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Unpopular opinions (109,658) by Edward from USA

I think "Hero" is not only about a specific element, but a combination of things, one of them being the moment in which it was released. More than the lyrics, which are as cheesy as Regina's cheese fries, it's Mariah's then persona, relevance and delivery that give it that extra punch. The song wouldn't work if it were released today with what's left of her voice and the detached from reality diva persona she's assumed since 2009. To judge and understand Hero, you really have to put it in the context of when it came out. For most, if you weren't part of that time, you probably won't get it. I was a mere 2-year toddler, but I still remember that iconic statuesque princess-like figure singing it passionately and effortlessly at the Proctor's Theatre and the guy from the audience reaching multiple eargasms. It was simply epic
(Wednesday 9 July 2025; 19:42)


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Unpopular opinions (109,657) by Haiji from United States

Regarding only songs or albums, what are some unpopular opinions you all got? "Hero" still hasn't grown on me yet. "Thank God I Found You" was not #1 worthy and based on how many song I listen to from each album, Caution is my least favorite.
(Wednesday 9 July 2025; 16:34)

Album titles (109,656) by Edward from USA

Mariah keeps trying to make "Oh Santa" happen, it's not going to happen. It's like she threw everything on it hoping something would stick.
(Wednesday 9 July 2025; 15:39)


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Album titles (109,655) by Jamie from UK

Hahaha I'm lol at Oh Santa

that song is just far too busy.
(Wednesday 9 July 2025; 03:18)


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Album title (109,654) by Zachariah from Croatia

16th Anniversary.
(Tuesday 8 July 2025; 23:38)


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Album titles (109,653) by Lambi from USA

Reprimanded: The Art Of Hibernation
The Constipation Of Mimi
Gutter
Merry Crisis 2 U
Regretbow
Dayscream
Me. I Am A Chipmunk
(Tuesday 8 July 2025; 13:04)


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Album title (109,652) by Lara from Middle East

Eternally 16
(Tuesday 8 July 2025; 09:20)

Fantasy vs. Honey (109,651) by Lambi from USA

I agree that Fantasy vs. Dreamlover is the more formidable competition. Fantasy would probably win though, simply because it had a greater impact, she essentially mainstreamed pop and hip-hop. Arguably, this is Mariah's greatest contribution to music outside of Christmas since all the pop girlies followed the blueprint shortly after.

A good comparison would also be Dreamlover and Heartbreaker, "dreamlover, come rescue me" parallels "heartbreaker, you got the best of me". They're melodically similar.
(Tuesday 8 July 2025; 05:13)


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I Stay In Love (109,650) by Lambi from USA

I Stay In Love would honestly have been huge with better instrumentation. That repetitive, dizzying, synthesized sound ruined it. The reason why the masses ate up WBT is because of its simplicity. Just vocals, piano and perfectly crafted snares and bass.
(Tuesday 8 July 2025; 04:55)


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Album titles (109,649) by Bill from the UK

Reprimand: Warranted

Memoirs of an Imperfect Elusive Charmbracelet-wearing Emancipated Chanteuse Squared

Merry Christmas T(h)ree (the third and final attempt to make Oh Santa happen)

You Can't Spell Mariah without A and I - The Return of the Genetically Engineered Voice

Glitter 2: Sylk's Revenge
(Monday 7 July 2025; 21:55)

I Stay In Love (109,648) by Shezz from Pk

Still one of my favorites from E=MC2.

(Monday 7 July 2025; 20:15)


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I Stay In Love (109,647) by Zachariah from Croatia

Wasn't. It was supposed to be wasn't.

(Monday 7 July 2025; 12:06)


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I Stay In Love (109,646) by Lighty from China

I thought that video was indeed directed by Nick.
(Monday 7 July 2025; 10:54)


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I Stay In Love (109,645) by Zachariah from Croatia

That song would be such a bigger hit if only the video was made by Nick. The song is epic. Exactly that, classic Mariah.
(Monday 7 July 2025; 08:18)


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I Stay In Love (109,644) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Ok so I was scrolling TikTok and I randomly happened up a snippet of ISIL and I don't know why that song was so hated, it's actually pretty nice and very classic Mariah. I know it was put in the trash can as a WBT dupe but I think it's a decent song with a great beat. Anyways just my two cents, justice for ISIL.
(Monday 7 July 2025; 00:00)

Album title (109,643) by John from USA

Baby Steps: The Re-Ambulation of the Skinny Legend
(Sunday 6 July 2025; 19:17)

Morocco improvisation 2012 (109,642) by Billy from Greece

This lives rent-free in my mind for years. I love everything about it, the tone, the musicality, the melody, the spontaneity, the vibe.
(Sunday 6 July 2025; 18:52)

MC16 Album title (109,641) by TJ from Norway

Lambs and Goats.
(Sunday 6 July 2025; 10:17)


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Fantasy vs. Honey (109,640) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia

The real competition would be Dreamlover vs Fantasy. Both song top the Hot 100 chart for 8 weeks. Both song are equals in terms of success. Honey real contender is Heartbreaker. Though both songs top the chart too but just for a couple of weeks. Too bad Loverboy cannot sit on the table with them. Maybe if they released Loverboy Firecracker version instead.
(Sunday 6 July 2025; 02:32)


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MC16 Album title (109,639) by Stacey from USA

Me, I Wrote That: Songwriter Supreme.
(Sunday 6 July 2025; 01:59)

Fantasy vs. Honey (109,638) by Bobby A from United States

Thank you, Eric. I guess I need to put my phone down until Friday.

(Saturday 5 July 2025; 22:40)


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Fantasy vs. Honey (109,637) by MusicfanJ from Germany

It's "Fantasy" with no doubt. I remember when it came out, it was played all day on the radio. That's why I became a fan of the one and only Mariah Carey.

When I switched to MTV it was the same. "Fantasy" was played every hour at least one time. There was no reason not to hear it. It was following you everywhere. 95 to 96 was the best. The 90ies in general musicwise and all the movies, the peak of human pop culture. "Honey" was also played a lot but not as much as "Fantasy". Funny side note: In 97 I went to Jurassic Park II in cinema, when I got home I heard "Honey" for the first time on the radio. After 3 seconds I knew it was Mariah. I was so surprised with this catchy and fresh sound. Mariah was back again.

(Saturday 5 July 2025; 19:52)


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Fantasy vs. Honey (109,636) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands

According to Wikipedia, Fantasy was a much bigger hit. It is certified 6x Platinum, while Honey is only certified 2x Platinum. Also sales in other countries were much much higher for Fantasy.
(Saturday 5 July 2025; 19:26)


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Fantasy vs. Honey (109,635) by Bobby A from United States

Which one was a bigger radio and sales hit? I ask the question because I feel Fantasy was because it was the first time a sample made an original song like Genius of Love popular among younger listeners in 1995. Secondly, Nostradomus on X posted today that the second single is a pop/club combination with traces of hip hop and funk. Isn't that what Fantasy was for Daydream?

(Saturday 5 July 2025; 19:14)

Dangerous | three hating ass heauxs - they don't know the meaning of water nor soap (109,634) by Edward from USA

Salma Hayek is a very beautiful woman. Not even in her worst day she would look like those three hatin' ass hoes.
(Saturday 5 July 2025; 17:12)


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