Carly Rae Jepsen Celebrates Decade-Long Hit Album 'Emotion' with an Intimate, Jubilant Concert at LA's Troubadour, as Reviewed
Carly Rae Jepsen took the stage at Los Angeles' iconic Troubadour on Tuesday night for a special performance of her acclaimed album, "Emotion." The show marked the 10th anniversary of the album's release, which has transformed Jepsen into a cult phenomenon.
The evening was a play-by-play of the "Emotion" album, with a full band supporting Jepsen. The performance reinforced the seriousness of pop music without taking itself too seriously, making it a joyous rebuke of pop convention.
"Emotion" was created with a team of artisans including Blood Orange, Rostam Batmanglij, Stargate, Dan Nigro, and Ariel Rechtshaid. The album was released first in Japan and then in the United States in August 2015, at a time when poptimism was in its early stages.
Jepsen debuted one of the four unreleased songs from the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of "Emotion" called "More." In addition to the "Emotion" tracks, she performed several B-sides and classics, including "Call Me Maybe" and "Cut to the Feeling," which became a massive gay anthem.
"Call Me Maybe" had already been everywhere before the release of "Emotion," with Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez featuring in the lip-sync video for the song. Despite its widespread popularity, the performance of "Call Me Maybe" at the Troubadour was still energetic and captivating.
Jepsen, who has headlined larger venues like Los Angeles' Greek Theater and New York City's Radio City Music Hall, chose to perform at the smaller Troubadour for this special occasion. The show attracted tens of thousands of fans, with some attempting to secure last-minute entry and others complaining about fake tickets.
The audience at the show was diverse, including straight men and young girls, reflecting the wide appeal of Jepsen's music. Jepsen, who has established roots in Los Angeles, noted that it had become her home.
"Emotion" was an airtight pop masterpiece that elevated Jepsen from a radio blip to an actual musician. The album continues to speak to audiences as a celebration of the human experience, regardless of form. As Jepsen powered through her third album during the show, it was clear that the impact of "Emotion" is still felt strongly today.
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