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About Stacey from USA: Been a fan since 1993. Favorite albums include Daydream, TEOM, and Music Box. I love a good discussion, but won't stand for hateful comments because we disagree. Ok? I'm too old to deal with drama and so are you. Keep it real with me and we'll have some fun. Peace.

DemKittens (103,536) by Stacey from USA They can't be any harder to handle than a jack Russell terrier, lol. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 02:05) this is a reply to message 103,531

DemKittens (103,531) by Brad from USA Surprised to "meet" the new kittens, but joyed to see it too. I adopted an orange cat last fall and love him to bits. That said, they are a handful at times. May be fun to hear of the antics her new cats put her through. (Monday 18 September 2023; 23:58)

New album 2024 (103,535) by Stacey from USA What Facebook post are you referring to? Where did you see this post? (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 02:04) this is a reply to message 103,533

New album 2024 (103,533) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just hope she has lots of surprises for us. I am getting TEOM II vibes from the Facebook post. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 00:44)

#DemKittens (103,525) by Stacey from USA I'm a crazy cat lady and I especially love ginger cats. Glad to see two cute felines find a home. Watch out, Jack, lol. (Monday 18 September 2023; 01:10)

Happy 26th to the real magnum opus (103,523) by Stacey from USA As much as I love Daydream, I agree Butterfly was her transformative signature album. It's just ironic that MB 30 is getting a bigger spotlight than Butterfly 25. I don't think MB being 5 years older makes any difference. Butterfly is her album, the album she was so close to. (Sunday 17 September 2023; 04:42) this is a reply to message 103,514

Happy 26th to the real magnum opus (103,514) by Randy from USA While everyone is celebrating Music Box and incorrectly calling Daydream MC's artistic zenith, I'd like to interject and celebrate the real magnum opus, Butterfly, which turns 26 today. On this day, 26 years ago I unwrapped the cellophane off of this CD in my fathers basement and popped it in the disc changer. I never before heard an album where every song is a single. Every verse reads like poetry. And every vocal is astounding. Rasp, falsetto, belting and whistles are all used here. My biggest issue with R&B music is artists always sing about romantic love or break ups. This Pop/R&B album includes songs about childhood pain and alienation. It is in one word stunning. Happy anniversary to Mariah's favorite. And the best album of all time. From any artist. (Sunday 17 September 2023; 00:50)

Daydream is Mariah's magnum opus (103,475) by Stacey from USA I always felt like TEOM was Daydream, part 2. She went back to those formulas that worked so well on Daydream and used them again on TEOM. She wrote crossover hits that could be played on Pop/Adult Contemporary stations as well as hip/hop R&B stations. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love TEOM because it reminded me of Daydream. After CB, I thought the light airy whisper was her new direction and I was a bit sad. I miss that strong middle of the road full voice vocal. She went back to what made her so successful in the 1990s, the voice. Remember the theme to TEOM? The return of the voice. Daydream oozes perfection. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 07:43) this is a reply to message 103,471

Daydream is Mariah's magnum opus (103,471) by Robert-Anthony from United States Isn't it really TEOM? WBT skyrocketed album sales to 5 million. WBT will always be her biggest radio airplay hit. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 00:28)

MB30 (103,448) by Stacey from USA Shoot I think she's giving Music Box the better anniversary treatment than she did Butterfly. If she hated the Music Box era, she has a funny way of showing it. As always Andrew, you are on point. (Tuesday 12 September 2023; 03:36) this is a reply to message 103,444

MB30 (103,444) by Andrew from the UK Mariah was artistically "stifled" on Music Box? How interesting. She did, did she not, write the songs? She did, did she not, produce the songs? She did, did she not, create the vocal arrangements? She did, did she not, commission the remixes on which she...? Oh, you get me. The pretention of you. Mariah does, does she not, sing Hero in every concert? Mariah does, does she not, sing Dreamlover in every concert? Mariah's breakthrough hit, was it not, Without You? The audacity of you. Music Box is one of the best selling records of all time. Do you see Mariah denying or lessening her involvement in it? Do you hear her, for example, wishing it had been different to the extent she was forced into this in slave labour? The stupidity of you. The lambs do bleat foul under the impression that pre-97 Mariah was chained to a piano leg with Walter Afanasieff sucking the creative blood out of her. What absolute nonsense you have willingly been fed. Do not regurgitate it in my presence. (That's a posh way of saying STFU and GTFO.) (Tuesday 12 September 2023; 00:20)

Pre-order (103,433) by Stacey from USA I probably should have done that. Oh well, too late now. (Monday 11 September 2023; 05:10) this is a reply to message 103,428

Pre-order (103,428) by Jamie from UK I've just preordered Music Box on Amazon, it's cheaper than on website and free delivery if you have prime (Monday 11 September 2023; 00:31)

Tommy's thoughts about MC30 (103,424) by Stacey from USA Listen to the lyrics for All I Live For. Hello Tommy, don't be jealous. With Music Box back in the spotlight, it got me to thinking about his marriage to MC. Tommy has been married to Thalia for over 20 years. Is he that controlling with her as he was with Mariah? People don't change. Yet we don't hear any stories of how controlling he is with Thalia. Is there more to the story, Mariah's part in all of this? Just curious. Thoughts anyone? (Sunday 10 September 2023; 21:51) this is a reply to message 103,408

Tommy's thoughts about MC30 (103,408) by Robert-Anthony from United States I was thinking today after looking at the album cover Mariah Carey. What are Tommy's thoughts in 2023 about MC's remarkable career? Does he have any regrets about how he kept such tight reins on MC? Does he have any regrets about marrrying MC? Was he trying too hard to mirror the record label executive relationship that Clive Davis and Whitney Houston had? Whatever he was trying to mirror worked extremely well until the music relationship became a physical relationship. I think the Emotions and Music Box albums were all about that physical relationship. The evidence is substantially real in Emotions, So Blessed, Music Box, Now That I Know, and I've Been Thinking About You. They were all about Tommy. (Sunday 10 September 2023; 05:56)

Music Box 30 CD (103,405) by Stacey from USA I ordered the 3 CD set and my order form said 5-7 days after order date. I still haven't received a shipping confirmation. With the amount of orders they've gotten, it might be February before we get it, lol. (Sunday 10 September 2023; 00:37) this is a reply to message 103,397

Music Box 30 CD (103,397) by Jamie from UK Has anyone preordered this yet? It's saying shipping is February. If you have are you charged now or February? (Saturday 9 September 2023; 21:13)

Music Box documentary (103,385) by Stacey from USA Is that video available on YouTube? Or is that something I have to wait until my CD set comes? (Saturday 9 September 2023; 01:39)

Proctor's Theatre (103,384) by Stacey from USA Hero live from Proctor's Theatre was playing on VH1. You know when VH1 and MTV actually played music videos. I was 15. I had my back to the TV as I was wrapping the vacuum cord up and this voice started singing. The rest is history. (Friday 8 September 2023; 23:33) this is a reply to message 103,379

Proctor's Theatre (103,379) by Andrew from the UK I have just relistened to both about fifty times now side-by-suide, but I can't hear it. She seems to end the phrase on the same beat the guy in the audience ends his contribution. Can you imagine being that guy, now? On another note: when you listened to Hero at Proctor's Theatre did you picture the audience member in a black and white striped T clapping and shaking his head in disbelief? I bet you did. Now, can you imagine being *that* guy? (Friday 8 September 2023; 17:55)

Disc two (103,332) by Stacey from USA I'd argue MB 30th is better than what she did for Butterfly 25th release. I thought Butterfly was her most personal release and what we got wasn't a whole lot. Yes, we got digital EPs of all her remixes from that era. But most of us had already heard of them. I'm talking new, unreleased stuff. Thoughts? (Thursday 7 September 2023; 03:03) this is a reply to message 103,317

Disc two (103,317) by Robert-Anthony from United States Go check out MC's Twitter page. She just released the tracklisting for disc 2. There is another new song called Workin Hard along with an extended version of All I Live For and an IBTAY remix. Disc 2 is 15 tracks. This MB 30th is better than The Rarities. (Wednesday 6 September 2023; 23:11)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,331) by Stacey from USA Hardly, lol. I was more like Dorothy. At least that's how I sound when I'm sick with a cold. (Thursday 7 September 2023; 02:57) this is a reply to message 103,315

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,315) by Edward from USA Don't tell me you were a mini version of Blanche by 20, Stacey. (Wednesday 6 September 2023; 19:59)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,300) by Stacey from USA I love me some Blanche Devereux. (Monday 4 September 2023; 08:44) this is a reply to message 103,297

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,297) by Bill from the UK Please no. Why paint the peacock? (Monday 4 September 2023; 00:17)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,268) by Stacey from USA This was my first album I ever bought. Hero was the first song I ever heard. Yes it's schmaltzy but who cares. This album has its place in history. The remixes alone are trendsetting. Happy Anniversary Music Box. (Thursday 31 August 2023; 20:57) this is a reply to message 103,266

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,266) by Robert-Anthony from United States It will be out on 9/8. Here's what will be included on the 4LP 3CD cassette anniversary edition: Expanded edition with bonus tracks 1. My Prayer - new track from the recording sessions 2. Hero - 2009 Version 3. AYNAF - Extended Version 4. Music Box - Acapella... Oooh wee. I need to hear this version. 5. Dream Lover - Live at the Top of Pops *Live at Proctor's Theatre 1. new remastered audio *Behind the Scenes of Dream Lover video - Mini Documentary *Dream Lover video 4k *MC Then and Now featurette *And many more bonus features (Thursday 31 August 2023; 16:45)

New era? (103,257) by Stacey from USA Please, I'm aiming for Eternally 12 as the next album title. To all the Mariah Daily Journal folks, that was a joke. (Wednesday 30 August 2023; 04:22) this is a reply to message 103,255

New era? (103,255) by Chicago Lamb from USA Lol, I'm tuning in lately just to read Andrew's reads. Yasss. I like the "Debut/Sweet 16" idea too. (Tuesday 29 August 2023; 11:38)

Perfection (103,168) by Stacey from USA Good idea. I just made my own mp3 too. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 07:40) this is a reply to message 103,164

Perfection (103,164) by Edward from USA This is the best AI Mariah's voice cover so far. It helps that it is sung in her style. Just made my own Mp3 just in case they take it down. It's simply amazing. We need The Rarities 2 right now. (Friday 11 August 2023; 22:14)

Today Whitney would've been 60 (103,158) by Stacey from USA Like her or hate her. There is no denying her talent. Wow. I hope she finds her peace in the hereafter that she never found on earth. Everyone deserves that. (Thursday 10 August 2023; 04:03) this is a reply to message 103,154

Today Whitney would've been 60 (103,154) by Randy from USA I know everybody on this board has a different relationship with Whitney Houston. Some love her, some hate her. Pushing that aside, she was a human being first. A mother, a daughter, a sister. She truly was one of the best singers of all time who just couldn't get it together because of some dark secrets she felt pressured to keep. I don't care what anyone thinks, I really feel like she and MC liked each other. And I miss her. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 13:45)

Tommy or no career at all (103,153) by Stacey from USA There are some good songs off Rainbow. But it is quite obvious she rushed that album to get out of her deal with Columbia. The album is a mess. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 04:50) this is a reply to message 103,151

Tommy or no career at all (103,151) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC never worked with Master P again after that mishap in the studio. Something is just off with her vocals and lyrics. I cringe every time I hear it. I am glad Clown came along on Charmbracelet to remind us what she is capable of when she is focused and works with one of the best and my favorite production duo Dre and Vidal. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 17:43)

Bliss (103,074) by Stacey from USA I think my marriage would have never survived had I tried to play MC. No kids would have been born, lol. (Monday 24 July 2023; 22:44) this is a reply to message 103,063

Bliss (103,063) by Randy from USA Don't laugh. Bliss is on my sex playlist. Along with Janet Jackson's Would You Mind. Rope Burn, Toni Braxton's Maybe, Trey Songz Neighbors Know My Name, Janet Jackson's Anytime Anyplace, Usher's Dot.com, Madonna's Justify My Love, Ciara's Promise, Twista's Rain Down on Me, Ashanti's Rescue, Beyoncé's Speechless. TLC's Red Light Special, George Michael's Father Figure. Bliss is the only MC song I can be horizontal with another with. Hey, ya'll promised not to laugh. Check out some of these songs if you don't know them. (Sunday 23 July 2023; 04:26)

No controversial song or video (103,044) by Stacey from USA Jason Aldean's song is not controversial. SMH. Go read Cardi B WAP lyrics and watch her lovely video then compare that to Aldean. The only controversy is the one the media is creating. Next. (Friday 21 July 2023; 05:16) this is a reply to message 103,040

No controversial song or video (103,040) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC is one of few artists who has never had a controversial song or video. The Obsessed video and song probably would come close to being controversial because she didn't know how Eninem would react to her comedic portrayal of him in the video and the shade lyrics about him. However, she has had many single releases that received a negative promotional plan or very low radio airplay. Can't Take That Away and H.A.T.E.U are on the top of the list for this category. (Wednesday 19 July 2023; 21:25)

You messing with Daydream? (103,043) by Stacey from USA It's a good thing we aren't face to face, lol. I'd have to take the necessary steps to defend Daydream. Randy, I know exactly the version you are talking about. That's my favorite version of Fantasy too. I absolutely love every song on that album. Looking In is my life's theme song. From the amazing bridge to I Am Free to the sultry layering of vocals on Melt Away, Daydream just oozes perfection. The album includes the emotion that maybe was missing on MB for some. Now back away slowly from Daydream and no one gets hurt. (Friday 21 July 2023; 05:12)

Emotionally stiff (102,994) by Stacey from USA Oh my gosh, how could I forget Can't Let Go? Shame on me, lol. Still irks me what Sony did to stop that single from hitting #1. At the end of the day, I don't need journalists to validate what we all know: Mariah has written a lot amazing songs. (Tuesday 11 July 2023; 07:27) this is a reply to message 102,989

Emotionally stiff (102,989) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great post Stacey. Yes, it can't get any more emotional than with "Til the end of time". A person who doesn't feel anything while listening, has no connection to the heart and soul. "Can't let go" is in the same "league". And "So blessed". I tested it today and had immadiately goosebumbs when her voice gets darker on the song. (Monday 10 July 2023; 12:10)

Emotionally stiff (102,988) by Stacey from USA Till the End of Time is as emotionally filling as anything I've heard. I'd argue it's more emotional than All By Myself. That bridge to end chorus sends chills up my spine every time. Those silly journalists couldn't recognize emotion if it hit them in the face. (Monday 10 July 2023; 05:56) this is a reply to message 102,985

Emotionally stiff (102,985) by Randy from USA One of the things I never understood is why journalists who review her albums call her ballads emotionally stiff. Since I've had a little time on my hands, I've been reading Rolling Stone, Slant, LA Times, New York Times and others' reviews of her albums that were written when the albums came out. We didn't have access to the internet back then haha. But they all seem to say the problem with Music Box, Daydream, Butterfly, Rainbow and Glitter are the ballads because she's emotion-less. I don't get what they want. My All, And You Don't Remember, Never Forget You, Against All Odds and Lead The Way are every bit as emotional as Celine's All By Myself or Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You. What exactly did they want from MC? (Sunday 9 July 2023; 20:24)

MB30 (102,935) by Stacey from USA Listen to the song All I Live For. Little Tommy was a bit insecure too, lol. I'll always have a deep appreciation for MB. It was the first MC album I ever heard, with Hero being the first song to bless my ears. Each album has its place in her musical history/journey. (Tuesday 27 June 2023; 23:45) this is a reply to message 102,916

MB30 (102,916) by Bill from the UK Hmmm. Ultimately Mariah wrote all those songs, and she speaks fondly of them in interviews. I don't think she dislikes the music, probably more the personal life at the time. But even then, the song "Now That I Know" says all that needs to be said about how Mariah felt about entering into marriage with Tommy. "By your side I can conquer the world." And conquer it she did. (Monday 19 June 2023; 18:36)

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