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About Stacey from USA: Been a fan since 1993. Favorite albums include Daydream, TEOM, and Music Box. I love a good discussion, but won't stand for hateful comments because we disagree. I am too old to deal with drama and so are you. Keep it real with me and we'll have some fun. Peace.

Physical copy (109,966) by Stacey from USA I'll always buy a physical copy. There's just something nostalgic about opening up a new CD, taking out the liner notes and looking though them. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 01:06) this is a reply to message 109,965

Physical copy (109,965) by Bobby A from United States Jamie, go to recordstoreday.com and do a search for MC and a East coast major city zip code. There you will find vinyl record shops who will preorder the HFIA vinyl and possibly order the CD for you and ship to the UK. Also, try Vintage Stock's website and Comeback Vinyl in Atlanta and Grimey's in Nashville. Those three may ship overseas too. Also, I will help too if you can't get the variant that you want. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 23:20)

Live and Let Die (109,961) by Stacey from USA Paul McCartney has great respect for MC. I still remember him encouraging her to sing louder at 2005's Live 8. More fun to look forward to. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 20:06) this is a reply to message 109,949

Live and Let Die (109,949) by MusicfanJ from Germany That would be so cool. I love this song. I always have to think of the scene with Jennifer Lawrence in "American Hustle". So much fun. I can't wait to hear Mariah's version. I so deeply wanted a cover and now we get a Paul McCartney song. Great news. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 10:11)

Webmaster request (109,960) by Stacey from USA What are you talking about? I did not state anyone has been silenced because of me. I stated I've had my posts edited and not posted just like others. I am held to the same standards like everyone else. It has been claimed by others that us "characters", as the word that has been used in previous posts, are given privileges on this board. I invite you to reread my post and Edward's post again. 109,930 and 109,942. Edward, I got another insult hurled my way. Apparently I have no original thoughts. Time to pay myself. Lambi, make note that I did not insult you back. Making statements like that speaks more to your character than mine. Anyway, time for me to move on. Best wishes to you. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 20:02) this is a reply to message 109,951

Webmaster request (109,951) by Lambi from USA I really don't think anyone ever had to be silenced because of you, Stacey. Honestly you kind of just echo and applause Eric's post all the time it's actually entertaining. Do you actually ever have an original thought? Genuinely curious. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 13:51)

Webmaster request (109,945) by Stacey from USA Amen. Well said. None of us "characters" have any kind of "in" with the webmaster. I have a few MC CDs listed in his discography but that's my only connection. I've had posts edited and/or not posted many times. Folks just need to stop feeling like it's their duty to set others straight, to reprimand. I'd be rich too if I got paid for everytime an insult is thrown my way. It's laughable how many times me being a teacher has been made fun of. Honestly, just stop. Enjoy the conversation. It ain't that deep, lol. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 02:21) this is a reply to message 109,942

Webmaster request (109,942) by Edward from USA Nobody said anything negative to Brad, except Victoria, who implied the board was full of "hating ass hoes". I guess she included herself in the mix, minus the "hating" and "ass" parts. Some people just love to stir the pot and make things up. Brad made a vague comment about the board, but nothing specific. It was weird because, as you said, we were all just joking around about album titles and having a good time. The vibe was light. Looking at his recent posts, it's pretty clear Brad hasn't been happy with anything Mariah-related lately, which is totally fine. The problem is, when he chose to leave, he acted like this place was some toxic nightmare and he just couldn't deal anymore. That doesn't make sense, especially when most folks here actually liked "Type Dangerous" and the video. Many love playing the victim and throwing digital tantrums, they start acting like they're here to reprimand others, which is just ridiculous. We've got positive folks, critical folks, and everyone in between, but we've all been part of this board for a long time. Brad completely trashed "Type Dangerous", can you imagine if I had gone off on him for not liking it? It'd be absurd. Time to stop being so damn sensitive, it ain't that serious. This board is going to keep being what it is. If I had a penny for every time someone complained about a person, a post, or the entire board, I'd be filthy rich by now. Some keep trying, but nobody's going to be walking on eggshells here. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 00:58)

Webmaster request (109,930) by Stacey from USA I'm still confused about who or what said anything to Brad. I certainly did not call him names nor do I ever call anyone here names. Yet, I was looped in somehow. *shrugs* My only comment was how a bunch of us were coming up with funny album titles, poking some fun at MC herself. Nothing too serious. I started posting online with the MC pink boards during the CB era. I was 24 and took everything so personally. Now at almost 48 years old, I could care less what someone says. Maybe it is an age and maturity thing. Who knows. I wish him the best. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 18:47) this is a reply to message 109,923

Webmaster request (109,923) by MusicfanJ from Germany No I haven't read the comments on X and Instagram. I'm not into this. I just wanted to say I feel sorry for Brad. And I liked to read his comments, so I'll miss his thoughts on MC, that's all. I will never have thick skin too and that's okay. The older you get, you get tired to cover anything. You're just authentic and most people like it. More than a façade. You only loose energy with facades. It's not worth it. To be sensitive and kind is not a bad thing. Amen to quote Brad. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 16:03)

Here For It All / Paul McCartney cover (109,929) by Stacey from USA I always love the fact she includes a cover. Some are better than others. It would be so cool to hear her cover a McCartney song. Wow. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 18:40) this is a reply to message 109,902

Here For It All / Paul McCartney cover (109,902) by BFF from United States Looks like she might be covering a song by Wings, Paul and Linda McCartney's band in the 70s? Can you imagine Mariah singing "Live and Let Die"? (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 02:58)

Here For It All (109,928) by Stacey from USA Shezz, thank you for your kind words. I always enjoy your posts too. I can't believe I will have a 17 year old in a few months. I feel old, lol. I definitely prefer 90s MC, but always look for songs on each album to connect with. I just want MC to be happy and respected. She is a once in a generation talent. I love the album title. It speaks to MC owning everything in her life and how its shaped who she is today, and I am totally here for it too. I can't wait to hear SS and the rest of the new album. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 18:35) this is a reply to message 109,905

Here For It All (109,905) by Shezz from Pk Stacey I wouldn't call you a "Tommy Era only" fan. Key word being "only". You show love for her all the time and you never partake in any bashing. You're a wonderful person and wow you have a 17 year old. I too fell in love with her during the Tommy era and I will never deny those were her best years, but I still look forward to what she releases now. It is what it is. Here for it all. Pun intended. I love the album title and the cover art, although it feels more like a photograph you'd generally find in the album liners than on the cover. It's very reminiscent of a magazine shoot she did a few years ago, I think for W. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 03:42)

Here For It All (109,899) by Stacey from USA I love the title. It speaks to her amazing career and all those events (good and bad) that have shaped who she is today. Did you guys know Here For It All has the same release date as Daydream? That can't be a coincidence, right? 9/26 is also my daughter's 17th birthday. So of course in her honor I'll be buying Mariah's new album, lol. Amazon has exclusive cover art releasing on July 23rd. As a Tommy era fan, I'm not stressing about anything. I always hope for the best. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 01:56)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,811) by Stacey from USA If you figure out what it is, can you let me know, lol? (Friday 18 July 2025; 17:23) this is a reply to message 109,807

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,807) by TJ from Norway I've been here since the beginning. I need to scroll down on the board to understand what this is about. (Friday 18 July 2025; 13:52)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,804) by Stacey from USA What are you talking about? Speaking for myself I stand by every one of my posts, every word respectful to others while getting my point across. I am not nasty towards others. I also don't take things too seriously either. After all it's just a message board. Peace. (Friday 18 July 2025; 05:38) this is a reply to message 109,801

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,801) by Brad from USA This board has gotten very, very nasty and unfriendly. Truth is, I have been on this site and board longer than ALL of you. But your reaction has shown, the people I enjoyed speaking with in 1998 are no longer here and, for good reason, I do not enjoy speaking with the people now on this board. See ya. (Friday 18 July 2025; 02:18)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,800) by Stacey from USA Seriously. I'm 47 and enjoyed all of us laughing enjoying the moment coming up with all those funny album's titles. (Friday 18 July 2025; 01:29) this is a reply to message 109,793

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,793) by Bill from the UK Type: Unhinged. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 17:57)

Unpopular opinions (109,683) by Stacey from USA Yes, 1000% yes. I absolutely love DYTOM. (Friday 11 July 2025; 07:26) this is a reply to message 109,678

Unpopular opinions (109,678) by Jamie from UK Everything Fades Away and Do You Think of me are the best. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 19:20)

Unpopular opinions (109,675) by Stacey from USA Totally agree with you about Tommy's control of her voice made a difference. That was the money maker and he knew it. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 18:14) this is a reply to message 109,663

Unpopular opinions (109,663) by Randy from USA I think Bye Bye was a worthy second single and Migrate isn't an undeniable hit. I think the Candy sample is better than Firecracker for Loverboy. I think #Beautiful is really boring. MIAMTEC is MC's worst album by far. Did I Do That is a great song. Through The Rain is better than Hero. Right To Dream is the best lyric Mariah has ever written. GTFO is the best song on Caution. The Wind is boring. Memoirs is the closest album to a follow up to Butterfly. Whitney held back on When You Believe because she knew MC in her 1998 voice couldn't keep up. Mariah is at fault for the Nicki Minaj beef. JLo had no idea about Firecracker and didn't deserve MC's smoke. Mariah and Eminem went on a few dates and messed around once. Mariah was embarrassed by her performance at Divas 98 and that's why she keeps hinting at Celine over singing in Aretha's presence. I think Type Dangerous is boring. I think Oh Santa is a great song because of its insane amount of energy. Mariah has potential as an actress. The performance of You and I for Stevie Wonder is boring. Mariah has had vocal problems since she left Tommy and maybe that sequestering her in the castle kept her very sensitive voice protected. At the present rate Mariah will sound like Dionne Warwick sounds now in her late 60s. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 03:50)

Unpopular opinions (109,661) by Stacey from USA When Fantasy was released, I was not a fan. So shocking, I know. I bought the album because I absolutely adored OSD. These days I hardly listen to OSD while Fantasy is on repeat, lol. Isn't it ironic, don't you think? Same thing happened with Merry Christmas. I wasn't too keen on MC's gospel flavored album. I didn't buy MC until years later. Now I love getting up and dancing to Joy to the World. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 00:25) this is a reply to message 109,657

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)

MC16 Album title (109,639) by Stacey from USA Me, I Wrote That: Songwriter Supreme. (Sunday 6 July 2025; 01:59)

One Heart, One Voice (109,575) by Stacey from USA A reprimand was warranted, lol. That's it Bill, you are in your room the rest of the night. No TV. (Thursday 3 July 2025; 02:26) this is a reply to message 109,571

One Heart, One Voice (109,571) by Bill from the UK Lol. (Wednesday 2 July 2025; 19:33)

One Heart One Voice (109,564) by Stacey from USA Every artist has their missteps. I believe I Don't is one of MC's missteps. Having said that, if you love the song, stream away. (Tuesday 1 July 2025; 21:04) this is a reply to message 109,554

One Heart One Voice (109,554) by Zachariah from Croatia Not Mariah's. (Tuesday 1 July 2025; 08:52)

One Heart One Voice (109,540) by Stacey from USA There are plenty of songs that chart on the Hot 100 that have no place being there. (Monday 30 June 2025; 03:36) this is a reply to message 109,535

One Heart One Voice (109,535) by Zachariah from Croatia Letś not forget that "I Don't" made it to 89th position on US Billboard Hot 100. I love that song and find it much better than Type Dangerous. (Monday 30 June 2025; 00:52)

One Heart One Voice (109,524) by Stacey from USA Exactly. I'm glad she's still recording music. It's not as bad as some claim. Don't forget we have Crapfinity and I Don't. Yikes. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 07:36) this is a reply to message 109,514

One Heart One Voice (109,514) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I'll take a relaxed, dated sound to some of the junk that is supposed to be music or respectable vocal prowess these days, at any time." I completely agree. I just watched the charts yesterday on Deluxe music TV and it felt like "ear torture". The cheap videos were also not enjoyable. No wonder why so many youngsters are a little depressed when listening to garbage, that "modern" music has no heart and soul. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 10:26)

One Heart, One Voice (109,507) by Stacey from USA Oh c'mon, it wasn't that bad, lol. (Friday 27 June 2025; 21:52) this is a reply to message 109,495

One Heart, One Voice (109,495) by Randy from USA I don't like it. Here's the thing. I knew it would be a ballad from the 90s. I knew it would feel "crowded". And I do think it's genius how he interchanged them throughout the verses. I am a Mariah Carey fan and what's most important to me is a lyric. Then the vocal. Then the arrangement. The lyrics are both banal and generic. It's not a song that needed to be written. It's been written before. I feel as though this is one of the songs sung before a Super Bowl national anthem with young girls from around the world tryna count steps with lame choreography. It belongs at the end of a really bad movie where the credits are more entertaining than the plot. My favorite person on this board woke me up out my sleep with a text for this? It's just Another Trite Hope Song rackin my brain like crazy. (Friday 27 June 2025; 16:40)

Barbra's song (109,506) by Stacey from USA I was hoping for a more pronounced whistle note a few seconds earlier as the climax started into the final chorus. (Friday 27 June 2025; 21:51) this is a reply to message 109,492

Barbra's song (109,492) by Terna from Nigeria Actually there's a whistle in the background at 4:06 time mark. (Friday 27 June 2025; 12:16)

Barbra's song (109,489) by Stacey from USA Agree. I was hoping for a whistle note going into the final chorus, sort of a cherry on top. Of course we are going to want MC to shine a bit more. However, MC fans need to recognize this is Barbara's [sic] song ft MC and AG. She is a guest artist. I like the song, its message. It's definitely a throw back to the early 90s for Mariah. Beautiful voices. (Friday 27 June 2025; 10:11) this is a reply to message 109,485

Barbra's song (109,485) by Shezz from Pk Mariah sounds great with them. The production sounds a bit dated though. Is it just me or is there less of Mariah than the other two? Clearly not a Mariah song but a pleasant surprise. She did her thing with the song she was given, wish we had more of her. Specially on the chorus. Makes me hopeful for the ballads on MC16. In a weird way it made me appreciate TD more. (Friday 27 June 2025; 06:36)

Capital's Summer Ball (109,381) by Stacey from USA Agreed. It's nice to see her smiling again, enjoying the moment. I loved the Summertime Ball look. Beautiful. While the voice has changed, Mariah's talent has not. TD proves that she is capable of putting out a song with a solid video that doesn't require Emotions-like vocals to sell it. Well done, MC. (Monday 16 June 2025; 19:57) this is a reply to message 109,358

Capital's Summer Ball (109,358) by Edward from USA I don't think it's about confidence or the lack of it. Confidence alone doesn't magically produce a voice that's no longer there. At this point, it's clear she's not putting herself through that anymore. "The Voice" has always been the centerpiece, but as it's changed, her approach should too. I actually respect that she's working with whatever she has left, no more gimmicks, no wall of background vocals, no smoke and mirrors. Just as is. I think she should keep it simple and lean into the artistry that's still there. Like I said before, chart positions aren't the point anymore. What matters is the music. And right now, we've got a fresh single and a solid video, and that's good enough for me. (Monday 16 June 2025; 02:57)

TD video thoughts (109,337) by Stacey from USA I watched the video, excited to finally find out the surprise. I finished the video and asked myself, did I miss something? Where was the big reveal? I find out it's some guy named MrBeast. Who? With two teenagers in my house, I'd like to think I've done pretty good at keeping up with current trends, popular public figures, etc. I'm glad I'm not the only one that was a bit let down at the surprise. Not nice to pop my balloon that way. That said, it's definitely a huge improvement from Mariah prancing around in a swimsuit or half naked, covering herself with a hat, I don't want to see her laying all over some dude in a car. I thought the storyline was funny, add her adlibs, and references to "I don't know him (her)", and Bianca was funny. Definitely a huge, huge improvement from past videos. (Sunday 15 June 2025; 06:21)

For the nostalgia (109,222) by Stacey from USA Taking the nostalgia route is on purpose, calculated. 20 years ago, the whole industry counted MC down for the count. After her public breakdown and ok reception of CB, folks were thinking this is it for MC. Then came TEOM, ILT, and of course WBT. As she said to BW during the Oscar's interviews, "They'll just have to count me back in." I think history is about to repeat itself. (Tuesday 10 June 2025; 21:01) this is a reply to message 109,211

For the nostalgia (109,211) by Shezz from Pk So MC is clearly taking the [nostalgic] route here for promotion. Doubling the new era with the [Mimi] era, radio promos, It's Like That and Breakdown video references and now the Rakim rap feature on the BET performance (which was a huge step above what we've seen in the recent past). Does that mean he's on the actual remix as well? It made sense and she loves her old school rappers but I don't think a Rakim remix will be as commercially effective as one with a contemporary rapper. Still hoping for Doechii or Cardi but I know that's highly improbable. But I loved her appearances tonight and I can't wait for the video. (Tuesday 10 June 2025; 12:25)

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