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Caution: a track a day (5 of 7) (86,715) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Caution In most cases for many artists, a title track is one of the stronger songs, if not the strongest song on the album. The theme of which sets the tone and serves as either the centerpiece or the foundation of the entire body of work it belongs to. For Mariah, the only time this has truly been the case was Butterfly (Emotions and Music Box were both strong, but not as much representative of their respective albums as a whole, and Rainbow was just an interlude, so it doesn't really count). Caution, as Mariah's first title track in over a decade, faces the pressure of living up to its edgy title. On that front, it fails. It's not the uber-cool, banging, sinister song its title suggests it to be. However, as a song itself, it is better than decent. This is the type of material that would die on the hands of less capable artists. While its production is interesting if only in the sense that it sounds like nothing Mariah has done before, it's Mariah's input that singlehandedly keeps it from going limp. The slick, interesting phrasing in the verses and pre-chorus are much more interesting than the hook itself, which is unfortunately the weakest part of the song. The bridge does a great job of building up to the song's climax, which would have been better if she actually thought of something else to go with the great melody other than just repeating the song's title. Caution also showcases some of the album's better, more spirited and enthusiastic ad-libs from Mariah. Overall, it's a serviceable song that could have appeared on E=MC2 and that is better judged by its own merits than as an eponymous track. Should this be a future single, it's gonna need a high profile guest feature to catch fire. (Saturday 1 December 2018; 00:52)

Re: Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,704) (86,714) by B from USA Thanks for the explanation. I'll give those albums a listen on Spotify. (Friday 30 November 2018; 23:41)

Re: Caution (86,673) / Caution vs. E=MC2 (86,713) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines For me, Caution is a combination of E=MC2 and MOAIA. I know that may sound blasphemous to some of y'all but hear me out - the upbeat tracks on this album have the same party/club DNA present on E=MC2. They sound like they could easily fit into that album. The mid-tempo and slower tracks, probably with the exception of Portrait and Giving Me Life, sound like extensions of the MOAIA sound. I wouldn't say Caution is better than E=MC2, though. I'd say they are equals. E=MC2 just makes for a much more fun and enjoyable listen, while Caution is the most success she has ever had at updating her sound whilst keeping her stamp intact. It is an exercise of balance between indulging what the younger folks listen to these days and maintaining her own sound. Even vocally, I remember many fans and even some critics then being let down with E=MC2 vocally, especially coming from TEOM, but they ultimately still enjoyed the album because it really was dessert to the main course. The vocals on Caution are pretty much the same. Very controlled, acrobatics and embellishments are reserved only for the climaxes, except now they are pushed further in the back. What it lacks in overall catchiness, it makes up for in the background vocals, especially the harmonies. To me, both albums are even. (TEOM is the main celebration.) E=MC2 is the kickass reception party, while Caution is the after party when everyone's already tipsy and reality and sense starts to sink back in. (MOAIA can be the morning after where everyone's hungover and trying to recall the blur of events that transpired the night before.) (Friday 30 November 2018; 23:36)

Re: Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,703) (86,712) by Bobby A from United States Part of my message was left off when it was posted. I was referring to how she sounds on One Mo Gen. (Friday 30 November 2018; 22:48)

Re: Christmas tour (86,691) (86,711) by Andrew from UK I have always wanted to spend Christmas in Germany. I would definitely go to a Mariah concert there. It baffles me she doesn't focus upon the market much. Purchase-wise it is the same level as the UK. Frohe Weihnachten. (Friday 30 November 2018; 22:26)

Article: "Caution" debuts at No. 1 on top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (86,710) by Terri from USA I have yet to hear any Caution tracks play on the radio (Central Florida). I don't understand how radio play works. Seems to me that if her songs received even a modicum of more air play they would move up the charts more and faster. I wondered if she was being put on the back burner because she's not of the new era. As a fan, it's so frustrating. (Friday 30 November 2018; 22:17)

Re: Cohesion (86,708) (86,709) by Andrew from UK Bit awks for you. Wales is in Britain. And I was born there. You'll land one soon. Just not today. (Friday 30 November 2018; 21:47)

Re: Cohesion (86,702) (86,708) by Robby from Chicago USA Yehey. Wales vs Britain. Awesome. (Friday 30 November 2018; 21:41)

Re: Cohesion (86,702) (86,707) by 123 from USA Read ha AB. (Friday 30 November 2018; 21:15)

Re: Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,651) (86,706) by Andrew from UK Okay since I have risen to power I have decided that Spain can stay on the internet. Wales, however, is wiped. Yours is often an objectively sensible opinion and doesn't come across as mental bullshit. The first half of Caution is good. Portrait is good. But OMG is "OMG" bad. Its Why-You-Mad-bad. It's so "cohesive" it's difficult to distinguish it from some of the other songs with no memorable lyrics, melodies or vocal moments that I wanna call "Side A", "Why You Good?" and "Side B" "Why You Bother?" But, hey, that's just my opinion and I am entitled to one apparently and it shall be heard and respected. I am going to Mariah's Christmas concert in London in December. Feliz Navidad. (Friday 30 November 2018; 20:48)

Re: Almost Home (86,694) (86,705) by Bill from the UK There is so much pent up sexual tension on this board it's unreal. (Friday 30 November 2018; 18:05)

Re: Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,703) (86,704) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Okay, Brandy's voice has changed significantly from when she first came out in 1994. She was only 15 at the time, so when we reference her singing when describing Mariah's current sound, we are not referring to girlish 1994 eponymous Brandy or 1998 Never Say Never Brandy. We're not even pertaining to more mature 2002 Full Moon Brandy or 2004 Afrodisiac Brandy. We're talking 2007 Human Brandy and 2012 Two Eleven Brandy, where her vocals have gone even deeper, she has lost over an octave of her range and her tone has become even raspier, darker and earthier, so when she multi-tracks her vocals, they manage to be warm yet cold at the same time, all while retaining her tone's unique edge. Listen to the entire Two Eleven album. Some of how her layered vocals sound there is how Mariah sounds now on her harmonies on some songs on Caution. That's where the comparison comes from. (Friday 30 November 2018; 17:43)

Re: Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,675) (86,703) by B from USA Didn't Mariah sing like that before Brandy debuted? Please, explain exactly what a Brandy styled vocal/vocals sound like? (Friday 30 November 2018; 16:59)

Re: Cohesion (86,687) (86,702) by anonymous from UK It's called replying on a point by point basis, sweetheart, to demonstrate you're wrong, darling. I will read and reply to you when I need to call out your bullshit, honey. Cheers, cupcake. (Friday 30 November 2018; 16:08)

Re: Christmas tour (86,691) (86,701) by MC1989 from Spain I'll see her in Madrid on December 17. (Friday 30 November 2018; 15:30)

Re: "Caution" is #1 in Billboard's R&B Albums Chart (86,697) (86,700) by B from USA I never listened to it and have absolutely no desire to do so anytime soon. I'm just glad we're getting a Mariah Carey remix with resung vocals. (Friday 30 November 2018; 15:24)

Re: Mark Ronson (86,692) (86,699) by B from USA The Stereotypes, who produced Stay Long Love You, also produced Bruno's That's What I Like. I hope Mariah works with them again. I also think Stay Long Love You should be released as single. (Friday 30 November 2018; 15:06)

Re: Almost Home (86,694) (86,698) by Shezz from Pk I say just get a room already. (Friday 30 November 2018; 14:56)

Re: "Caution" is #1 in Billboard's R&B Albums Chart (86,693) (86,697) by Edward from USA Stop trying to make "signature sound" happen. It's not going to happen. You should be punished by listening to "What You Mad" for the rest of the day, but that would definitely kill you. (Friday 30 November 2018; 14:56)

Re: Mark Ronson (86,692) (86,696) by B from USA I would also love it if Mariah worked with Mark Robson. (Friday 30 November 2018; 14:56)

Re: Almost Home (86,694) (86,695) by B from USA No, thanks. Andy, isn't a fan and he's only here to create division and drama which gives him life. (Friday 30 November 2018; 14:53)

Re: Almost Home (86,688) (86,694) by Edward from USA B, I think you and Andrew are obsessed with each other. So cute. I think you two should meet/talk. (Friday 30 November 2018; 14:42)

Re: "Caution" is #1 in Billboard's R&B Albums Chart (86,662) (86,693) by B from USA Edward, I was able to seamlessly update my signature sound crystal ball. (Friday 30 November 2018; 14:30)

Mark Ronson (86,692) by T from USA My only wish with Caution is that Mariah also worked with Mark Ronson. What he did with that Miley Cyrus song is nothing short of amazing. The title of it fits Mariah and Caution so much too. Ronson and Blood Orange on one album. (Friday 30 November 2018; 14:17)

Christmas tour (86,691) by MusicfanJ from Germany Who will be going to one of her concerts during the Europe Christmas Tour? It's a tough schedule for MC. I hope for all the lambs that there won't be a cancelling. Christmas season has officially started. (Friday 30 November 2018; 13:49)

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