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Carly Rae Jepsen's Synth-Pop Masterpiece 'E*mo*tion' Shines Brighter Than Ever
18 Oct
Summary
- Carly Rae Jepsen's 2015 album 'E*mo*tion' celebrates 10-year anniversary with deluxe rerelease
- Album praised for its glossy, vintage-inspired sound and shameless devotion to pure pop
- Tracks like "Run Away With Me" and "Boy Problems" described as effervescent, unselfconscious bangers
In October 2025, pop star Carly Rae Jepsen is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her acclaimed 2015 album 'E*mo*tion' with a deluxe rerelease. The record, which marked a bold evolution from Jepsen's breakout hit "Call Me Maybe," is being hailed once again for its glossy, vintage-inspired sound and shameless devotion to pure pop.
'E*mo*tion' was a turning point for Jepsen, who in 2015 expressed a desire "to see how far [she] can stretch pop." The album delivered on that promise, trading the good-enough charm of her earlier work for a more polished, synth-heavy aesthetic. Tracks like the aural confetti cannon "Run Away With Me" and the neon-bright "Boy Problems" exemplify the record's effervescent, unselfconscious approach to big feelings and big-budget production.
While '80s pop rehashes have since become ubiquitous, the bonus material in this deluxe edition only serves to highlight the singular magic of 'E*mo*tion.' Jepsen's refusal to treat pop as a "guilty pleasure" shines through in songs that are unabashedly, joyfully catchy, cementing the album's status as a modern classic.
