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I Don't Wanna Cry (103,575) by Edward from USA How did you know? (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 01:58) this is a reply to message 103,573

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,573) by Robert-Anthony from United States Are you talking about that "working the street" song with the great vocals and Price Sisters harmonies? (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 01:13)

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,571) by Edward from USA Rumor has it she has a phenomenal track from Daydream called "One Night". (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 00:55) this is a reply to message 103,570

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,570) by Stacey from USA I get a little giddy thinking about what MC may pull out of the vault for my beloved Daydream's 30th anniversary. (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 00:40)

Article: Mariah introduces 2 "new adopted family members" (103,541) by Edward from USA Mariah suffers from imposed torticollis since 2008. As for #dem-tits, that's the effect of the push-up bras. She should get smaller ones. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 13:57) this is a reply to message 103,540

Article: Mariah introduces 2 "new adopted family members" (103,540) by Andrew from the UK It is great to see Mariah looking thinner and healthier. Perhaps if she loses a bit more weight we will also see her head return to its normal angle on her neck. It is also great to see how much DemKids love DemKittens. And great that Mariah has finally started to put away DemTits. Gay or straight I think everyone can agree they've seen enough of them. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 09:26)

Fandom base (103,534) by Edward from USA Some will start thumb-lying to you. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 01:22) this is a reply to message 103,532

Fandom base (103,532) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I'm a male and straight. Give this message a thumb up if you're also a male and straight. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 00:40)

Something's going on behind the scenes (103,499) by Edward from USA I also noticed that. She sounds and looks a little odd, but it is what it is, probably she was medicated. (Friday 15 September 2023; 20:12) this is a reply to message 103,498

Something's going on behind the scenes (103,498) by Brandon from USA While I'm enjoying this moment of MB30, I hate to be a negative Nancy, but did MC seem a bit "medicated" in those videos? She looked beautiful but something seemed a little bit off to me. I can't put my finger on it. I'm a very long time fan and can notice when she's a little different and there was something interesting going on here. Plus she's pretty much been MIA for a while. Maybe it's just me. Let me know what you guys think. (Friday 15 September 2023; 17:52)

Why is Mariah's not releasing more albums? (103,492) by Edward from USA I think she's referring to Glitter and Tennessee which would've contained "Help Me Make It" and "Andy's Theme" had it been released. (Friday 15 September 2023; 01:16) this is a reply to message 103,491

Why is Mariah's not releasing more albums? (103,491) by Andrew from the UK Two soundtrack albums? Name one. (Friday 15 September 2023; 00:16)

All I Live For (103,482) by Edward from USA That's what I think. That whistle at the end of the short version seems to have been recorded for the Rarities. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 13:59) this is a reply to message 103,474

All I Live For (103,474) by Andrew from the UK Apologies if this has already been discussed and deliberated but it's driving me a little insane: "No I would never play around" in the extended version sounds like The Rarities vocal with the word "around" different as if Mariah has taken the Rarities version and spliced it at that point. The extended version goes up on the word around and it doesn't flow like a phrase. I'm very confused: did Mariah condense the extended version to make a short version for The Rarities or - I'm a bit lost as to what I am hearing and what the differences are. Has anyone got this? (Thursday 14 September 2023; 06:17)

MB30 (103,466) by Edward from USA While Daydream and Music Box were both certified Diamond two and three years after their releases respectively, the former scored another platinum certification in 2022. Music Box sold more worldwide, but Daydream has sold more here in the US. The expectation with Daydream after Music Box were very high and she delivered. So, I think there was Mariah Mania worldwide from Music Box until Butterfly. (Wednesday 13 September 2023; 17:27) this is a reply to message 103,465

MB30 (103,465) by MusicfanJ from Germany Except of Daydream. There was Mariah mania all over the globe. I will never forget. (Wednesday 13 September 2023; 11:39)

AYNAF Extended Version (103,439) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, it's just the same song on the album but a little longer. It's not a different take. (Monday 11 September 2023; 15:08) this is a reply to message 103,432

AYNAF Extended Version (103,432) by Robert-Anthony from United States This is the gospel version that never made it on the album. This version was probably recorded first. Then one day in the studio she realized it was too gospel for the album. Tommy probably helped her decide too. Music Box the album is a very orchestrated piece of art. The mixes and song choices were carefully thought about to make a cohesive album. This is really why every song flowed into each other like a woven piece of cloth. It's not by coincidence that Music Box is her biggest selling album. Tommy was not going to let MC's third album be subjected to the criticism and low sales like Emotions. (Monday 11 September 2023; 04:39)

Music Box - 30th anniversary (103,429) by Edward from USA I'm as excited about AILF as if I had never listened to it before. I always felt there was something missing, but now it is just perfect. I'm also enjoying ATYNAF extended. There doesn't seem to be any unreleased tracks from the Butterfly and the Rainbow sessions, but I think she still has material from Mariah Carey, Emotions, Music Box, Daydream and Glitter,. I think we're getting new music next year. (Monday 11 September 2023; 00:41) this is a reply to message 103,425

Music Box - 30th anniversary (103,425) by Robert-Anthony from United States It really did feel good last week with announcement. It was a kid getting a new toy on Christmas day. MC spoiled us with a new album every two years in the 90s. We are not accustomed to long periods of time between albums. (Sunday 10 September 2023; 23:21)

Working Hard (Terry Hunter Remix) (103,394) by Edward from USA Working Hard Remix is on fire. I prefer it over the original. I had a dream that Mariah had released the Papua New Guinea version of MB30 CD1 with "Randy's Theme" at the end. One can have a "Right to Dream". (Saturday 9 September 2023; 17:29)

Workin Hard x My Prayer x All I Live For x Hero 09 (103,393) by Edward from USA The same sentiment here. "All I Live For Extended" is just brilliant. I don't know why she cut it off and put that short lived whistle at the end on "The Rarities". "My Prayer" was executed beautifully, vocally and emotionally, but I can understand why "Without You" was chosen, it sounds more current even today. As for "Working Hard", I'm still getting used to it, but I like it. Obviously I had to replace "All I Live For" with the extended version on "The Rarities", what a difference. (Saturday 9 September 2023; 17:15) this is a reply to message 103,389

Workin Hard x My Prayer x All I Live For x Hero 09 (103,389) by Andrew from the UK Many listens in and I'm won over. They're bloody brilliant. Even - and I never thought I'd say this - Hero (2009). It's like rediscovering Mariah Carey all over again. (Saturday 9 September 2023; 09:58)

It's here (103,359) by Edward from USA How so? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19) this is a reply to message 103,356

It's here (103,356) by Jamie from UK Love My Prayer great vocals. The vocals on All I Live For are better than on the Rarities too. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:15)

It's here (103,358) by Edward from USA Is My Prayers a cover as we speculated? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19) this is a reply to message 103,357

It's here (103,357) by Jamie from UK Hahaha yes thank God lol. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:15)

It's here (103,355) by Edward from USA Does iTunes still exist? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:13) this is a reply to message 103,352

It's here (103,352) by Jamie from UK Seems it's on Spotify here too, I don't have it though so will wait for iTunes (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:43)

It's here (103,354) by Edward from USA Is it a cover? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:11) this is a reply to message 103,353

It's here (103,353) by Bill from the UK Workin' Hard is phenomenal, and I have no words for My Prayer. I am crying, her voice is sensational. How, how has this stayed locked up for 30 years? Oh Mariah I love you so much. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:05)

It's here (103,351) by Edward from USA Tony is in Norway, he's already listening. (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:38) this is a reply to message 103,349

It's here (103,349) by Jamie from UK Not here it's not (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:25)

It's here (103,348) by Edward from USA What, when, where? (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:23) this is a reply to message 103,347

It's here (103,347) by TJ from Norway Finally. (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:18)

Music Box 30th Anniversary (103,329) by Edward from USA Hard copy but also digital. So, most likely it will be on all the streaming platforms. (Thursday 7 September 2023; 01:21) this is a reply to message 103,327

Music Box 30th Anniversary (103,327) by Andrew from the UK Sorry, CD3? So it's only on hardcopy? (Thursday 7 September 2023; 00:50)

Music Box 30th Anniversary (103,321) by Edward from USA Yes, Proctor's audio has been remastered and will be on CD 3. (Thursday 7 September 2023; 00:03) this is a reply to message 103,318

Music Box 30th Anniversary (103,318) by Andrew from the UK I must admit I don't really understand what is being released and how? Is Proctor's Theatre being released as an audio? If so, is it going on Spotify or do you have to actually purchase a hard copy? It's all pretty confusing. (Wednesday 6 September 2023; 23:22)

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) this is a reply to message 103,309

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,309) by Robert-Anthony from United States My father couldn't understand why I wanted to watch the Golden Girls as teenager. He found out why when I was 20. Lol. (Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:07)

My Prayer - The Platters (103,312) by Edward from USA I just listened. I can definitely see Mariah singing it. It has its vocal moments. I could even imagine places where some whistles would be placed by Mariah.. (Tuesday 5 September 2023; 01:09) this is a reply to message 103,310

My Prayer - The Platters (103,310) by Pedro from Brazil Some fans are speculating that Mariah's "My Prayer" is actually a cover of a song of the same name by the group "The Platters", because in the promotional video, Mariah's track lasts 2:50, which is similar to this one. What do you think, guys? (Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:18)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,305) by Edward from USA Blanche was something else. The ladies are iconic. May they all rest in peace. (Monday 4 September 2023; 22:56) this is a reply to message 103,300

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

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,298) by Edward from USA Unless tracks from that recording sessions are released, like All I Live For, she should leave Music Box alone. (Monday 4 September 2023; 02:14) this is a reply to message 103,296

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,296) by Jamie from UK Just seen a post that there's a rumour Mariah is re-recording one or more tracks for musicbox30 or another project to be released this year. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 19:50)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,292) by Edward from USA I absolutely agree with you. Remastering anything from the late 80's on has resulted in CD's with louder volumes, that's it. Sometimes the remastering process has even ruined the original feel of the CD. For me, remastering works wonders by removing background static noise from recordings that predate the CD era and by improving those recordings that sounded as if the artists were singing from inside a well, other than that, it's just a way to entice people to buy again. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 13:37) this is a reply to message 103,291

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,291) by Bill from the UK I don't have that version my friend, but that's because it's a lot of snake oil. It won't sound any better than the CD. CD audio (16bit/44.1khz) is better than the top range of human hearing (but a substantial margin), so much like the gold "hi-res" stamp you see, it's marketing with no discernable difference. The fact the K2 CDs play on a regular CD player, which cannot encode any better than the Redbook standard, is testament to that. The only true difference can be heard on the SACD/HDCD format, which you need to play on special decoders/systems. You will hear nuances in the music and perhaps elements deeper in the mix brought to life a bit more. To my knowledge only #1's and Divas Live has been released on that format from Mariah's catalogue. Any difference you hear on the K2 version will likely be down to the mastering, and in most cases it's "louder" only. So, put in your regular Music Box CD and turn up the volume dial and you'll have the same outcome. We are fortunate Mariah recorded her albums in top quality Sony studios (up until Rainbow), the CDs all sound fantastic and are the absolute best they can be. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 10:58)

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