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Me. I Am Mariah (44,093) by Holly from UK Well, well, well, Queen Mariah delivers another knock out album. This is far better than MOAIA, I feel the whole album is very diverse and I'm simply loving the fact that it's very old school. I can hear vintage Mariah in so many of the songs. After a few listens stand out tracks for me are Cry, Faded, Dedicated, Thirsty, You Don't Know What To Do, Camouflage and One More Try. The surprise of the album for me though is Meterorite. To me it sounds like a remix. It reminds me very much of the Fantasy club mixes. It's good though and I think it's a grower. The only thing I don't like is The Art Of Letting Go being a bonus track. It's one of Mariah's best ever songs IMO. Also, the deluxe is a bit of a let down, recycling songs from MOAIA, especially when Mariah apparently wrote tons of songs for the album and could have given the fans a proper bonus like the deluxe release of TEOM. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 20:51)

Never mind (44,092) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I finally found a way to hear it. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 20:17)

Faded / YDWTD / Meteorite or Make it Look Good should be singles (44,090) by IheartMC from USA If Mariah were to release any of the aforementioned singles she would have a big impact in Mariah fashion. Considering she does not re-invent her look that often, those singles alone show how she can re-invent her musically and try different things as an artist. I think of any of these singles aren't released her team should be re-evaluted because the singles she has released besides thus far aside from from #Beautiful which was golden pop/r&b music showed no growth. She is holding her herself back from the coveted #1 spot she so rightfully deserves judging by the body of work within this new album Me. I Am Mariah. What I do love about most about this album is that our girl M has given us all the fans have been asking for along with trying some new things. Whether or not this album is a hit, I think it's already a huge hit in material and quality. We love you Mimi. Long live the new era. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 19:14)

iTunes Radio (44,088) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I'm in Canada (where iTunes radio isn't available) and thus why I haven't been able to get "First Play" to work. Does anyone know of an alternative so I can listen? (Sunday 25 May 2014; 18:54)

Me. I am... the best Mariah album in the last 10 years (44,086) by Anonymous from Yep, I think that this album is really good, I love almost all the songs. There are songs that make me feel in love and some that make me dance and have a good time. Soft sounds (Cry, You're mine), soft voice, crazy beats (like Thirsty), high and powerful notes (Like Heaven). It's a really good mix of sounds. I like the samples that she's using in this album. I really like the passion in her voice in One More Try. But like everything, nothing's perfect the bad or not too good things are that I feel too much computer re touches to her voice in some songs and of course I still don't like the album title. My favs: Dedicated (what a musical journey), Beautiful (oh how it thrill me), Make it look good (so relaxing), You don't know what to do (next single please), Meteorite (not the typical Mariah song and I love it), Money (I'm in love with the hook, very catchy). (Sunday 25 May 2014; 16:03)

Overall Score: 89/100 (44,085) by Loris from Italy 1. Cry. 10 2. Faded 10 3. Dedicated 9 4. #Beautiful 10 5. Thirsty 8 6. Make It Look Good 9 7. You're Mine (Eternal) 8 8. You Don't Know What To Do 9 9. Supernatural 9 10. Meteorite 8 11. Camouflage 10 12. Money ($ * / ...) 7 13. One More Try 9 14. Heavenly (No Ways Tired / Can't Give Up Now) 9 (Sunday 25 May 2014; 15:25)

Mystery guest? (44,084) by Alexys from USA I have yet to hear the album as I would like to wait for the release on Tuesday. But after reading the reviews, who is the "special guest" that she was keeping under wraps? Seems to me we knew who everyone would be, or was suspected to be, on the album. Did I miss something? (Sunday 25 May 2014; 14:33)

NBC (44,083) by Dan from US NBC does not list the Mariah special at all this week. Hmm so only promo is WMA on Wednesday? That's odd. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 13:28)

Make It Look Good (44,082) by Will from Australia Seriously can't get enough of Make It Look Good after a few days of listening to the album. Just a spectacular song. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 11:23)

One More Try (44,081) by Licia from USA I might be the only person who loves the goodbyes that she did. Lol. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 9:54)

Raden Ratna (44,080) by TJ from Norway All the lambs (fans) over the world did not love Triumphant. I for sure did not. Just saying. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 8:36)

Oh exactly that Nikki (44,079) by Marcel from Montréal, Canada I read someone wrote he/she loves and even understands why Mariah sang One More Time that high and obviously everyone of us are entitled to our opinion and taste but to me all those "ad-libs" and the goodbyes during the bridge and that high tone in her voice trashed the song in a way. I mean it's a beautiful song on its own and to me the best lyrically in the album but she took away all the seriousness and deep meaning of the song and sounds almost like a joke. I don't know maybe it is that George has some of the best songs in my opinion and such an incredible voice that I would've loved Mariah to deliver a more soulfull, serious rendition in a lower key belting and running but in a lower register without that many distractions through the song. Me as well am kind of liking Faded more and more. Maybe that's why they seem to want this as the next single, who knows. Waiting for Monday and WMAs. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 7:09)

Triumphant (Get Em) In Me I Am Mariah catalogue (44,078) by Raden Ratna Kesuma Joe-Yo from Singapore When Mariah Carey released Triumphant back in 2012 I really loved it, in fact all lambs around the world loved it and more excited. And it went to #1 on iTunes in several countries (but not in US). But well the song fail to chart on BB Hot 100 because alot of critics saying that Mariah sounded more featuring than her guest rapper and people tend to forget that she got a new single. Blah blah blah. But surprisingly when she released the hot remix it went to #1 in BB Hot Dance Chart I can say it's pretty fair. To me Triumphant is a very good Urban song and it got that vibe on it so I decided to include Triumphant (Get Em) Feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill in Mariah's latest album Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse in my personal catalogue so that this inspiring song won't be abandon out of nowhere. it deserved to be in the latest album. (Just saying.) (Sunday 25 May 2014; 5:30)

Something unexpected (44,077) by Michele from USA I really am enjoying her new album and haven't felt this way since The Emancipation of Mimi. I love the dream-like/otherworldly atmosphere to the album, except for songs like "Thirsty", which doesn't really seem to go with the flow and shouldn't be on the album. What I would love for Mariah to do is something completely unexpected that would stun even her harshest critics. I remember when Charmbracelet came out (which is my favorite album of hers, yes, I guess I am the minority here), everyone was completely stunned that Mariah redid a Def Leppard song. I think she should go out on a limb here and do something totally unheard of for a "diva" - and cover some 90s alternative band hit, like Alice in Chains' "Would?" or Soundgarden's "Black Holed Sun". I don't think the critics would even know what to say and they'd be left looking like this. Lol. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 5:14)

Suggested Singles (44,076) by Jhonny from Guyana My top picks for released singles that would be potential hits: 1. You don't know what to do 2. Meteorite 3. Thirsty 4. Make it look good 5. One more try (Sunday 25 May 2014; 4:13)

Money ($ * / ...) (44,074) by Titanicology from Does anybody know what the ($ * / ...)? My theory is this, $ = Money, * = This, / = That, ... = The other. What do you think? MC is so clever. (Sunday 25 May 2014; 2:26)

Nikki's favorites (44,073) by Nicole from US My favorites are Meteorite, Cry, YDKWTD, Camouflage, Heavenly. Faded is growing on me. I am wondering on what could have been if Mariah sang One More Try in acapella. Could have been more emotional. I don't like the "Goodbye" 8 times or more during the bridge. I think it kinda took away the seriousness of the song. That's just me lambily. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 21:47)

Me I am Mariah (44,072) by Jimbo from UK I've only heard two songs and I love them equally. Faded is pop perfection and Cry. is a neo-soul classic. Most importantly, the songs sound fresh. They are a delight to hear. Can't wait for the rest. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 21:27)

Billy from England (44,071) by Martyn from England, UK Yes. I have the exact same list of favourites. And I agree with what you said the other day about videos as well, she needs some "Shake It Off" style videos. High budget, glossy and with a bit of a narrative. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 21:20)

Hurry up Tuesday (Nikki) (44,070) by Gilbert from USA Same here sister, same here. I like seeing everyone's post of what they like and don't like from the album and I got to say it really evened out on both side. I have my choices of songs I'm going to be adding to my phone and leaving the others just on my PC to take up storage space. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 19:44)

Me. I Am Mariah (44,069) by Billy from England, UK My faves on this album have to be Dedicated, #Beautiful, You Dont Know What To Do, Money, One More Try and The Art Of Letting Go. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 18:50)

Reviews (44,068) by Benjamin Fisher from United States Has anyone else noticed a pattern wherein, no matter what Mariah releases, certain reviewers/media outlets always give her the same so-so rating (3 stars out of 5 or "B")? And sometimes they give her great ratings for a so-so album. "E=MC2" got an A- from Entertainment Weekly. I really don't get it. Sometimes I wonder if they actually listen to the album, or maybe they just choose a rating based on the fact that it's a Mariah Carey album. Maybe people still don't like female artists who do things on their own terms? (Saturday 24 May 2014; 18:39)

Butterfly and Daydream mixed into one masterpiece (44,067) by Bobby A from United States This is album is a masterpiece. Mariah gave us everything we have been asking for. I am speechless. It was well worth the wait. My favorite songs are Cry., Faded, Dedicated, Make It Look Good, #Beautiful, You're Mine (Eternal), and You Don't Know What To Do. I love the texture in her voice these days. I like the way she switches that texture up with every song. Let's make this album number 1 next week. She deserves to be number 1. I am very pleased with this album. I love every track. MIAM is one her best albums in her career. I will be at Target at 8am Tuesday to buy my copy. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 17:45)

Hurry up Tuesday (44,066) by Nicole from US I'm tired of listening to the AMEX commercials on iTunes. That woman's voice is annoying and I want to jump to the next track or repeat Meteorite over and over. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 16:59)

Lyrics (44,065) by Darryle from USA I heard Mariah left the lyrics out of the booklet. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 16:28)

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