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Letting go of bad ensembles (39,786) by Matthew from USA Mariah, if you are going to wear a barely there dress, then wear it honey. It annoys me when she wears these ensembles, and then she has to fidget and turn to a certain angle and grab a cushion and open a fan to hide herself. It just makes for an uncomfortable moment. If you can't strut confidently in it, then you probably shouldn't wear it. Other than that, Jimmy + Mimi = good times. I loved when she surprised the fans and the snippets we had of her singing live were awesome. (Thursday 14 November 2013; 0:00)

Reuniting? (39,785) by Trish from USA I still have my fingers crossed for a Walter/Mariah reunion, and I'm hoping the shade at the end of the 2nd verse is for Kelly Price. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 22:40)

Mariah on Jimmy (39,784) by Manny from U.S. The segment were Mariah surprises fans was a sweet moment. Imagine listening to your idol singing an unheard song live. I keep watching the video of it. I honestly got chills at the end when she belts the song "baby, letting go". I am getting used to some of the lyrics. I do feel they are different than her usual work. I was also confused of the first lyrics, "I'm making a statement of my own opinion". Like someone said its redundant. I do like the old school sound of the music and arrangements (along with vinyl record effect background). I think it's great she is teasing us with ballads and not another predictable rap/pop song. I can't wait for the album and I'm happy she is doing records. Period. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 21:32)

The Art of Letting Go (39,783) by R&B Junkie from Poland This song is amazing. It's jazz married with soul. I love the simple arrangement, each sound is put where it's needed, especially hammond organs, they bring the Motown feel. The greatest advantage is the fact that the cut is not overpoduced. Lyrical content is OK, I don't mind the long words, they all make the melody more towards jazz songs - one more proof that "The Art of Letting Go" was written for adult audience, for people who got bored by all these recent sound wars in radio stations. No, it's not going to be the mainstream hit, but that doesn't mean the song is not worth attention. If you all could forget the number ones thing, topping the charts, and focuse on the song itself - this would be the best award for Mariah. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 19:58)

Angie Martinez / new album February 2014? (39,782) by Quaid Long from USA I'm loving all the shade she threw on Idol/Nicki (aka Satan lol) during the Angie Martinez interview. I was surprised she was so blunt ("I hated it!") but still glad she went there. Also, sounds like the new album will drop February 2014 (they kept saying "top of the year" and then she said February 2014). I'm just hoping she gives us another single before then because I feel like unless this one blows up (which, as much as I love it, not sure it will), momentum might dwindle again. Come on JD, do your thing! (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 18:15)

Listen to TAOLG with #Beautiful (39,781) by Eternal from Italy I think this new album is shaping up to be a new Mariah classic. TAOLG takes on a new significance when you listen to it together with #Beautiful, that same throwback, minimal feel. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a few songs (like the one with Nas) similar to the sound of "The roof" and "Breakdown". Obviously the voice is still captivating but not as smooth and agile as it used to be, but who else among today's generation of singers can create an album with real music like she does (Lady Gaga and Katy Perry are not real music, IMHO)? We talk about Adele and though she does have some really spectacular songs like "Someone like you" along with a unique voice, it doesn't have the same thrilling tones and textures of MC's. Nor does she has the legendary career yet. She still needs to prove herself. One successful album does not a legend make. MC has no competition, she's always been way ahead of her peers, and the only person she has to surpass is her ownself, circa the 90s. Mariah Carey 90s vs Mariah Carey 2000s, I guess we can call it. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 16:56)

Amazing (39,780) by George Golden from UK Amazing song. It's the kind of song that gets better the more you listen. With a killer video and good promotion this song should get the top ten easily. Please no tacky video, just a video with a good storyline. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 15:15)

TAOLG / Trouble With Love (39,779) by Licia from USA I've seen a couple people say the song sounds like The Trouble With Love. I don't hear that. I hear Who's Loving You by the Jackson 5. When I first heard TAOLG I immediately thought real old school song. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 13:07)

My review of The Art of Letting Go (39,778) by Lainsky from Philippines The Art of Letting Go is truly Mariah Carey. For loyal fans like me, this is indeed a great track that showcases again her artistry lyrically, musically and vocally. What about commercial appeal? Well honestly, I am not quite sure if the general public will be really interested in this song, however it might be appealing to the fans of Adele and all those who can relate. I was imagining that this song will be in the types of Honey or Fantasy but I am glad it sounds like she went back to who she really was in the 90s in terms of slow song or ballad-inspirational kind of music like this. Melody is fresh, which can also call new fans. There’s also a possibility that Mariah did not consider that much of commercial success. I felt that it was written for personal reasons, for her lambs and for the sake of really good, classic-to-be type of single. In short, I like it but it needs to grow in me like Butterfly, which I only like at first but eventually became my all time favorite slow Mariah song. I hope the next single will be as great or even better than this but with mid to uptempo beat on it. I have a strong feeling that this album is really really good like her work of art at its best. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 8:50)

Mariah on Jimmy Fallon (39,777) by Paul from Usa Why is Mariah so awkward during interviews lately? It seems impossible for her to answer questions without talespinning onto something totally off topic? (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 7:39)

It's about Tommy (39,776) by Will from Australia I'm pretty sure it's about Tommy. The use of the word dominion is the giveaway. Dominion is defined as control or the exercise of control. I no longer live in your dominion. Flinging your world around and they watch, flinging leads to an onus of responsibility as in Tommy causing the glitter breakdown and watching as she fell down. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 4:25)

The art (39,775) by Tory from Australia Perhaps it is about letting go of trying to be at the top of charts and frankly, does she really need to at this point? I don't think anyone doubts that when she wants to make a hit song, she of all people can and will do it. I feel Mariah is trying something different with this album, she's going against what's popular now and what people want to hear and is doing it her way. #Beautiful was so different from everything else on radio and it was a hit. Much like TAOLG it took awhile to grow on me but once it did, I ended up loving it. The Art of Letting Go is like #Beautiful, different. It's a different kind of ballad, which is where I agree with the comparisons to Vision of Love. Even the breakdown and eventual climax reminds me of VOL. Now I think vocally it's beautiful and lyrically/melodically it's a bit to get used to. I kinda disappointed myself because it sounded nothing like how I imagined it would sound from the teaser. I was expecting heavy like orchestra and strings, but in the end it sounds more gospel which there is obviously nothing wrong with that. I agree with others in that I think Mariah is going in the right artistic direction, I feel she wants this album to surprise people, fans and critics alike. She wants to make music people aren't used to hearing from her, she's letting go of expectations and finally taking chances. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 2:36)

TAOLG (39,774) by Brad from USA Hi lambs. So yes, I am a minute late on this but in a nutshell, I think TAOLG is quite fantastic. It did have to build on me, but obviously did so quite quickly. I think it is Mimi's attempt to put forth an R&B ballad during an era devoid of nearly any balladry or R&B. Yes, hooks are replaced by simple clean vocals, but the music stages the tempo for the vocal rather than limiting it and defining it - as is the case for so much popular music today. On a technical point, I think the bridge would have been better laid if it started with her singing "baby..." rather than starting with the synth. The bridge is a bit jarring because of that. Nonetheless, I would encourage you to listen to it many times over and see if you don't love it then. I think in terms of lyrics "we" expected something more specific but Mariah needs to try to appeal to a broader population than just us lambs. I question the (seeming) lack of a plan for public performances of this song and dissemination to radio stations, as I would really love the general public to hear her sing her face off on this song - a point which is undeniable in listening to this song. Be well and good to one another. Bye, bye. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 1:19)

Mariah's personal meaning (39,773) by Martyn from England, UK I know Mariah has said she wants this song to mean whatever it means to the listener, but she's also said it's a very personal song to her. What do people think her interpretation is? I have two theories. 1) Letting go of trying to achieve chart success. Moving from trying to please the masses to making music that's right for her personally. The bit about erasing Mimi from a phone book (the line she pointed out as a prominent one with meaning behind it) could be her letting go of the Emancipation era that seems to have plagued her since in terms of expectation. I also wonder whether the part about reuniting could be related to Walter? 2) The song could be about Tommy? I know the conspiracists think there's a lot of behind the scenes sabotage that still goes on with Tommy and/or his people. If this were true, the lyrics would be incredibly fitting. Or perhaps it's just a good old fashioned Mariah heartbreak song written on behalf of a fictional protagonist. What does everyone else think? (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 0:54)

The Art of Letting Go on the charts (39,772) by Victor from Costa Rica #1 Brunei Darussalam (+76) (NE) #1 Bulgaria (+1) (NE) #1 Malaysia (+1) (NE) #1 Philippines (=) (NE) #1 Singapore (+2) (NE) #1 Taiwan (=) (NE) #1 Vietnam (+2) #1 Costa Rica (NE) Source: iTunes (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 0:37)

"The Art of Letting Go" (39,771) by clueey23 from USA MC is amazing. It's sad that these days and times people would tend to sleep on a song like this. The lyrics, the orchestral instrumental, the piano, MC's vocal is cut throat. And the more you actually listen to this slow burner, you hear the genius of this record. MC should have an amaziing video and also the performances of this song should have folks paying that $1.29 and in love with her all over again. This song reminds me of a live performance. It reminds me of R. Kelly for simple fact that this song tells a story. A more raw gritty part 2 of "Betcha gon know". I could actually hear this song on the radio, it just depends if programmers agree. So excited for Jimmy Fallon tonight. I can really relate to this song at the moment. Especially the line "I hope you don't get no ideas about reuniting baby, because that's the last thing I truly need." Story of my life at the moment. (Wednesday 13 November 2013; 0:00)

TAOLG (39,770) by Hana from UK Lyrics 1/10 Vocal 7/10 Song 4/10 She's not really saying much, is she? The song is all over the place and lacks direction. It's uncomfortable and almost laughable to listen to from the very first line: "I'm making a statement of my own opinion." Redundant. And there's the part of "it's exceedingly hurtful", I can't believe she couldn't find another way of expressing how painful it is to let go of somebody you love/once knew. Heck she tried to with the line, "Cause somebody you used to know", but had to ruin the potential for a great story by saying "is flinging your world around". What does that even mean? Is she really lost for ideas? (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 22:59)

The Art of Letting Go (39,769) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA Part 4: It's not like anything you'd expect for it to be but it's perfect. It sounds more like a "charm track" that you find on a great album. I'd say this is like "track number 5" on any given amazing MC album. But one that ultimately becomes a fan favorite. If you know the Mariah I'm talking about, you know what I mean. This track has the stunning amazingness and the emotional and eternal likability that envelopes you when you hear "Till the end of time", which was never a single but truly a literal gem in the incomparable repertoire of the most perfect voice in the history of recorded music: Mariah Carey. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 22:37)

The Art of Letting Go (39,768) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA Part 3: The great majority of her recent music was just not allowing for the toke, cradle and rewind session to be the body tingling "religious experience" that was effortlessly delivered with every track on her earlier albums. The last time for me was actually one specific fly away track on her Glitter album which, to this day I still say is her best recorded vocal performance: Lead The Way. That was the last time I lit one, lifted myself to elevated places and was able to soar with the highest of her vocal unleashes and felt shivers and tingles in places that only a physical touch should be able to manifest. Lead The Way makes you feel things, honestly. Like I said, especially if you puff, puff and don't pass. Well, it happened again. As I was saying, when I heard the first few chords, I turned off the song, went home, constructed my essentials and prepped my mind, as the bluetooth connected. All I can tell you is that all the years of being a Jehovah can't prepare you for the emotions, the internal churning, the spiritual reverberation that beckons the activation of the very nerve endings that force the manifestation of goose bumps and, in areas where you didn't even know you had nerve endings. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 22:36)

The Art of Letting Go (39,767) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA Part 2: Anyway, fabulously there after, I discovered marijuana. Ok, have you ever listened to Mariah after a toke or two? A religious experience. (Now, when I say "Mariah", I mean album Mariah Carey, Daydream... When Butterfly hit, though amazing, her voice and style were changed for ever. For us real fans, we stuck through it and will love her no matter what. But we are always hoping for a realization on her part that, though she may not appreciate it much, she is and will always be the ballad queen. And we miss her.) [...] When I started to play the song and realized that the first few chords had no bass, no rappers, no electronic musicality or instrumentation and that, on the contrary, there was an [...] playing and awaiting her "butter-melt" of a voice to complement its perfection, I turned it off immediately and went home so I could roll one up real quick. Its been a long time since I had a new "religious experience". (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 22:36)

The Art of Letting Go (39,766) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA Part 1: You guys don't understand. I grew up Jehovah's Witness and we weren't allowed to listen to $h!t. Ever. Everything was diabolical and poison to the mind, or going to reach through your screen or speakers to possess your soul!. However, the one saving grace we had back then: Mariah Carey. Covered from head to toe, wrist to shoulders, with a voice that echoed with the maturity of poetic, nostalgic, life-experienced individual and young woman. With a technicality and vocal precision that was unmatched by no one. And still to this date has not been. And never will. Well, she was literally the only artist/music I was allowed to listen to growing up, without getting yelled at or threatened to be shunned my family or oppressed by God. The point to that long boring story is that, she, to me, is a friend. Her music is more than the cliche "soundtrack of my life". It's actually more like a photo album. Songs come up and memories flow. I can always remember the first time I heard each Mariah song and how I'd hide in my bedroom, sit by and cradle the speaker while I literally pressed rewind over and over, 300 times on the same 32 seconds of any given song where she tore it up with her incomparable vocal gymnastics and powerful projection dynamics. Well, I grew-up and moved the hell out, but still only listened to Mariah Carey since I really didn't know any different. And lets be honest, there ain't nothing wrong with just listening to Mariah all day and night. Lol. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 22:34)

TAOLG (39,765) by Bill from the UK We had a discussion as fans a while back about songs we skip. Some of us were shocked by each others choices, and new music from Mariah will always divide a fanbase as vast as Mariah's. Personally I love the song, and I like the fact it's not a calculated radio friendly teen appeal song, as frankly she's too old for all that. If she is indeed "letting go" of aiming for a #1 with every release, as somebody suggested, then good for her. It's what I've been hoping for as trying to shoe horn your song into whatever is current must be stifling creatively surely? The thing is a lot of fans want Mariah to be a success, which isn't a bad thing at all, but no artist will ever remain at the top of the charts throughout their entire career. Because Mariah had such a long string of success and bounced back with TEOM, people kind of expect her to be successful chart wise, but maybe those days are gone. Maybe now we can have more creative, personal songs now the pressure to succeed is off. Mariah has nothing to prove. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 21:37)

Can't Let Go and The Art of Letting Go (39,764) by Lee from UK It would amazing if Mariah managed to pull off a remix where she used the lyrics from Can't Let Go and also lyrics from The Art of Letting Go. Just a thought. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 21:21)

Letting go (39,763) by Lee from UK I am in agreement with a number of people here on different aspects of the song. I enjoy the melody to the song and I too think it sounds reminiscent of The Trouble With Love. In terms of the lyrics, the do sound like they were written by a 16-year-old who has had her first break-up. In the beginning the lyrics don't seem to fit into the beat of the music. Almost as though the person writing the lyrics had never heard the music before they began writing and as such has crammed them in any which way. I am glad to hear Mariah singing in full voice though and leaving the whispers behind. I would have loved some high note layers in there as well. This song is definitely about a break-up, there are no two ways around it. It is too specific for "anybody to relate to" as Mariah says. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 21:19)

TAOLG (39,762) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom It has a nice, soulful vibe. An old school feel with a modern twist. I'm not concerned about it being a hit single, and nor should Mariah. Hit singles don't always shift albums, just look at Rihanna. Sometimes, songs that demonstrate a good body of work do. A clever move by Mariah. A number 1 album will help her career more than a number 1 single if you ask me. With that being said, some of the lyrics are questionable and disrupt the flow. I also hate how dry and thin her voice sounds on the verses. It makes me sad. However, she can only do what she can do, so I won't dwell on it. She knocks it out of the park at the end though. I'd give the song 3.5 out of 5. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 20:54)

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