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Okay I see what you did there Ms Mariah (86,272) by Mirage_Nunez from America Mariah thinks she's slick making the songs that keep on giving. I'm now convinced that she has a secret scientific formula that makes you love her songs more and more the more you listen to them. Now Caution and Giving Me Life is starting to creep up as my favorites on the album, One Mo Gen is still putting up a strong fight, it may end up being a three way tie in the end. That darn Mimi she strikes again. I'm gonna nickname this album "Unskippable" because every track is fire. The whole album has been on shuffle since Friday and I'm only loving each song more than the first listen. Caution is giving me life. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 01:34)

8th Grade (86,271) by Jeff from USA I have to say, this song has me excited like I was after I heard WBT the first time. It's fire. I love it. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:39)

Re: Caution next single should be? (86,227) (86,270) by Special K from USA She has got to do a mini movie for Giving Me Life. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:23)

Caution: lengthy review ahead (86,269) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines The album title was really meant as a warning - anyone who has been accustomed to the easily digested, poppier indelible hooks that frequented Mariah's previous albums should brace themselves for a barrage of slow-burn refrains and choruses that need repeated listens to sink in and even more to fully appreciate. It may have received mixed to positive responses from fans mostly due to the overall vocal restraint and lack of standout songs, but there are a few good reasons why this is Mariah's most critically acclaimed album in a long time. 1. Cohesion. Props to her for coming up with her most unified set since Butterfly in spite of having a different producer for every track. Her signature sound and artistry shines through 80s p9 she keeps a gaggle of producers that have their own distinct styles in line. Mariah is the throughline that keeps everything together. Her stamp on each style is definitely there. 2. Willingness to experiment. Mariah is a known creature of habit. Any initiative from her to look outside her usual trusted team of producers (a.k.a. comfort zone) is a cause for celebration, and in this case, they have paid off well. 3. On-trend without sounding desperate. Thirsty sounded like an attempt to capitalize on the burgeoning trap trend in 2014, which would have totally fine if it weren't nestled in an R&B album that consisted of mostly traditional sounds. Caution in its entirety, on the other hand, is a mostly modern, current R&B peppered with a few throwback elements here and there to keep it grounded and relatable. 4. It's the first album since E=MC2 that pushes Mariah's sound forward. MIAMTEC was criticized for bringing almost nothing new to the table, which is a bit unfair as it was meant as more of a retrospective album in the first place, with Mariah trying all sorts of R&B sounds - most of them she has already done in the past. Caution, while not exactly groundbreaking, is as forward-thinking as we can get from Mariah. 5. It doesn't overstay its welcome. At 41 minutes (Runway included), it's her shortest release, but one of her sweetest as well. On to the songs: GTFO - a unusual but weirdly effective opener. The one line chorus never loses its bite. With You - works much better within the album than on its own. This is the most familiar (i.e. safest) track on the album in terms of sound and production. Caution - sounds like something Aaliyah would have done on her self-titled album. It's not as dark or sinister as its title may suggest, so it plays more like an instruction manual than a warning. This may be a choice for a future single, though. A No No - Proves that one of the coolest things about Mariah is that she could write like a poet, a great narrator, or a rapper. A No No is definitely a great example of the latter, and it's all the better for it. The Distance - That elastic beat is undeniable. If they're pushing this as the second single, they better bring it in the video. Please up the production value. Giving Me Life - The cringeworthy internet slang that this song is based upon is enough to make everything about this a disaster. On paper, this was supposed to go wrong. But thanks to a simple chorus that relies on Mariah's lower register and that's possibly the most memorable one on the album, Mariah and Dev succeed at creating an eerie atmospheric masterpiece that will be revered by fans for years to come. The "it wasn't really" part is the definition of a subtle hook that sneaks up on you. One Mo' Gen - This is the most deliberately retro-sounding song on the album. It's nowhere near (like light years away from) the brilliance of Make It Look Good, but it features Caution's most complicated hook with its meandering melody. The harmonies are great, though. Mariah almost sounds like Brandy circa 2012 on the verses and pre-choruses. 8th Grade - So this thematically is Mariah's own version of Taylor Swift's Fifteen. It's very warm and cozy feeling, which only further solidifies Mariah's mastery of making sad songs sound inviting and nothing like their lyrical content. This is the true "pity party of the year". Stay Long Love You - Still can't get over its similarities with I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time. Same running time. Same sentiment. Similar song titles. But this one turns up the sex a bit more. That sexy breakdown of harmonies before the last chorus is just about the most heavenly thing you'll hear on the album next to the reverb on With You, but it's simply too short. Portrait - This is what Close My Eyes, Looking In, Petals and Languishing would sound when put through a blender. It's the closest to old-school Mariah we can get. It has a very mature, classic melody and feel to it. Runway - Mariah's been in the game for too long that she now samples herself, guys. Juxtaposing a sped-up sample of her memorable vocal run on Butterfly with her current belting only highlights what she has lost, and this song is like the cousin of the 2008 collaboration Just Stand Up. It's also the most generic-sounding track off this era, which is probably why it was tacked on as a bonus as it also doesn't fit well with the rest. This is the best we could get from Mariah vocally in 2018. Her leathery tone has now adopted this more earthy feel, and whatever roundness left in her vocal has now become completely angular. That's her voice these days - edgy, razor-sharp and thinner especially in the higher register, while darker, raspier and heavier on the lower end. What has once flowed out effortlessly now has to be forced out most of the time. The belts have become less pleasant to the ear and have been pushed to the background. The collaborations with producers, while random, yield organic results. After over a decade spent on trying to recapture the magic of TEOM, Mariah has finally decided to give up, throw caution (*wink*) to the wind and just make the music she has always wanted to make. Nothing on this album is as instantly gratifying as the usual Mariah fare, and they're not intended to. The melodies are slighter and the beats and grooves are just as important as the lyrical content. Mariah has finally made a great late night album, and Caution is, in today's slang, "a mood" and "a vibe", I guess both literally and figuratively. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:22)

Re: With You GMA (86,243) (86,268) by Licia from USA I have not watched the full GMA performance yet , but I agree she sounded great in this video. It always seems as though the vocals the first time around are better than what they piece together. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:17)

Re: Caution next single should be? (86,252) (86,267) by Mike from FL, USA Haha, that’s actually a cute idea: Mariah pushing a mower in her red bottoms. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:08)

Caution (86,266) by Jhonny from Canada Great job Mariah. Caution album is very modern. Every song I love and would wish if you can do music video for A No No, Caution, The Distance and 8th Grade. Every song on the album is good. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:06)

Caution (86,265) by Mike from FL, USA I actually really like Caution from beginning to end. Standouts to me would be Caution, Giving Me Life and 8th Grade. Oh, and The Distance. I don't care much for A No No other than the Lil Kim sample, but if they make it a single, I suppose I'll support it lol. Don't know if the album will be a commercial success, but it's the first Mariah album I've enjoyed from beginning to end since E=MC2. Oh, and I was at a wedding this past weekend and the dj actually played Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:05)

Re: The other 6 songs (86,255) (86,264) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I do too. Diversity is interesting it opens you to possibility, and I'm really enjoying reading the different perspectives on the music, even if I might not like a track, someone might mention something which can put a whole new way to look at it. (Tuesday 20 November 2018; 00:04)

Giving me life (86,263) by Andrew from UK This gives me life. Does anyone know of any video or audio of Prime Mariah singing this live? (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:59)

Caution era style/fashion (86,262) by Lexingz from Estonia I am happy that Mariah has been wearing good outfits for the promotion of Caution. My favorites were the leather jacket on TRL, her black interview dress on Fallon and her black pants on GMA. My least favorite was the pink dress she wore for singing The Distance. She looked good in it, just not exactly my taste. Any other opinions on her latest fashions? (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:44)

GMA (86,261) by Andrew from UK This does not appear to be the disaster that was broadcasted. Except for what appears to be a few lipped parts she doesn't look ridiculous at all and she sounds okay. So what with the cringe dubbing? Sometimes you really have to wonder what is going on in Mariah's head. Sometimes I think she's so used to sabotaging herself she doesn't know how not to. (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:43)

Re: Caution (86,251) (86,260) by george golden from uk I thought about this too. A current couple on a dance audition theme video with Mariah as one of the judges. Lol. (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:36)

Re: Caution next single should be? (86,212) (86,259) by Andrew from UK You Don't Know What To Do. Closely followed by Migrate. (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:30)

GMA (86,258) by Andrew from UK Mariah looks great in pants. She blatanatly wore them because they arranged for her to be carried off but that was fun. The interview was also great. She came cross really well. Very little hair touching. She was funny. She didn't tangent. She didn't say "moment" and I like that she references Glitter saying "it almost ruined my life". It's very upfront and honest. However. However. The performance completely sucked. It didn't look like she sang more than ten lines. The mic covered her face is just so cringe I actually cringed. She should have just done a longer interview, played the video and left that mess out. (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:28)

Re: One Mo' Gen (86,245) (86,257) by enwar00 from usa Is it weird that it's making me cry? Obviously not the first time. Faded did this last. Sometimes her voice gives me feels inside I can't even put into words. Just in awe, like it's otherworldly or something purely instinctual. Maybe it's love I hear. This beautiful voice that I've been hearing for almost 30 years has constantly been with me since I was a kid. Like an old friend or a guardian angel providing some soothing through life's ups and downs. Is this the weirdest message ever? Lol. (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:15)

Re: Giving Me Life (86,204) (86,256) by Special K from USA The first time I heard it I was shook. (Monday 19 November 2018; 23:01)

Re: The other 6 songs (86,201) (86,255) by Special K from USA We fans in the MCA community are all over the place when it comes to what songs people love on Caution. Actually I think that is a good thing. Consensus among all sometimes can be boring. It's like all the lambs are just falling in line, lol. I must say I am not really feeling Caution or OMG. (Monday 19 November 2018; 22:57)

Re: Caution next single should be? (86,252) (86,254) by Tevin from USA B I was thinking a bit of the same thing for the video, but add stella and crew robbing Mariah's home, while Mariah pops up on the tv and video monitors and begin singing the song, while the cops show up. The island scene would be great, she can even do beach side chair choreography like Dua Lipa in her No Rules video. So many ideas lol. (Monday 19 November 2018; 22:22)

Re: Robert Anthony (86,214) (86,253) by B from USA I love it but it would sound out of place on Caution. Caution once again proves Mariah Carey is a genius at sequencing an album. Didn't she say she recorded multiple songs with Skillerex during a recent interview? (Monday 19 November 2018; 22:03)

Re: Caution next single should be? (86,236) (86,252) by B from USA A No No is begging for a David LaChapelle video treatment beginning with Mariah cutting the grass in a pair of Louboutin's and on an island dressed up like Ginger from Gilligan's Island. (Monday 19 November 2018; 21:56)

Re: Caution (86,239) (86,251) by B from USA With With You doing well on Adult Contemporary and R&B radio if Epic and Mariah push The Distance I think she could score a Top 10 hit with it. I hope she works with the director of both GTFO and With You on the video for it and that they come up with an amazing treatment for it. This era has given us some of Mariah's best visuals ever. Or they could hire an of the moment it couple and not even feature Mariah in the video like Love Yourself by JB but instead of interpretive dancing it could chronicle the ups and downs on their lovestory. (Monday 19 November 2018; 21:49)

Caution's conciseness (86,250) by Bill from the UK Is conciseness a word? Anyway, I really am loving the 10 track approach. Sometimes I felt that MIAM, Memoirs, CB etc were a bit overwhelming and you have to set aside time to sit and listen to them properly. The beauty about this 10 track approach is that it really does give you the time to spend with the songs and get to know them. For instance my journey to work means I can listen to the album twice on the way in and twice on the way back home (or listen to One Mo Gen twenty times lol). Anyone else think the opening notes of 8th Grade sound a bit like the piano opening of We Belong Together? Wonder if that was deliberate. Maybe it’s just my weird ears. (Monday 19 November 2018; 21:44)

Re: Giving me Life / Blood Orange (86,242) (86,249) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Dembabies say "Get the fun cow". (Monday 19 November 2018; 21:42)

Re: Amazon sales (86,241) (86,248) by B from USA If you don't purchase it the album from Amazon your review isn't verified. (Monday 19 November 2018; 21:39)

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