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Order from Temu (112,522) by Zachariah from Croatia Muni's shade looks like it was ordered from Temu. Girl, bye. (Wednesday 26 November 2025; 08:59)

A lukewarm reception and a seven year absence (112,471) by Zachariah from Croatia I noticed that as well and said to myself, where is she these days?Either she is cooking something or else. Caution was a good album but HFIA is better but again, wrong singles (Play This Song ) with a boring video and Sugar Sweet (without a video) messed up everything. I don't wanna see of hear In Your Feeling as a next single with Bruno Mars on it. Enough with duets. I want Nothing Is Impossible with an amazing video right before Christmas. Or, she should just go crazy and release a grunge album with her as Bianca. (Saturday 22 November 2025; 18:12) this is a reply to message 112,468

A lukewarm reception and a seven year absence (112,468) by Bobby A from United States You know it is funny that MC has been really quiet on social media since her "It's Time" video. Her Las Vegas Christmas shows begin November 28 and she has not promoted it at all. And it was reported across multiple social media websites and ABC news that she is worried that AIWFCiY may underperform this year. Do you think MC is feeling the effects of HFIA's lukewarm sales and chart performance? Caution and its singles were still on everyone's mind for at least 6 months after the album's release. I am sure Gamma has already formally reduced MC's contract payout to get back the label's negative overhead cost for HFIA's low sales numbers. A seven year absence and the wrong choice of producers may be what caused HFIA's lukewarm sales reception. Could AiWFCIY's popularity lose its hold after this year? (Saturday 22 November 2025; 10:01)

A little life update (112,457) by Zachariah from Croatia Congratulations. God bless. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 22:54) this is a reply to message 112,447

A little life update (112,447) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I wanted to share some good news with my little MCA family, it's also the reason I've been MIA mostly the past few months. My husband and I are expecting our first baby, a little baby girl. You best believe she will be introduced to Mariah really early on so we will have a baby lamb joining the lambily soon. Who knows down the line Eric may have a new member join this board haha. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Promise I won't be influenced by Nick Cannon's baby names. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 12:44)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,382) by Zachariah from Croatia Every single album except HFIA as a cassette and as a cd in three copies - one was for my old car (new cars don't have a cd player anymore so I didn't bought the third copy), one for my holiday house on the Croatian coast and one at home playing on a cd player that I had to buy as well since the old one stopped working. Posters signed by her are numerous. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 18:40) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

HFIA review (112,366) by Zachariah from Croatia Such a great song, my favorite from the album. I would love a video for it. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 11:22) this is a reply to message 112,357

HFIA review (112,357) by Lambi from USA Nothing Is Impossible is melodically amazing, definitely something that will stand out in the Adult Contemporary arena today. People still love ballads. The only thing that I felt missed the mark is her vocal cords sounding a bit dry during the belting of the climax. I do know meds heavily dry out the voice so I should just be grateful she took the time to write such a beautiful song. The reverse of it though, is her lower register sounding hauntingly gorgeous and hitting the spot completely, perfect key choice, it truly is where the song is at emotionally. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 01:55)

It's coming (112,362) by Zachariah from Croatia Wow, already at #31? That is great news. Record will be broken this year for sure. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 06:32) this is a reply to message 112,346

It's coming (112,346) by Edward from USA It's official, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has re-entered the Billbaord Hot 100 at #31. (Tuesday 11 November 2025; 20:18)

Dress (112,298) by Zachariah from Croatia Of course it was her dress. Everybody knows that since that year. How did we even come to this topic? I read only sporadically few posts and some of you went of the rails for sure. I can't wait for Christmas time and just enjoying the music. (Friday 7 November 2025; 19:58) this is a reply to message 112,293

Dress (112,293) by Lighty from China Of course it was Mariah's. (Friday 7 November 2025; 03:13)

3 albums (112,164) by Zachariah from Croatia Glitter - it just has to be there because if it was released in 2015, it would be a banger. Butterfly - hello, it's Butterfly. Caution - perfect vibe and production. (Friday 31 October 2025; 12:39) this is a reply to message 112,155

3 albums (112,155) by TJ from Norway Let's say that for some reason everyone on earth forgot all of MCs albums except 3 of them. Which 3 albums from her catalogue would you keep for everyone to enjoy? And why? (Friday 31 October 2025; 06:40)

The most creditably review rated (112,150) by Zachariah from Croatia MCIIY is so good that I could play it any time of year and not even be bothered that it is a Christmas album. (Thursday 30 October 2025; 21:01) this is a reply to message 112,146

The most creditably review rated (112,146) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I've been digging into the ranking of reviews of MC album and it's interesting; her later work gets better reviews then her early work. I love her recent work more. Personally. Charmbraclet onward are my go-tos. Curious what you think (the order is best rated to least rated based on reviews from Rolling Stone, slate, etc.): 1. Caution 2. Here for it All 3. MOIA 4. Emancipation 5. E=MC2 6. Butterfly 7. Daydream 8. Merry Christmas 9. Music Box 10. Debut (Mariah Carey) 11. Emotions 12. Rainbow 13. Charmbraclet 14. Glitter 15. MIAM 16. Merry Christmas II You I just wanna say; I love and play MCIIY way more than the first Christmas album. Her description of the first Christmas album being set in the country and the second is set in the city is totally perfect. (Thursday 30 October 2025; 05:28)

Refreshing (112,126) by Zachariah from Croatia Live at BET Walk Of Fame honoring Stevie Wonder - You and I. Such an epic tribute. (Tuesday 28 October 2025; 07:39) this is a reply to message 112,119

Refreshing (112,119) by Bill from the UK She's done them here and there. Pretty sure the "impromptu" performance of The Art of Letting Go for the fans was live, and Make It Happen from Live8. Some of the Charmbracelet promotional shows had some songs fully live. But you're right, as a general rule they are rare as hen's teeth post-1999. (Monday 27 October 2025; 19:05)

X-Girlfriend (112,077) by Zachariah from Croatia Yesterday, while driving to work, X-Girlfriend popped up on my Spotify and what an amazing up beat song it is. I totally forgot about it how good it is. That whole album is so fresh and perfect blend between Butterfly and Glitter. HFIA is so so good. Every day I find something new in it to be excited for. Year 2025 was good and I am happy. (Friday 24 October 2025; 15:05)

Here For It All (111,954) by Zachariah from Croatia I discovered this page around Emancipation era and joined in and basically been here since then. I do remember MariahDaily though as well. (Friday 17 October 2025; 17:52) this is a reply to message 111,947

Here For It All (111,947) by Jamie from UK I've still got my magazines. I forgot about those, they were great. (Friday 17 October 2025; 13:32)

2025 (111,859) by Zachariah from Croatia I think the album will jump again with Christmas coming up. It would be great if she would release "Nothing Is Impossible" with a great inspiring video with Christmas vibes in it, an actual story line, like in Through The Rain. I think it would do so so well. (Tuesday 14 October 2025; 11:37) this is a reply to message 111,858

2025 (111,858) by Giovanni from USA Thank you for that information jaker20. It seems like 2025 has not been the year for music and it feels dead with so many artists flopping. HFIA is definitely one of the best albums of 2025 in my opinion and I hope Mariah doesn't abandon it just yet. I would like if she performed "Jesus I do" and "Nothing is impossible" at her Christmas shows. I'm not the only one who believes her team is awful and pretty useless. She needs better people especially to help with social media. I also wish Mariah had a better manager. Benny Medina was great but he is currently JLo's manager lol. JLo's music career is pretty much over, her last album sold less than 15,000 copies so Mariah sold more than This Is Me flop. Also her new movie seems to be bombing at the box office so I wonder what's left next for JLo?Mariah is an actual legend and icon, music royalty who still has a lot to offer. I may be selfish but I never want her to stop recording songs. I would like her to rest more, maybe take a break after December and spend time with her kids because she has been working so much this year. (Tuesday 14 October 2025; 08:58)

Play This Song (111,818) by Zachariah from Croatia Maybe if they did a more interesting video, but yeah, it is just [too] common. (Sunday 12 October 2025; 12:13) this is a reply to message 111,816

Play This Song (111,816) by Edward from USA The song is flat, it lacks and some vocal moment. "Leave The Door Open" is on different level. I'm surprised they chose that as a single. (Sunday 12 October 2025; 02:55)

Mariah and Gamma (111,784) by Zachariah from Croatia I hope so too. I would love a video for Nothing Is Impossible and for I Won't Allow It. (Friday 10 October 2025; 09:32) this is a reply to message 111,781

Mariah and Gamma (111,781) by jaker20 from US I just hope they release more videos. Even Caution had 3 videos released, and i'm sure Mariah can do more if she really wants to. Tate's You Broke Me First is literally just her walking in front of buildings, I don't think that's a costly video, especially now that Mariah's independent, she hopefully have a bit more options on how things get done and decided. (Thursday 9 October 2025; 22:55)

Numbers (111,728) by Zachariah from Croatia I think she is not bothered with numbers but I think she made this album as a pure art to get nominated for a Grammy again. She want that recognition and I think she would be happy with that. I wasn't expecting huge numbers and this is just fine. Is someone betraying her? I don't think so. But if it is, I think she would handle it pretty good now. Grunge album would be a great surprise to release and I bet that it could have give Mariah another number one record. I am sure of it. (Sunday 5 October 2025; 23:12)

Help please (HFIA booklet) (111,686) by Zachariah from Croatia She looked like she in late 20's there. I was shocked. (Friday 3 October 2025; 15:14) this is a reply to message 111,682

Help please (HFIA booklet) (111,682) by Dove from United States I like her sexy looks but I actually really loved what she was wearing on Jennifer Hudson's show. (Friday 3 October 2025; 09:57)

Am I "Here For It All"? (111,609) by Zachariah from Croatia Can we now say that your mouth had been shut? Just kidding. I was waiting for your review and was pretty sure it is going to be a bad one. Pleasantly surprised that it isn't. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 08:40) this is a reply to message 111,602

Am I "Here For It All"? (111,602) by Edward from USA I wanted to really sit with "Here For It All" before posting my thoughts, and now that I've listened to it about seven times, I can say I'm pleasantly surprised, in the best way of course. First off, the vocals. Mariah might not be belting like she did in the '90s, but she's definitely not whispering either. Her voice sounds fuller and more present, she's singing in her full voice again, and that's honestly so refreshing. The whole album gives me flashes of her early releases, and I love that. Putting "Type Dangerous" and "Sugar Sweet" in the context of the album, I'm really happy they're part of it, they both bring a nice balance to the record. And while the lyrics of "My Love" are pretty simple, Mariah's straightforward delivery is just beautiful. It reminds me of the emotion and melody she brought to her early covers, heartfelt, effortless, and deeply felt. I'm definitely loving myself some "My Love". For me, the standout track is "Nothing Is Impossible". It's honest, vulnerable, and that whistle at the end? Ethereal. Perfection. And just to clear it up: that "survived a gruesome fall" line isn't about a literal fall, it's clearly about an emotional one, which makes it even more powerful. So please, stop thinking she needs to go to the ER due to some broken bones from 2014. I was a little nervous about "Jesus I Do" before hearing it, I thought it might turn into a scream-fest, but wow wow wow, they pulled it off. Their voices blend so well together, with its catchy chorus, it is, I believe, easily one of the highlights of the album, and Jesus knows that sometimes "I Don't". Now, let's talk about the song "Here For It All." It's such a beautiful and heartfelt song. But as I said to my dear friend Randy, it would've been stronger if it had faded around the 4-minute mark. Not because what follows is bad, but because the vibe shifts so much it feels like a completely different piece that could've worked better as an interlude. I actually faded it myself at that point and it sounds amazing that way, like a perfect ending. I'm also relieved the Mariah solo version of "Sugar Sweet" didn't make it into the standard album. Just Mariah singing her parts with the chorus on repeat without Kehlani's and Shenseea's verses doesn't really work for me. If she'd sung the whole thing, including their parts, that would've been a different story and probably fantastic. And for anyone thinking this might be a farewell album, I think it's not. This feels more like liberation album. What I hear is a woman who's embraced where she is, let go of all the expectations, and is focused on the art, not the charts. It's her most honest and cohesive album in over a decade, one you can play from start to finish without skipping a track, just like the old days. Also, that chorus from "Nothing Is Impossible"? It seems to be living rent-free in my head right now. The wait was so worth it. With "Here For It All", Mariah seems to have freed herself from fear, from pressure, from the weight of "what could've been" and I love this album for that. So, I asked myself: Am I Here For It All?, and a dramatic and resounding answer came instantly: You're damn right I am. (Monday 29 September 2025; 18:39)

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) this is a reply to message 111,585

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)

The day after (111,558) by Zachariah from Croatia I am listening the album since yesterday from "Mi" all the way to "Here for it all" and it is just like a good feel book with a nice ending or a nice meal with a perfect desert at the end. Variations are endless. I am so glad that this album was released on September 26. That date was always related to loss of my daughter when she was only one month old and yesterday, instead of feeling sad I had something else to be happy about. Thank you M for that. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 16:30)

And here it was (111,520) by Zachariah from Croatia Nothing Is Impossible is my favorite. It is on loop. So beautiful. (Friday 26 September 2025; 18:58) this is a reply to message 111,515

And here it was (111,515) by TJ from Norway So, what do you all think? I think there's a couple of songs that are OK, but I am not sure about the rest of it. The title song is definitely the best one. (Friday 26 September 2025; 17:09)

Article: Album review: Mariah is "Here for It All" on new album (111,502) by Zachariah from Croatia Oh wow, I didn't know that she will put it out on YouTube already. Thank you. (Friday 26 September 2025; 11:37) this is a reply to message 111,494

Article: Album review: Mariah is "Here for It All" on new album (111,494) by Zachariah from Croatia I have to wait for ten more days because it is not available here in Croatia yet in physical form. I tried to order it online but the shipping was enormous. But I am happy for everyone else to hear it soon. [Webmaster: You can listen to the album on YouTube.] (Friday 26 September 2025; 09:33)

Article: Album review: Mariah is "Here for It All" on new album (111,494) by Zachariah from Croatia I have to wait for ten more days because it is not available here in Croatia yet in physical form. I tried to order it online but the shipping was enormous. But I am happy for everyone else to hear it soon. [Webmaster: You can listen to the album on YouTube.] (Friday 26 September 2025; 09:33)

Article: Mariah Carey announces new single "Play This Song" (111,421) by Zachariah from Croatia This is very promising. Super proud and excited to be a lamb these days. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 09:23)

Good critics for the new album (111,383) by Zachariah from Croatia A few more days and we will be united. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 23:45) this is a reply to message 111,379

Good critics for the new album (111,379) by Bobby A from United States Edward, this is it. People will be talking Friday morning on the social media and radio stations. I just feel it. To me, this feels like the frenzy and excitement that happened when MJ released his album Dangerous. When MC is focused and in her personal zone, she creates beautiful music. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 20:15)

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