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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)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,852) (87,854) by Bill from the UK I watched the highlights on YouTube and I must agree, it was dreadful. If they were the highlights then thank the good Lord above the video didn't subject me to the lowlights. It's the worst she's sounded since that horrific Elusive Chanteuse tour. The rate of decline in her vocals is alarming. (Friday 1 February 2019; 16:43)

Re: Butterfly (87,851) (87,853) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Yes, I totally agree. Even though we can discuss if the style changes that came after Butterfly gave her many new fans, I think that transition in 1997 is what defines her career. And that was what saved her from going into MOR Celine legacy. Mariah's musical transition gave her edge and credibility, and her sexyness in that era is the classiest she's been. But I also think "Emancipation of Mimi" saved her from being forgotten too soon, and she have become somewhat of a living legend after that. (Friday 1 February 2019; 16:33)

Article: Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,852) by 90sMariah from SG I watched videos of her Saudi performances and wow they were bad. She was so hoarse that nothing was coming out, making her dodge every mid range notes. My All was my favourite of the night and it was horrendous. I wish I could get paid millions while doing the bare minimum like her. I wish she or someone from her team could read this: Mariah, please for the love of everything that is holy, when you're going to do a show pre-record all your songs, practice and rehearse to lip sync the hell out of them. Celine does it all the time (thus preserving her voice) and she's amazing at it. (Friday 1 February 2019; 15:49)

Re: Butterfly (87,835) (87,851) by Bill from the UK Great words. I think when Mariah is remembered it will be AIWFCIY and Butterfly that end up defining her. That capturing a moment notion you speak of reminds me so much of the stories behind Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album. (Friday 1 February 2019; 15:33)

Critical artice in the biggest newspaper in Norway (87,850) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway In VG, the most read news paper in Norway, there is a very critical article about the concert in Saudi Arabia. There have been alot bad press about Mariah in Norwegian news papers, but it has always been a bit silly. This time around though, it's really bad press. (Friday 1 February 2019; 15:15)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,838) (87,849) by Leito from USA I read somewhere, she was wearing a bulletproof vest underneath. I'm not certain, but I wouldn't surprise if she was wearing a custom made vest. After all, there were threats. (Friday 1 February 2019; 14:34)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,846) (87,848) by TJ from Norway Is it possible that it's medical reasons? (Friday 1 February 2019; 14:25)

Sounding like an old goat (87,847) by TJ from Norway It was nice to see that she dressed age properly in Saudi Arabia. (Friday 1 February 2019; 14:20)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,838) (87,846) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Yes, I think it's really strange to think about that she just don't have the disipline to keep her weight stable. I mean, I can, and I think I would have managed also if I was a global super star, especially if I had been so vocal about wanting to be thin. But then again, she might need meds to keep her bipolar disorder stable, and those kind of meds are influencing your hunger alot. So we might not be so fast to judge Mariah. (Friday 1 February 2019; 13:58)

Saudi Arabia, after thought (87,845) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I was, and still am, against performing there, because for the most of the people of the world, it shows that Mariah just doesn't care that much. But after reading the article about the concert, it shows a different side of the subject, and I can some what agree on that. (Friday 1 February 2019; 13:54)

JR (87,844) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Saying that to a Norwegian, or many living in Europe, is what we think is much of the problem in the US, and sometimes in Europe. Your comment touches the far right rethoric, and I find it appalling. And I would reccomend you to not be so bombastic when talking about politics in this board. Keep it in the theme of Mariah. (Friday 1 February 2019; 13:51)

Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia (87,843) by B from USA "As the first female international artist to perform in Saudi Arabia, Mariah recognizes the cultural significance of this event and will continue to support global efforts towards equality for all," the publicists added. Why were people calling her out when her performance is helping reform entertainment restrictions in the kingdom? (Friday 1 February 2019; 13:51)

From Daydream to Butterfly (87,842) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines When many fans and critics always revere Butterfly as Mariah's transitional album where she "changed" her sound, it's no wonder why most can be misled to think that there's this huge difference between pre and post Butterfly eras. We all know that Mariah's musical transition from adult contemporary pop soul to hip-hop and then later urban to the current sound she has with Caution has been the most natural and authentic one in popular music. What differentiates the two eras, though, is that the calculation and the restrictions that were still in effect on Daydream were thrown out the window with Butterfly. One could feel like she sounded less eager to please and appeal to everybody, and the music definitely showed it with less radio-friendly songs in favor of more slow-burn tracks. Butterfly's relation to its predecessor is akin to Janet's The Velvet Rope to janet - pretty much within the same realm sound-wise, but are set apart by the the level of artistry and self-expression. (Friday 1 February 2019; 12:00)

Re: The Roof 90s Mariah (87,837) (87,841) by Licia from USA I respect that everyone doesn't agree with my opinion, but I really don't give two sh*ts about how you or anyone else feels about my taste level. I have not been rude to anyone who's opinion was different from mine and their responses to me have not been rude. You could have disagreed like everyone else without being a twat. (Friday 1 February 2019; 11:21)

Treated me kind (87,840) by Stacey from USA Through all the arguments, discussions, fights, dumb comments, smart ones too, even all the posts where Edward forgets to take his meds (seriously dude, get an alarm clock, lol, works for me), etc... I still get goosebumps when I think of the first time the world heard those few words, "treated me kind". The rest they say is history. Don't forget why we all love MC. That voice. (Friday 1 February 2019; 08:17)

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