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Vegas, Vegas, Vegas (49,031) by Edward from USA Vegas could work for Mariah if it's done right and in the right doses. I don't think she should have a residency in Vegas, she should rather do Vegas a few months a year, as if it were a seasonal show that somebody can't wait for it to return the following year. Vegas is also about confidence. Besides all the production, the artist ultimately is the one who carries the show. Mariah needs to get her voice to a consistency where she won't look insecure about the next note while on stage, or that she's gasping for air here and there, people smell insecurity, that's what bullies (Wendell Williams) pry on. So, once the season is over, she would be vocally ready to release any music and perform it live on Ellen or any other TV show. Everybody lip a little in Vegas, nobody can't do five nights without a little lipping here and there, but Mariah has drawn lots of negative attention to her, because let's be honest, Mariah is aweful at lipping. (Thursday 8 January 2015; 5:33)

Abraham / retro (48,972) by Edward from USA Abraham, I also think that songs like "Mine Again", "Circles" and "I Wish You Knew" were pivotal in the success of "The Emancipation of Mimi". Mariah poured her soul in those songs. The retro 70's sound of the album attracted not only current and new fans, but older folks who enjoyed that type of music for the nostalgia. E=MC2 was an attempt to get as many #1's as they could, that was the concept L.A. Read had in mind, a collection of songs that could serve as singles, but the soul wasn't really there for me. MIAMTEC was more like TEOM, but the lack of promotion hindered the potential of any good song to carry it like "We Belong Together" basically carried the TEOM. At this point I think Mariah needs to collaborate with some mainstream artist just to open the doors for her next project. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Beyonce would be great. (Monday 5 January 2015; 3:21)

Angelo / 25th Anniversary (48,890) by Edward from USA Angelo, I don't think Mariah doesn't necessarily like that era, but you have to remember that "Mariah Carey" is full of vocal acrobatics. It was about showing her range and establishing her as a powehouse vocalist. Most songs on "Mariah Carey" are difficult to replicate live because of the complexities of the production. During the "Chanteuse" tour she had to remove "Vision of Love" from the setlist because her voice wasn't in shape for that, so the thought of tackling "Anytime You Need a Friend" wouldn't have been a good idea. She loves "Buttefly", yet she only sings "My All" from that album. It is a matter of choosing a blend of songs that could please the fans, but that wouldn't render her voice shut for the next show. There are songs that she won't sing again unless she rearranges them. I would love to hear her sing "I Don't Wanna Cry", "Love Takes Time" and "Can't Let Go" again. (Friday 2 January 2015; 1:31)

2015 is full of great surprises (48,870) by Edward from USA Mariah has enough songs recorded to give us a nice surprise for her 25th anniversary without overworking herself. According to "The Breakfast Club" interview, she has a great song called "Kick Rocks", and like that one I'm pretty sure she has many others. She was supposed to have sung a new song here and there during "The Elusive Chanteuse" tour, but she didn't, unless she actually recorded "Lullaby of Birdland" and "Don't Explain", then I would die. I don't think we'll go empty-handed on 2015. If she collaborates with a successful mainstream artist for the first single, she could get that 19th #1 she so deserves. I'm not stressing about #1's anymore, but I do really want Mariah to be on the charts again, she's earned it. I was flabbergasted when "Make It Look Good", hailed as one of the best records of 2014, didn't even get a Grammy nomination. (Thursday 1 January 2015; 2:38)

Time is ticking (48,863) by Edward from USA Mariah is going to be 45 in a few months. She is in not position to be taking a 5-year break, because as we all know, age plays a big factor in music these days, especially for women. After enjoying her well-deserved holidays, she should focus on getting in shape and working on her voice. For her 25th anniversary, she should release either an EP or an album with the best of her B-sides plus a few of the tracks that were left out of MIAMTEC. I'm one of those who think that she still has a great main stream album under her boobs. After that she could do whatever she wants without feeling any pressure, like a Jazz album, Gospel or even venturing into country, many of us love "Right to Dream" and "Help Me Make It". Before she turns 50, she should release at least 2 more albums, because after that things are going to get a little bit more complicated. Time is ticking. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 22:48)

Marissa / relatability (48,773) by Edward from USA Marissa, I agree. Relatability makes a huge difference in getting new fans. Songs like "Outside", "Petals", "Looking In" and "Can't Take That Away" take completely new meaning once you know the story behind Mariah, the fairytale like story of her beginnings, her struggle, the ups and down, and triumphs. I see her 90's songs are intimate conversations with her fans. If you're not a fan, you won't ever know the reference to some of her past songs on for "For The Record". Mariah needs more than just her fans for a comeback, so she'll have to make some changes just like she did before TEOM came out. America loves a comeback. She should go, get in shape, release an EP with some collabos to taste the waters without risking failure, and then comeback full force and slay. Rihanna's back on 2015, and Ariana seems to be following the path of releasing albums every year like Mariah did during the 90's. With a hot collabo to kickstart her project, she'll reign suprime once again. Bruno Mars or Lady Gaga would help her do the trick. (Wednesday 24 December 2014; 5:02)

Misty Moon / Happy Holidays (48,698) by Edward from USA For those who celebrate Christmas: Merry Christmas, and for those who celebrate other holidays: Happy Hanukkah, Happy Ramadan, Happy Kwanzaa. I wanted to say that I don't take anything personal here. For those who couldn't see Mariah this time around, I hope you could see her soon. The experience of being in the same room with Mariah after all these years is still beyond this world. I'm leaving you with this little song Mariah sung for a Japanese commercial more than 15 years ago. (Monday 22 December 2014; 0:07)

What is delusion / today is the day (48,697) by Edward from USA Delusion: "an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder". Now, according to the definition, a statement like "Mariah's voice is in great shape and always has been" is a delusion and whoever said it or agrees with it, is delusional, as simple as that, without sugarcoating it. That Nick has diarrhea of the mouth is a fact, that he is childish is fact, that he didn't keep his nest warm is a fact, that he took advantage of her is pure speculation, since Mariah isn't a gullible Mary Poppins fool. On a positive note: I'm with Marcus and a couple of friends to go see Mariah at Beacon Theater. I was expecting Marcus to quack like a duck, but he is actually a real fan, with over the top Christmas signs and all. (Sunday 21 December 2014; 23:46)

this_is_qhm, Orkun / the neverending story (48,696) by Edward from USA this_is_qhm, your post confirms that keeping your cool and class while getting your point across is best. You didn't risk an ass attack by being agitated, vicious or angry. You conveyed your point of view rather than pushing it onto Andrew. You didn't dismiss his post as wrong either, yet you rebutted some of his views with class. Orkun, be aware that agreeing with Andrew makes the righteous super-fans cook in their own oil. This board is great because of the variety of opinions. I would hate for this to turn into Mariah Daily. Ever since they sold their soul to the "perfect Mariah" image, their site went down the rabbit hole. Eric, thanks for allowing all kinds of news and comments to be posted according to your rules, that's why MCArchives is still popular 17 years later. You've allowed balance, and I appreciate that. I know in the eyes of the super-fans, you are a duck for posting all kind of news about Mariah, and for allowing comments from fans like Andrew, but guess what, we're still here 17 years later. Merry Christmas to you, and thank you again. (Sunday 21 December 2014; 23:14)

Marcus / Beacon Theater (48,665) by Edward from USA Marcus, it's amazing you're flying from Brazil to NY to support Mariah, and on two consecutive nights. Congratulations. I hope you have a great time. It's cold here in NY, so get yourself a coat. (Saturday 20 December 2014; 20:55)

Warrior Butterfly / backward-compatible (48,638) by Edward from USA Warrior Butterfly, I've always thought the exact same thing. When Mariah was in her 20's her songs had more depth, not only lyrically, but also melodically. It was as if she'd started on reverse. Songs like Looking In, Butterfly, Outside, Petals, and Mariah's Theme were insightful and introspective. Once those childhood and Tommy issues were lyrically addressed, she then allowed her inner 12 year old child out, and the little girl refused to go back in, lol. It is the same thing that happened to Alanis Morissette, she was only 20 when she released Jagged Little Pill, but as soon as she'd released her angst through her first three albums, her fans thought she had lost her edge. "MIAMTEC" is a great album, but I've often wondered what "The Art Of Letting Go" album sounded it like before it morphed into "The Elusive Chanteuse". There's not another song similar to "The Art of Letting Go" on "MIAMTEC". (Friday 19 December 2014; 16:39)

Marissa / isn't it annoying? (48,621) by Edward from USA Marissa, your last post was spot on. If you criticize Mariah, you're not a fan or a positive one, or you are a duck. Once the "Mariah's voice is in great shape and always has been" surfaced on this board, I realized that whoever said it wasn't ever going to look at Mariah's career with objectivity. So, while some praise how Mariah has improved lately, the same people forget what prompted that improvement. She improved because people complained and voiced their discontent. If it were for the "all is right in Mariah's camp" positive lambs, the media would be eating Mariah alive, because they would still be telling Mariah that her first "Elusive Show" was to die for. Mariah has had a rude awakening with this social media era, cellphones, the internet. The dubbing days are gone. It's sad it happened at this point in her career, but the time for consistency has come, and she's been giving us that with these Christmas shows. (Friday 19 December 2014; 0:05)

All I Want For Christmas / Billboard (48,618) by Edward from USA AIWFCIY moves ten places from #50 to #40 on Billboard Hot 100. Most likely it'll peak in the mid 20's by next week. The song is sitting pretty at #32 on the iTunes 100 songs. I can't wait for Sunday where I'll finally see Mariah again after some many years. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 22:26)

Baby / the super positive one (48,614) by Edward from USA TJ, a fan who's been coming here for 16 years, and who very rarely posts was the one who saw how angry your approach is. Just like him, I do also think that you come across as self-righteous and angry. You make your points as if they were facts, and most times you're condescending. I personally think there is not an iota of objectivity in your posts, you sound like a broken record regurgitating the greatness of Mariah Carey, but dismissing any opinion others might have that differ from your point of view. Picking the names of some fans that you think agree with you to elevate yourself as the righteous one, and those who don't agree are baptized by you as ducks. If you haven't noticed, many of your posts have been given the [...] treatment for God knows what. In your La-la Land bubble where Mariah is the queen, you've created your own dictatorship, where obviously criticism is not allowed. I might not always agree with some fans here, but I've never question their fanhood, calling them ducks. If there's an angry duck here, it's you. Now, on a more positive note: Merry Christmas, baby please come home. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 21:43)

Randy / you're not alone (48,592) by Edward from USA Randy, It is frustrating for me too. Some fans might say Mariah should stay the way she is, but that doesn't seem to be working that well for her for a while now. I don't want Mariah to be a different person; I would just like Mariah to be more relatable and humble. She was this multiracial artist with the big voice that everybody loved and could relate to because her story was real, some of her songs were about social issues; she was fun, vulnerable, but sweet and unpretentious. As time went by, her boobs got bigger, her ego went to the roof, the diva came to the front, and everything was more about Mariah the person and not her music. For those who say Mariah doesn't need to change anything, remember that Mariah was successful again with The Emancipation Of Mimi not only due to the music, but to a huge campaign to make people like her again. She definitely was being advised about changing her ways. As fans we want Mariah to be happy, but we want at least a piece of that Mariah we all fell in love with. Beyoncé has played her cards very well. She's laughing all the way to the bank, collecting Grammys and other accolades because she knows how to play the game. Once you believe your own hype, it's a wrap. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 2:36)

Signature song / Stacey (48,587) by Edward from USA I think that Mariah's signature song is definitely "AIWFCIY". Different from Celine's "MHWGO" and Whitney's "IWALY", "AIWFCIY" returns every year to be exposed not only to those of us who experienced it when it first became popular, but also for those from a different generation who might not be interested in Mariah's music, but who will inevitably sing and bounce to her Christmas gem. 40 years from now, Celine's, Whitney's and Mariah's catalogs might not even be remembered, but Mariah will have that one song she'll be remembered for, not only for a few decades, but maybe for centuries to come. Stacey, nice to know you have little lambs in the making, that's what I call a true fan. Thank God Eric got rid of the thumb down. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 0:27)

Mara / the article (48,523) by Edward from USA Mara, it is almost Christmas, just don't pay too much attention to some of those articles. As for the article itself, besides the obvious shade at the beggining of the article, most of what it states there is the truth. I know we don't like Tommy, but when I read his book, I got many pieces of information that helped me understand Mariah better, and how things went down between them. The book is not a tell-all book, it is more about his career in the music industry, and Mariah of course has a chapter, but he doesn't viciously attack her or anything like that. I'm not painting him as a saint or anything, we all know what he did, but for me he and Walter are in the past now. Mariah since then vindicated herself, had a wonderful EOMM and two beautiful babies. As for Walter, I used dream of a collaboration, but now he's been acting phony on his interviews. He should work with Celine. (Monday 15 December 2014; 20:57)

Paul / the meet and greet (48,500) by Edward from USA Paul, I was originally going to the concert on Tuesday the 16th, but I'm going on Sunday the 21st instead. I switched tickets with a friend, since she realized she wasn't going to be able to make it, and I didn't want her and her daughter to miss it. If I were you, I wouldn't stand there in the freezing cold waiting to get a glimpse of Mariah, for you might never get to see her. Mariah will be playing two nights in the row, yours being the first one, and most likely she'll be jetting out of there as soon as she hit the last high note on the show. I love the fact that Mariah is keeping herself busy with these concerts. Sitting home thinking about a failed marriage wouldn't be a very festive idea. (Sunday 14 December 2014; 0:37)

enwar00 / Christmas (48,487) by Edward from USA enwar00, I'll definitely be going to one of the Christmas concerts. I don't think she'll tour the US with "The Elusive Chanteuse", so this is it. It's going to be refreshing to hear her sing Christmas songs. I think that other than "AIWFCIY", she'll be tapping more into the second Christmas album, her present voice is more suitable for it. (Friday 12 December 2014; 22:30)

enwar00 / how could you? (48,453) by Edward from USA enwar00, I was curious as to why you had suggested removing "Help Me Make It" from my playlist, since it is a fans' favorite, just like "Slipping Way" and "Do You Think of Me". But now I understand, you hadn't caress your ears with it yet. Isn't it a great track? As simple as Mariah and some acoustic strings, no gimmicks. According to a friend who work on the production of Tennessee, Mariah recorded the song just like many country singers do, straight up, not cut and paste. I've a friend who loves old school Mariah, and he loves that song. I hope you got a chance to listen "My Love", even though Mariah's voice sounds kind of raspy on it, I love it. I think it is a good song. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 2:56)

B / the mystery man in the picture (48,452) by Edward from USA B, the mystery man in the picture is me. I wouldn't post a picture of somebody else. I initially started my account with my face pic, then I changed it to a couple of funny baby faces, then I'm back to me. As for befriending you on Facebook, I'll gladly do it as soon as I open my new account. I had one, and eventually deleted it. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 2:41)

Beacon Theater / Abraham and B (48,422) by Edward from USA An only Christmas songs concert? I can't wait. I'm anticipating 10-12 songs and a couple of guests, maybe John Legend. She'll redeem herself by completely killing AIWFCIY, perhaps with a mini a cappella intro. She has to start the first show on a high note literally. First impressions are attention grabber, and since in 25 years this is the first time she's playing these types of concerts, everything needs to be on point. Abraham and B, congratulations on my part. There's nothing like being in love on the cold holiday season, cuddling is much needed. With some relaxing splashes, and "Subtle Invitation" or "Everytime I Close My Eyes" playing in the background of course. In the middle of all the chaos on this board, seeing two lambs in love brings joy to my heart. (Tuesday 9 December 2014; 10:07)

Lee TS / peep this video: must watch (48,301) by Edward from USA Lee TS, the guy in that video is what I call a real fan. He is a true fan, but never delusional. He's very objective too. Never had I agreed more with anybody than with everything he says in that video about Mariah. (Saturday 6 December 2014; 0:09)

Randy / why so nervous (48,298) by Edward from USA Randy, imagine riding a car that you don't know for sure whether the brakes or gearshift is going to work properly when you need them. Now imagine that happening on a regular basis. That's why Mariah is always nervous and insecure, because she doesn't have the control over her voice that she used to have. It is nerve wrecking for her to stand there not knowing if she'll be able to hit this or that note, and not only high notes, but some not so difficult ones too. The situation is serious because Mariah is having problem even harmonizing. Whispering used to cover for some notes here and there, but even that is unpredictable. I pray she finds a team of doctors that could help her stabilize her voice. It pains me to see her struggle like that and being ridiculed. She deserves respect. Whoever leaked that voice-only recording should be prosecuted. (Friday 5 December 2014; 23:41)

Mariah, Rihanna and the other phony (48,265) by Edward from USA Consistency doesn't constitute perfect singing. Nobody is expecting Mariah to sing like back in the 90's. When she sings live and well, no necessarily perfect, nobody complains. She is criticized because, just like Whitney, her voice is what she is known for, no matter how many songs she's produced or written. Katy and Rihanna weren't ever marketed as great singers, but the contrary could be said about Mariah, Celine, and Barbra. Pretending that the "Huge Flashy Pink Elephant" is not in the room won't make it go away. At the end of the day, Mariah makes an effort when people don't sugarcoat things, e.g. first Elusive Chanteuse concert reviews. She improved from the second show on. If people hadn't complained, she probably would've kept on thinking that she was killing it when she clearly wasn't. There's not a conspiracy to sabotage Mariah, people just hold her to higher standards than those other phonies. This is about consistency, no perfection. (Friday 5 December 2014; 8:15)

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