    80
    With tracks produced by Timbaland, Skrillex and DJ Mustard, Carey duly pays homage to the sounds prevalent at different stages of her career whilst remaining fresh and contemporary.
  3. AllMusic
    Nov 16, 2018
    80
    No songs are highly energized, but Carey sounds like she's deriving joy from each one.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Nov 16, 2018
    80
    An honest album, full of truths and delivered as only she can.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Nov 15, 2018
    70
    Caution feels like the album Mariah has wanted to make all along: one that literally throws caution to the wind and sees her embracing her inner weirdo. And, ironically, it took her ending up back at Sony Music to do it.

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  1. delberfiguer
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The legend. You don't need to proceed with CAUTION! This album is amazing. So dope, with good vibes, vocals, lyric..... Mariah knows what weThe legend. You don't need to proceed with CAUTION! This album is amazing. So dope, with good vibes, vocals, lyric..... Mariah knows what we need. You can hate her but you can't live without her power. Huge songs, not afraid, free to create, this is the legend.… Expand
  2. faithboy
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Mariah is back, with a very a amazing album, with wonderful vocals, strong lyrics, an amazing production ... the album gave me a certainMariah is back, with a very a amazing album, with wonderful vocals, strong lyrics, an amazing production ... the album gave me a certain nostalgia. great work mariah, such a masterpiece… Expand
  4. focuscabello
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Her best album since The Emancipation Of Mimi. short but amazing. Mariah did THAT
  5. yan777
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The best album since The Emancipation Of Mimi, i love all of her music, she is perfect
  6. GregHoffman
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Everything amazing about Mariah with the addition of a modern production that soars her above the rest. Contemporary R&B; done right. There'sEverything amazing about Mariah with the addition of a modern production that soars her above the rest. Contemporary R&B; done right. There's no mumbling or tracks that'll bore you to sleep. These melodies are guaranteed to have you hooked after just a listen or two.… Expand
  7. julezzzz
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Her best body of work in years. Caution is R&B; gold and her brilliant artistry shines on the album. A living legend. Great work Mariah!
  8. nmaan
    Nov 16, 2018
    7
    Best album since Emancipation. Best track (not) on the album, Runway. Sampling Butterfly .... genius!

    Btw, if you find the album a bit    Best album since Emancipation. Best track (not) on the album, Runway. Sampling Butterfly .... genius!

    Btw, if you find the album a bit short, search out the remixes to The Distance, GTFO, A No No.

    Plus "Unforgettable Mariah Carey Acoustic Remix" , "You're Mine (Stripped)" and "Close My Eyes (Orange Clouds Version)".    … Expand

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