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About MusicfanJ from Germany: I'm a fan of Mariah since Daydream came out.

Re: The Rarities - track by track review (sorry) (95,937) (95,961) by MusicfanJ from Germany Nice review indeed. I'm completely shocked how good the rarities are. What a joy to listen to. After the first listen I really feel like back to the good old days. It feels like a complete new album but with just the best of the best. The Firecracker version is fantastic and hot. "Can you hear me", "All I live for" are my new favourites. And "Cool on you", "Mesmerized", "Lullaby of Birdland" and of course "Out here on my own". What a gift for her fans. Cheers. (Sunday 4 October 2020; 15:31)

Re: Amazon (95,943) (95,950) by MusicfanJ from Germany Amazon allows the downloads when you buy the physical CD. That's cool. So I can listen to the mp3's today. So I know what I'm going to do today. Lol. (Sunday 4 October 2020; 13:17)

Here we go around again (95,948) by MusicfanJ from Germany This is such a fun and happy song. I love the carefree mood of it and the Jackson 5 vibes. I'm also addicted to "Lullaby of Bidland". Jazz-Mariah should be the next thing. I haven't heard the complete album yet because I'm waiting for the physical CD. But it's hard, I think I can't resist to start the Firecracker version on Mariah's channel. Greetings to you all and keep enjoying the one and only Mariah Carey. (Sunday 4 October 2020; 11:52)

Re: Live at the Tokyo Dome (95,926) (95,936) by MusicfanJ from Germany That concert is giving me life. I have it on my PC for some years, but to watch it on this quality is everything. I was smiling the whole video, at the end there was a tear and then smiling again. I swear Mariah is taking my "Corona Blues" away. She gives me hope again. What a woman, what a voice. And [The Rarities] will be played again and again for a long time. Thank you Mariah. (Saturday 3 October 2020; 15:15)

Re: Glitter (95,880) (95,883) by MusicfanJ from Germany I have to wait too. Amazon will send it on Thursday (because of our holiday on 3rd). It's really hard to wait while reading all your thoughts about the memoir. I'm so super excited. To think of the "new" album is almost too much. Haha. But I'm so ready to hear it. (Thursday 1 October 2020; 11:27)

Re: OMFG (95,834) (95,835) by MusicfanJ from Germany Grunge meets Rock-Mariah. Haha. What a surprise. I remember an old interview where MC said that she loves "Smells Like Teen Spirit". I was really surprised back then. But now it makes even more sense. Mariah is music, she can do all genres. That's phenomenal. What's up next? I'm done and super excited. (Monday 28 September 2020; 16:22)

Re: Out Here On My Own (lyric video) (95,829) (95,832) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's sweet and really nice to watch. I can't get the song out of my head. (Monday 28 September 2020; 11:50)

Re: Oprah interview high quality link (95,771) (95,782) by MusicfanJ from Germany Thanks Chezz. I watched the whole interview. With her "family" it really makes me sad. I do believe it was good for her to write some things. We are her lambily, and we'll always be. (Saturday 26 September 2020; 19:57)

Re: Mariah and Oprah (95,751) (95,755) by MusicfanJ from Germany "She really does have a dysfunctional family and toxic siblings." Yes, it's shocking. To call them ex-sister and ex-brother is still too nice. They are scum especially the "sister". Unbelievable. (Friday 25 September 2020; 17:38)

Re: Just days away (95,717) (95,721) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I'm counting too. It's really like the good old days. (Thursday 24 September 2020; 14:37)

Looking In / TMOMC (95,708) by MusicfanJ from Germany It looks like MC will be talking about "Looking in". On her Insta there's a short clip. I can't wait to read the book, I'm more than excited. Right now it feels like I rediscover Mariah again. It's a great feeling. (Wednesday 23 September 2020; 11:27)

Re: Out Here On My Own on repeat (95,641) (95,653) by MusicfanJ from Germany Wow, I have it on repeat too. This is magic Mariah. When she sings "who we are" it's heavenly. How could she she keep it for so long? It's easily my new favourite song. So much emotion, that's why I love her. MC is really blessing us with "the rarities" at these dark times. The album will surprise us all. Mariah made this song her own. It suits perfect. Thanks Irena Cara for inspiring Mariah at a very young age. (Saturday 19 September 2020; 19:37)

Re: Out Here On My Own (95,587) (95,590) by MusicfanJ from Germany I also love it from the very few seconds. This is the kind of song that is really needed. (Thursday 17 September 2020; 21:50)

Re: Save the Day (95,531) (95,538) by MusicfanJ from Germany I think the video is okay. Of course no art, but it's not like "I don't" at all luckily. MC looks good and the car. Haha. The mixing with tennis and the pandemic is a bit strange. But hey it's not that bad. (Sunday 13 September 2020; 19:35)

Without You (95,537) by MusicfanJ from Germany Hi all, I know there are more interesting things going on right now with all the releases but I just wanted to share this little "story". I watched a show called the best love songs of the 90ies. Like every time Mariah was on it, number 7 or 8. What was a surprise that everyone (German actors and other celebreties) were talking only positive about Mariah. One said she loves her athletic singing with emotions that speaks to everybody, the actor said he has loved her voice since the first listen. That's how it looks. (Sunday 13 September 2020; 19:24)

Re: The Rarities tracklist (95,441) (95,446) by MusicfanJ from Germany I'm very happy with the tracklist. Can't wait to hear all the hidden gems/rarities. I have a feeling it will be like in the older days, when listening to new Mariah songs were a pure pleasure with "Daydream" moments. I also wonder how the "Close my eyes" version will sound. Mariah did save the day with the upcoming releases. Finally something to look forward at this horrible year. (Wednesday 9 September 2020; 15:53)

Re: TMOMC (95,365) (95,368) by MusicfanJ from Germany Haha, yes that's right. Mariah tell us about the beauty school. Seriously I'm really interested about her years before the fame started in 90. The late 80ies when she moved to NY must be interesting. (Thursday 3 September 2020; 21:00)

Re: My All and The Roof (95,304) (95,309) by MusicfanJ from Germany Agree, I also think these songs are all about Derek Jeter. He was making her feel like Norma Jean. I always thought they would have been such a cute couple. He was a good inspiration musically, love all the songs. (Monday 31 August 2020; 21:00)

Re: Article: Mariah after midnight (95,302) (95,307) by MusicfanJ from Germany It was indeed a strange "interview" and not easy to read. I was hoping for something new or something less diva. But I'm still excited for her book. Maybe it will surprise us with less diva moments and more Mariah the singer/person moments. (Monday 31 August 2020; 20:26)

Re: My All and The Roof (95,287) (95,294) by MusicfanJ from Germany I always knew that "The Roof" was about Derek Jeter. But didn't know "My All" was also about him. How about "Breakdown"? (Monday 31 August 2020; 15:07)

Re: Another take on the voice (95,218) (95,223) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I understand her voice is not the same for whatever reason, but something has also happened to her pen game. Paradoxically, Mariah wrote more mature and cohesive lyrics when she was 20 than now when she's more mature." That's how I think too. Especially with her songwriting. Her lyrics are a part of the magic of Mariah Carey. A true poetic. When I compare her older lyrics with the new ones I really wonder as well. (Wednesday 26 August 2020; 20:01)

Re: STD is epic (95,091) (95,112) by MusicfanJ from Germany "The Lauryn Hill sample represents a cry out for change. The ending is MC's plea to us to make change for the betterment of us all." Well said. Somehow I find the song at the end very sad. I like "STD" except JD's short part lol and I think it will be a perfect opener for "The Rarities". Can't wait for the release. (Saturday 22 August 2020; 13:33)

Re: Save The Day (95,071) (95,075) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Very In The Mix-ish to me." I can hear that too. There's a similarity. (Friday 21 August 2020; 14:48)

Re: How is everybody? (95,020) (95,048) by MusicfanJ from Germany Indeed good question from Todd. I also feel like Randy with the care-free thing. Since Corona pandemic started, life is truly hard especially mental. I do think I had a nervous breakdown too because everything is just too much. Looking at empty busses, and the people with the masks everywhere is scary and still feels like a movie. The ususal stuff like going out to the city, cinema, restaurants, meeting people, shopping is no more fun. Normal life has stopped since 6 months. I only feel good if I'm in the nature, there I calm down and find hope. The only "good" thing about the crisis is, that it shows you what is important and what not. A lot of things need to change. Please take care everyone and stay healthy (mental and physically). Let us enjoy Mariah's new album and book in autumn. Some deflection will be good for sure. (Friday 21 August 2020; 09:55)

Re: Rarities album (94,968) (94,971) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great news. I was hoping for a CD release, but wasn't sure if it will happen. Can we talk about this beautiful album cover? It reminds me of the Daydream cover so I absolutely love it. It looks classy and beautiful. (Wednesday 19 August 2020; 14:02)

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