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About Lainsky from Philippines: A Mariah Carey fan since "Love Takes Time." However, "Butterfly" remains my favorite album of all time. Timeless!

Re: A list, for Bill (95,559) (95,576) by Lainsky from Philippines 1. Honey 2. Breakdown 3. Heartbreaker 4. The Roof 5. Fantasy 6. Emotions 7. It's Like That / We Belong Together 8. Touch My Body 9. Dreamlover 10. Butterfly (Thursday 17 September 2020; 05:01)

Article: Fly away: Mariah Carey's Butterfly turns 20 (95,560) by Lainsky from Philippines It has been 23 years since this album came out. Yet, it remains her best work for me and album of all time. The older it gets the more it becomes relevant in my opinion and the more I love it. I have grown to like the tracks I used to skip. Now, I love it entirely. Breakdown and Butterfly remains my top favorite though, which could have easily been gone to No.1s if not for whatever reasons then. Another could have been from this era is the The Roof. These 3 singles plus Honey and My All could be her 5 No.1s from an album. This album could have been also given her 8 consecutive No.1s. Oh well, I was always after the Billboard chart back then. Just memories and could have beens from this "the true" Mariah album. Her masterpiece or the crown of all her albums in my opinion. Today, after 23 years it remains my all time favorite and enjoys listening to it more and more like a wine. We can all simply wish that she could make another something like this. Now that she's 50 and spent 30 years in the music industry, it would be great to see another masterpiece from her after The Rarities. Butterfly is Mariah Carey 23 years ago. An album that represents the real meaning of Mariah Carey today would be awesome. (Wednesday 16 September 2020; 05:52)

Re: Mariah after Midnight (95,323) (95,335) by Lainsky from Philippines Stacey, you are not alone feeling that way. We're almost the same age and I am feeling this way about her. I also agree with Randy, I feel so blessed to see her almost from the beginning until she peaked, went down and went up again. Perhaps for 10 years now, I do not care as much as I did before about her personal life and music like the new and younger lambs now. I used to be that way lol. I got older, maturer, and knows what truly matters in life. After listening to STD, I was like, okay. The last album I was so into after TEOM is Caution. I believe if it was released in 2011 with proper marketing, no delays, no date changes, etc., it could have been another hit. Don't get me wrong I still adore her. Now, I simply appreciate her music and artistry. (Wednesday 2 September 2020; 04:08)

Re: Name game (94,924) (94,939) by Lainsky from Philippines Anytime You Need A Friend Love Takes Time Always Be My Baby I Still Believe Never Too Far Nice game by the way. (Tuesday 18 August 2020; 05:06)

Re: Article: Should have been bigger: Mariah's "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" (94,803) (94,813) by Lainsky from Philippines Agree Bill with the original where Mariah sounds like the featured artist instead of the lead. However, the remix is way way much better and it could have been the original single. Still listening to it at times. (Wednesday 5 August 2020; 05:37)

Article: Loverboy breaks record on Billboard (94,742) by Lainsky from Philippines Missing moments like this where Mariah jumps on the top of the Hot 100 from nowhere or lower half of the chart. Time really has changed. I can only binge reading on these historical successes and reminisce how happy and excited I had been witnessing those victories. (Wednesday 29 July 2020; 06:08)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey's no. 1 singles ranked (94,375) (94,377) by Lainsky from Philippines I stand corrected. Dreamlover is #7 on my list. Sorry and thanks. (Sunday 14 June 2020; 04:35)

Article: Mariah Carey's no. 1 singles ranked (94,371) by Lainsky from Philippines Let me have my rank of her No.1 singles, which has changed over time. Congrats MC. Thank you for 30 years of true music and artistry. See you on top again of the Billboard chart soon. 19. Thank God I Found You (love the remix more) 18. Touch My Body 17. All I Want For Christmas Is You 16. I'll Be There 15. Hero 14. Vision of Love 13. One Sweet Day 12. Don't Forget About Us 11. Someday (the extended version please) 10. My All 9. Always Be My Baby 8. We Belong Together 7. Fantasy 6. Heartbreaker 5. I Don't Wanna Cry 4. Emotions 3. Honey 2. Fantasy 1. Love Takes Time (Saturday 13 June 2020; 12:34)

Article: Mariah Carey's Glitter soundtrack LP hits Spotify (94,189) by Lainsky from Philippines Glitter soundtrack remains one of Mariah's finest work. The cohesiveness of every single, her voice, the lyrics were almost perfect. Too bad not many people fell into bad publicity that time. However, it's making waves now. #JusticeForGlitter has been served. The film too I think is now in Netflix although I have not subscribed to it. So, way to go Billie Frank. (Saturday 23 May 2020; 06:27)

Re: E=MC2 (93,851) (93,878) by Lainsky from Philippines Should have been singles for me from this album are: 1. Touch My Body - Correct first single for it sounds fresh. 2. Migrate - Already dented the chart, sounds fresh too. 3. For The Record - Timeless classic Mariah, could have been her third No.1 from this album and 20th overall. 4. Cruise Control - Again, fresh sound from Mariah, could have been her 4th and 21st No.1. 5-7 Bye Bye, IBLYLT (remix), ISIL (Thursday 30 April 2020; 06:51)

Article: Mariah Carey ranks her own songs (93,426) by Lainsky from Philippines Yes Mariah, we want Justice for Breakdown too. (Sunday 29 March 2020; 06:19)

Article: Mariah Carey - Breakdown (93,368) by Lainsky from Philippines When this song was released in 1998 I was hoping Mariah to score another No.1 after "Butterfly" became disqualified to chart due to its new rules back then. Only to be disappointed again when released "Breakdown" like Butterfly, just for airplay and not as a commercial single. I believe it is one of her best work that needs to be given justice too like Glitter. It was ahead of time anyway and when I listen to it, it sounds so modern and fresh. Hope they would also make a move for #JusticeForBreakdown. (Tuesday 24 March 2020; 04:54)

Article: We rated the best ballads from each of Mariah's albums (93,296) by Lainsky from Philippines "Lead The Way" is simply beautiful, classic and a masterpiece. Too bad many people did not hear it for they just have written off Mariah that time. Still, I must say this is one of her best ballad. It is in my top three of all time. I just wish she will write and release something quite similar to this in her upcoming album that we all hope to be this year. (Monday 16 March 2020; 05:26)

Re: The next album (93,164) (93,175) by Lainsky from Philippines Agree however, if she will revisit an album sound as blueprint or baseline for the next album, the debut is undoubtedly good but Daydream or Music Box would be better. These two albums catapulted her to the peak of her career in the 90s and became the standard of the succeeding female artists especially the Daydream. Caution is good I really liked it but it did the same mistakes of releasing or wrong single choices. She needs to give an album like this a rest and go back to her true pop diva self. Her old fans absolutely miss hearing those pop ballads and uptempo like Fantasy or Dreamlover and her new fans will love to hear her on her present voice on this sound. If only Mariah can read these clamours. (Thursday 5 March 2020; 04:22)

Re: Non-single favourites (92,989) (93,006) by Lainsky from Philippines 1. To Be Around You 2. For The Record 3. Standing O 4. Lead The Way (Sunday 23 February 2020; 05:43)

90's sound (92,704) by Lainsky from Philippines Totally, I agree that her next album and singles should sound like her mid-90's to be specific. It's her 30th and 50th anniversary as an artist and as a person. Daydream is 25 this year. So, it's only fair to release an album like Daydream 4.0. Lyrics, sound, musicality and artistry in her current voice through an uptempo (Fantasy-like plus remix later), powerful love song ballad (OSD-like plus a duet or remix later), mid-tempo (ABMB-like), and well picked remake (OA-like) as the first four singles will be surreal if it happens. (Monday 3 February 2020; 03:57)

Daydream 4.0 (91,964) by Lainsky from Philippines Regardless whether Mariah will continue to be No.1 for the 3rd week or not, she and her team have to continue this seasonal momentum. Since 2020 will be her 30th anniversary year in the music industry as a total artist, I believe she has to go back and revisit once again her old sound where she became really famous globally. I hope and pray Mariah would release a "Daydream 4.0" album version in terms of sound, melody, lyrics, etc. In other words, a really pop album with a R&B flavor. I want another Fantasy (with remix later on), a pop ballad that many can relate to like OSD, a pop/R&B single like ABMB, another classic cover like Open Arms, and heartwarming R&B/pop like Looking In. I am pretty sure I am not the only lamb who misses her old sound. It would be interesting to listen now in her current voice. Merry Christmas to all. (Wednesday 25 December 2019; 05:17)

Re: Second week at #1 (91,824) (91,847) by Lainsky from Philippines She may have all these records now however, there's another record she will about to make after Christmas. That is, the biggest drop from the No.1 spot or totally out of Hot 100... a painful but understandable record though. Nevertheless, the song has made its way already. (Saturday 21 December 2019; 05:54)

Re: Taylor Swift (91,548) (91,552) by Lainsky from Philippines Christmas Tree Farm is TS Christmas song dropped a couple of days ago. Well, it was also catchy but not as catchy and danceable compared to AIWFCIY. However, her popularity makes a lot of difference that it could prevent MC's 19th #1... or not. (Sunday 8 December 2019; 04:16)

Re: Taylor Swift (91,534) (91,548) by Lainsky from Philippines She might ruin the possibility of 19th No.1 through "All I Want" if Taylor drops a Christmas single for her Christmas album. So, let's all do what we have to do and keeps our finger crossed that it won't. Happy Christmas. (Saturday 7 December 2019; 05:04)

Courage (91,526) by Lainsky from Philippines While people and lambs are busy listening and streaming AIWFCIY, Celine Dion quietly took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart. Of course, I am truly happy for her. I just wish Mariah can take the same once familiar spot either with MC25 or her next studio album (anniversary release?) or both. (Thursday 5 December 2019; 05:24)

My Mariah Carey year - 1995 (91,203) (91,205) by Lainsky from Philippines Nice topic Robert-Anthony so, here's my MC year. It was "Love Takes Time" when I first got to know and listen to her. Since then, I became a fan and followed her through song hits magazines. I was in my early years of high school when I first bought my first album of her in cassette tape. That is "Music Box" and bought it with an unofficial locally produced "greatest hits" of her. She became my theme whenever I study and do my assignments since 1994. Hero became a source of inspiration and strength during down times of my high school years. She was always in my background and that remains until today from time to time. (Thursday 31 October 2019; 04:24)

ITM (90,858) by Lainsky from Philippines The first time I listened to it honestly, I loved it. I agree with those who said that the sound is like the 90s or Glitter era for that was my first thought too. However, as I put it on repeat and got to hear it for several times already, it sounds more like OOC from E=MC2. And yes, it is hard to understand the words she's singing. Thus, I don't love it anymore but still like it. There's that very good vibe in it and the uptempo that we also want from her. As a theme song and not an album cut I have to say it is a really good song with a very positive message. Is it radio friendly? Not really sure. A potential hit? Maybe or maybe not. Just MHO. (Thursday 19 September 2019; 17:47)

Re: Videos (90,702) (90,713) by Lainsky from Philippines Interesting topic so, here are my fives best with short reasons why and the not so good videos. I don't think they are the worst. 1. Honey - The transformation and story line was a defining moment. Jaw-dropping. 2. Breakdown - The song and the showcased of her beauty through different styles are matched somehow. 3. Heartbreaker - A music video with story is always nice to watch not to mention the cat-fight with her alter ego. 4. We Belong Together - Perfect sequel to ILT that concluded the... again, you guessed it right... the first story. 5. Touch My Body - The funny story line and their character roles made the sensual song message light and funny. Runners up: Dreamlover, Always Be My Baby, and Fantasy. The not so good videos are lazily and poorly done IMO. 1. Auld Lang Syne 2. I Don't 3. I Want To Know What Love Is 4. GTFO 5. HATE U (Saturday 31 August 2019; 12:48)

OSD and other records forever (90,490) by Lainsky from Philippines So, it finally happened. So what? Well, the mere fact that it's OSD that has achieved that record and hold it for more than two decades is something that stays forever along with all the records Mariah has set for the first time. Like I said in my previous post, records are meant to be broken but did OTR truly has broken the record? Yes and no. Yes, for the fact that it is now on its 17th week reign. No, for OSD has been there already and set the trend in which it cannot or no longer be beaten. (Wednesday 31 July 2019; 06:18)

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