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"From now until... infinity" (51,751) by Kyle from USA I don't understand all the upset. This was always branded as a reissue plus her additional three number one singles. Besides, overall albums aren't selling and if "Infinity" is a smash, then the single will out sell the album (like every other single that sells more than the full length album). This is a way to get new material out while also promoting her residency. L.A. Reid has a plan for the single "Infinity". He is putting all cards that it will blow up radio. I have a feeling on April 27, when the single "Infinity" drops, along with the video, our girl will be on Clear Channel deal and it will go to #1. What a better way to celebrate a residency about your #1 singles and gain an additional #1 single. If this is as successful as everyone is planning it to be, a new album and single will be out by end of year. This is just the beginning and everyone has stake in Mariah's "comeback" and it seems they are all working diligently to get her promoted properly. And remember, just because the tracklist as been released with only one additional song doesn't mean another surprise or two may be on there when it is actually released. I never thought this release was about the "album", I always got the vibe this new song "Infinity" is a masterpiece that has been kept quiet for sometime and now is the perfect time to unleash it. (Monday 13 April 2015; 20:55)

Pictures / MIAM / Infinity (51,750) by Ethan from United States I don't understand what the deal is. All album pictures are retouched. Let's be fair and honest, both MIAM and #1 To Infinity pictures were taken when Mariah was slimmer. Her weight fluctuates and she's said that before. MIAM picture was taken during the #Beautiful/American Idol time period and she was much skinnier than when she performed in Jamaica. She probably took the #1 To Infinity picture during her time period when she made an appearance on Ellen. People need to stop making comparisons. Get your facts straight before you make stuff up or at least say those are your assumptions. And about MIAM, let's get things straight. People said there weren't any promotions but in fact there were: Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, radio, World Music Awards, and etc. The main reason it didn't do well was the on-going delays and time span from #Beautiful to the album release was one year apart. In my opinion, there were the lackluster singles as well. I'm not sure why Mariah and her team decided to use The Art Of Letting Go and You're Mine (Eternal) (Rodney Jerkins). I'm glad that Mariah decided to not work with him again. Not to say that he isn't a talented producer but sometimes some people don't make the mainstream/radio friendly songs or #1 hits. There are much stronger singles on MIAM. They could have released YDKWTD and then Faded. Let's just hope this Infinity single is the bomb. (Monday 13 April 2015; 20:30)

Hit machine vs money machine (51,748) by Andrew from UK It's really simple for the uber-positive enablers: one new track on an album full of songs from which most people will have their favorites downloaded by now. Giant mistake. I mean, media-wise, a giant mistake. It actually feels like either Mariah doesn't give a shit or she's so deluded she has no idea what makes sense anymore. It won't sell. Squat. And I see the photo is now being torn apart online. What's the point of this shit? Cue lip-syncing by a frozen statue in Las Vegas before she moves to the chaise longue, and wonder if being a "lamb" matters to the Mariah Carey money-machine anymore. Remember the hit-machine? Well here's the 98 compilation with less tracks and a doctored photo to remind you. But, hold on, people. It's in the opposite order. And a Christmas movie? Who in their right mind...? This may not pass the censorship but let me lay it down as politely as I can: Mariah drinks too much, eats too much, lip-syncs too much, photoshops way too much, acts aloof too much, repeats rehearsed phrases too much, throws shade too much. Yet always the dream that this "era" (stupid word) will be different. Seriously I want the job. I'm not afraid to kick her ass. She needs it, despite the best intentions of most here. Remember the Mariah Carey hit-machine? You don't need to. Mariah and Sony are here to help you remember. You know that album you bought in '98? The one with songs on you can download individually now? Well here it is in the reverse order with less additional tracks. In fact, why download it at all? You already have it. Of course I joke, but this is the culmination of years of career-ending nonsense. People bleat at me for saying Mariah doesn't give a shit anymore. One track? After the last project being guttered by her own lack of interest? After the lip-sync, photoshop tragedies of recent times? I remember listening to Mariah when I was a child and thinking she spoke to me. But now she just wants my money. And she doesn't even care if I have an issue giving it. What must the general public think? (Monday 13 April 2015; 20:14)

Keep calm and stop the drama (51,747) by carlos from peru Reading some of your posts make me think that some fans make a drama of everything. Really. Some comments are too childish. So I'm just gonna say that I wish the best for MC with this new project and part of her life because last years was a mess, so I hope that everything goes good for her this year. (Monday 13 April 2015; 20:12)

#1's To Infinity (51,746) by B from USA Billboard describing the new single as breathtaking has me excited. When Mariah released We Belong Together in 2005 I had just broken up with my boyfriend. Our 11th anniversary would have been May 27th. Full circle. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:52)

Rumours (51,745) by Kate from UK It seems as if people build their hopes and expectations off rumours. Why? (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:43)

Why the disappointment? (51,744) by Bill from the UK I'm saddened to read so many fans are upset with the new album. Mariah always said it was just an update of the 1998 album to include the new #1's. I wasn't even expecting a new track until she tweeted about Infinity, although of course I would have loved there to be. It's worse because everyone was so excited during the album cover reveal. I've ordered my vinyl and I'm excited for it. I guess the tracks will be remastered like on The Collection. But like others have said, it's to tie in with the residency, and I imagine will be all over the Caesar's Palace shop for purchase during her stint there. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:35)

Two cents (51,743) by Musti from UK I'm not too bothered that Infinity is the only new track on the album. Judging by the statement on the official website this album is purely intended to be a comprehensive collection of her #1's, mostly in support of her Vegas residency. And although I'm very disappointed that Someday MTV Unplugged and Fantasy ODB Remix are the only alternate versions included, it looks like she's really hoping Infinity will be #1. And judging by all this promo, she's willing to do what it takes to make that happen. In my opinion the whole point of the residency is to remind people why they loved Mariah in the first place and why they spent their money on her. To sweeten the pot before an album of new material is released, not to relaunch her career with a collection of #1's and 4 new tracks. LA was very successful in handling her comeback and probably would've managed E=MC better had she not disappeared with Nick at the time. I'm sure they have a new album in the works, which is why she only has one new song here. I don't accept that she doesn't care anymore. She just moved back to Sony to be with LA. That indicates a lot. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:33)

#1's 2.0? (51,742) by Warrior Butterfly from USA Yes as a long time fan I have the original 1998 #1's, a nice compilation of that times' work. However as a long time fan or vintage lamb I was hoping for a deluxe or super pack type of deal. Disc #1 - all the #1's (since Sony has a majority of her over all work) Disc #2 - Mariah's demos from 1989 (we've been asking for it for years) Disc #3 - re-recorded hits (she always said she didn't like some of the record recordings, breath new life into the classics) Or better yet individual EP's. Justin Timberlake almost did that with "The 20/20 Experience" before composing it into one long album. Point is it would have worked as an EP as well. Unless Mariah is still string up some new surprises. For those of us that have been around for the past 25 years throw a bone. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:32)

New cover | #1 To Infinity (51,741) by ktktkt from Philippines The new album cover is so fab for me. I think the purpose of this new compilation album is to re-introduce her hopefully it would ignite a spark of interest to new people. I'm not really expecting it to sell but I hope that she would release a new album after her Vegas gig. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:16)

Infinity symbol (51,740) by Gloria from Hong Kong I just found out that the Infinity symbol was incorporated into the butterfly, I think it is cute and I love that little finding. However, the Mirror article on Mariah's figure really irritated me to infinity. I believe the new cover art is an old picture, or the artist behind this picture must be making a miracle. And there is not a single cover art free from photoshopping, believe it or not. Nowadays it's the market strategy to make everything look good, and efforts are made to sell the package rather than the actual quality. That's the rule people play in these days. Wake up cavemen, it's the 21st century of capitalism and we already have iPhone 7 in progress. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:12)

#1 to Infinity (51,739) by R&B Junkie from Poland I don't know what Epic is planning, but I think this album is going to have pure sales. The whole idea of releasing a compilation of hits is quite weird. OK, the original #1's album from 1998 was successful, but it included new songs that almost all were released as singles. The times were also different, now everyone can compile the greatest hits playlist in 5 minutes on YouTube or elsewhere. Fans buying the album? I have already all of MC's albums, plus #1's and Greatest Hits. This can be good only as a gift to someone. The truth is that commercial success of a song sometimes is not determined by its quality. I admire all of her number one songs, but if the complilation process was up to me, I'd completely change it. Songs that are also must-be ingredients of greatest hits compilation: Without You, AIWFCIY, Breakdown, CTTA, When You Believe, Loverboy (original one with Fireckracker's sample), TTR, SIO, Migrate, Obsessed, #Beautiful. Moreover, second CD should be released containing at least 4 new tracks. Getting back to reality, I say yes to a vinyl edition. Great move since vinyl albums have increased in sales recently. If there's a chance that these songs are re-sung and re-arranged, that would be musical heaven for me. Sorry for me being so critical this time but I see this album debuting with 30-40k first week and a total sales will not mark the 100k in the US. God, I wish I am wrong. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:10)

Infinity (51,738) by B from USA Who did Mariah co-write Infinity with? J.D.? Is there an official statement that says who the producers and writers are and if any samples were used? You would think Mariah Carey was Aretha Franklin in a two piece according to some post. I understand that some of you are frustrated but this is extreme. Calm down. Be happy that your favorite artist and her label think she has a hit on her hands and we're getting a video on the same day. (Monday 13 April 2015; 19:02)

#1's To Infinity (51,736) by B from USA I understand that some of you are disappointed that Infinity is the only new song but what were you expecting? I knew the duets weren't happening. A duets album is a last ditch effort and Mariah Carey is still too relevant for that. I'm excited that Mariah Carey is releasing a new single. Billboard describes the new single as breathtaking. When was the last time Billboard said something that positive about a Mariah Carey single? She is promoting this updated release and her residency simultaneously. Has any of the fans who have pre-ordered the album said what the special gift is? I was hoping the demo was included but I think if it's released it deserves to be the focus of the release not an addition to a compilation. (Monday 13 April 2015; 18:55)

Why keep photoshopping? (51,735) by Ty from USA The Internet is tearing Mimi's cd cover up. I'm not sure why they would do this when the last cd was ripped apart due to this airbrushing which took away from the brilliance of the project. Then to tease the lambs with a number 1's with a few surprises, and no surprises. Where is Benny Medina? (Monday 13 April 2015; 18:47)

Keep calm and Carey on (51,734) by Ethan from United States 19 songs to be fitted in one-disc cd so that's why the price is very affordable. Some fans on this forum did mention that they only want 1-2 more new songs on this compilation cd as long as it guarantees a hit. So your wish is granted by Mariah. Personally, I was hoping for 4-5 new songs, including Don't Explain by Billie Holiday because Mariah is the queen of cover/tribute but I guess I have to wait for her second Epic cd. I assume Mariah and Epic production teams feel very strongly about Infinity and it might become her 19th #1 single. All we have to do is support her and make that happen. Yes I do agree that Mariah will get more new fans based on this cd alone because it contains all the #1s and filters out all her #2s, #3s, and top 5 and 10 songs. Haha. This cd seems saturated because of all the #1s and greatest hits cds that were released by the record company. On her own terms, Mariah only released the first #1s cd and perhaps the Remixes cd but Sony/Columbia released the Greatest Hits cd while she was with Virgin Records. Then they released the Ballads, Love Songs, and so on (I think). Therefore, it is all redundant. All I hope is that Infinity (song and music video) is at the same quality/high budget or much better as WBT/TMB and not like HATEU or I Want To Know What Love Is. There's nothing we can do now instead of wait and buy, listen, or stream the new single when it hits April 27. (Monday 13 April 2015; 18:35)

#1s and Sony back (51,733) by May from Denmark Perhaps, the only reason why she is releasing a full #1s compilation (yet again) is just to remind those that might have "forgotten" that she is still the number one and plans to come back for more. Considering how good was the last album in regards of musial quality (even when most of it was on the safe side), she still has great chances of hitting top charts once more. Surely the album will be available in iTunes and if the song Infinity is that great, single and remixes will come the way. Then I will purchase the single and the remixes. So far, being completely honest and humble in my choice, I will pass this compilation. But like I said, I think that this is only part of the "comeback" and reminding people that she still has more to give. She is trending right now, everyone is talking about her, and that is really good. The anticipation for the Vegas show is growing and eyes are starting to focus on her more and more. (Monday 13 April 2015; 18:35)

I agree Mimi L. and others (51,732) by May from Denmark I think it's great to support the artist you love by purchasing their art but I'm an adult now and I can most definitely say "no" if I think something is unfair, my priorities are others, overall financially. If I'm going to purchase a complete album there's got to be more than just one new song. I've already bought in the past repeated material due to over-usage-damage (lol) as a teen so I think that I gave her even extra from my pockets. Are we sure that all the songs in the compilation are not re-sung? Here is what it would bother me about the album if it was all the same and just one addition: surely Mariah has dozen of songs lying around unused, she still has her demos and she is now back at Sony where she might have even more stuff, couldn't they just "recycle" some of that stuff and add it as extra bonus material in a second cd? The songs could not be worst than no songs at all. I bet it wouldn't really cost them anything except for a re-mastering, surely any fan would love to have all that included in the shelf catalog, I would buy it and mostly because I feel it would add important stuff to Mariah's history that are a "must have". If she is money hungry she could release something limited only available in the physical album and please, no Elle magazine commercial stuff, I'm talking about music, or even some audio of Mariah telling the fans some wonderful story of her life never heard before, so many things she could give the fans that could come out with. (Monday 13 April 2015; 18:21)

Quit complaining (51,731) by Terna from Nigeria Why is everyone complaining? I think they know what they're doing. This album is targeted towards the younger lambs who weren't around when the first one was released, it's updated to include her newer hits, also not everyone purchased it. I definitely plan on buying the whole album. Take note the old number ones has been removed from iTunes. Plus ever heard of hidden tracks? (Monday 13 April 2015; 18:02)

#1 To Irony (51,730) by Andrew from UK For a while now I have wanted people to realise that the career path was set for disaster. Hideous decisions have been made one after another for several years and a trajectory is a trajectory with no-one pointing out self-indulgence or arrogance on Mariah's part. I wanted it to change and felt like we all had a responsibility to make it happen, as it were. However, I can't help feeling a little sad about today. For everyone. If the Infinity track is another self-indulgent RnB slow jam a la ten years ago she can kiss a lot goodbye. I have thought for a while that MC doesn't really give a shit anymore. This surely proves it. What a waste of time. Who the fuck is advising her? Anyone? Give me the job. I'll do it for free. (Monday 13 April 2015; 18:01)

The album cover (51,729) by Benjamin Fisher from United States I cannot, for the life of me, understand why people are so mad about the photoshopped cover. You just called her "fat" last week, and now you're mad that she used Photoshop. What the hell do you expect her to do? I'd rather she use Photoshop to digitally alter the photographs than starve herself thin. This industry expects physical perfection from women, so you all know that using untouched photographs is not an option. Stop complaining, and let Mariah do her thing. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:58)

Good things come with time (51,728) by Cgee54 from Usa I'm not really concerned about this compilation album to be honest. It is just something to accompany her residency so I could care less about it. I honestly want her to focus on writing new material for her next studio album and not waste her energy on a compilation album. Things will come in time, I truly hope. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:54)

Tracklist (51,727) by Luke from United Kingdom I think some people got their expectations to high. This clearly isn't going to be her last album so I'd imagine they're using this to get people interested in her again. I would have liked a few more new songs just like everyone else, but there isn't so I can just wait and be excited for the new song. Remember this is to accompany her Vegas shows. This isn't a fresh new album. That can come later. This album is for people who like her music but probably don't have all the #1's. They can then buy this new CD and get familiar with the songs if they're going to her Vegas shows or just for the sake of having the songs. It's more aimed towards people who don't follow her as much as her fans and would like to have those songs by themselves and collected into one CD. What would you prefer her to do, spend time recording/producing multiple new songs? Or get ready and rehearse for Vegas and blow us away? (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:43)

Compilation (51,726) by Dove from USA Compilation albums still sell, I think Carrie Underwood's sold a lot in 2014. Gayle endorsed it in Oprah magazine so that may have helped. What they need to do is stop selling the digital copy of the original #1's for $6.99. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:37)

David from Australia (51,725) by Will from England You beat me to it lol. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:35)

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