Whether you're a lifelong Lamb or just diving into the discography, Mariah Carey's 2009 masterpiece, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel

The title "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" reflects Carey's willingness to confront her personal struggles and imperfections through her music. In various interviews, Carey has discussed her experiences with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, all of which are woven throughout the album's lyrics.

Ditching the heavy urban-pop synths of her previous effort ( E=MC² ), Mariah Carey returned in 2009 with Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel , a project that stands as one of the most cohesive bodies of work in her discography. Heavily influenced by the Minneapolis sound and 70s soul, this album finds Mariah trading high-octave belts for whispery, intricate vocals over dreamy synthesizers and slow-jam percussion.