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Taking a stand (42,804) by Marissa from USA If this album is pushed back again I'm not buying it. Straight up. I can't handle the bs excuses about it not being ready creatively and all of this other mess. She's been doing final touches for years now. We're being treated like peasants by her and her management and I'm not going to enable them to continue to do so. Many may not agree with me but I don't care. A few bumps in the road is fine but when you're laughing and drinking in every other photo, clearly not giving a damn that most of your fans are frustrated and miserable waiting for you to get it together, you are not getting my money and I'm definitely not going to have unwavering faith when your career is an afterthought. JD and all of them are probably laughing at us right now because they know no matter how much they treat us like trash we'll still buy the album. It won't be me. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 23:24)

Poor Mariah has a family now (42,803) by Edward from USA There are many working moms out there without a husband, and two or three children to raise who can't sit home and wait for years to go and get the bread for their children. They have to manage a home, their family issues, and multitask on their own. I completely understand that as a mom with a family things get tougher, but women have been doing it for ages. And these women don't have financial freedom, a set of when-I-need nannies to go to, yet they still have to work hard. It makes me mad when I read people stating that since Mariah has twins and a husband now, she can't be productive when she has a studio basically everywhere she goes. How hard can it be for a filthy rich Mariah to produce an album in 5 freaking years? Oh yes, she's really busy with her twins, with no nannies, and a 9 to 5 job to go to. And when she comes home from work, she has to take care of the house, do laundry, feed her babies, help them with their homework and clean. Since when do women sit their behind and become less productive because they have a family. In the real world, women actually become more productive, because they don't have it like that. Wait a minute; poor Mariah is so hands-on with her family, that five years is not enough. Give me a fat freaking break. Mariah is not the only woman in entertainment that has a family. I'm not saying she should put an album every year like in the 90's, but 5 years? It is absolutely ridiculous to me. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 22:40)

Correction Mr. Webmaster (sorry) (42,802) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA I mentioned in my last posting that the best vocals she has provided since the Butterfuly - Rainbow area was from her MC2, meaning Merry Christmas II You, not E=MC2. Sorry for not being more clear. E=MC2 vocals sound tired to me, not amazing, like the Christmas albums and the pre-rainbow era. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 22:15)

New album (42,801) by Ashley from United Kingdom I'm worried Mariah will "pull a Beyoncé" and fail (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 21:50)

Album (42,800) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I sure hope that all the silence and rumors about the album delay are just planned strategies that Mariah and her team cooked up, because I will be really disappointed if Mariah doesn't release the album on the announced date. And the excuses that she wants to focus on her family and is only doing the album to get out of the contract doesn't cut it. If that was the case she would have released whatever material she recorded in over four years and get it done with. Plus she is the one who said multiple times that she intends to tour to support this album. Blaming JD isn't enough, yes he is partially responsible but if M doesn't give the green light JD can't do much. We fans deserve to know what on earth is going on with the album because we have been waiting patiently for it. She has been hyping it up since summer 2012. It's getting annoying. I love MC but it'll be sad if she doesn't go ahead with the release date. I really wanted her to reclaim her throne this time like she did with TEOM. Please MC, show the world what you are capable of, I want you back on number 1. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 21:26)

Press release (42,799) by Dav from Ireland I'd love to see this press release. What site is it on? (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 21:15)

Mariah's vocals (42,798) by Matthew from USA Thanks for the insight on how songs are created in the studio, Edward. It's definitely an interesting process. That today's technology allows her to patch together the best pieces from different takes is pretty awesome. I don't have a problem with this because it's still her voice, just the best of it. The end result might be something that will challenge her live, but she should still be able to reasonably replicate it (emphasis on reasonably). The only way she wouldn't be able to replicate what's done in the studio is if they are doing a lot more than patching together her best takes, if you know what I mean. And that would be fraudulent and disappointing. But I don't think that's what's going on. Some of her recent material even sounds like they could have used some better takes but left it as is. Anyway, my original point was that regardless of how the process works, I am in favor of her setting the highest vocal standard on her album, even if it will challenge her live. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 20:11)

Ryan / Martyn (42,797) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Do either of you gave any sources for your last messages? Not throwing any shade at either of you, but a lot of fans have been posting messages, which appear to be more fantastical than based on truth, when it comes to info on Mariah. I only write this because there's so much being written and said about Mariah atm, yet none of us actually have a clue as to what the reality if her situation is. I hope she just releases the album and gets on with it. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 19:58)

If It's Over (42,796) by Brad from USA The time has come to drop the hammer. I think it's over. JD is trifling as a "manager" and assisting in the ruin of the remnants of MC's recording career. MC aint doing too much to help herself either. As a fan of 24+ years, I am through with it. I am, in point of fact, the biggest, oldest dang lamb out there and I want the truth, not smoke and mirrors. If the voice is gone, let me know. If the creativity, drive and zest to entertain is over, let me know. If it's label politics, let me know. I'm over waiting and wondering. I will just enjoy the catalogue and what was, not what might be. Have some respect for the people who have repeatedly put you in the position that you wish others in the game would revere. In other words, "If it's over... just let me go." (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 19:36)

Press release (42,795) by Eternal from Italy I searched everywhere online but didn't find any news regarding this PR announcement confirming the album release. Where did you guys get this piece of news? Anyways. I'm not going to hold my breath. There's been too much speculation for too long. I'll believe it when I see it. The thing is, why isn't Mariah talking? She used to let the lambily know everything that was going on behind the scenes; now she just posts instagram pictures and random status updates like "we're walking". The only way Mariah can justify the album delay and this shady situation is if the album turns out to be a real masterpiece. Let's hope for it to be so. I do have confidence in her that at least a few songs on the album could be gems. She's always had strong album tracks, no fillers. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 19:32)

Ryan (42,794) by Will from England I've seen the tweet about the press release stating that the album is indeed going to be released on May 6th (can be found here), but couldn't see anything about it being released anytime between now and May 6th. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 19:30)

Amazing vocals (42,793) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA Have you guys thought of the fact that she was recording some of this album while she was pregnant. Meaning, that stretch of time that she wasn't drinking. EMC2 has the best vocals since the Butterfly or Rainbow era. I'm certain that she has songs recorded during that time that are of similar vocal quality for the current album. The only problem is, the longer she takes to put out the album, the older those particular songs are and the more likely she is to remove them, especially as her song selection keeps growing, as she keeps adding songs. Not to mention the fact that she may also start selecting album songs by their vocal simplicity, considering that she may have to sing them "live". She may purposely remove songs that provide powerhouse, intricate, incomparable vocal dynamics, just to not be accused of being "studio girl" as she has been called as of late, and then judged so harshly for "live attempts". I remember when Mariah was basically an adjective. I was to "describe" maximum capacity and resilience. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 18:39)

Behold (42,792) by Ryan from the Philippines Just in: Mariah Carey's highly anticipated new album is scheduled to be released digitally anytime this week and to be followed by the physical album release on May 6th. I don't know how reliable this is, but let's hope for the better. Getting excited. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 17:47)

Martyn (42,791) by andy from philippines Where did you get your news? (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 17:46)

Delayed or not (42,790) by B from USA I don't care if the album is delayed or not. What I care about is the music. I loved #Beautiful and You're Mine (Eternal) but I hated Triumphant and The Art Of Letting Go. If the album is similar to the former she should just release it, if it's the former than she should delay it and start over. She needs songs that have huge choruses that people can sing along to. She is a pop genius yet she releases songs that have no structure. She is at her best when she makes pop songs that have an urban edge. She can score a hit with the right song and video. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 17:32)

Press release (42,789) by Martyn from England, UK Mariah's PR sent out a press release today saying the album is definitely coming out in May (although no date specified) and added that Mariah wants to "surprise" her fans. I hope this doesn't mean an awkward copycat Beyoncé strategy. It won't work for Mariah. Unfortunately, as sad as it is, her name doesn't have the same selling power. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 17:26)

J from the USA (42,788) by Myles from CT, USA I agree 100%. First off in this day in age, Mariah has a hard enough time selling albums and singles when the whole world knows they are available. A surprise album is a disastrous idea. IDC anymore, I want the album. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 17:12)

Wake up (42,787) by J from USA Sorry but pulling a Beyonce isn't going to work for Mariah at all. Beyonce never set a date, never released music to iTunes and basically nobody had no idea her album was coming, none whatsoever. Honestly like I said before, it is what it is. Mariah will do as she pleases and is really sad how Jermaine has to take the wrath when let's be honest here people, Mariah is behind it 100%. If the album comes out May 6th, I'll buy it, if it doesn't it's ok, I will still buy it regardless. Humble yourself MC, let us know what has been going on for the past 2 years, we as loyal fans have a right to know because at the end of the day we buy your music. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 16:42)

Faith? (42,786) by Angelo from Italy You just said we have to faith in Mariah? In who? A person that even stopped to talk with her fans and explain WTF is happening? Faith in a person who after 4 years of "final touches" just shares her [censored] family photos? It's a shame that fans got to talk with her manager JD instead of her, because she doesn't answer to her fans. Faith in Mariah? After this new pushback mabye I'll not buy the album either, maybe after 4 years of final touches. [censored] (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 15:58)

So annoyed (42,785) by Paul from Usa About album push back. That is all. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 15:42)

Have faith (42,784) by Darryle from USA I think we all need to have a little faith in Mariah. This album may be pushed back and yeah it's disappointin,g but so what? If we rush Mariah to put this out and it's not ready we'll be screaming that she gave us a half assed album that sucks, but if she pushes it back because it's not complete we're screaming that it should be complete and to just put it out already. Besides I honestly think this album will be worth the wait. Mariah said this is an album for the lambs and that it'll be one of her favs and it's like Butterfly of today. Mariah doesn't just say stuff like that and compare albums to Butterfly. If you really listen to the songs she really is trying her hardest to please us and herself at the same time. She's touching all the bases with the singles. #Beautiful pop and R&B YM(E) R&B with modern touch triumphant hip hop TAOLG pop ballad dance remixes with almost all the songs. These are what fans are begging for. She may not be giving it the way we like but she's trying her best to please us. Just have faith that when or if this album is released that Mariah will have given her all and pleased us and herself. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 12:51)

Blame (42,783) by Darryle from USA People shouldn't blame JD for this. JD posted on twitter about this and he said that he gets what the fans want but this is what Mariah wants so she's doing it. This far into her career no one not even management can tell Mariah what to do, she's said it before. Mariah is gonna do what she wants when she wants and how she wants, even if it's against the fans wishes unfortunately. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 12:39)

Album pushback (42,782) by Eternal from Italy I think Mariah really doesn't care that much about her career any more. If it was really Island or JD or some other corporate bigwig's fault, she would have actively voiced out her discontentment as she did in 2000. But in the Instagram and Facebook photos she's been posting lately, she looks truly happy with her family. Maybe she has finally found the undividedness and stability she's longed for (Petals ). So many of her photos now are with her hubby and kids, so I imagine she spends most of her time with them. Think about how hard is it for a mother to work and not be with her kids. When she was single/young, that was her only passion. Her career was her life. Now her family is her life. The reason why she's doing this album is probably because it's the last one she has under contract with Island and she's obliged to go through with it. Her heart isn't really in it, otherwise she would have tried harder as she did in the past, like give performances on TV shows. Even during the Memoirs era she gave regular performances, even in Japan and Europe. Now she barely even sings on American shows. She only participates in events where big money is involved, like AI and those African/Australian concerts. Frankly, I can understand her. She's not the only singer who has slowed down in her 40s. Many other singers do the same. Maybe I would have liked her to honestly say this in public so at least us lambs don't have to keep being misled and disappointed. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 12:11)

Next single (42,781) by Marquise from USA I think Mariah's next single well be a uptempo song just in time for the summer. She got all the ballads out of the way I would be surprised if she went with another ballad especially during the spring/summer. She needs to release a song with the tempo of Obsessed or the catchy-ness/fun of Touch My Body. Something fun sweet and lively. Maybe even a party track like "It's like that". Mariah does real well during the summer so if history is anything it will hopefully repeat itself and introduce the world to a great uptempo Mariah Carey summer song. I guess its #MCSummer14. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 8:15)

New concept and album (42,779) by Danny Braden from Uk In my opinion I think MC needs a new concept and she needs another project in the meantime to keep her name in the media. She needs to put a package together with the album and promotional plan to coincide with a major event. That way we know what to expect and she can deliver with confidence because secretly I think she has lost some of that to whatever reason. Planning and preparation is key here even if she doesn't choose to sing live getting booked on a good chat show or two would be a good idea and a scalpels version of one of her older hits to go viral On YouTube might bring her new fans while connecting with older ones. All just ideas at the minute but I really hope she doesn't just give up on this album. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 8:04)

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