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Re: Best eras - in memoriam (65,413) (65,426) by Haiji Toro from USA I agree with all of this. These were all great eras. My favorite era was the Rainbow-Glitter era. Personality wise, she seemed free. She began speaking her mind. Her interviews were so much fun to watch. Although the Rainbow album isn't on my too favorite list (due to a few fillers), it still has some memorable songs. I remember "Petals" being my favorite and "Did I Do That?" my least favorite, and the latter still is. Her style was fun and simple. She really showed her girly side, which she has said previously, that's who she really is. Her videos were great and majority of them had concepts. The Bianca role and skits were great. A little corny now that I'm older, but at those times it was nice to see, very different to what we were used to seeing from her. She was so involved in the music and video process, while still working on Glitter, the movie. The movie isn't the best but I still enjoy watching it for laughs and memories. The soundtrack to me was perfect. I understood the concept. She knew what she was doing musically, with being featured on most songs. It's so funny to think back to that time, remembering how much of a fan I was to Mariah and J-Lo, both. I remember hating the "I'm Real" remix because I had a friend that wouldn't stop playing it so much, but still enjoyed the original version. I absolutely loved "If We" when I first heard it but I remember thinking that it was so similar to "I'm Real" remix, but didn't mind. Samples were overused in those days, thanks to Diddy lol so I didn't think much of it. My favorite songs off the soundtrack were "Lead the Way" (very underrated) and "Want You". I was so upset that neither became official singles in the US. I feel that the whole Glitter "debacle" is what really started the Mariah "shade" era (2002 - now). I felt bad for her then and sided with her. I think now it's just become overly exhausting to even hear and see. (Friday 19 August 2016; 19:06)

Re: Song of the decade (65,416) (65,425) by RibbonB from USA Pharrell has had a few great songs, but he is a bit over rated IMO. Say Something was lukewarm at best. She does need just the right combination of music, lyrics and arrangement. I hope she has some good things coming soon just to whet our appetites, if not an actual home run. She needs to get a base hit again. Lol. I wish she could get her music on Scandal or some hit show. (Friday 19 August 2016; 18:51)

Mariah Carey's underrated sophomore album turns 25 (65,424) by B from USA Mariah's sophomore effort Emotions is an homage to her influences. Emotions is one of her strongest efforts and it is severely underrated. (Friday 19 August 2016; 18:33)

Arrangements (65,423) by B from USA I think Mariah should rearrange her hits like she did for TGIFY. Just her and a piano. This type of arrangement showcases her still impressive vocals and highlights her talent as a songwriter. I hope she does Storytellers. I was so disappointed when she cancelled her appearance. (Friday 19 August 2016; 18:23)

Candy Bling (65,422) by RibbonB from USA I actually heard this playing yesterday while in Starbucks. Sounded so cute, so good. I like the way Mariah sings so smoothly and tells the story about fond times. She really can get a variety of colors and flavors to her voice. A nice little song too. (Friday 19 August 2016; 18:15)

Re: The Emancipation Of Mimi era (65,420) (65,421) by Merr Hasenan from Malaysia I'm hoping for Mariah to do something with her hits. Rearrange the music and the structure of the songs that suit more to her recent vocal. Madonna is the queen in this game, i never heard the same Vogue or Like A Virgin in her concerts. It is always a different version. As for the new music, I want Mariah to write ballads in the line of Butterfly, Music Box, ISIL or WBT, pop/r and B minus the guest rappers. The music experts will call the new songs WBT part 1001, but the non lambs will appreciate her. She needs to work with Diane Warren or Babyface. I desperately need the big ballad. (Friday 19 August 2016; 16:01)

Re: The Emancipation Of Mimi era (65,419) (65,420) by ADAM from USA I wish she'd do a one-off performance from start to finish of her debut album all acoustic. Alicia Keys did something like that a year ago and I thought it was a perfect platform to remind fans and non-fansalike that you're still relevant but also to share stories about this famous record. Mariah always says she's tired in many ways of performing the hits, but never steps outside her comfort zone to perform any material that's not. I don't consider the random singing of a few lines of The Roof or Cant Let Go sufficient enough. I feel she's lazy and doesn't put in the work to re-package older material to her fans. Madonna and Beyonce are excellent in this matter. They both always change up the structure and melodies of their older hits and it always makes for intrigue as a listener when they perform. The creativity they put into there songs makes me sad that Mariah doesn't do half the effort. (Friday 19 August 2016; 13:39)

Re: The Emancipation Of Mimi era (65,414) (65,419) by darrian liu from taiwan She needs good live televised performances to convince people that she still can sing. Unplugged performances with just one instrument would be great. (Friday 19 August 2016; 12:51)

Re: Vocals (65,411) (65,418) by darrian liu from taiwan She was the most effortless in 1993-1996, if we talk about technique. In the debut era, sometimes Mariah got a little too chesty in the upper belts, hence the occasional rasp we hear back then. (Friday 19 August 2016; 12:45)

Article: Mariah Carey shades reality TV stars (65,417) by RibbonB from USA What a difference a year makes. (Friday 19 August 2016; 6:31)

Song of the decade (65,416) by Giovanni from USA I don't know about anyone else but I would love for Mariah to have another song of the decade. I wish she'd work with Pharell for an up tempo jam and Diane Warren for a ballad. If Mariah would do a song like "One sweet day" or "Fly like a bird" I would be super happy. (Friday 19 August 2016; 4:51)

Mariah on Live with Kelly (65,415) by Giovanni from USA In my opinion Mariah has looked her best this year on "Live with Kelly". Her make up was natural, her hair was nice and her body looked amazing. Those legs were looking great. I also enjoyed the interview. Kelly is always so welcoming and sweet to Mariah. (Friday 19 August 2016; 4:42)

The Emancipation Of Mimi era (65,414) by Giovanni from USA Is also my favorite era. She was humble, confident and untouchable that year. Her looks, voice and ensembles were on point. I honestly believe she can have another great era like 2005 if the music is good followed by a ton of promotion. However I'm still bothered all these years later that Mariah did not win album of the year. She was robbed. (Friday 19 August 2016; 4:32)

Best eras - in memoriam (65,413) by Edward from USA Vocally: 1990-1995 During this era Mariah's voice was effortless, there wasn't any straining or struggle. It was perfect. Not only could she sing high, low and between, but her command of the whistle register was unparalleled. Little things she did to adorn some of her songs were out of this world ("Music Box" at 3:14, "Underneath The Stars" at 1:42). To me it was like listening the voice of an angel. Her voice was like butter and her fluidly was impeccable. Visually: 1997 During this era Mariah's freedom was evident, and she was sexy without trying too hard. She penned some of her most introspective and beautiful songs ("Butterfly", "Close My Eyes", "Outside"). She still had it, but the butter in hear voice had left the building. 2005 This era proved that when Mariah has a great team, and she allows input and take some direction things can turn out right. This was a combination of Mariah's determination, good writing, good singing with less whispering, and great management. The music alone wouldn't have gotten this result. (Friday 19 August 2016; 2:27)

Re: Vocals (65,411) (65,412) by Ty from USA The Mariah Carey cd performances is/was captured us. (Friday 19 August 2016; 2:12)

Re: Vocals (65,407) (65,411) by Sheila from United States The best era was the first CD. She was effortless. Her whistle register was uncontrollable and piercing. No other era compares. She was also a fully live singer then. (Friday 19 August 2016; 0:45)

Re: Vocals (65,407) (65,410) by Mike from FL, USA Ditto all this, Marissa. The 2006 WBT/FLAB Grammies performance and the standing ovation that followed was one of my fave MC moments ever. And the ILT performance for VH1 where she is in the red pantsuit thingy, she was stunning. (Friday 19 August 2016; 0:41)

Re: Standards/classics (65,408) (65,409) by RibbonB from USA Lol you're back after your source lied to you about MW? You do your own math. (Friday 19 August 2016; 0:27)

Re: Standards/classics (65,348) (65,408) by THE TRUTH from USA Both Mariah and Lindsay Lohan recently did vow renewal ceremonies under the Vatican. Do the math. (Thursday 18 August 2016; 22:43)

Re: Vocals (65,405) (65,407) by Marissa from USA My favorite "version" of Mariah is TEOM era. Although she was sweet, I found 90-95 Mariah's personality boring and suppressed. To this day I still almost never watch interviews from that era because I know she wasn't being herself. TEOM era was perfect. She wasn't just happy. She had a spiritual joy that radiated from her. She embodied the lyrics of Can't Take That Away. She was grounded, humble, secure, grateful to have such a successful comeback and the diva antics were infrequent enough to actually be fun. Even a hater couldn't help but like her back then. (Thursday 18 August 2016; 22:41)

Re: Vocals (65,405) (65,406) by MusicfanJ from Germany How I miss that Mariah too. It's interesting that you mention the Christmas album. Her voice were really amazing and so clear. There are many songs where I could cry because of the wonderful voice. And yes I loved her natural look. That was real. But that was at a time people weren't as superficial as today. I'm so happy to grew up with MTV and co. and got to see real superstars with talent not only entertainers that look cheap and trashy. (Thursday 18 August 2016; 22:00)

Vocals (65,405) by Myles from CT, USA I am so over talking about Mariah's current state. It is nowhere near the shy but bold mature woman we knew in 1993-1995. I miss that Mariah, but that is just beating a dead horse. I feel selfish saying that because that was when she was a prisoner. Anyway, the vocals on the Merry Christmas album was her voice at her finest. I still have never heard crystal clear, well pronounced, strong vocals like that on any other album. It always reminds me of my childhood, my father, and happier times. And that is why I will always love Mariah Carey. Forever. (Thursday 18 August 2016; 20:13)

Re: New billboard (65,395) (65,404) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada That's so true. May. The photo reminds me of the one in the Glitter booklet. (Thursday 18 August 2016; 20:02)

Article: Mariah Carey to perform at sold-out Israel show (65,403) by RibbonB from USA This article from last year is very telling. Especially when M. says she heard about boycotts of Israel, but she does what she wants to do and doesn't get into people's political agendas. But the reason she went to Israel was James and his connection to Netanyahu the leader there. IDK, but it would seem a good idea to stay away from political hotbed locations, especially bringing your children along, Here's an article about how J.P. became besties with the Israel leader. His ties are usually financially motivated and he often dances along to different religions if it fits his financial purposes like he did with Scientology, until their position on gambling pushed him away. Now he is trying to invest in Israel. I still say follow the money in all of this distraction. (Thursday 18 August 2016; 16:22)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey's underrated sophomore album turns 25 (65,400) (65,402) by B from USA They say that once a person reaches a certain level of stardom they become a caricature of themselves. Liz Taylor, MJ, and Britney are examples. Thankfully, Mariah plays with her image and is in on joke. I think it's a defense mechanism she adopted after the Glitter debacle. I'm not making excuses for the splashes or the ensembles though. (Thursday 18 August 2016; 15:08)

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