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May 27, 2014 (43,921) by Special K from USA I Special K will not be streaming nothing. I'm gonna keep it old school and maintain my tradition of buying a new Mariah Carey album on the day it drops. Yes honey the ritual of actually taking my happy ass to the store and buying the CD. Once I get home I'm going to tear off the plastic wrap like I haven't eaten in a week. Then I will gently place the CD in the CD player and press play. While laying in the bed listening to the music and reading all of the shout outs, writers, and producers, I'm pretty sure while I'm in la la land I will have to tell my husband and my boys to shut hell up, lol. Judging from the reviews, May 27, 2014i can't get here soon enough for me. Side bar: Yes I will buy the album off of iTunes as well. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 1:54)

Meteorite (43,920) by G.G. from USA I love Meteorite. It reminds me of Janet Jackson and Donna Summer for some reason. It sounds different than anything MC has ever done. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 1:34)

iTunes Radio from another country (43,919) by Alex from England I live in the UK and I managed to stream the album just by changing my location to USA in iTunes' settings. I'm surprised they actually let you do that but hey, it made my day. It is good to see all the people who had already written Mariah off come back with praise galore. I am in love with the album and am quite satisfied the way she gave everyone something to enjoy. The ballads are as 90's Mariah as we'll ever get, the midtempo songs like Dedicated and Make It Look Good are great feel good records. I love the fact that she actually kind of strayed from the Mariah formula and took chances. I hope she will remember this for the future, she can be a trend-setter if she wants to just by following her heart, the same way she did all those years ago with Butterfly. Her voice may be different from what it used to be but listening to the album I kept telling myself "Damn, only Mariah can create a song like Camouflage with all those vocals, left, right and center." She is the only artist that still gives me the exact same euphoric feeling when I listen to her songs for the first time as when I fell in love with her music 16 years ago. I hope that people can now finally let her be a bit more and cut her some slack now that she's finally released the album and hasn't disappointed IMO. Enjoy. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 1:31)

MIAM (43,918) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Having just streamed the album, I don't want to commit to an opinion too soon, but I have to say I really enjoyed it. The only song I did not like was One More Try. It was a very poor take by Mariah, both in terms of her vocal delivery and understanding of the lyrics. Everything else on the album was a banger. Love the collabo with Nas. His verse is great and Mariah smacks the shit out of that song. They are great together. Did I mention that almost everything on the album is a certified banger? Lol. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 1:17)

Exclusive Chanteuse - review (43,917) by ADAM from USA I love the new album. I will admit I was skeptical based on hearing YME and TAOLG however I feel the best tracks have not been released as singles yet and agree with MC that when heard as a whole the album cuts are beautiful and hypnotic. IMO, Your Mine Eternal should have been left off the album, its completely boring - dumb lyrics and melody, we didn't need WBT Part 5. Also TAOLG doesn't belong on the album - its lyrics are too verbose and don't make sense in a melodic form, it's also boring and not add anything to the album. My only fault with the album is that she should have dropped these 2 songs and added the Beautiful (re-sung vocal mix) dance mix from the 7/23 voice message and another unheard song from her archives. Aside from that, the album showcases her voice's complete versatility - from the soft whispers, mid-voice, high-pitches and some new tones and textures we haven't heard before. It's truly amazing. I also think the sounds and producers she choose were very complementary to her voice. Hope you guys like as well. My fingers are crossed we'll be able to get her to #1 for any one of these singles. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 1:10)

Feeling guilty (43,915) by Mark from United States So the whole album is on my iPod already and I feel pretty guilty about it, even though I've got it preordered on iTunes and will probably get a physical copy too. It still bugs me though that it leaked already and that I caved and downloaded it, and although I know it's all more about the music than the sales I feel this album deserves to sell big because I think it's truly in MC's top 3 albums ever. Cry is an awesome opening track and reminds me of a Billy Joel song for some reason, really adult and emotional sounding. Faded and Dedicated are both amazing and straight 90's Mariah, if she had named this album Butterfly II these two songs would have to be on it. Make It Look Good is definitely the closest thing to a EMOM track on the album, while You Don't Know What To Do and Meteorite are in my opinion 2 of her best uptempo songs ever. Camouflage has great lyrics and I think One More Try might her best cover ever. I had high expectations and this album exceeded them, I can't find anything negative to say about it so I'll shut up now and just say I hope it gets the credit it deserves. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 0:45)

Me. I am in love with this album (43,913) by Anonymous from Ok I forgot one thing. The song Heavenly, I love it but I hate that drum track behind it. Heavenly is one of my favorite gospel songs and I feel like the little bit of auto tune messed it up. I wished she was just natural on it since it's a gospel song. But other than that I love the song. I think Mary Mary has the best vocal and music performance of this song but yeah. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 0:11)

Missing tracks? (43,911) by Commodore from USA Hey guys. Well I have to say the album is amazing, her best effort IMO. It joins the leagues of TEOM and Butterfly. I streamed it online at iTunes but noticed tracks were not included in the preview, including Money feat Fabulous and the Memoirs duets. Idk maybe Mariah likes those tracks and didn't want them to leak. (Wednesday 21 May 2014; 0:03)

Me. I am in love with this album (43,910) by Anonymous from Ok this is the best album she has ever released. I understand why she took so much time on it. It was worth the wait. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 23:57)

Completely satisfied (43,909) by Me. I am Carly from USA I was so hungry for this album, I feel she covered all the bases. I am kind of amazed actually, she totally surprised me by being so experimental. If you can't find something to love here, I feel bad for you. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 23:24)

Reply to You Don't Know What To Do / album reviews by Panos from Greece (43,908) by Liz Archer from Sweden You Don't Know What To Do / album reviews by Panos from Greece, said "You Don't Know What To Do is definitely one of her best songs during the last decade. Hands down. It is exactly what I wanted for her to do for centuries now. The only thing that I can't ''digest'' is Wale's speaking during that breath-taking intro." Thank you. Yes, is exactly what has been annoying me about this otherwise stellar song. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 23:23)

A very brief review (43,907) by Liz Archer from Sweden Many songs on the album that I heard so far is good and even surprising but I wish she had left out the rappers. She doesn't need them. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 23:19)

Mariah (43,906) by TJ from Norway This was worth the wait. Love the way she sings on this album. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 23:02)

Me. I am Mariah (43,905) by B from USA This is her best album since TEOM. I love Cry. Can't wait for the 27th. Excited. Definitely worth the wait. Bravo Mimi, bravo. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 22:55)

Reviews (43,904) by Will from England The reviews I've been seeing have been more than positive. I love the album. I think it's fantastic. "Supernatural" gets me every time and I don't know why. "Cry." is everything I wanted it to be. As far as I'm concerned, it's the combination of "Petals" and "Breakdown". Loving "Camouflage" as well. Stellar writing and so different compared to E=MC2 and MOAIA. She sounds confident in her voice, which sounds so strong. And where there is some auto-tune, it has a purpose being there (i. e. just for an effect, rather than to support her voice). (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 22:31)

A few songs from the new album (43,903) by Joe from United Kingdom I came home from a long dull day at work only to realise I was able to listen to a few songs from the new album. All I can say is wow. I'm one of the people who were slightly worried about this album with all the push backs and so on. After hearing these songs it makes me wonder why I was ever worried to begin with. I am in love with the ballads on this album, they're so stripped back and in parts the musical arrangements are taking me all the way back I'm talking like early 90's. Yes I did just say that. Now onto Mariah's vocals, great as usual. I've come to terms with the fact that she belts more comfortably in her mid range. Am I the only one who actually sometimes likes the raspy sound when she belts (not live) but on record when I hear the rasp it add's more emotion like I know she put her effort in all the way. I'm not someone who praises her every move but seriously I am in love with what I've heard from the new album so far. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 22:28)

Opinions and reviews (43,902) by Elena from The Netherlands I like this messageboard a lot because you get a good sense of what MC fans are like. We are all lambs wheather we criticize her music or her behaviour. I don't mind reading someones opinion about her and wanting her to change. That doesn't mean they are not fans. MC has given us her all the past 20 years and she had different phases. We don't know her personally, but we get a glimpse from her every now and then through her songs or interviews. She changed a lot and people who criticize her for that do so because they might miss her humbleness, which is part of her persona too, though not portrayed that much in this era. We have an opinion about her and come to express it here. I try not to be so explicit about her, because I feel a little uncomfortable about it since I don't know her personally. But I feel some lambs when they express their opinion about her. As for the music, reviewing her album or voice, good or bad, I think that we as fans are entitled to do so in any way we like because we buy her music. You can say if you don't like it don't buy it, that's true. Still, we can give reason why not to buy it, if we want here, since I believe this is why this messageboard is created in the first place. Bashing MC is not going to change her or her music, but this is not just a happy place of rainbows. This is a discussion board. If all was perfect, there was nothing to discuss. If anyone wants to rant, they can. If anyone wants praise MC beyond the heavens they can too. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 21:54)

MC and MJ (43,901) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Mariah's song Camouflage seems to remind me of an old MJ song, but I can't remember which one. Maybe Butterflies? (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 21:41)

I don't get it (43,900) by Dan from US Lol why is it being streamed on iTunes Radio and we can't buy it? So weird. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 21:28)

Heavenly instant fave (43,899) by Gerome from Canada I love this song to bits. She even sang hallelujah and the ad libs plus high note at the end. Pure heaven. Loving Thirsty, Supernatural, Cry., Camouflage, Meteorite and You Don't Know What To Do. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 21:18)

Beautiful album (43,897) by Maurice from USA I'm making a bold, broad, general opinion. If you don't like this album you are not a Mariah Carey fan. You need to accept it and move on. This album is great, for me it's her best. It's so personal like Butterfly and TEOM combined. I think Faded is about Nick. Just listen to the lyrics, it's really sad but Supernatural is so cute. Sing ms Monroe, she sounds good and Mimi is killing it vocally on that track. I just love this album. Thank you Mariah, it's beautiful. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 20:34)

Me I am Mariah the elusive chanteuse (43,896) by Justin from USA - Los Angeles Meteorite is literally everything. I love it so much, it's like so current, she is ahead of the curve. Make It Look Good was amazing, it really gives me It's A Wrap vibes. And the beginning of One More Try gives me Can't Let Go vibes. Everytime I listen to the album, it gets better and better every single time. [...] And rumor has it that the chanteuse is performing at American Idol tonight in LA. Hope this is true. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 20:34)

Different. (43,895) by Thomas from United States Loving the album. It's different from others in a good way. I'm a new user but been here for years. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 20:33)

iTunes streaming (43,894) by Lee from UK It looks like, once again, unless you live in the US (or Australia apparently), you won't be able to stream the album from iTunes. The rest of the fans have to rely on high pitched, sped up YouTube clips. They can't moan about illegal downloads when they do crap like this, they have to expect it. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 20:31)

Mariah's new album my ratings (43,892) by Gilbert from USA I just want to see how each fan/listener feels about each song. So, I will do it like a 5 star rating kind of deal. 1. Cry (5/5 Stars) Amazing. 2. Faded (3/5) Lyrics alone did it for me. 3. Dedicated (feat. Nas) (1/5) 4. #Beautiful” (feat. Miguel) (3/5) 5. Thirsty (5/5 Stars) 6. Make It Look Good (4/5) Reminds me of that oldie "It's gonna take a miracle" by Denice Williams. 7. You’re Mine (Eternal) (3/5) 8. You Don’t Know What to Do (feat. Wale) (3/5) You need to go Wale, you're messing up her intro man. If there was a solo version I would give 5/5 stars. 9. Supernatural (3/5) I think dem babies should've been in the intro and outro of the song, not in between, but it is a cute song. 10. Meteorite (4/5) 11. Camouflage (5/5) Love the lyrics and her tone/vocals. 12. Money ($ * / …) iTunes issue, supposedly was fixed but I still haven't heard this song. 13. One More Try (3/5) 14. Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can’t Give Up Now) (2/5) (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 20:08)

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