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Carly Rae Jepsen Celebrates E•MO•TION at 10

Pop star marks a decade of her acclaimed album with a deluxe reissue and intimate performance at The Troubadour.

Diamond-certified and GRAMMY® Award-nominated pop singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen is celebrating a major milestone. Her third full-length album, E•MO•TION, which reshaped pop music when it debuted a decade ago, is receiving the star treatment once again.

Released October 17, 2025, through Interscope/UMe, the E•MO•TION (10th Anniversary Edition) arrives in multiple formats, including a Digital Deluxe, ATMOS, and several limited-edition vinyl variants. Collectors can choose between a 1LP Blue Swirl Color Vinyl, a 1LP Zoetrope Vinyl, and a 2LP Magenta Swirl Color Vinyl with a special alternate cover and insert featuring the original artwork.

Carly Rae Jepsen - E.MO.TION - Artwork
Carly Rae Jepsen – E.MO.TION – Artwork

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Six New Tracks for a New Era

The new anniversary edition offers fans a deeper dive into Jepsen’s creative universe with six bonus tracks. These include two remixes of “Run Away With Me,” one by Kyle Shearer and another by Rostam, along with four previously unreleased songs: “More,” “Guardian Angel,” “Back Of My Heart,” and “Lost In Devotion.”

Jepsen previewed the bonus material with the release of “More,” a shimmering pop cut that channels the same emotional intensity and melodic craftsmanship that made E•MO•TION an enduring favorite.

A Landmark in Modern Pop

When E•MO•TION first dropped on June 24, 2015, it cemented Jepsen’s reputation as one of pop’s sharpest storytellers. The record climbed into the Top 10 on Canada’s Top Albums Chart and the Top 20 on the Billboard 200, powered by infectious anthems like the Platinum-certified “I Really Like You,” “Run Away With Me,” and “Your Type.”

Critics hailed the album as a modern pop masterpiece. TIME, Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, People, Stereogum, Vulture, and Complex all named it among the best releases of 2015.

Over the years, E•MO•TION has evolved from a hit record into a cultural touchstone, amassing more than 1 billion streams worldwide. Pitchfork ranked it among “The 200 Best Albums of the 2010s,” calling it “a certified cult hit, relatable in the way that a really good rom-com is.” Billboard listed it as “a filler-free dance-pop classic,” while Rolling Stone praised it for “reintroducing Jepsen as a gleeful pop superfan.” Paste even placed it at #1 on its “30 Best Pop Albums of the 2010s,” writing, “If a Disney princess made a record after being dumped, this masterpiece would be it.”

A Return to The Troubadour

To mark the album’s 10-year legacy, Jepsen returned to The Troubadour in Los Angeles on August 19, 2025, for an intimate, sold-out show. It was a full-circle moment, as she first performed E•MO•TION songs at the same venue back in 2015.

Demand for the anniversary concert was overwhelming, with over 100,000 fans in queue for just 500 available tickets. Inside the storied venue, Jepsen performed to a sea of longtime supporters, celebrating the decade-long journey of the record that redefined her career and set new benchmarks for pop artistry.

Timeless Connection with Fans

For Jepsen, E•MO•TION represents far more than a career highlight; it’s a shared experience with fans who found pieces of themselves in her lyrics. Each shimmering chorus and heartfelt refrain from the record has resonated with listeners navigating love, heartbreak, and hope.

By revisiting and expanding the album a decade later, Jepsen reinforces her enduring connection to the emotional core that made E•MO•TION timeless.

Tracklist Highlights

The digital deluxe and vinyl editions include fan favorites alongside new material. Tracks like “Run Away With Me,” “Making the Most of the Night,” and “Warm Blood” sit comfortably beside newcomers such as “Guardian Angel” and “Lost In Devotion,” ensuring both nostalgia and discovery for longtime listeners and new fans alike.

The 2LP configuration closes with a nod to the album’s enduring anthem, featuring both remixes of “Run Away With Me,” reimagined for a new generation while honoring the song’s original euphoria.

Pop History Revisited

Ten years on, E•MO•TION stands as one of the defining pop albums of its era, an album that bridged critical acclaim and emotional sincerity with infectious, radio-ready sound.

Jepsen’s 10th Anniversary Edition not only celebrates the past but also reminds listeners why her work continues to inspire artists and fans around the world. As she revisits this defining chapter of her career, Carly Rae Jepsen once again proves that true pop craftsmanship never goes out of style.

Dr. Jerry Doby

Dr. Jerry Doby, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award, a Media and SEO Consultant, award-winning Journalist, and retired combat vet. . Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.Connect with Dr. Doby across social media @jerrydoby_ or https://www.jerrydoby.com

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