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MB30 (102,900) by TJ from Norway

I didn't like them when the album was released. It felt old at the moment. Not 1993.
(Saturday 17 June 2023; 18:11)


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MB30 (102,899) by Jamie from UK

How can you not love Now That I Know and I've Been Thinking About You? Classic 90's pop with amazing vocals. I loved the MC and C&C uptempo collaborations they brought a happy vibe to early Mariah albums, shame it only lasted two.

I'd love Mariah to do an upbeat, radio friendly song now. Even if she takes a step back from the music and just inputs on the lyrics. Sometimes it's hard to create magic when you've been writing songs for so long, I'd just love a good solid song/album.
(Saturday 17 June 2023; 12:03)


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MB30 (102,898) by Bill from the UK

5 and 9.

(Friday 16 June 2023; 16:23)


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MB30 (102,897) by TJ from Norway

I love that album, too. Not a big fan of the two uptempos (track number 5 and 8?), but the rest is just perfect. I've been driving to work singing "Hero" every day for a month now, trying to face another day (

kidding). I love my work.

(Friday 16 June 2023; 15:58)


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MB30 (102,896) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Lol. Yes, the same here.

30 years ago, unbelievable.

Of course, I'm just kidding. Sometimes I do feel like 29 but I'm 38.

But I really like my age most of the time. Experiences are a big treasure.

But I miss the 90ies. A special edition of Music Box would be great. MB is one of the best soul-pop albums ever. If not the best.
(Friday 16 June 2023; 14:47)


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MB30 (102,895) by Edward from USA

I hate when people lie. You're already 31.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 19:05)


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MB30 (102,894) by TJ from Norway

It is so strange, because I'm 29.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 17:45)


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Where are you Christmas (102,893) by Bobby A from United States

The website Secondhand Songs is reporting that MC originally recorded WAYC, but because of a legal case against Tommy Mottolla the song could not be released. What legal case did MC have with Tommy back in 2000? That is the first time that I have heard of a legal case in 2000. So there has to be MC's originally track in the vault somewhere. I don't like Josie Aiello's version from the Mannheim Steamroller Christmasville soundtrack. It doesn't have that polish pop sound like Faith Hill's version. Aiello's version is on the Secondhand Songs website.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 16:47)

MB30 (102,892) by Jamie from UK

Hopefully they will invest in this as it was Music Box that made her an international star and was such a successful album.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 16:03)


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MB30 (102,891) by Steven Berning from USA

Anyways.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 16:02)


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MB30 (102,890) by Bobby A from United States

Sony Legacy is just not willing to invest in MC and her catalogue anymore. Anniversary and greatest hits collections that have a lot of money invested in them are when artist or band have just had a couple of albums prior that were huge sellers for the label. Me I Am Mariah and Caution were huge disappointments for Island/Def Jam and Epic. I bet MC invested a lot of her money in the vinyl pressing of the $160.00 Butterfly boxset that was sold on her website.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 13:53)


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MB30 (102,889) by Bill from the UK

No tour footage, no tour audio, a lukewarm "deluxe" digital album with only 3 new additions, an expensive cassette re-issue, an overly expensive non-audiophile vinyl pressing with no new material, and re-hashed merchandise. So yes. Botched.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 11:38)


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MB30 (102,888) by Steven Berning from USA

The Butterfly anniversary was botched? Wow.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 10:07)


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MB30 (102,887) by Jamie from UK

Oh I do hope so. My favourite album. I can't believe it's been 30 years.
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 03:24)


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Find that Rainbow's end (102,886) by Bobby A from United States

Radio wouldn't play it now because it is too cheesy in 2023. MC needs to release something in the vain of Toosi's Favorite Son. The Favorite Son message is what she was conveying in the Rainbow Interlude in 1999. The gospel children's choir reminds me so much of something MC would record and release.
(Wednesday 14 June 2023; 23:24)


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Find that Rainbow's end (102,885) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia

Release that song now. It’s about time Mariah brings back the glory of that 90’s dance house remix. Who would’ve thought that when Mariah said back in the day that one day she’s going to finish the song Rainbow interlude, the song would be a dance song.
(Wednesday 14 June 2023; 20:54)

Who is she kidding? (102,884) by Bill from the UK

Agree, the Mariah impersonator was great.
(Wednesday 14 June 2023; 12:53)


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Who is she kidding? (102,883) by Norman from USA

That's a complete load of bull. Was she late 90s Mariah or even mid-2000s? No. But she didn't come off as drunk nor as a drag act. She was present, engaging, fun, and she sounded good singing.

I was honestly expecting something along the lines of the Lovers and Friends show in Vegas but was pleasantly surprised how different it was in tone and the health of her voice.

On the majority of the remixes, the backing track did the heavy lifting for sure. There was no hiding that. She did sing a lot of the slower songs, however. And the My All/Mi Todo moment was chef's kiss. As was the Rainbow interlude.

I could've done without the numerous backstage moments that interrupted the flow of the show, but she always does that.
(Wednesday 14 June 2023; 00:29)


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Who is she kidding? (102,882) by Brad from USA

That summation goes along with my sense of it just from watching most of the show on YouTube. I was not there in person. It did seem like she was a karaoke act at her own show at times and just plain out MIA at other times. If this is the new normal then yes it is extremely disappointing. I have seen her many, many times in concert and that was never her standard. I sense that someone put some time into arrangements and some choreography and background video/graphics. Though the inflatable unicorn balloon and chrysalis wings on the dancers were misses for me. "Its a Wrap" seemed her most cogent song of the set. I love the remixes used, but she didn't sing to them which undercuts her title as "Queen of the Remix" a bit. I just don't know what is really going on with her. At this point, a lot of "lost years" are starting to add up. I had hoped for maybe another album after the pandemic but vocally, of late, things make me question that. I do wonder if she had an unsuccessful procedure that is affecting her voice, like Julie Andrews. And if she ain't got the pipes no more then any kind of a "record deal" is out of the question. I guess we just wait and see. I don't know. It's becoming a long, confusing and difficult road as a lamb of over 33 years.

(Tuesday 13 June 2023; 22:35)


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MB30 (102,881) by Bill from the UK

Apparently Mariah is dropping some surprises for Music Box's 30th anniversary (August 31st). Could it be we finally, finally get the Music Box Tour footage on DVD/Blu-ray quality and/or audio? The scrapped AYNAF video? More outtakes not included on The Rarities?

I hope it doesn't get botched like the Butterfly anniversary.
(Tuesday 13 June 2023; 22:28)

Who is she kidding? (102,880) by Bobby A from United States

How long can she keep putting on this facade? She doesn't get offers for major endorsements like cosmetics, clothing, and soft drink companies anymore. She has always been known to have the voice.
(Tuesday 13 June 2023; 20:39)


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Who is she kidding? (102,879) by Nick G from Germany

Well I was there and what can I say? I quote my good friend Clarissa: Mariah was the best drag queen of the day. the movements, the attitudes and she sang like a drunk tourist in a karaoke bar. it was funny and sad at the same time.
(Tuesday 13 June 2023; 17:30)


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Who is she kidding? (102,878) by Warren from Trinidad & Tobago

Terna I fully agree.

But let's forget about the voice for a moment. What impressed me the most and made me the happiest was seeing how comfortable she was on stage. Moving around, no awkward poses and stiff boring performances. This was the best I've seen her work a stage since Madison Square Garden in 1996. I know it's a bold statement but she seemed so at ease with whatever she was doing. And for me, after literal decades of bland and/or purely vocal performances she was a true performer again.
(Tuesday 13 June 2023; 00:40)


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Who is she kidding? (102,877) by Edward from USA

Why keep beating a dead horse in the mouth? She looked stunning. Here hoping for a great Christmas return.
(Monday 12 June 2023; 23:17)


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Who is she kidding? (102,876) by Terna from Nigeria

I beg to differ, fluidity is back, well not completely but it's much better than a year ago, her tone is warm again like there's substance there not that dry nasal sound, that annoying scratch anytime she was trying to belt is gone, resonance in her upper belts have reappeared. I hear a recovering voice and she's not trying to overdo it - she knows her voice is in repair mode. (Do you think Mariah doesn't know her voice?) This was one of the biggest complaints Whitney Houston's voice coach had that he spoke about during the aftermath of her demise. He said Whitney's voice was so resilient and repaired very quickly but at the slightest semblance of function she would relax, do shows and then it was back to square one. I get that sense Mariah has read all our posts and finally got round to seeking professional help. It's evident in her sound from the Pride concert. She sounds like '98 again minus a few bumps here and there.

(Monday 12 June 2023; 23:13)


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