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Randy, Gisselle / I guess (52,736) by Edward from USA I guess we got hooked on Mariah when her music and delivery were pure quality, so we keep expecting what she got us used to. You can't just experience the 90's euphoria about Mariah without having lived those days, not matter how many times you YouTube it or listen to her back catalog. It was a moment in time that those who didn't experience it won't be able to fully understand it. The complain was about great music that she couldn't replicate live, now it is no so great studio music she can't still replicate live. So where do we go from here? Well, I guess the faster we realize that things aren't going to get better, the easier we could let go off those high expectations and just buy her music and support her when the music is at least good. At this point I feel that it is pointless having to defend her by being in denial about what we clearly know. When people think that Mariah is trying to imitate Ariana, then there must be something very wrong. Putting them together in the same sentence is considered acceptable. Mariah might not be as relevant as the super lamb thinks she is. And for those cursing out loud, having a big nasty mouth won't necessarily make your point of view any more valid. Take a chill pill, it ain't that deep, you might suffocate in the middle of your diatribe. Peace out. (Saturday 2 May 2015; 19:46)

LC / I loved it (52,619) by Edward from USA LC, I know this is not directly Mariah related, but it is indirectly because I'm pretty sure you draw a few new words from Mariah's lyrics while growing up. I did love your essay and I voted twice with different email accounts. I did it twice because I think you did a great job in just a few paragraphs. I definitely echo the sentiment of your essay. Good luck. (Thursday 30 April 2015; 16:57)

Abraham / my thoughts (52,589) by Edward from USA Abraham, I hadn't conveyed my feelings on "Infinity" because I honestly didn't even know what to say. I listened to it and I was like: What the hell just happened? For some strange reason I felt like listening to "Don't Forget about Us" after. I gave it a few more plays and I still wasn't feeling it. It's definitely not single material. The production is messy as if it was a rushed project. "Infinity" doesn't flow smoothly, the different takes are evident. By no setting high expectations I guess I thought I would be pleasantly surprised, but I wasn't. She picks one song, just one song to be added to a collection of #1 hits, and that song comes out to be just a filler. For the remixes I hope she doesn't default to the rap formula, there are many great artist she could collaborate with. I hate to say it, but "Triumphant" vintage remix is way better than "Infinity". I wasn't expecting perfection, but I wasn't expecting mediocrity either. I'm happy to know though that non-fans seem to like the song. I hope she cracks the Billboard top 15, but unlike other times I'm not checking on iTunes or on the charts. I won't force myself to like something that I don't obviously like just because it is a Mariah's song. (Thursday 30 April 2015; 2:38)

The Tattoo Club session from 1990's live (52,199) by Edward from USA I got my hands on the Unplugged mini concert Mariah gave at the Tattoo Club back in 1990. Here's the track listing: 1. Introduction (1:25) 2. Love Takes Time (4:03) 3. Someday (Closer To All Your Dreams) (4:26) 4. Vision Of Love (3:44) 5. Mariah introduces Richard Tee (0:36) 6. Vanishing (4:54) 7. Don't Play That Song (3:09) Since this hasn't been released commercially, I don't think it would constitute piracy if I share it with those fans who would like to listen. Those interested, let me know with an email where to send it. (Saturday 25 April 2015; 6:32)

The music / "Infinity" and beyond (51,759) by Edward from USA I don't care much about whether the cover is photoshopped or not, I do care about the music. The original #1's offered not only the 15 songs that had gone to the top spot back then, but also a few new/reworked tracks to entice people to buy it. In an era where most people are not buying physical CD's/singles anymore, I doubt people will hurry to download songs they already have. I'm only buying lossless digital songs, flac to be exact, so I don't think I'll be buying songs I already own for the sake of supporting Mariah just for one new song. I'll definitely be buying "Infinity". Only if she releases a deluxe version with at least three new tracks, I'll be buying the whole thing. People should remember this is not a new album, but a compilation. Just buy "Infinity" if that's what you like. And stop setting ridiculous expectations, that's how people get disappointed. I think there will be deluxe version, so let's wait and see. (Monday 13 April 2015; 22:42)

Abraham / goats (51,572) by Edward from USA Abraham, Mariah will be channeling goats for her Vegas shows because she's looking for authenticity. Channeling a copycat of herself might render her voice sounding like Micky Mouse on helium. (Saturday 11 April 2015; 8:10)

Bill / the woman with Illuminati earrings (51,559) by Edward from USA Bill, you killed me. I can't stop laughing. According to a fortune teller I consulted yesterday, Mariah's sacrificing a goat to the Illuminati right before every concert in Vegas. According to the ritual she would channel the high notes capabilities of the dead goats so she could sound like did back in 1990-1996. They were going to use Jennifer Lopez as a tribute, but Mariah said she wouldn't be able to channel any vocal acrobatics from her, so she's safe for now. (Friday 10 April 2015; 22:09)

I have a feeling / See You Again (51,545) by Edward from USA I have a feeling that "Uptown Funk" at the most would sit lonely behind "One Sweet Day" as the second longest running single with 15 weeks. Airplay and sales for that single are already decreasing. "See You Again" sits at #10 and it's expecting to move over 400,000 digital downloads by next week, so it could potentially dethrone "Uptown Funk" from the top spot living it hanging with Mariah and her other five friends at 14 weeks. If it doesn't happen next week, "See You Again" would definitely kick "Funk" into the #2 position the week after. "Blurred Lines" almost doubled Bruno's effort in airplay, but the competition was tougher then. Rihanna's singles have been lackluster, so I don't see any #1 coming from her anytime soon. I hope none of her records get broken on 2015. If she does things right in Vegas, with the reissue of #1's, a new single, and a Christmas movie, 2015 could be a wonderful year for Mariah. I'm a little nervous, but very hopeful. (Friday 10 April 2015; 7:22)

Good things are happening / Andrew (51,538) by Edward from USA I am happy to know Mariah is doing exactly as I said she would. We're getting pieces of information that are killing us softly. I'm not mad about Mariah using that picture from 2005, we all know she's not photoshoot ready now, and that picture from 2005 resembles the Mariah of today, it is as if she never ages. Andrew, "Mariah Carey is not a religion, so stop being fundamentalists", exactly what I've said before about the cult-like mentality of some fans here. If there's a rumor about Mariah, it is just a rumor, don't believe it. If there's a rumor about Nick, it suddenly becomes true and evidence is pulled out of people's asses to substantiate the insanity. Some even swear they saw him sign the book deal. It is so hypocritical to entertain the idea that Mariah could date, but Nick has to be celibate till the divorce is done. Are we in the Middle Ages? I am happy they are not together, I prefer to see Mariah happy than miserable in a dysfunctional relationship. Mariah and Nick can date, have sex with, kiss and hug whomever the hell they want. (Friday 10 April 2015; 2:29)

Good things are happening / Andrew (51,537) by Edward from USA I am happy to know Mariah is doing exactly as I said she would. We're getting pieces of information that are killing us softly. I'm not mad about Mariah using that picture from 2005, we all know she's not photoshoot ready now, and that picture from 2005 resembles the Mariah of today, it is as if she never ages. Andrew, "Mariah Carey is not a religion, so stop being fundamentalists", exactly what I've said before about the cult-like mentality of some fans here. If there's a rumor about Mariah, it is just a rumor, don't believe it. If there's a rumor about Nick, it suddenly becomes true and evidence is pulled out of people's asses to substantiate the insanity. Some even swear they saw him sign the book deal. It is so hypocritical to entertain the idea that Mariah could date, but Nick has to be celibate until the divorce is done. Are we in the Middle Ages? I am happy they are not together, I prefer to see Mariah happy than miserable in a dysfunctional relationship. Mariah and Nick can date, have sex with, kiss and hug whomever the hell they want. (Friday 10 April 2015; 2:29)

Orkun / possible duets (51,314) by Edward from USA Orkun, I also think she's cooking something with other big names, but reworking her #18's would be too much and not enough time, unless she's doing cut and paste which I hope she isn't. She definitely has an ace under her sling, we may be pleasantly surprised. (Thursday 2 April 2015; 13:36)

Just relax (51,310) by Edward from USA I know that the anticipation is killing us, but we need to take a chill pill and relax. Vegas people are not amateurs, they didn't just throw a project at Mariah for her to run. They know what they are doing, and they also have their own promotional plan, it's not up to Mariah, the promotion is stipulated in her contract. I know Mariah needs to look stunning, but I rather have her singing well consistently during her Vegas run, that's my main worry. She's known for her voice, and the audience will judge her by her talent. I'm hoping she's rehearsing those songs that have turned out to be too difficult for her to sing. This is the time for Mariah to redeem herself by coming on stage with confidence, showing the audience why she's the last diva standing. I have the feeling that we are going to be bombarded with lots of surprises that will start the engine in preparation for her first show. (Thursday 2 April 2015; 8:12)

Alain / Weakness of the Body (51,305) by Edward from USA Alain, I don't think it would be appropriate for Mariah to include a song about Osteoporosis in the new edition of #1's. People would think she's trying to gain sympathy due to her shoulder injury. (Thursday 2 April 2015; 2:21)

Maybe, just maybe (51,304) by Edward from USA Maybe Mariah is still looking kind of bloated because of the medication she's taking for her injury. I noticed that when she started promotion for "#Beautiful", back in 2013, she looked stunning, as thin as she was when she sung "AIWFCIY" at Jimmy Fallon. Then she dislocated her shoulder, and started gaining weight. I personally think she shouldn't go to Vegas looking the way she looked on "The Elusive Chanteuse" tour, but if she can't help it for medical reasons, I completely support her taking care of what's most important, her health. (Thursday 2 April 2015; 2:18)

It's just sex, chill out / Glitter (51,259) by Edward from USA The fact that Mariah may be having sex with Brett doesn't necessarily mean she's going to marry him or that she's dating him. They are just having fun, neither of them is underage, so they can have as much fun as they want. As for those who consider Brett not suitable for Mariah because of his looks, imagine Mariah without the following: extensions, eyelashes, corset, and makeup. I'm pretty sure if Brett gets a facial, a haircut, a manicure, a pedicure, and put some make-up on, he would look very presentable. Nick was very presentable, but look what happened. Looks can be deceiving. When you only concentrate what's on the outside, that's usually what you get. Most people wouldn't believe whom Hugh Jackman is married to, but they've been together for nearly 20 years, with a solid marriage of 16. All that glitters isn't necessarily gold. (Tuesday 31 March 2015; 19:27)

Carpool karaoke / Andrew (51,215) by Edward from USA I also think that the carpool thingy was meant not for Mariah to be belting or even trying to do that. I think they are slowly working on getting people to like her again, just like they did during TEOM era. If Mariah had started singing/showing off in the car, it wouldn't have been as funny as it was. Andrew, at this point I think Mariah has already gotten the memo. She knows that if she doesn't come back with a well-put together plan, a decent video, and a good song, she'll be done. The competition is tough, and she knows very well people are not catering to "You're Mine (Eternal)" types of songs. So, before we start criticizing her for about anything, let's give her a break to see what she has to deliver once these Vegas shows begin and the new single and video come out. I think it's only fair. I agree with you though that in case she should use some of her money for a decent video. It would be an investment in her own career. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 3:50)

Mimi L. / fun times (51,199) by Edward from USA Mimi L., sometimes we take ourselves so seriously here that we forget how fun it is to be a fan of Mariah's. I'm glad you laughed at my joke, that was the intention. I hope she stops swinging though, we need her arm fully functional for Vegas. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 9:23)

Feliz cumpleaños Mariah / the glove (51,171) by Edward from USA Wishing you a very happy 45th birthday, Mariah. Many would kill to look that hot at your age, so own it. I love you. Has it occurred to you guys that maybe Mariah wears that glove because that's the hand she uses to slap her nannies when they are getting too close to Roc and Roe? It would make lots of sense. Maybe she's back using the sling because she slapped two of them at the same time. You know Mariah can be very creative. (Friday 27 March 2015; 16:04)

Isiah / Weren't records meant to be broken? (51,129) by Edward from USA Isiah, records were meant to be broken. Mariah's held that record for 20 years now, such an accomplishment. "Uptown Funk" looks like the song that at least would tide it. "Uptown Funk" is a great record and from a great artist, so if it were to surpass or tie "One Sweet Day", I wouldn't mind, but we still have a whole month to go, many things can happen in four weeks time. How do I feel? Well, as a fan I would love for Mariah to hold the record forever, but that's virtually impossible. It's going to be a sad moment, but I'll get over it. Just anybody can break or tie a record, but rarely you'll find an artist with two masterpieces like "Daydream" and "Butterfly", an excellent holiday album like Merry Christmas, and a critically acclaimed comeback album like "The Emancipation of Mimi". They can break the record, but doing so won't ever take away any of Mariah's accomplishments. (Thursday 26 March 2015; 2:18)

Thinking out loud Ed, Sam and Mariah in the lonely hour (51,076) by Edward from USA Two soulful artist who put out great albums in 2014 that keep going strong in 2015 are Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. I do think that Sam Smith has the more powerful voice, but Ed's lyrics and soul are refreshing. Both of them remind me of 90's Mariah. Why is that? Well, besides the great music and production, both Sam's "In The Lonely Hour" and Ed's "X (pronounce as Multiple) albums can be listened from beginning to end without skipping a track and the songs are introspective and soulful. That's a feast that not many artist could accomplish, but 90's Mariah was always on point when it came to that. Mariah Carey, Daydream, Butterfly, Music Box, Merry Christmas could be listened to from beginning to end without skipping any tracks. Toni Braxton's first album was also like that. Sam and Ed, just like Mariah, have albums with a theme as if they were telling a story. It is refreshing to see young artists making unforgettable music. Should Mariah decide to collaborate with any of them, it would definitely be something different, and they would help Mariah get the initial momentum to keep slaying with subsequent singles. I'm happy to have discovered both their albums. Ed and Sam are not about cute faces that will eventually fade in time, but about great music that might transcend generations. (Sunday 22 March 2015; 5:14)

The powers that be (51,017) by Edward from USA We don't need a "satanic order" to know that this world is governed by those with power and money. It is true that just for the right amount of money they can actually made a DJ not to play an artist and drown his/her career easily. Money can also buy good and bad press, it all depends on how much money and the people you can manipulate. If the illuminati were so powerful with their spells, they would've cured Whitney instead of "killing her" or maybe they'll give Mariah her 90's voice back. Mariah is an aging star, Rihanna will also be in time, but isn't that the game of life? Nothing stays the same. There were great vocalist before Mariah, and there are going to be great ones after her, people are going to keep dying and accidents will happening, there are going to be good people, but also there are going to be criminals out there, that's life. (Wednesday 18 March 2015; 16:39)

May, Annabelle is coming (51,016) by Edward from USA May, I completely agree with you about these ridiculous conspiracy theories. Some people are always looking for the fifth leg of every situation. They've gone though an entire Rihanna video frame by frame looking for something that looks satanic, and they swear by it. This guy sold a DVD to a friend of mine in which a guy was talking about supposed forthcoming events that were inevitable, that he had been part of the illuminati, but he had deflected and was now warning people about what he had heard from these super powerful human beings in their meetings. The guy was very charismatic and spoke very well, he sounded so convincing, but I guess I'm not easily indoctrinated, I had enough with my Catholic family trying to shove the Bible up my behind. Well, none of these events ever happened, and that was in 2011. Tommy tried it with Thalia, it never happened. He tried with Lindsay Lohan, it never happened. So, these Illuminati people are very much hit and miss. It's time they resuscitate Whitney, her death was what I call "illuminati gone wrong". Oh my God, I just saw Annabelle, she's coming for me. This could be my last post. Help meeee. (Wednesday 18 March 2015; 16:18)

The illuminati is coming for Mariah (51,013) by Edward from USA Let's not pretend we haven't seen Mariah out and about without her bodyguards before. She's been out alone with her brother Morgan several times, I just don't remember the style of his earrings, maybe they were the "Eyes of Tommy". She's been to the Aquarium and even to Central Park without them, just an assistant. My friend got a picture with her when she was shopping by herself in mall Brooklyn, no assistant. Many big names in the industry move around without an entourage sometimes, they want to be able to breathe and not come across as weird in places where people are as rich as they are if not more, and are not being escorted by a bunch of giants to protect them. There are many pieces of jewelry out there with signs and symbols, but that doesn't necessarily mean people know anything about them or that those who find them cute or own them belong to this "satanic" order that "is killing artists" because they are worth more dead than alive. The most ridiculous thing I've seen on YouTube is that Whitney Houston was offered as a tribute so that Brandy could take her place. Well, Brandy had a great album and still is not relevant. So where is the power of this illuminati? If we look for lights in the sky, we'll sure find them, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are there. (Wednesday 18 March 2015; 15:10)

Shelly (50,993) by Edward from USA Shelly, I definitely know you'll be back pretty soon. The messageboard is like "Honey" to you, and we love your posts. You've brought some sort of balance to the board. I know you will not be posting regularly, but you'll definitely be "Looking In" from the "Outside", and then "Someday", sooner than later, we'll be more than happy "Just To Hold You Once Again". For now you're "Vanishing", but you can be sure that we'll "Never Forget You". "Without You" it won't ever be the same. I know you've been through a lot, but always remember that there's a light inside of you that shines brightly, he tried but he couldn't "Take That Away" from you. Spread your wings and prepare to fly, for you have become a "Butterfly", I truly think you've made it "Through The Rain". (Tuesday 17 March 2015; 18:40)

Abraham / the holy nodules (50,795) by Edward from USA Abraham, I've thought for a long time now that maybe Mariah got some sort of surgery that didn't come out right. Even though I clearly understand that nothing stays the same, the quick decline of her voice has always baffled me. I will always support her, but to be honest, I haven't felt as excited about her projects as I used to. MIAMTEC is a great album, I love it, but I rarely find myself playing it. I think it is because while the music is great, her aver all sound has stayed the same. I would love something fresh and completely different. I think she can still make great music, she just has to take some risks, it might actually pay off. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 22:42)

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