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Save the Day? (43,183) by Isabelle from USA What ever happened to the track "Save the Day"? That song was the song that I was most anticipating to hear. I wished she could have cut out YME and was able to place it on the album. I really want to know what other songs or other artist she might have recorded. (Friday 2 May 2014; 2:33)

Time to release a hot, inspired new single (43,182) by Badr from USA It's been almost three months since she released the now official flop, "You're Mine". If we think about it, "You're Mine" is one of her biggest flops, ever, due to the importance of the single and the poor sales. I'm hoping she'll release a brand-new, hot, mid-tempo single just in time for the new album. She needs to give the general audience a reason to purchase this album. I think the album artwork is outstanding, although perhaps too photoshoped. I'm guessing she was trying to create a sense of fantasy. The title is original, although I sometimes feel she tries too hard. I'm not complaining about either element, though. (Friday 2 May 2014; 2:15)

Album title (43,181) by Anonymous from At first I was disappointed by the album title but seeing the drawing and hearing Mariah talk about its connection to the album title, I changed my mind about it. I love that she's including something so personal and authentic from the innocence of a child who hadn't yet experienced how cruel the world can be. (Friday 2 May 2014; 1:51)

Next week (43,180) by G.G. from USA MC has two appearances next week, that I know of. The Today Show and David Letterman. I hope and pray she releases a new single before then so she can perform her new material. I don't want to see anymore of these medley's of older hits. New material only, please and thank you. (Friday 2 May 2014; 1:23)

Edward / clean version (43,179) by Stacey from USA Haha Edward, you're such a funny guy, lol. I usually listen to music with kids in the car, so I can do without the f-word all over #Beautiful. Plus, I don't care for cussing in general either. I hope they do release a clean version like at Walmart. That's where I got Amy Winehouse clean version of her album Back To Black. (Friday 2 May 2014; 0:13)

enwar00 / general thoughts (43,178) by Marissa from USA I don't want to be accused of spreading "negativity" on this messageboard so I'll let you draw your own conclusions, but I'd be lying if I said my heart didn't skip a beat when info was finally revealed. I had a feeling something would be done in honor of her anniversary/dem babies bday but as the day went on I just gave up hope (I thought the album would actually be released, but hey) until I saw the info. I think the drawing is very cute. As far as the title, I wish it was simply "I Am Mariah". Even though it has some sentimental value, the title, "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" is long and awkward in my opinion, but it would definitely accurately describe her during this era. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 23:50)

Lil Star / a clean version / R Kelly duet (43,177) by Edward from USA Why does some of you want a "clean" version of the album? I didn't know it was dirty. Mariah looks very showered and clean. As for "Betcha Gon' Know" with R Kelly, the only version that was leaked was R Kelly's version which was, I think, a sample of what he presented Mariah with. But you know Mariah has her say lyrically. Just like she reshaped H.A.T.E.U from The Dream's original sample available on YouTube. So, we are in for a completely new song. I love "It's a Wrap", but I can't imagine Mary J Blige on that track. I hope they retouched it because most of the Angel's Advocate's remixes were cut and paste, and most of them were half cooked. Lil Star, this is not time for whispering, and Mariah knows it. This is a make or break album, whispering won't do. I have the impression that she'll be offering some different bonus tracks for the international version. Something tells me that in all we'll have a few more tracks in between collabo's with other artists and international releases. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 23:40)

Betcha Gon' Know (43,176) by ACMRitz from United States Do you all remember how the last line in the song Betcha Gon' Know is "To be continued..."? Mariah is probably not giving us a remix with R. Kelly, but the second part to the song. What do you guys think? So excited. Who else has preordered? (Thursday 1 May 2014; 22:59)

This news (43,175) by Anthony Basco from Cardiff, Wales Made it worth getting up this morning. I love the title, I love the cover, I love everything about it except that it's not available for pre-order on UK iTunes yet. Haha. I am so excited for this album. Mariah, you are truly the last surviving megastar. Long may you continue. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 22:43)

The announcement (43,174) by Bill from the UK Wow. Great title, great cover, great promo video. I really cannot wait for this album, I am beyond excited. Wish the UK iTunes store would hurry up and have the pre-order added. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 22:41)

She should have real marketing strategies (43,173) by Outsider girl from Mars I prefer the standard cover. The deluxe one is really awful and I don't get it at all. At least they should put Mariah's face centered. I don't understand the overlay between the background and the main image. It's not integrated at all. You can see it just a silhoutte and a background without any connection. On the other hand, damn, they should be more creative. Suppously Mariah is rich enough to work with the best. I think the standard cover concept might be perfect for doing something shocking and transgressive like Mariah crucified for example. I know she's ultra catholic and lots of people would be mad against her for being so irreverent but this is show business dahhlings. She could defend all the negativity saying it's just a simile because haters and tabloids have always tried to knock her out with very mean comments about her image, her personality, her music and she has learnt to deal with it. But this album is something as simple as being herself. "Me. I am Mariah, this is how I am as a person and as an artist, the way of express myself doing what I love. If you don't like it throw your stone against me. I will have to accept it and turn the other cheek." Wouldn't that be a much better marketing strategy than something like this? She would have everyone talking about Mariah's new album and her lead single "Crucifixion". Lol. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 22:40)

Cover song? (43,172) by Nina from USA I thought she was doing a cover song on this album, unless that's changed too. Sigh. Well if that still holds true it must be either "Cry" (could that be that way underrated Faith Hill song from about 10 years ago, which was written by Angie Aparo?) or "One More Try", the George Michael song? I hope we get to hear samples of the tracks before 5/27. I'm still annoyed that the release was pushed back 3 weeks. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 22:30)

Blake (43,171) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Sorry, I should have said that my post was in total agreement with yours lol. Mmissed that part out. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 22:19)

iTunes #7 (43,170) by Mara from United States I just realized I put no. 4 in my post. I meant to say 7. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 21:49)

Thoughts (43,169) by Dan from UK I love the title, think the headshot is the better of the two covers as it's more classy. Surprised to see the Memoirs throwbacks on there, but glad to hear those duets as I was eager to when they were spoken of years ago. Equally surprised to see TAOLG relegated to a bonus track on the deluxe edition, considering it was the original title and one would imagine a focal point of whatever form the original album had taken. I can't wait to hear the new material. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 21:04)

Carlos From Peru (43,168) by MCder from USA She did say Stevie was playing the harmonica on one of the tracks. No vocal duet, even though she would have liked one. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 20:49)

Don't get it (43,149) by Carlos from Peru (43,167) by Gilbert from USA Carlos, that is why I didn't purchase the deluxe edition. I already have TAOLG and I can do just fine without those other fillers. Just order the standard and leave it be, nothing we can do about it. Though I do agree with you there should've been something else used as a filler. For example that Beautiful dance mix (which sounded great) when she called the lamb line. That seems to have dropped of the list too. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 20:32)

jaker20 (43,166) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA Thank you. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 19:39)

Well done, Mariah (43,165) by Joyce from USA The album cover is beautify, very heavenly. There is something magical about the sky in its twilight sun set moments. The sky is many colors and the sun golden shortly before the stars emerge. This is an excellent cover. He hair and makeup look very natural and real giving her a youthful appearance, ten years younger than her true age. This is the visual to her brand, the packaging to her product and it looks fresh, new timeless and classy. I absolutely love the title. Because she is Mariah. A legend. And I hope this is a well-crafted album but above all, I hope her voice makes a strong presence evoking the power and astounding talent that skyrocketed her to number one 5 times on her very first album 14 years ago. Well done Mariah. Well done. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 19:37)

Left off songs / Hope Street / Walter Afanasieff (43,164) by lil star from untied states First of all I want to say I'm super excited for the album but I can't help but be a little sad that one of the songs I was most excited to hear is missing, "Hope Street". After hearing the description "It is awesome, experimental, and sounds like a Joni Mitchell record on steroids. Mariah uses the lower register of her voice to an amazing effect." Couldn't she have left of "The art of letting go" and put it on? And I'm wondering if any of these songs is the Walter collabo we have been dreaming about. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 19:32)

Stephen (43,162) by Blake from USA That was my point. Lol I preordered my copy. #7 on iTunes album chart already. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 18:37)

Pre-Order Update (43,161) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA Mariah Carey worldwide iTunes performance, last update: 2014-05-01 12:35:13 EDT. Album: Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse. #7 United States #16 Canada #114 United States (Thursday 1 May 2014; 18:37)

One More Try (43,160) by Mara from United States I am dying. My two absolute favorite male and female singers. What if George is on that song too? That would be amazing to hear him sing with her. That song is so soulful and does have that "Can't Let Go" sound in the beginning a little. I can only imagine how she would sound. I always thought of George as the male Mariah in terms of vocalists. I preordered my copy and she was currently at #4. Mariah WTG. Love the cover with the orange clouds in the back. Simply beautiful. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 18:31)

Lamb / airbrushing (43,158) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Hi Lamb, whilst I like both covers, I must say I prefer the non deluxe cover, especially for that reason. Mariah has a gorgeous nose. I don't know why she insists on airbrushing it out of existence. The pic looks a lot weirder than it should, which is a shame. It's otherwise a very good alternative cover. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 18:25)

Artwork / clean version (43,157) by Stacey from USA I think the artwork done as a kid is a nice touch. Being a mom to three kids, two of which draw pictures, I just love when they color then give me the picture. I also hope there is a clean version released. I know Amy Winehouse did that years ago. I know the language thing doesn't bother some. But, I usually have kids in the car with me and would not have to deal with it. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 18:14)

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