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HFIA reviews versus Caution reviews (111,600) by BFF from United States

I've noticed that the reviews for "Here For It All" are much more lukewarm than the reviews for "Caution". The only way I can explain this is that "Here For It All" is an album that is not pandering to critics or a particular audience but is an album Mariah recorded for herself and for the "ride or die" fans. It's the kind of album that "Me I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" could have been if it had been released in its original iteration as "The Art of Letting Go", without the clutter of unnecessary, subpar tracks like "One More Try", "Heavenly", "Money" and those awful cut-and-paste "remixes" of "It's a Wrap" and "Betcha Gon' Know".

In contrast, "Caution" was an album that was rushed and lacked Mariah's signature touch because she was working with so many different producers. It was also clear that the label was pressuring her into working with current producers who don't understand her or her music. It also felt like "damage control" for the Stella years and like was pandering exclusively to the folks who became fans during "The Emancipation of Mimi" and later eras.

So many of the writers reviewing "Here For It All" seem to lack an understanding of Mariah's artistry and music and inventing things to criticize. In the Pitchfork review, the writer zeroes in on Mariah's purported "self involvement" as something to criticize. What recording artist isn't self-involved to a degree? I promise you that Beyonce and Taylor Swift are just as self-involved if not more so.

I also read a line where one writer claimed that "Memoirs" is a better album than this one. Say what?

Who are these people? Have they ever listened to a Mariah album? There is not a single song on "Memoirs" that I like better than anything on "Here For It All".
(Monday 29 September 2025; 15:53)

HFIA ranked (111,599) by Carlos from Brazil

I really loved the album. Mariah at her best. I think even with all the changes in her voice she is and will always be the best singer songwriter who ever existed.

#1 - Here of it all (genius vocals and lyrics)
#2 - Play this song (super catchy)
#3 - My love (Brasil will eat this)
#4 - Sugar sweet (a nod to E=MC)
#5 - Jesus I do (Supreme delivery)
#6 - Type dangerous (beloved single)
#7 - In your feelings (a nod to TEOM)
#8 - I won't allow it (Discoriah)
#9 - Nothing is impossible (classic Mariah ballad)
#10 - Mi (another classic)
#11 - Confetti & champagne (forgetful track)

At the end of the day since the album is sooo good it's a matter of personal taste.
(Monday 29 September 2025; 15:12)

Connection (111,598) by Jamie from UK

I really feel like I've reconnected with Mariah with this album. The artistry in this album reminds me of who I fell in love with all those years ago.

(Monday 29 September 2025; 11:54)

My Love / "Here For It All" / Daniel Moore (111,597) by Bill from the UK

What I love is how Mariah makes the background vocals and harmonies so gloriously soft and gentle. The "ooooh" during the middle 8 "oh I love, oh my love, only my love holds the other key to me" sounds like a floaty, heavenly, siren-esque dreamscape. And I love love love how Mariah opted to end on a really soft and gentle "whoa" whereas Paul's original ended it with a more belting one. It's like the male and female versions of the song, I honestly can't get enough of it. Thank you Mariah so much for your wonderful gift and artistry and what you have given us with this absolutely sublime record.

(Monday 29 September 2025; 11:09)


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My Love / "Here For It All" / Daniel Moore (111,596) by Billy from Greece

First, let me just echo what a couple of others have already commented - "My Love" is just sublime, downright gorgeous. It is an example that Mariah does not need to belt to let the beauty of her voice shine. Especially the opening lines and those "woa woas" transport me to another state of mind. None can match her melodic choices. I mean, yes, the original song and composition are the main ingredients, we're talking about a really great song here, but her tone, the area of her voice she chooses in order to communicate the lyrics take the song to a whole new level. It sort of reminded of "My Prayer" in vibe. I just love, love, love the album. I think I'm more hooked than I was with "Caution" when it came out. "Here For It All" has me feeling more emotions and moods compared to the previous albums, while the instrumentations and arrangements are just so beautiful this time around. There is a sense of "liveness" that sets a vibe for the whole album. I think a lot of credit has to go to Daniel Moore, not only for his co-writing but also for the musicians he brought along to play on the record. Throughout the years he has shown that he really is a fan of Mariah's catalogue and gently challenged her both to go back and forge ahead with new sounds. I think he brings a very eclectic sound to Mariah's brand and I love that. "I Won't Allow It" is such a favorite, since first listen. "In Your Feelings" reminds of "Mine Again" while the title track really has me in "my" feelings. I keep humming "Mi" all the time, as well as "Play This Song". As I've stated before, no matter what, "forget the short skirts, big hair, whatever", Mariah has bever disappointed me music-wise. There have been plenty of things to complain about as of recent years, but her artistry has never failed to me impress me.
(Monday 29 September 2025; 08:43)

Confetti and Champagne (111,595) by Lara from Middle East

Could be. Somehow I feel sad for her, he left but she got diamonds all around her and I got money. I think she's in that point where she realized that her success cost her the love she seeks so all she has is to enjoy her money and keep fond memories for her kids.
(Monday 29 September 2025; 08:06)


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I Won't Allow It and skip song (111,594) by Lainsky from Philippines

After the release of "Play This Song", I hope they choose "I Won't Allow It" as the fourth single. I previously mentioned that I didn't have any skip songs from the album, but I've since changed my mind. Now, the song I tend to skip is "Confetti & Champagne". I realized this after listening to the entire album more than ten times. It feels similar to the songs I usually skip from MIAMTEC, Caution, and E=MC2.

The more I listen to this album, the more I notice her signature style of wordy phrases that are sung quickly (like in IYF), along with tongue-twisters, hero-gospel-themed songs (NII, JID, and HFIA), and unforgettable melodies. I believe "My Love" and "In Your Feelings" could also be great singles. Just a thought - this album continues to play on repeat in the background for me.
(Monday 29 September 2025; 05:51)

HFIA (111,593) by Max from Germany

After a few days, I'd like to share my thoughts on HFIA: The album is a masterpiece. There isn't a single song I dislike or skip. Mariah touched me deeply with this album, like hardly any other album before. It's heavy shit in places, and I can't listen to it on repeat. But I do wonder why? This album has so much depth and such great lyrics, and is unlike anything that's come out since Butterfly. Why did MC only release such a masterpiece now? The album is exactly what many fans have been wanting for years. I also like the promo and the interviews she gives. Why did we have to wait so long for HFIA? The promo for the last few albums was rather more restrained. Such an effort was only made when MC released a new perfume or had completely over-the-top advertising for this diet brand. All the Lambs were in high anticipation and then were disappointed. We got MIAMTEC and Caution. E=MC2 also seems like a rigamarole next to HFIA. Mariah seems reformed. But why is MC making such an effort this time? Because she cares about HFIA itself. This time it's about MC, not about music. Mariah seems to have been through a lot in recent years and is therefore delivering brilliant music. It's similar to the Sony days: Mariah was under pressure from Tommy, and she delivered.
(Monday 29 September 2025; 05:39)


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HFIA (111,592) by BFF from United States

This album has made me so happy. Every song is good. No skips and great lyrics. To bear witness to Mariah's strength, tenacity, and resilience over the last 35 years has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. Seeing her rise again is inspiring me to make necessary changes in my life.

(Monday 29 September 2025; 02:47)


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Confetti and Champagne (111,591) by Bobby A from United States

Is Confetti and Champagne about Tanaka? She opens up the song talking about when he left her home.

(Sunday 28 September 2025; 23:31)

HFIA (111,590) by Zachariah from Croatia

I really don't want to step on your feathers or anything but being 4 in 1994, you can't appreciate this work of art because you didn't grow up with her through Butterfly era and teen years for example and similar so I get that your ear isn't developed for this.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 23:30)


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The multitudes (111,589) by Bobby A from United States

I feel the same way. All the silent readers are posting this weekend. It's so cool to read everyone's comments. Jesus I Do is insanely very good. How do The Clark Sisters blend their voices so well together? I guess Dr. Mattie Moss Clark trained them well. If you listen closely you can hear each sister's voice on certain notes. Dorinda and Karen are doing the ad libs towards the end of the song. When is MC going to release her gospel album? We need it next April.

(Sunday 28 September 2025; 23:27)


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My Love (111,588) by Jamie from UK

I have to agree Bill. I've just landed into Orlando and was listening to the album on my break, My Love is beautiful and the vocals too, I love your feelings too, the vocals are not as strong in the part when she says "picture" but otherwise I love it. She must have recorded different songs over a long period. I'm really loving the album vibe, it's very early Mariah and I also didn't think we would hear this sound again from her again. I would love another project with a similar vibe too, it has a [Music Box] and Daydream feel to it.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 22:46)


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Nothing is impossible (111,587) by Tevin from USA

Wow just wow. Someone made a a video on YouTube of the instrumental and backgrounds of HFIA, and around the 17 min mark NII comes on. It sounds like a dream. Like an old school Disney movie.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 22:28)

Streaming (111,586) by TJ from Norway

How are the numbers at the moment? I have to admit that the album is growing on me.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 21:37)


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HFIA (111,585) by Can Tavukcu from Germany

I really don't want to step on anyone's feathers or anything, but I had to really listen to a lot of tracks from previous albums because I was wondering why I loved her since 1994 so when I was four years old, except for two songs (Mi and Nothing is Impossible) I don't love it. I accept and respect the development she had but at least for me it is unfortunately not sitting right.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 19:48)

Streaming (111,584) by Tameka walker from United states

We need to stream so Mariah can get to number one on Billboard.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 19:00)

My Love (111,583) by Sasha from Nomansland

I love it too. Her voice really shines on this song.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 16:53)


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In lieu of touring for the future (111,582) by BFF from United States

I think the Vegas residency model works well for Mariah. It is the one thing I credit Stella for facilitating. Mariah sounded quite good for the "#1 to Infinity" and "The Butterfly Returns" residencies. Being in one place allows her to properly rest and relax more than extensive touring that requires travel. I think the amount of traveling she has done recently has left her more exhausted than usual.

I just thought more about the underlying health issues that Mariah is dealing with. We already discussed the shoulder injury back in 2013, but has anyone considered that maybe she is having complications from the gastric sleeve surgery she had done in late 2017?
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 14:30)


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In lieu of touring for the future (111,581) by Nikki from usa

If or when MC wants to get back on the stage I don't think she should do traditional touring. Mariah's never been one for that anyway. She gets bored. I think she should do a one off type of Unplugged performance instead.

She can reimagine the songs back to back if she wants to and give us the highlight reel. She can have it on different channels and platforms or even release it with an album. If she's up for it, she could do it in different locations. NY one time and maybe somewhere in the rainforest for another. Just 1 off concerts with whatever works best for her voice.

It would allow her to have fun, be creative, and not have to do it again night after night. More like a special or two here and there instead of an actual tour.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 12:30)

HFIA (111,579) by Nikki from usa

You think it's a farewell album? That would be interesting since she just signed this new deal with Gamma and has her own label under it. I'm not sure how she'd be able to make 1 album and dip. But, she could certainly focus on other artists if she wanted to. I just think Mariah loves creating too much and the freedom to do her own thing to dip.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 12:24)


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Head scratcher (111,578) by Nikki from usa

You don't think they paid off? It got MC her 50th Billboard entry, got her back on radio airwaves beyond Christmas, and another iTunes #1. It also got MC her first ever music video award. I'd say they paid off. She got creative freedom to do what she wanted and actually got some recognition for it this time. I'd call it a W.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 12:18)


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HFIA (111,577) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I wasn't so impressed with "Sugar sweet" when I heard the version with the two other singers. But since I heard the solo version on the album, I really like it. The solo version is great and fun. There are no skips on the album. When it's over, you want to start again because it's so good. Pure Mariah shines on every song. I also think "My love" is the strongest vocally. But again it is such a pleasure to listen to the whole album. You hear Mariah the artist.

It even takes her whole music catalogue higher. Cheers, cheers, cheers.

(Sunday 28 September 2025; 11:03)


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Play that Song video (111,576) by Dove from United States

I like it. It's simple but she looks beautiful and that house is really nice. I like her boots. I bought some like that but they were knock offs from Shein so they were very uncomfortable. I could only stand in them for a few minutes. Ha ha.

Black and white videos usually look so classic and timeless. Everyone looks their best in black and white. I guess she really is dating that dude. I hope he treats her well. I wouldn't say this is one of my favorite videos but it's better than no video. I like the song and their voices together.

I kind of wish she was wearing a longer coat. Maybe like a black trench coat. And that the shorts were a little longer. I'm over the underwear look. At least she has the body for it though. I'm thankful for whatever videos we get and I'm thankful for the ensembles. I see it like in The Devil Wears Prada, the clothes are art too.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 10:21)

My Love (111,575) by Bill from the UK

I must have played My Love about 20 times yesterday. There was a certain magic about Mariah's early remakes - I'll Be There, Without You, Open Arms, the recently unearthed My Prayer - I didn't think that would be present or captured ever again, as it seemed to disappear over time. But wow, this has got to be one of her best ever. It's sung so beautifully, and the music, the background vocals, I can't believe something so wonderful is here at my disposal to enjoy whenever I want. If this is her last ever remake she does, she ended on an amazing high with this. I bet Paul is so proud and pleased with her interpretation. First class Mariah, I love you.
(Sunday 28 September 2025; 10:09)

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