Messageboard

Hello Tim: The Distance (85,050) by Tevin from USA I love it. Only heard 20 seconds clip and it's already stuck in my head, my workmates are tired of me humming the same tune lol. If you would have told me one day Mariah would be working with skrillex, I would have laughed and said yeah right. This is hot. Also welcome Timothy. One question, with all of Mariah's tours/Christmas stuff, I'm trying to figure out how she is going to be able to properly promote this. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 18:30)

Mariah and Skrillex (85,049) by Jono from USA I never thought I'd see these two names on the same song but yet hear we are - "The Distance" is fire. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 18:26)

"Caution" (85,048) by Billy from Greece I'll use one word for the way I think this era has been shaping up: bold, especially if I am to judge by the super "vamp" cover. Love, love, love the new track. Listening to three new songs one after the other creates an excellent listening experience, the one enhancing the other. I love the nuanced details she has injected in each one of them, melodically and vocally (that second "for laughs" in "The Distance", the gorgeous prehook in "With Me", the deliberately restrained verses in "GTFO"). MC is here to play no games this time around. Caution. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 18:11)

There is a storm brewing (85,047) by Tijl from Belgium The further this era unfolds, the more we are all pleasantly surprised by the clever strategy behind it. I feel this time MC can really roll out her original idea (that was stolen) to launch an album as a complete body work and tell us a cohesive story. The deliberately gradual build up certainly evokes momentum. This album is now highly anticipated and not longer seen as the next flop. Second emancipation? More like the revelations of Mimi. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 17:33)

The Distance (85,046) by Mara from United States Love this song. It is very current and yet Mariah at the same time. She flows nicely with Ty. The one part of the song where she repeats her lyrics even reminds me of one Halsey song and that is who the younger audiences listen to now. I love that she is mixing it up. Tanaka is getting a lot of love so far on this album. He must be loving it. Can you imagine Mariah Carey putting out songs for you? I love the way her vocals flow and soar over the beat when she sings "the distaaaance". So breezy, this one has replay appeal. Welcome to Timothy and glad after all these years you decided to post. If only Mariah would do some Christmas shows in NYC, all would be complete (Thursday 18 October 2018; 17:31)

Love all 3 singles from the new album (85,045) by John john from UK Love love love all this era. I'm hoping we have another video soon too, something less glamour and more raw. Less then a month to wait for he album of the year. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 17:30)

The Distance (85,044) by Chicago Lamb from USA Just logging on to see what Andrew has to say about the surprise track. For what it's worth, we like it very much. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 16:36)

The Distance (85,043) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Love it. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 16:33)

Re: The Distance (85,018) (85,042) by B from USA The three songs she's released so far do tell a story and it's a story I cannot wait to hear more of. The excitement surrounding this era is papable. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 16:26)

Re: What's the buzz? (85,030) (85,041) by B from USA I love both. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 16:17)

Re: Pre-order surprise (85,009) (85,040) by B from USA If Mariah did work with Britney it make sense that she would be the featured artist and for the song to be included on Britney's album and not Mariah's as it would seem out of place on Mariah's new album and her discography. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 16:15)

The Distance (85,039) by B from USA Love it. I guess the lambs that attended those listening parties were telling the truth when they said With You is one of the weakest songs on the album which is telling since With You is a great song. Haven't been this excited for a Mariah album since E=MC2. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 16:11)

Re: The Distance (85,016) (85,038) by B from USA With You was chosen because it's an excellent song and the perfect way to reintroduce Mariah Carey to the public. An uptempo would not have worked. A well written midtempo ballad reminds the public of the Mariah they fell in love with. Her new team knows what they're doing. Releasing GTFO to generate buzz for With You worked. This era is already a success when compared to her last two eras. I can't wait for Caution to drop. I hope the liner notes include the lyrics. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 15:51)

The Distance (85,037) by Billy from England, UK Well this is one of her best songs in a while. It's amazing so fresh love it. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 14:34)

The Distance (85,036) by Terna from Nigeria Solid. Easily up there with "Heart Breaker" and "It's Like That", but also current like how #Beautiful was at the time, it has first single written all over it. This "Caution" era and rollout is so unorthodox, nothing is as it seems. Lol I love it. Mad props to Roc Nation too. Mariah has a hit on her hands. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 13:24)

Re: The Distance (pre-order track) (85,027) (85,035) by Bill from the UK Hahaha, love that. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 13:12)

The Distance (85,034) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) This is the one upbeat, fun, and radio friendly. The Ty$ feature fits extremely well and does not overshadow her at all. So far we have gotten third different songs with current producers and the best part about that is all of the songs sound like Mariah which I can honestly appreciate. Also the theme is love and I like the vibe. Right now everything seems to be going well and I have no complaints at all. Thank you Mariah for continuing to share your life and gifts with us. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 13:05)

The Distance (85,033) by darrian liu from taiwan So far, my favorite track off Caution. I live for the current sound, mixed with her signature Hip-Pop sound. Ty's feature also sounded good. One of my main criticisms of the track is that it lacks buildup to a good climax, leaving it feeling like it's unfinished. A nice bridge after Ty's verse would've completed this song nicely, or perhaps the chorus, sung stripped down before the final hard-hitting chorus. But overall, again, although not her best, it's a respectable addition to her extensive repertoire. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 11:37)

Re: The Distance (85,025) (85,032) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, that sounds like Mariah. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 11:13)

Re: The Distance (pre-order track) (85,027) (85,031) by Licia from USA First off team Mariah gets alot of props for this roll out. They are doing a heck of a job. Secondly, I actually like the song. I agree that this one probably was a better choice as a single than With You. I wasn't sure how her and Ty Dolla would mesh, but they sound pretty good. Good job Mariah. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 11:07)

What's the buzz? (85,030) by Matt from Australia The Distance > GTFO. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 10:45)

Caution album (85,029) by Bobby A from United States Amazon is listing only 10 tracks on Caution. So, does that mean there will be a Deluxe Edition with more tracks? Surely, there has to be more than 10 tracks. I am hopeful for a Target Exclusive. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 10:38)

My first message (85,028) by Timothy from USA I have been reading this message board on and off for over 15 years. First as a backup to Mariah Daily and then primarily after. I have never, ever posted here because as a guy, I have kind of hidden my appreciation for Mariah and it has always been more interesting to see how close the insightful messages here could get to my own opinion. I debated posting last week during the "Come to Jesus" the group was having on the really dark negative tone of the board lately but alas, the webmaster shifted the energy with his message and I am glad my first post can simply be one of admiration. This is is it, guys. I have a very distinct ear for music and what translates with broader audiences and this is the hit we have been waiting for. An age old test of a hit song is whether the song makes you audibly sing the melody in some form by the end. Say what you will, but by the end of this weekend, through fellow celebrity/instagram star shout-outs and general public shares and re-shares there will be buzz for this song. Period. If Epic does what they need to, this has a real shot. I can't believe I finally can say that. For all the critical praise for the last proper album, there was not a song that fit squarely in heavy rotation at first listen. There were great songs, strong artistic work, but not commercial enough for the trends of that period. This is mechanically sound (meaning the ear worms are built in) with classic pop sensibilities with genuine, believable urban flare. Unless there is something just unforeseen in the market (like another major release by another female R&B singer), this will be a hit record. I am scared to jinx but I read Billboard weekly and if you look at how Elli Mae and SZA performed with their strongest singles this year and last as a comparison, I really think we are looking at a solid top 10 and possibly top 5 Hot 100 record. Mariah gets a greater boost than them on name recognition so the peak week in its run could possibly even help us to realize a milestone that is more pragmatic fans don't even say out loud. All I will say is another legacy artist put out a very commercially sound song in 1999 and it reached the milestone we shall not mention. Just imagine if this is not even the strongest commercial single on this album and once radio programers and streaming services have reacquainted themselves with her for a top 5 with this one before the next, even stronger one. She will easily be placed in heavy rotation with the next. Roc Nation deserves some serious credit. All over the internet tonight I am reading people asking why wasn't this the first single. We are in a different time. There was/is a strategy. And this time, that strategy may finally pay off. Now that I have broken the ice, I guess I might as well post more frequently I suppose. Hello to all my favorites on here. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 10:35)

Re: The Distance (pre-order track) (85,019) (85,027) by Licia from USA Bill likes it. Now I really have to hear this song. You know if Bill likes it, then I like it. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 10:05)

Aggressive (85,026) by Lee from UK I'm pretty sure Jermaine Dupri called this album "aggressive". So far we have GTFO, With You and The Distance. They all feel pretty mellow to me. I wonder if the remaining 2 thirds of the album gets any more aggressive? (Thursday 18 October 2018; 09:51)

MORE MESSAGES