Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This week marks 10 years since the North American release of Carly Rae Jepsen’s 2015 album, EMOTION. The album has garnered a cult following amongst critics and queers alike for its ’80s-inspired sound, clear lyricism and effervescent joy.

And while singles like “Run Away With Me” and “I Really Like You” get plenty of attention, the album is full of bops from start to finish.

Three Xtra editors weigh in on their favourite underrated gems on Jepsen’s seminal pop work.

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