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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)

Infinity (52,340) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter It kills me to say this, but I never needed so many listens to a MC song to like it. I read the comments below on this board and I agree with bits and pieces of some of the points made. I did not like the "to infinity" part. I do like the verses and the bridge, the chorus isn't working for me and I think it's crucial for the chorus to work. I agree with the person that this may be a good album cut but a lead single, the only single of the rebirth, it is quite risky. When they hyped up the song so much, I did not expect this. I was hoping either for a party record, something people can blast in the cars during summer or a huge ballad (which like someone mentioned is doing pretty good nowadays). YME is hated by many but I loved the song on first listen. I have always wondered how MC chooses to place her whistles at the perfect place because they blend in so seamlessly but in this song, the whistle was completely disjointed and seemed to be there only for ornamental purposes. Also the laugh at the end did not blend in the song like Honey and UOOMF. It almost sounds like an afterthought. I agree with the person who said many people are probably loving the song because it's a Nick Cannon diss. MC is so good at diss songs (SIO, UOOMF, Someday) which has such memorable hooks and choruses that I am disappointed with this one. They really have to promote it to the max if they want another hit (I'm reserving hopes for #1 for later) and hit people with the video while the iron is hot. I am happy for the people loving the track and I would gladly be proven wrong about my opinion on this song because I want the best for MC. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:31)

Potential (52,339) by George Golden from UK This song has potential. Now if the video is a killer it will definetely grow wings. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:22)

Perfection (52,338) by Xavier Peoples from United States This song is amazing. It's so classic Mariah but still 2015. Some of you guys on here sound so old acting like she needs to do like Mark Ronson and Adele and do some throw back music. This is 2015 and some of us want to hear music that reflects that. I think this song is perfect. It's something that people young and old can relate to. The beat to this song is ridiculous, and I really can't wait to hear the remix. (Monday 27 April 2015; 14:04)

Infinity (52,337) by B from USA I love it. She hasn't written a chorus that huge in years. My six year old nephew was singing along after the second play. I bought my copy. (Monday 27 April 2015; 13:55)

No negative whatsoever (52,336) by Jen from Manila from Philippines I love the song period. Just appreciate the song, after all she is Mariah Carey. I don't have an iTunes account but I will buy her new compilation #1 To Infinity album. I support MC for life. (Monday 27 April 2015; 13:45)

Infinity (52,335) by Terna from Nigeria I love it. It's throwback but current at the same time. Lyrics are witty and pretty fast too though. It's a beautiful song and I love how she let it loose not holding back on the word "dream". Damn Mariah, this woman has a high voice. Lol. In a strange way it reminds me of her mermaid melodies. (Monday 27 April 2015; 13:35)

Love / hate (52,334) by Will from England So, when I first listened to the song this morning, I was half asleep and decided that to appreciate the song, I would need to be more awake. I bought the song, and proceeded to have it on repeat. After a while, I began to get into the song. Then I stopped playing it, just to see what my reaction would be when I started to listen to it again. And my reaction was the same: "What?" It's trying to be so many things, that it loses it's identity. It's trying to be WBT plus Faded plus TAOLG plus YM(E) plus TMB plus DFAU (replace the Infinity bridge with "don't baby, don't let it go", it's the same melody) plus UOMF plus MILG plus Prisoner plus Angels (Interlude) (the chimes in the background) plus OOC. Melodically, it bounces between a rap-esque record to a classical ballad and is not the easiest song to follow. When she is singing clearly on the chorus, it's great both lyrically and vocally. But for the first verse, you need the lyrics video to understand what she is saying. Which is a pity because they are clever lyrics (referencing that tea ad with Kermit the Frog anyone?). The second verse and bridge are fine. And there's a part of me that is split over the "to infinity" run. That should have been an overlying vocals instead of one shot. Overall, it's a good song, that may make the top 15. But #1? The video will have to be out of this world to get it to the top. What does play in its favour, is that it is different. Whether it is a good different, remains to be seen. Fingers crossed. (Monday 27 April 2015; 13:23)

Infinity (52,333) by Mirage_Nunez from America It's cute and catchy/radio friendly. I can't say I'm disappointed or overjoyed, probably just have to give it a few more listens before I completely fall in love with it (though there's already some lovable moments in the song). Hopefully the video slays and radio eats it up, she deserves it. (Monday 27 April 2015; 13:17)

Infinity isn't forever (52,332) by Otti from Belgium After the second listen, I fell in love with "Infinity". And it's still growing. Lambs and fans don't forget when label people decide to release a song, it's is not just after one listening. They hear the song all the time in a clear audio. I remember hearing WBT for the first time, I liked the song, but I was thinking is this the kind of song that radio stations are gonna play? Now it's a classic. "Infinity" is gonna work for radio. One more note, stop comparing MC with singers at their prime. Mariah at her prime did way better. (Monday 27 April 2015; 12:58)

Infinity (52,331) by Musti from UK I think it starts off great. Very powerful track, packed with feeling. The way she says infinity in the chorus says it all. I'm not a fan of the corny lyrics either and I do wish Mariah would stop writing "hip" lyrics, but I never believed that she ever needed a complicated lyric to reflect a complicated emotion. She's a master at dressing up a simple song and making it an anthem. Plus I can see this doing well on stage in Vegas, it has a lot of energy. The only problem I have with it is the high note at the end, especially the acapella intro (oh and her laughter - that only really worked on Honey). I think that's where the song loses its pop potential but nevertheless I think it's a great song. Rarely has a breakup/divorce been put in such a positive way. The music, her voice, it all sounds so optimistic. I'm very happy for her. I hope this song does well. (Monday 27 April 2015; 12:48)

There's an end to infinity (52,330) by Mushaakiss from UAE Reading some of the comments reminds me of when TMB came out lol but it still managed to hit #1. Having said that, people are trying to understand the song by comparison with other songs that they relate to but wait a while and you'll see, this song is no YME. I personally love it. I think it's cleverly written, amazingly sung in Mariah's distinct way. I can only critique the production a little, it seems to take some shine of of Mariah's voice but other than that, the song is spot on. The anthem is kickass and much needed for many of us who feel trapped or lost because they can't move on. Life goes on and this is a great way to celebrate freedom from any sort of breakup, be it a relationship, a dead end job, or whatever else you need to move on from. Great job MC. (Monday 27 April 2015; 12:34)

Infinitily paw (52,329) by Fady from Lebanon I love it. That's all. (Monday 27 April 2015; 12:20)

Infinity (52,327) by Licia from USA Wow it's been a long time since I have posted here lol. Anyway on to Infinity. I'm not feeling it. I want to like it but it's not happening for me. I have never had to listen to a Mariah song 4 times to like it. It just usually hits me after one listen and I'm not hearing all this greatness that people are carrying on about. As someone else said this is not the song that should have been put on an album with so many great songs. I have a feeling that many of the fans only like the song because it's dissing Nick and they pretty much have hated him from the start (for no real reason might I add) and not because it's a good song. Maybe the video will help change my mind. I'd also like to say that since Mariah has started this war of the words, Nick now has every right to make a song about her and no one from fans to Mariah have the right to get mad. Everybody was having a fit when it was rumored that he made a diss song, but they are praising her now for doing the same thing. (Monday 27 April 2015; 12:01)

Just buy the song (52,326) by PieterLamb from Indonesia It would be okay to have "like or dislike" towards her brand new song. She can't please anyone. If you still want to see her back on top of the charts, or her 19th #1's single, just buy the song. Period. Save your over the top criticsm to this messageboard. All she need is support from you lambs to buy the song. That's all. (Monday 27 April 2015; 11:59)

Infinity (52,325) by JAXGH from United States I don't dig it. Sorry lambs, this song just doesn't have it. Another TAOLG. What is going on? Did she really think this was "hot"? Love Story is even better vocally and melodically (complete opposite of Infinity lol). I noticed there's so many single material on E=MC2, and she chooses a mediocre song? Love Story, Migrate, For The Record, Cruise Control, Last Kiss. It's actually an excellent album. Sad to see it completely foiled and wasted. YDKWTD was also an amazing single but no promotion. Infinity is like Sweetheart/You're Mine. Lackluster and forgettable. I hope she releases a better single because this song is whack. I'm so sorry. I see Sam Smith/Ed Sheeran/John Legend smashing the charts with ballads. People are actually noticing voices now. Why is Mariah still all up on fast inaudible whispery records? Seriously guys, what the hell? The production is nothing new. What is up with her voice? It sounds so tired. I really miss the buttery beautiful amazing tone of Daydream and Butterfly era. Sad it will never come back. (Monday 27 April 2015; 11:54)

New single Infinity (52,324) by Jhonny from Guyana The fiirst listen I didn't get it, however, my second listen I liked it. I hope the video comes out quickly to push this song. Great lyrics so I hope we have a great video. All the best Mariah, I hope we get a new #1. (Monday 27 April 2015; 11:50)

LA Reid co-produced this mess? (52,323) by Eternal from Italy Infinity sounds like a remix of You're Mine (Eternal) with Up Out My Face. A rehash of a creatively lacking song, in other words. I get that they are trying to make it radio friendly while maintaining her trademark vocals, but the lyrics are really as corny as Fritos and that long whistle note near the end was completely superfluous. It's out of touch with today's music and would have been a flop even if it was recorded and released in 1995 with perfect vocals. I'm sorry, but that's my honest opinion. I was so excited when I saw that LA Reid, the man who masterminded her 2005 success, was a co-producer of the song, but he added absolutely nothing to the song. I'm disappointed, truly I am. Every one of the four new tracks on the original #1's was better than this. Didn't Sony tell her that You're Mine (Eternal) flopped hard and she shouldn't try to replicate it in any way? When will she realize that R&B is over and even her pal Mary J has jumped on the British house music bandwagon? (Monday 27 April 2015; 11:45)

Infinity (52,322) by Darryle from USA Eat your heart our Nick Cannon. This song sounds amazing. The lyrics are clever and super funny. I can see this song going to #1. It's her best single in years. (Monday 27 April 2015; 11:42)

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