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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)

Tie in with Vegas (51,724) by Will from England I too was disappointed with the noticeable lack of new tracks. However, once I calmed down and thought about it, I realised that the people who will buy this album, will be the ones going to see her Vegas shows. Her promo for this album are the shows. That's it. She's not doing this specifically for the lambs (unlike her previous #1s, which was a "thank you"). She's trying to entice the wider public to become interested in her, and her back catalogue. The only reason to include a new song is just to get some more talk about the compilation album. I wouldn't be surprised if they marketed "Infinity" as being the exclusive song on the album, instead of "plus one new song". She's already tried the "this is for the fans" thing on her last two albums, and they didn't exactly work. So, why not try and re-ignite the public's interest by putting on shows of her 18 #1s plus a new compilation CD with said #1s on it. Yes, the majority of the lambs have the songs. But I'm willing to bet the Vegas audience won't. This is for the shows and the GP, not for the lambs. She already has our attention. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:32)

Webmaster (51,723) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I do like that you post comments, please post more of your thoughts. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:25)

New album (51,721) by KeShawn Taylor from United States While I can agree that I would've loved to have more new songs on the album, but at the same time we have to take into account that she has been at Sony for all of a month. With the residency next month, there isn't much time to prepare an album with multiple new tracks that take away from the main attraction from the show, the actual #1's. It makes more sense to keep the new tracks minimal. Not to mention the talk of duets was strictly a rumor. It was never confirmed. Just like Nick's tell all book, her new Christmas album, and dating Brett Ratner. None of these were confirmed. I am excited that Mariah will make the most of this the best she can and once the residency ends in July, her and LA will get back to making classic nostalgia. For the time being, I'm excited that already in a day this album is getting more promotion than any Island gave her for MIAM, and beyond excited for this new single, "Infinity". Lets see what else this year has in stores for us. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:23)

Just pre-ordered #1 To Infinity (51,720) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End The only thing that really annoyed me was the shipping cost. Does Live Nation not have the ability to print CDs over here in Europe? I don't have the original #1's anymore because a friend of a friend "borrowed it" without permission and never gave it back. I wish it had been a double disc effort with her debut demos though. Maybe that's coming too if this release is successful enough? (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:22)

One song / photoshop / peterpaul /B (51,719) by Dove from USA I'm glad there is only one new song, that way when Infinity hits #1 they will all be number 1's. Not everyone still has all of her CD's like we do, guys, and 19 hits is still pretty generous. If MC is marketed right, then all the kids will want to know her music, and this is a good place to start them. I'm sure there will be another album with all new music soon. I don't think she looks that different on the cover than how she looked on Ellen. You can tell it's retouched and airbrushed but I don't think it's drastic. Thanks for the love B. peterpaul people usually talk to me because I talk to them first. And probably because I'm on here every day. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:21)

Ok last rant (51,718) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Mariah's entire fanbase was there all day and night (in my case) helping her unlock a darn album cover. There was a two day countdown just for an album cover. I love the cover but was a two day countdown necessary? Even if it was, I think her fans should have been rewarded with snippets or a single or whatever. All this publicity for just one new track? I hope I have to bite my words and that there are new surprises, but as of now I feel betrayed. I would love nothing more than to be proven wrong by Mariah regarding my opinion now, but I think that after all the support we show her, she should have had done something more. Even if those were left overs from MIAM. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:19)

New fans (51,717) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Mariah has gotten a lot of new fans since she last released #1's, I hope they will buy the new album. I will buy it, even though I have every album she has released. But in the worst scenario the new album will sell less then MIAMTEC, and that I'm afraid will destroy her career, and all this while she is performing her hits in Vegas. I do have hopes though, can she show the world she is the greatest again? I do miss a good era, I love to read updates when she has a Billboard hit. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:19)

#1 to infinity (51,716) by David from Australia I think this is just a release to compliment the Vegas residency so I'm not that fussed that there's only one new song. I'm glad it's being released on vinyl as well. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:11)

The album (51,715) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I really hope MC announces that all the tracks are updated versions or something. I really wasn't a big fan of the idea of another #1's album. I mean people make their own playlists now and everyone already has these songs. So the only reason I eventually warmed up to the idea was because I thought that's how she wanted to celebrate her 25 years and also since there were rumors that there a lot of surprises in the album like new tracks (plural) and surprise duet versions of the #1's. Then there was also the buzz of the demo being included. But seriously, no I just can't accept that there is only one new song. Only the real fans would buy this album and even then some real fans will pass (and I can't blame) them. This album is not going to be bought by the general public. Compilation albums generally don't even sell much and on top of that if its an album that only has songs that people have listened to a million times what's the incentive to buy it? Two consecutive flop albums, Mariah can't afford to have another one. Compilation album or not, people won't get into details, they'll just blow up failure. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:08)

Mariah's gonna lose even the lambily (51,714) by Nina from USA I am more than disappointed in this "new" CD release, I am offended. Does Mariah actually think I'm going to buy a CD of songs I already own for just one song I don't? I'm not going to do that just to put more money into her bank account. If the Infinity song is good I will buy the single but that's it. I feel like she's scamming us now and it saddens me to write that because I am such a fan. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:04)

#1 to infinity (51,713) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I do like the cover, but I don't understand why they photoshop her that much. She is gorgeous just the way she is, I think she should be proud of her curves. I'm so excited about her new song, and even though I have lost some faith in how successfull she has the potential to be these days, I actually believe she has a hit in store with this song. How wonderful would it be if she got her 19th number one with that song. She would make headlines again, and I miss that. So, just two weeks and we can enjoy some fresh Mariah sound again, I can't wait. (Monday 13 April 2015; 17:02)

Speechless (51,712) by Gilles from Malta Ok there is nothing to be excited about the album except the new single. I really hoped that some tracks were going to be re-sung. Regarding the cover it is just another picture but for me the time that I used to have posters are over. I m not going to order the album but just the single. I have #1 at home, I do not need to have another brand new copy with just one new cover and a new single, such a waste of money. Anyway I hope that the single will be good. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:57)

Biggest flop in Mariah's career? (51,711) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I'm afraid this will be the biggest flop in Mariah's career. Who will buy a greatest hits album when the most recent number 1 is seven years old? Only the fans will. But if you only give us one new song, why won't we buy just the song and not the album? This is not 1999 when you had to buy the album to get the 4 (!) new songs. I'm very, very disappointed. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:52)

One new song? (51,710) by G.G. from USA No demos, duets or new material? I'll pass. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:50)

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