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Infinity (52,416) by Abraham from USA I'm sorry but the song disappointed me. I was hoping for something great. I honestly want to slap all those critics for hyping up the song making me believe it was going to be something spectacular. The song definitely isn't number one material. The music is terrible and the lyrics along with Mariah's voice are awful. Once it started I already knew I wasn't going to like it. Almost every song on "Me I am Mariah" except "You're mine" is better. It's just as bad as "You're mine". I still love Mariah though. Hopefully the singles from her next album will be better. (Monday 27 April 2015; 22:16)

Stacey (52,415) by Licia from USA Not everyone who dislikes Infinity cares about it being number. At least I don't. I have never cared about that. All I wanted was a great song. I wasn't expecting 90's Mariah and I definitely didn't want a rehash of WBT. For me there's just something missing from this song. IMO there's no wow factor and it didn't remind me of why she was capable of earning those 18 number 1's. (Monday 27 April 2015; 22:15)

#1's To Infinity (52,414) by B from USA The original release included When You Believe, Mariah's Oscar winning duet with Whitney Houston, Sweetheart with Jermaine, Whenever You Call with Brian McKnight, and I Still Believe. Sweetheart, a cover of Rainy Davis' Sweetheart released in 1987, was a cute song. When You Believe was a miracle. Mariah's duet with Brian on Whenever You Call was underwhelming. Mariah's cover of Brenda K. Starr's I Still Believe, on which she sang background vocals, was her way of paying tribute to her. Starr's version peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Starr's first and only top twenty single on the Hot 100. Mariah's version peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Mariah made the song her own and the remixes she commissioned are/were epic. Infinity is a hit. It's got everything going for it except for the few so called fans that dislike it but that's not going to stop the public from hearing the song and thinking Mariah Carey is back and in fine form with a catchy witty new single. (Monday 27 April 2015; 22:12)

Shelly (52,413) by Abraham from USA Thank you Shelly. I really appreciate it. You're such a sweetie for remembering. I love you. (Monday 27 April 2015; 22:02)

Infinity #11 on Swedish iTunes (52,412) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Apart from AIWFCIY Infinity is the only Mariah song since #Beautiful was #1 to make such an immediate an impact like this in Sweden. This is a very good sign, it means the song is really strong. I hear it's already #1 in the Philippines so how is it doing in you alls respective countries so far? Also, those complaining about the lyrical content: What else is an authentic artist like Mariah supposed to write about if not what is actually going on in her life? If you want generic pop songs with no bite, no depth, signature sounds or playfulness then Mariah Carey is obviously not your fave. Close the door, loose the key. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:58)

Stacey (52,411) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Lovely post. You summed up what I was trying to get through in my last lengthily one. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:54)

97.9 The Box H-Town (52,410) by Ardis Logic from Earth I grew up in the H-Town (Houston) area. They play crap all day long and wouldn't know a "real" good song if it was delivered gold plated into their studio. So it really doesn't matter what they or anyone else says. This song is pure, from the heart. It doesn't get much real than that folks. If you can not appreciate it for that, then you might want to check if you still have a heart and/or soul. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:51)

The art of wanting greatness (52,409) by Andrew from UK Hi Eric (if I recall right? Sorry if I do not). I think most fans will love the new song because most fans seem to be die hard fans who think Marah excretes music awards. And fair play. All artists have their die-Garda. Mariah fans loving her isn't the marker, I would suggest. The problem, I believe, is MC's music and image appealing to non-fans. TEOM went global because Mariah did what Whitney did in 98/99: she had attitude and sophistication in her sound and image. That's is: even straight guys bought into it, and you can't be successful, for the most part, without them. Infinity is half way between me being dubious and loving it. I feel kind of odd about it. It has attitude, but is sometimes too girly. And too overthought as Mariah's music so often is now. There's a lot going on. It has more moments of Mariah genius but other moments of RnB malaise (like going to a club and dancing only for a sit-down sofa-song to come on). I just drove back from work with a few listens and will pump it out now to come to grips with it. But non-Mariah fans won't do that. And that's where the problem lies. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:46)

Re: Stacey (52,408) by Ardis Logic from Earth Very well said. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:45)

Cgee54 (52,407) by Stacey from USA You summed up my long post in just a few sentences. Well put. I agree CB was pure damage control, a forum to give MC an opportunity to go on all the shows and share her side of the breakdown/Glitter debacle. It allowed MC to show she was back and ready to shine again. TTR was never meant to rocket up the charts. It was more of a therapy for MC. Then we got TEOM. Oh my, I love that album. I see the same thing happening here. Different circumstances of course, but she is still coming off a personal setback. What better way to reenter the public eye than by celebrating her 18 #1s. I hope she does well in Vegas which will hopefully set her up for the true comeback with the next studio album. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:28)

Fifth Harmony/ Trending 140 (52,406) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok so it's sweet that Fifth Harmony is giving a shout out to Infinity and even shared the download link on their official twitter. I wish more celebs would do that. Well MC did talk about Fifth Harmony on her twitter so I am glad they are doing the same for her. Hopefully their fans will check out the song and download it. I am going around reading up on the song and it's good to say that most articles are praising it. Plus people on twitter are going crazy over it. It's good, I am happy for MC. There must be something in the song that is getting people hooked. I hope it brings her the success she has been wanting. Also Mariah shot to #1 on the Trending 140. I think now she is at number 2. People with twitter, please keep sharing the link of the song and using the hashtag. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:27)

Infinity (52,405) by Stacey from USA I think those who don't like the song need to take a step back. Remember the first #1s album? MC recorded I Still Believe as a new single to promote the album. That song while nice, remixes are even better, wasn't meant to rocket her back to #1. I don't think it was that kind of song. It was a tribute to BKS. The same goes with Infinity. I think everyone hyped themselves up so much that upon first listen, they were let down when it wasn't that WBT/SIO powerhouse song (which I think is an unfair comparison). It's a song to promote the new #1s collection/Vegas residency. It's a song to help MC move forward. I think she did her best to write a song to please radio, but more for herself. I'm hopeful that when the time comes for a new album of songs, MC will create those radio friendly, powerhouse singles. For now, though, it's all about reminding folks about her accomplishments. Similar to ISB, Infinity is meant to get her back on track, not rocker her up to #1. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:08)

Infinity is coming for that Billboard Hot100 #1 spot you all (52,404) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End It's brilliant in the way it sounds like a MIAMTEC track since that stellar album is caught between adjacent record company eras much like the Glitter soundtrack was. If we can't have Thirsty then Infinity is the best second choice I can imagine. I love how straightforward her vocals are, it leaves a lot of room for Mariah to add whatever flavours she wants to live when she's in good voice without straining her at all if she just sings it as is. The lyrics video was 100% necessary considering the compact lyrics before we get the short film version, plus it's just great promo and hype. Team Mariah is on fiyah. Also, the Thirsty shade is legendary. When will your lesser fave? (Monday 27 April 2015; 20:59)

Infinity is immature/horrible lyrics (52,402) by Nina from USA It really really pains me to write this, but this song is just another disappointment in a long list of disappointing songs Mariah has released in the last few years. Her lyrics seem to be regressing instead of progressing. Please act your age Mariah and get it together. (Monday 27 April 2015; 20:52)

Second thought / The Box Houston/ Different opinions (52,401) by Mirage_Nunez from America I'm starting to love Infinity now. It's a grower. "Close the door lose the key, leave my heart on the mat for me." I love her voice on that part, sounds so clear and gorgeous. As for the 97.9 The Box, Infinity sounds much better than most of the trash they play on that station (I live in Houston as well). I remember they played that awful 7/11 song by Yonce over and over and over again and again trying to get people to fall in love with it. I couldn't help but think "if only Mariah still had that type of support from radio". On another note, it's so not cool to call fellow lambs "ass kissers" just because we like or love the new song. Mariah is so multifaceted that we're all gonna always have different opinions on her musical choices. I think that's the beauty of it all. It's okay just voice your ("your" in all caps) opinion and chill. Allow the rest of us enjoy/praise the song in peace. (Monday 27 April 2015; 20:50)

Not a big deal, it's just a push (52,400) by Cgee54 from Usa I think the song is okay, it grew in me after playing it a couple of times. Honestly I wasn't expecting much from this song because to me this is just a push towards a full length album like Charmbracelet was for Emancipation Of Mimi. She needs to focus on Vegas first in order for her to release her next album successfully. It will be okay, at least most blogs and reviews are saying good things about the song and I'm glad she didn't release a song featuring someone. (Monday 27 April 2015; 20:46)

Infinity (52,399) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada My favorite part of the song? "Infinity is more than just a made up dream." When something is real it will always be real. Eternal. There is nothing that can threaten it. If it isn't real, then yes, there's an end, since it was never meant to stay in the first place. This is a woman really putting herself out there. It takes a lot to be so vulnerable. You can hear in her vocals she's still processing a really raw experience. She's being authentic, and that takes bravery. Especially, when it appears "messy" or "diva" or "childish" or whatever else to the outside world. I love the song. Will it be #1? I have no idea. I'm not looking for her 19th every time she puts something out. For me, that kind of thinking is exhausting. It sucks the joy and the life out of everything. It is the set up for nothing ever being good enough, instead of enjoying what is right there. You know you've been coming here a long time, when you hear a new track and instantly know reactions will be all over the place, no matter how good you feel about it. Maybe I'll take a break for awhile. Lol I don't think there's anything on the radio that sounds like Infinity which to me is a good thing. The strings and bells, lovely. Whether it charts well or not its a beautiful record. The lyric video has been deemed low quality by some, but having had some experience with animation, there's a lot of work that goes into something like that. (Monday 27 April 2015; 20:17)

Lovers / haters exposed (52,398) by Ardis Logic from Earth It's times like this when the true colors of people come out. The true lovers of MC are exposed as well as those who are fair weather fans or worse. Not that it really matters, but for those of us who really love and respect MC we know who we are and we can see each other. (Monday 27 April 2015; 20:08)

No she didn't (52,397) by Special K from USA Lol, Mariah know she's dead wrong for putting out a diss song about Nick. Just kidding. The song is alright. I'm not really feeling it but I don't think it's a bad song. (Monday 27 April 2015; 19:57)

I liked it, sounds better on Vevo (52,396) by Terri from USA I like the song, more especially, her voice sounds good. But will there be fall out from NC? Mariah must anticipate that it will and doesn't care. What in the world did he do? I listened first on iTunes and couldn't get a real feel, then I googled YouTube which has the full song with lyrics and a Vevo "video" of sorts. The song, for me, sounds better, although someone mentioned over produced, if that references the music seems too "big" than that is the issue for me. Maybe by the time they put out the album they will have tweaked it. But no matter, I still like it and the more I hear it the better it sounds. As far as the comment comparing her to Swift and other pop singers, MC always has a ballad or two on her albums along with upbeat tempo arrangements. Anyway, I never think of her as a pop singer. So I would never compare her to Swift, Beyonce or Rihanna, to name 3 of the better ones. In my opinion, MC is a high skilled vocalist, on par with the likes of, Whitney, Chaka Khan, Pattie LaBelle, etal. Her range and vocal abilities (even on a bad day) will always be on a higher level than today's pop singers. Her music, stylistically, is more urban, hip/hop on the soul side of rthym and blues, rather than sugar pop. (Monday 27 April 2015; 19:32)

Infinity (52,395) by Luke from United Kingdom I keep thinking how the ending sounds so much like Never Too Far. This song is so creative and different. That's the good thing about Mariah, she takes risks and as she has stated before she doesn't jump on bandwagons. (Monday 27 April 2015; 19:28)

Shocked (52,394) by Bill from the UK I am really shocked that there's been a lot of dislike expressed for the song here. I was swept up from the first "ooh aah's" immediately. I fell in love on first listen and I've been playing it non stop (never been more thankful for a delayed train in my life haha). I'm glad the webmaster's "thumbs up if you like" post got a massive response though. I wish those fans would be more vocal on here (exclamation mark). I think this is pure ear candy, love everything about it. (Monday 27 April 2015; 19:15)

Just played on the radio in Houston (52,393) by JJ from Good Times from USA Well, the 97.9 The Box dj reported that she would play Mariah's new song and would take opinions. After the song played she had only one caller on air who seemed not to want to say anything bad about the song but at the end said she didn't like the beat. The dj then stated "All I have to say is that I prefer Mariah focusing on her acting career" then laughed. I personally think the song is ok for fans of Mariah. I don't see how "regular" audience members would take it. I was really looking forward to something catchy, fresh. Now how did LA Reid let this out? I guess his ear is old too. I know people in here dislike artist like Swift, Cyrus, etc. But they have an ear to hot beats and songs. I wish Mimi would let regular sample groups of people listen to her songs before releasing them. With that said, I bought the song to show support to the song that sounds like it belongs on MIAM album. (Monday 27 April 2015; 19:01)

"Infinity" / "Up Out My Face" (52,392) by Billy from Greece Does anyone else hear the similarity? It's like UOMF part two, only sweeter. Cool track. (Monday 27 April 2015; 18:56)

If you want Mariah to shut up (52,391) by Lee TS from USA Then here you go, the instrumental to Infinity. I actually really do like the music and the song too. So yeah, I am too a bit confused with the mixed reaction. I do agree it does sound a bit overproduced or rough on some spots but overall it's really good. Give it a chance. (Monday 27 April 2015; 18:43)

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