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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)

TAOLG (39,761) by Chicago Lamb from USA A good album finisher, but not a single. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 20:45)

People are entitled to not like things Mariah releases (39,760) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada It's not life and death if someone doesn't like a song or a video. It amuses me how this happens every time something new comes out. We all have perspectives. I've always been a "glass half full" optimistic personality. I most often try to find the good in everything that's just my stance often, it can peobably annoy people at times. It is good to have balance. In my last post about playing the song for people - I didn't mean anyone who didn't see it the same way was "wrong". More an observation. Continue on. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 19:37)

TAOLG (39,759) by B from USA The verses are disjointed. Not every line just the ones with attitude. Those lyrics like "go to your contacts" seem like leftovers from any song from Memoirs. Reminds me of the song that samples "Time after time". (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 19:19)

Will (39,715), on a side note (39,758) by Stacey from USA I could not say it better. I'm torn as well. On one hand the vocals and arrangement are spot on. Yet, the lyrics seem off to me, a bit disjointed as you say. Maybe the song will grow on me over time. That's happened with many MC songs. On a side note, not everyone is going to like the song and should not be give the label of haters or whatever. So tired of that. Do all fans here love every song off every album she's ever sung? No. A bit disingenuous if you say yes. So just chill and let everyone have their say. Peace. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 18:50)

I also understand why some don't like the lyrics etc (39,757) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada When I heard the song, I felt like the intro leant itself to the attitude person who has made the decision to "let go". When you are in that space to speak your truth, and you know nothing will change your mind. But, I can also see how some people find it unrelateable/awkward. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 18:43)

Lead single discussion (39,756) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada It's interesting to see comments about TAOLG being a lead single. Maybe it's just me, but I don't get that feeling at all. I feel like this is more a letter/anthem to the fans as she continues to add tracks to the album and move it toward completion of the album. If this was a launching single IMO a lot more would have been done than just Facebook. And she's said she's not finished, so I guess in my head I never thought of it as a launching single. There would have been some effort to launch to radio, TV, media etc. I really think TAOLG is a special single for her fans, kind of like Can't Take That Away. I have a feeling she won't be doing any actual album touring until her injury is fully healed. In the mean time, TAOLG is an appetizer so to speak. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 18:22)

The lyrics (39,755) by Sasha from Nomansland The song is good but unfinished as most of her recent work. She said she doesn't like to be too specific in her songs, but in this case I don't think lot of people can relate to them, I was expecting something more spiritual and universal. If her demo of "Vision of love" was as messy as "The art of letting go", I'm glad they rearranged it. Anyway I bought the song, it's pleasant to listen to and it's good to hear something new and fresh from her at least. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 18:09)

I played TAOLG for people who aren't diehards (39,754) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I asked for their honest opinion, and didn't comment myself until they finished. The feedback was unanimously positive. "I've got goosebumps", "chills", "wow", etc. No mention of discomfort with lyrics or the arrangement. I thought it was interesting to note. The song might not become her 19th number one commercially, but it was nice to hear from people who perhaps don't dissect things as much as we do. You know what I mean? Lol. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 17:53)

Letting go lyrics (39,753) by Trish from USA I'm shocked so many people like the lyrics, I think they're horrid. The first verse just sounds all over the place. The adjectives in the chorus are filler and distracting "letting go ain't easy, it's just exceedingly hurtful, 'cause somebody you used to know is flinging your world around" sounds like something a 15 year old would write in about 5 minutes. I think the second verse is okay until "go to Mimi on your contacts and press delete". Mariah said we would all relate to this song and apply our own meaning to the words, but she made it undeniablely about a relationship and put her own name in the lyrics. Mariah seems to have lost touch with what "relatable" means. Understandable, she hasn't lived in the real world in a long time, but it gets more and more discouraging with each new album and single. With this song, and Almost Home, MC has had two chances to write lyrics everyone could relate to and she just keeps missing. I really wanted a song that meant something to me, that I could turn to when I needed a spiritual moment - not something that makes me think who says "flinging your world around"? (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 17:50)

TAOLG (39,752) by Musti from UK I think this is a great artistic direction for her. The last part sounds like it's right out of a musical, it's so powerful. As someone else said earlier, Mariah is a storyteller in this song, the song itself barely has a recognizable chorus. In terms of style it slightly reminds me of Betcha Gon Know but TAOLG is obviously much more monumental, both musically and lyrically. Perhaps she has finally let go of releasing radio friendly singles geared towards teenagers. She has done that for 20+ years, I would be happy if she has finally evolved out of that loop. Now it's time to make legendary music. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 17:13)

TAOLG/ The Reason (39,751) by RadChad from United States Actually "The Art Of Letting Go" reminds me more of Celine Dion's "The Reason" from her "Lets Talk About Love" album. The beginning and the end especially. Anyway, I'm not surprised at all from all the negative responses from some of the fans, that will always be the case whatever she releases. She'll never please everybody, so it is what it is. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 16:51)

Art of Letting Go discussion (39,750) by Licia from USA I hope there won't be a lot of arguments over who's a fan and who's not because they don't like the song. It's ok for people to not like it. If you like it support it, enjoy it, and move on. No matter what she would have released, there was bound to be somebody who wouldn't like it. It's not that serious. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 15:54)

The Art Of Letting Go (39,749) by Myles from CT, USA I am left feeling so empty after this mess of a song. I bought it on iTunes as I will always support Mariah. #Beautiful was such a great, well produced, pop song. The Art of Letting Go is messy, the lyrics are horrid, and I really have no desire to listen to the song again. I was rather happy to see that it did climb to #29 on iTunes! I didn't think it would go far. I still hope she does well and the album is incredible. Feeling so disappointed right now. Terrible song. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 15:51)

Lovely cover of Always Be My Baby by Eliza Doolittle (39,748) by Hana from UK (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 14:35)

Letting Go / Trouble with Love (39,747) by Todd from Melbourne, Australia Thank you Jamie. I've racking my brains all day. There's a chord shift that's very similar! My two cents - I personally love it, and think it's miles ahead of #Beautiful or anything in fact that she's released since WBT. It's kind of poetry with music behind it, which is great. Hopefully radio picks it up. If Adele had released this, it'd be #1 by now. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 13:58)

Facebook vs. YouTube (39,746) by Ryan from the Philippines I just noticed the YouTube version of TAOLG is different from the Facebook version she posted on 11/11. The YouTube version has additional backing vocals on the last "letting go, ain't it easy". But I am just wondering, what happened to the official YouTube/Vevo audio? Why is it gone and when I open the same video from other website or blogs, it says the video is private? Weird. BTW, as I was writing this one, TAOLG is currently #32 on iTunes USA. Any updates from other countries? (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 13:17)

The Trouble With Love Is (39,745) by Martyn from England, UK Jamie, that's so funny you should say that, it was the first thing I thought when I heard it! I love that song. I also, dare I say it, think it sounds slightly similar to Christina Aguilera's "You Lost Me". As for the song, I'd love it as an album track, but I just don't think it's single material. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 12:01)

TAOLG (39,744) by Paul from USA I'm in the middle. I really enjoyed the song immensely, but I don't think it's good enough as a single track, but it's great as an album track. I saw some posts comparing it to "Vision of Love" to which I strongly disagree. Anyways, while I didn't think the song is perfect, I'm happy to listen to anything new by her. I'll take this over an "Obsessed" or a "Touch My Body", any day. I can't wait to listen to the whole album! After reading of the comments here, some of you guys/gals have to chill. Jeez. It's alright not to like every Mimi song. I see more comments deriding the supposed "negativity" than actual negativity. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 11:48)

No (39,743) by Orkun from The Netherlands This is not a good song. At all. The ending vocals and layerings are good. Kind of like "Without you". But it's not a good song. The lyrics are off and don't blend well with the melody. And yes, it does sound the Kelly Clarkson song and MC's own song "Outside". I am a fan. I don't like this song. Throw back? "Vision of love" like? No. Reviews are positive because they can't be negative about the song. Come on, it's Mariah Carey. I also don't agree with the statement that non-fans would like the song. Actually the fans are the only ones who will. Or might. After 4 years of waiting, I say not cool. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 11:07)

Ummm (39,742) by Tony from US All this build up and... puh. The song isn't bad, but for me it's that album track I'd listen to once a year, but skip over to get to the next song. The first time I listened I was like meh. I listened to it again and it left a better impression. A day later, I have no real desire to hear it again. Maybe it's a grower and not a show-er. On the plus side, no screechy vocals, a good vocal actually. C- (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 10:33)

TAOLG, message in the song (39,741) by Elena from The Netherlands This song is how I wished for Mariah to sound like in a while. I'm happy because it's not overproduced, she sings in full voice, the lyrics are great and it allows her to play with it in any way she wants which is perfect because the way she sings a song decides weather the song is good and she is the queen of catchy adlibs. When doing this live I can imagine her playing with this song vocally, like she does with Vision Of Love. I think she really took note from her first albums and maybe even Adele, who brought back stripped down soulful ballads. The build-up in the song is how it's supposed to be. As a fan I really do not care if this will be a chart topping single. She is heading into the direct direction in her craftsmanship and I respect her for that. As for the message in the last sentences of the second verse some have been speculating about, the words that she's asked her fans to listen closely to: "Go to Mimi in you contacts, press delete." Maybe she means that she is letting go of her Mimi-era and this will be a whole fresh new start in her career with a new married life! (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 9:23)

The Trouble With Love Is (39,740) by Jamie from UK Anyone notice the similarities with TAOLG and this Kelly Clarkson song from 2003. Maybe she sampled Kelly's song. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 8:09)

Badr / signature / comparisons (39,739) by Will from Australia Badr, I said not WBT part 20, duh it sounds nothing like it and I welcome the change. No chance in hell will this become a signature song, unless it's a signature of where artistically she lost her groove. Put simply, this is the worse lead single to an album launch she's had, even Loverboy and Obsessed offered more. But I do like the song, but it's more that I love Mariah rather than it even coming close to the standards she has set high. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 6:06)

Art Of Letting Go (39,736) by DivergentIntel from United States of America It's not bad. Mariah's capable of better, but this is an ambitious effort. So I accept it. The song will grow on me eventually I'm sure. I already remember the lyrics word for word lol. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 5:13)

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