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Re. Infinity (52,368) by Joe from United Kingdom I love it. I was so nervous before the first listen as I usually am when when she brings out new music. I always check people's reactions before listening so in case my standards are too high I'm not gonna be really dissapointed. I was thinking please let me like it so I listened and as soon as the beat dropped with the "ooh aah's" I was happy. I don't think it's gonna be number one and I don't really care, all I care is that I like it. Lets chill with the chasing the charts and the 19th number one. It's like we got 18 legendary singles plus another hundred amazing songs from her over the years. I'm just happy that I still enjoy her music like I did with the last album. I can remember feeling underwhelmed by "You're Mine" and "TOALG" so I know that feeling some may feel. I'd like a number one as much as the next person but at this point I don't feel like its a big deal. "MIAMTEC" flopped so bad but I could barely care because I was to busy enjoying the amazing songs it gave me. (Monday 27 April 2015; 16:47)

Infinity (52,367) by peterpaul from Ireland I like the new track (don't love it). There's no way will this be her 19th no 1. I can't even see UK radio playing it. I could be wrong and I hope I am but I doubt it. (Monday 27 April 2015; 16:34)

Inifnity (52,366) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA I like it, my only problem with it, it doesn't sound finished. Like a rough cut. The song reminds me of TMB and Obsessed where first two listenings I didn't really get into. But I like it, I bought the single. The one thing, I'm very sick and tired of is the media and its obsession with the name "Mariah Carey". I really hope Mariah and her new team and label try and change people's perceptions of her. I would never want to be her, it must be nerve wrecking with every single and album release because if it's not a success it's a global economic crisis lol literally. Celine Dion could release a brand new album tomorrow worldwide and if it flops nobody would care. But Mariah would be put through the burning fire for it. Mary J. Bilge album flopped and the soundtrack not one word. JLo all that promo she didn't make even not one word. Infinity is already top 30 on iTunes US. I hope so does atleast well on the Hot 100. (Monday 27 April 2015; 16:27)

TMZ crowns MC the king of diss rap (52,365) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter After years of bashing her, this is what TMZ had to say about MC. (Monday 27 April 2015; 16:25)

No bueno (52,364) by Marissa from USA The intro had so much potential, but I would be content with never hearing this song again. The vocals are chopped up in such an awkward way and the lyrics sound like she is trying too hard to be young and hip. Not feeling it at all. Damn, and I had so much hope too. . (Monday 27 April 2015; 16:23)

Infinity (52,363) by B from USA Mandy and others claiming that the lyrics are inaudible is laughable. You're from America and I'm assuming you speak English so why can't you follow the lyrics? I think the lyrics are clever and the chorus/hook is huge. I was able to understand every lyric before I even saw the lyric video. (Monday 27 April 2015; 16:19)

Expectations of the dislikers (52,362) by Ardis Logic from Earth When you have expectations, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. I try not to have expectations and just let the song be what it is. Imagine the pressure on MC. Having to live up to the expectations must be very stressful and intense. It's not a very nice thing to do to show your dislike for the song in such a strong and insulting manner. If you have any love for MC at all please be respectful. (Monday 27 April 2015; 16:17)

It's ok (52,361) by Ty from USA The song sounds unmastered, the vocals are so filtered they almost sound auto tuned. I was expecting an explosive vocal moment and it's not horrid but it sounds like a b-side. That high note towards the end does not give me that "thank you Jesus" feeling lol. I am happy to hear her older songs all over the radio. La Reid does work magic. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:48)

Infinity (52,360) by G.G. from USA I wanted to love this song so much. I wanted this song to be a hit. It's garbage, album filler at best. I won't be buying this single or the #1's album. Hopefully Mariah will work with some new writers for her next album. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:46)

You all are corny like Fritos (52,359) by Kyle from USA The only reviews I care about are from the industry professionals (Billboard, radio personalities, etc) and they are all loving it. Stop comparing Mariah to her past. As an artist they all evolve. Embrace that she is still around giving us music and support her. She can never win with some of you and it drives me absolutely crazy. If you love her as an artist, support her. Enough said. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:46)

Infinity (52,358) by Mara from United States So I purchased the song late last night and had to put earbuds in to turn it up for first listen. Initial thoughts were, this is not what I expected and was different. I immediatly loved the violins but then I just couldn't understand what she was singing, there was a lot of production and it seemed to drown her voice out a bit not to mention how incredibly fast she sang. What seemed like the second verse was a bit clearer and you could hear her voice much better. Then we got to that note with dream, it sounded a little cut off but I think it fits. On to that amazing Music Box sound and the last note and the way it reintroduces the violins and I was hooked. All in all, I think with an amazing empowering video to go with this song, it will do well. I listened on repeat and did my test after I dropped my daughter off at school, made sure to turn it up in my car and it had that feel good sound. I really like it a lot now. I think it will get airplay and the controversy around the song especially since Mariah has kept so quiet on her marriage will help. The message is good too with the "loving me more and more" line. I hope Mariah makes another song someday without the fad lyrics, but for this one it works. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:32)

Waiting for "the video" (52,357) by Ardis Logic from Earth After hearing the song 3 times now, I love it more and more. I am excited to see the video. I am a little sad that more fans are not feeling this song. I guess it's because it's more a song that is personal to Mariah. Not like "Hero" or "Anytime You Need a Friend" which she wrote more for the fans. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:19)

Infinity hmmm (52,356) by MIAM from United Kingdom I think it's a great song but that chorus is not doing it for me at all. If I was to hear that chorus playing non stop I would want to rip my ears off, which is a shame because the rest of the song is really good and very radio friendly. But we shall see how this song is received by the rest of the public in due course. TBH I'm not holding out for it and will probably put it in the same pile with YME and IWTKWLI. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:19)

Show your love for Infinity (52,355) by Alejandro Cole from Colombia I mean. Tumbs up if you respect and love this woman. There is no music like this anymore so this song deserves a whole lotta respect from us. If you are a true Mariah [...] (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:18)

Infinity (52,354) by B from USA Infinity is classic Carey. She hasn't released a Pop song with a sing-along chorus like this since Fantasy. Infinity has future hit written all over it. I hated Triumphant and MOAIA but I can't deny this song has me feeling nostalgic. I see this becoming her 19th #1. The buzz surrounding this song wasn't exaggerated. Bravo, Mariah. She finally ditched her go to collaborators and has struck gold with this new sound which is a hybrid of Pop Mariah and R&B Hip-hop Mariah. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:16)

Possible ways to boost the song on the charts (52,353) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter 1) A viral video. This can be either done by Mariah having an awesome video that people will love watching and casual fans/non fans will be curious about enough to stream it. Or it can be done with a few celebrities doing recording themselves having fun while lip-syncing the song. This worked really well for Carly Ray Jepsen (both for CMM and IRLY) and Jason Derulo (Talk Dirty). 2) Massive promotion like appearances, social media events, great remixes and all the traditional stuff. Performances at major award shows. 3) A parody of the video by Bart Baker or Key Of Awesome. Parodies of Wrecking Ball and We Can't Stop helped it reach the top and for WB, I think it went to #1 for the second time after a parody of the song went viral. 4) Put it on a popular TV show especially one targetted at younger audiences. 5) YouTube makeup videos. Yes it sounds weird but I have been noticing recently that many movies are sponsoring major YouTube makeup gurus to recreate the looks in the movies (example Maleficent and Cinderella) and at the end of the tutorial they show a snippet of the movie. These famous YouTubers have millions of followers and they might decide to get the song. However, I think it's going to be costly and may not be feasible. Before anyone says "MC doesn't need gimmicks to get to the top", lets me real, the music industry is not what it was, things are done differently now. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:08)

Infinity, love it (52,352) by Ardis Logic from Earth First listen, first thing this morning. Love, love, love it. I can feel that it comes from deep within MC's heart. That always makes the best songs. Love the violin and the overall sound of the song. Really different from other songs she has made in the past. (Monday 27 April 2015; 15:03)

Sorry, still don't like it at all (52,351) by MC1989 from Spain I was hoping for a track with strong drummings, or at least a more uptempo tune like the elegant Say Something or the great #Beautiful. So tired of the wrong-called "R&B" thing. I don't like that she includes marks and names in some of her songs since TEOM. Calgon, YouTube, Wendy Williams, Barbra Walters, 20/20, Oprah Winfrey, and now Fritos? WTF? An 11 year old can write that and try to rhyme, but when it comes from a 45 year old woman it sounds ridiculous. I really don't like those references, if she wants to be recognised as the good songwriter that she is (something she always felt people didn't recognise enough) she should stop writting these childish rhymes and stop mentioning trademarks. After listening to the song several times I can say it isn't bad, but it is too bad for her. She's Mariah Carey. Her last album included masterpieces like Beautiful, Cry, Meteorite etc. Just music for the pleasure of doing it, not another desperate number one wannabe. Infinity tries to sound so commercial that makes me feel old because it feels like a song for teenagers. I can't believe this is the same woman that once wrote Butterfly or Through The Rain. It's funny because that "horrible" album called Glitter, which I happened to like a lot, as many fans, included some of her most powerful songs (ballads and uptempo songs). She just doesn't sound powerful in Infinity, it hasn't got a good structure and iconic melody which used to be Mariah's regular basis. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:49)

Webmaster (52,350) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter What's your thought on the song? Do you like/love/hate/dislike it? [Webmaster: I like it, but I don't really love it yet.] (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:48)

Orkun (52,349) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha yes you were spot on with the prediction. And I also wish that I am missing something that everyone else is finding in the song and that I am wrong about it. This era was looking so good, I am sad today. But even if I don't love it yet, I hope that it works for others and that this single doesn't go to waste or is abandoned because MC already has had a streak of severely under performing singles, not because the songs are bad but because they failed to sell for various reasons. This song somehow needs to do really well. Mariah can't afford another under performing song because the world won't care why her previous singles really didn't work, they'll just take her failure and run with it because she is a legendary artist and everyone likes to tear down legends after putting them on pedestals. If this song doesn't appeal to the masses, it's going to be a problem because only the lambs can't push this song to the top. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:47)

Infinity (52,348) by Philipp from Switzerland I'm sorry to say that I'm not so in love with Mariah's new song. To me the lyrics feel a bit childish and silly. And also I feel like she sings so fast it's almost like rapping. I believe this will make it incredibly hard to sing the song live. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:39)

Just okay (52,347) by Matthew from USA I've always preferred for MC to drop amazing vocals in the studio (by whatever means necessary), even if she can't do it live, because at least you have the recording forever, even if her performances can't match it. But I believe I'm in the minority there. I know Edward and a few others did prefer for her to make songs she can handle live so this song should work for them. Of all her #1 hits, this one most resembles TMB as far as lyrics and the way she sings it, but TMB had the benefit of a catchier chorus, a more unique beat (when TMB starts you know it's that song) and a killer video. She's working with the same director on the video so there's still some hope for this song. I was hoping for something slow or fast. This is in between. It's just missing something for me. I think our diva is just locked into a specific type of R&B that made her successful, and that sound is now translating as made for adult contemporary (the mature crowd). Anyway, here's to hoping LA can hook her up with some folks who can get her out of her R&B funk for the next album. This song is a throwback to the wrong decade. She needs to think Uptown Funk, Happy, #Beautiful, If Your Lips Are Moving. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:36)

Infinity (52,346) by B from USA Let's be honest, this single is hotter than any of Rhianna's latest singles and that chorus is an earworm. After two listens you're singing along and that my friends is the sign of a good single. This song is going to be huge. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:36)

Infinity major love (52,344) by hyiri from malaysia Hey lambs. I gotta to say this is one of her best. Argh I can't stop listening to Infinity. Love love love. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:33)

Infinity radio friendly (52,341) by JAXGH from United States This song is not even close to being radio friendly. What are you guys on? The lyrics are inaudible. You can barely tell what the hell she's saying because the runs are over done. Her head/whisper tone didn't help either. It makes it even harder to comprehend what she's singing. I'm convinced some lambs really kiss too much ass. Just because her riffs are used, doesn't mean it's great. It's actually over done at this point. She used the same riffs in Heavenly. Great examples of radio friendly is ABMB, WBT, Shake It Off, My All, It's Like That. Clear, easy to understand, catchy, simplicity at it's finest. People will not hear "ain't no false pretense, ain't no make amends" unless they're reading the lyric video which they won't. Lots of Mariah songs are actually inaudible because either the word she uses is unfamiliar and she's singing too fast/whispery/head tone/it's fading. I'm being bold because this is really a hot mess. C'mon Mariah step up your vocal/production/music choices. All this anticipation for another buzz/mediocre single. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:31)

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