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Re: Maroon 5's half-time show (87,877) (87,879) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines That was the worst halftime show, period. It's so bad, it's earned 90K dislikes within the first hour it was on YouTube so the NFL had to take down the video and re-post it. The re-post has 76K dislikes as of this writing (20K of which seem to have been added within the last 30 minutes, so that's the rate we're working with). They've even gone as far as deleting harsh (albeit truthful) comments as well as not acknowledging dislikes. In response to this, there's been an active movement in the online community to make it the most disliked video ever. Somewhere in a stately manor hall Justin Timberlake is smirking, relieved that his terrible performance last year has been exonerated. Even Adam seems to have given up towards the end, taking off his tank top and barely singing Moves Like Jagger. There goes his career as a coach on The Voice. None of it was sung or even rapped well. And no sane person on earth likes Sicko Mode, not even ironically. Horrible. (Monday 4 February 2019; 11:37)

Re: Caution v Charmbracelet (87,866) (87,878) by B from USA Thematically and lyrically Caution reminds me of Butterfly and Charmbracelet. Caution's themes like Butterfly's and Charmbracelet are flirtatious enticement, celebration, reminiscence, perseverance, and rejection. However, vocally Charmbracelet differs vocally from Butterfly and Caution. Mariah sings 9% of the album in her highly debated (and detested) whisper register whereas on Butterfly and Caution she sings in her head voice and lower registers. I think Caution, Butterfly, and Daydream are a trilogy. Mariah began her metamorphosis on Daydream, emerged from her cocoon on Butterfly, and is finally flying on Caution, free from the shackles of commercial expectations. (Monday 4 February 2019; 04:31)

Maroon 5's half-time show (87,877) by Bobby A from United States Maroon 5 gave the worst half-time show in my most recent memory. Mariah would have done better if lipped through half of her hits and brought out JD and Da Brat. She better get the gig in 2020. That was awful to watch Adam Levine sing so badly through songs that are not big stadium songs. Who's brings out a gospel choir to sing a song about catching a girl? (Monday 4 February 2019; 04:14)

Re: Caution v Charmbracelet (87,873) (87,876) by B from USA Agreed. (Monday 4 February 2019; 03:51)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,854) (87,875) by yuan from United Arab Emirates It was cold there on open air and she maybe is scared, with all the instructions to be careful, no sexy dancing, no self touching. Also she arrived there from a long flight then sing without adjusting. It's not her worst. (Monday 4 February 2019; 01:41)

Re: Dreamlover in Saudi Arabia (87,872) (87,874) by yuan from United Arab Emirates I understand your point. I tried to reachout to her manager and Jermaine for Mariah to create a One Night Only concert, bigger than Unplugged, all acoustics and just her voice all live like Adele at Royal Albert Hall. She can prep for that one time before she loses all her vocals because of tire and age. In a series of concerts, maybe we see her belt out live without cracking at 30% chance. But it's business, a lot of gullible fans believe it's live and some just want to see Mariah in person. (Monday 4 February 2019; 01:34)

Re: Caution v Charmbracelet (87,866) (87,873) by Hector from Mexico I love the Caution art too. The best in years. (Sunday 3 February 2019; 20:16)

Re: Dreamlover in Saudi Arabia (87,869) (87,872) by Bill from the UK It's a bit too late for that really. If she suddenly gave this incredible "was it lipped or wasn't it" concert out of nowhere everyone (or us at least), would know she was, if you pardon the lamb pun, pulling the wool over our eyes. I wish she'd just drop the old material, she can't get through a single song end to end live anymore. The Caution tour should be that album's tracks only, plus a lipped Hero and We Belong Together to keep everyone happy. At least we'd stand a chance of having maybe a 50% live concert, rather than the current less than 10% we get now. (I really don't count shouting/speaking verses as singing anymore. I'm looking at you, Emotions.) (Sunday 3 February 2019; 19:50)

Re: Imagine by Arians Grande (87,865) (87,871) by Mike from FL, USA Same here. It really is a pretty song. (Sunday 3 February 2019; 19:04)

Global superstar (87,870) by We are Lambily from USA Well Dove, that's your opinion. I'm also sure you didn't express anger about Israel. Mariah didn't care for that opinion as well. The fans were so happy and excited. That feeling they had means more to me than anything else. I know how I felt the first time I heard Mariah live. Every lamb deserves to have that feeling. Mariah has been in the industry for almost 30 years and here legacy will continue on to infinity. This will be forgotten soon. You guys are acting like she performed for the royal family in the their living room. Cry me a river then go and stream Caution. (Sunday 3 February 2019; 15:05)

Dreamlover in Saudi Arabia (87,869) by 90sMariah from SG I gagged. She used the MSG 95 version of Dreamlover. Lol. I ain't mad I'm just amused. I wish she went full throttle with it: re-purpose her old amazing live performances to complete a full set of her old hits and then pre-record her newer songs and then dedicate a week or more to rehearse the songs to make it look like she's really singing them. She seems to always half-ass everything these days that she no longer cares about the quality, or lack there of, she's putting out there. Mariah, you need to commit and run away with it. (Sunday 3 February 2019; 07:58)

Re: Global superstar (87,859) (87,868) by Dove from United States I bought her last album and I feel disappointed she performed there. (Sunday 3 February 2019; 07:54)

Article: Why Mariah Carey was wrong to play Saudi Arabia (87,867) by yuan from United Arab Emirates Saudi has regular concerts for private individuals there many times but secretly. It's only now they are welcoming the world and understanding the diversity of humanity. Didn't you see how happy the local fans and gay guys were? It's like they were given the first ever chance to be happy and express their idol. The changes are coming and they are learning to accept everyone. (Sunday 3 February 2019; 03:17)

Re: Caution v Charmbracelet (87,863) (87,866) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I love Charmbraclet [sic] (this is the album that I became a Lamb with), I'd love to hear more about how Caution is the second coming of Charmbraclet in your option. I see Butterfly, Charmbraclet and Caution as their own trilogy because of the cohesion, moody vibe and specific flow those three albums have. My only grip with Charmbraclet is it has my least favourite album art. The washed out colour palet that I think is meant to be Mediterranean beachy, and her facial expression. (I'm not sure what she wanted to communicate with it. Pain? Strength? Hurt? Perseverance?) I obsessed with the Caution album art. My favorite to date up there with E=MC2 gorgeous classy artwork. (Saturday 2 February 2019; 19:48)

Imagine by Arians Grande (87,865) by Bobby A from United States Why does this song remind me of MC? Her vocal runs and whistle notes are totally Mariah Carey. (Saturday 2 February 2019; 15:46)

Re: If given an opportunity to meet Mariah (87,861) (87,864) by Chicago Lamb from USA I've had the pleasure of meeting Mariah three times. Being brief, as these encounters generally are, all I remember being able to say is how great I think she is and that I'm a super fan. Once I asked if she remembered meeting me the 2nd time. That was silly because she meets so many people, continuously. I doubt she's going to discuss the health of her voice with a complete stranger though. (Saturday 2 February 2019; 14:21)

Caution v Charmbracelet (87,863) by virgo.miss from australia IMO Charmbracelet is far and away the closest to Caution (also one of my top 3 Mariah albums). I think Charmbracelet is just that bit better, yet had little in the way of good reviews at the time, whereas Caution is very well received. Is it the abysmal state of current music or did Mariah set the bar too high or was she a victim of tall poppy syndrome (my personal theory)? (Saturday 2 February 2019; 10:50)

Re: Sounding like an old goat (87,857) (87,862) by Licia from USA I agree. I liked her ensembles for this show. This definitely proves she doesn't have to show Lucy and Ethel all the time. She can look sexy with minimum boob spillage. (Saturday 2 February 2019; 10:19)

If given an opportunity to meet Mariah (87,861) by 90sMariah from SG By the miracle of Buddha, and she asks you to be honest with her about her performances and voice quality over the past few years, what would you tell her? (Saturday 2 February 2019; 05:21)

Dress down, dress up is still the same Mariah (87,860) by We are Lambily from USA Nobody says anything when these men over 50 show their wrinkly skin. Mariah looks amazing when she shows her assets or when she doesn't. God knows if I look that good at 48, I won't be wearing much either. Funny story: I once saw a lamb commenting on Mariah's pictures to cover up and when I saw his Instagram, he was half naked on 89% of all his pictures, you could literally see every part of his body expect for the D. As a man I can't stand the double standard, I'm just so tired of it and to see women entertain that idea breaks my heart. (Saturday 2 February 2019; 01:44)

Global superstar (87,859) by We are Lambily from USA She got paid good, the fans over there had a blast and all the negative people in her comments are the people who didn't buy her latest album. Honestly I felt the exact same way when Mariah visited Isreal but since nobody cared then, I don't care now. The first female artist to perform in Saudi, another accomplishment. Mariah will be remembered as one of the greatest artists in music period, all these little hateful comments will be forgotten tomorrow and most definitely in the future. Ps: That crowd was 100% more alive than half of her shows in the past year alone. (Saturday 2 February 2019; 01:37)

Re: Critical artice in the biggest newspaper in Norway (87,850) (87,858) by MusicfanJ from Germany I just read the comments on her instagram. Most of the people are disappointed. And I still think it was wrong to go there and be paid for it. I was wondering why there are no pics of it on her insta or something else? Maybe her team realized it's not a good look for a global superstar. (Friday 1 February 2019; 21:06)

Re: Sounding like an old goat (87,847) (87,857) by Stacey from USA Well, that's because Saudi Arabia has this thing about covering up "the assets", lol. But I agree 200% with you. She looked great. Just proves again you can still look fabulous while showing less skin. (Friday 1 February 2019; 20:40)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,854) (87,856) by 90sMariah from SG I know. I really hope that she spends more time rehearsing (pre-recording and practicing her lip syncing) on her set list for her upcoming Caution tour. Am I the only one who's sick and tired of her usual repertoire? They sound so stale to me now and her lack of passion in singing is making it worse. Tbh, I don't even miss her belting, I just kind of wish her vocal agility was still there. (Friday 1 February 2019; 18:28)

Re: Daydream vs Butterfly (87,839) (87,855) by JDream from US Daydream definitely the first true Mariah album the first to be daring and confessional. Not to mention it was nominated for album of the year at the Grammys something she wouldn't get again until TEOM. I really dig "Daydream interlude" adding David Morales to the mix iconic. Just the first true evolution of Mariah. (Friday 1 February 2019; 17:08)

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