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About Bobby A from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

Mariah needs to be part of a major label #7 51,000 (111,712) by Bobby A from United States Well, I was hoping for some huge numbers. AIWFCIY and Merry Christmas may break some streaming records this holiday season. People are looking forward to some joy that the holiday season gives to families across the world. Anyway, I am looking foward to playing holiday music this year. I found Loretta Lynn's very first Christmas album on vinyl today in very good condition. It was released in 1966. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 23:38) this is a reply to message 111,710

Mariah needs to be part of a major label #7 51,000 (111,710) by Edward from USA It's perfectly fine that Mariah's not selling like she used to. That's just the reality of a long career in today's music industry. Labels are only part of the picture, and we can't be delusional in thinking Mariah is suddenly going to start selling millions again. That's not being negative, it's just being realistic. I'm pretty sure Mariah had to put some of her own coins into making "HFIA". And based on the numbers so far, Gamma will likely just break even on what they invested. And that's okay too. This album feels more like a passion project than a commercial play. At the end of the day, Mariah and Gamma delivered a solid album. Now it's really up to the fans and listeners. No label, no matter how big and powerful, can force people to connect with an album or an artist. It has to happen organically. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 20:13)

Mariah needs to be part of a major label #7 51,000 (111,703) by Bobby A from United States Yes. I wouldn't be surprised if MC and Gamma part ways after the HFIA deluxe version is released. Gamma is too small for a legacy artist like Mariah Carey. She needs a major label like Atlantic under Craig Kallman. Craig Kallman could create a business plan to increase MC's streaming sales with a duets album as her first Atlantic release. A Mariah Carey and Teddy Swims original duet would be a #1 streaming hit. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 13:04) this is a reply to message 111,702

Mariah needs to be part of a major label #7 51,000 (111,702) by jaker20 from US Caution had tour bundles, and HFIA didn't. So overall these are good numbers for her. Although these numbers are literally identical with Caution which was 51K overall, and 43 pure sales, which makes me wonder if they are Caution numbers and there's a mistake. Lets wait for the official numbers. She can't book all these shows that you were suggesting with the schedule she's put together. Have you seen her schedule? It is insane. Someone posted her schedule on twitter a couple of weeks ago which shows her being full up to the end of the year. So all these bookings you are suggesting probably won't make a difference other than just exhaust her. But hey, HFIA will be number 1 in album sales this week, so lets just celebrate that. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 10:31)

The numbers are not matching up (111,692) by Bobby A from United States HFIA is projected to sell 51,000 copies for its first week and debut at number #7 on the Billboard 200. Caution sold 51,000 and had a #5 debut with less promotion and no hit singles before its release. Seems like an powerful entity has its hand in keeping HFIA's true numbers hidden and distorted. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 02:32)

I Won't Allow It (111,652) by Bobby A from United States MC is really having fun in this song. I can see Post Malone or Jack Harlow rapping a few bars on this bop. Nick didn't know what he wanted to do towards the end of their marriage. Now MC won't allow his narcissistic ways. IWAI will be the next single in January. Gamma probably will wait and drop it in January for ice skating season. (Thursday 2 October 2025; 02:59)

Here For It All lyrics (111,650) by Bobby A from United States I think MC wrote HFIA while taking care of Patricia. They reconnected and caused MC to reflect on her during her last months. The glory was how Patricia supported MC early on during her career. The shakes were how MC felt about her mother during the her breakdown. The withdrawals are how MC felt when she disconnected herself from her mother. (Thursday 2 October 2025; 02:24) this is a reply to message 111,648

Here For It All lyrics (111,648) by Dav from Ireland Is Here For It All about her mother? Being with her and reconnecting as she was dying? Or am I way off? (Thursday 2 October 2025; 00:06)

Decipher the ad lib in HFIA (111,632) by Bobby A from United States It is probably Daniel talking to MC on the booth mic. Maybe the vocal was so good that they decided to leave the talking on there. Daydream Mariah would have done that line again. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 02:23) this is a reply to message 111,630

Decipher the ad lib in HFIA (111,630) by Lambi from USA There are subtle talking noises after she sings "Someone said that that's tough". I'm hearing "Oh (pause) that's deep" (or oh, MC). It sounded like a guy's voice. What do you hear? Anybody else hearing it too? (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 01:53)

Lamb emergency (111,612) by Bobby A from United States I thought I was going to have to call 911 when she sang the first verse live. I loved the performance. Anderson .Paak is a man in love for sure. Why do I sense MC won't let love take over? (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:24) this is a reply to message 111,608

Lamb emergency (111,608) by Tevin from USA Everyone this is not a drill, I repeat this is not a drill. Mariah is singing live again and sounding amazing. Here's the link to her Fallon performance tonight. She sounds great. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 07:05)

Nothing is impossible / random thoughts (111,611) by Bobby A from United States Yes, you can hear Close My Eyes at the end of NII. IWAI seems to be about Nick. He was a spokesperson for Proactiv in 2012. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:20) this is a reply to message 111,610

Nothing is impossible / random thoughts (111,610) by Lara from Middle East Anyone feels like this is the continuity of "Close my eyes"? "I won't allow it." Who do you think it's about? I tend to say Nick (he once had a post saying he was diagnosed narcissistic) but also might be about Stella. I think Mariah in her recent songwriting is more elusive. I loved both her appearances in that Central Park walk and in Jimmy Fallon, specially that guessing game. I guess she can't say "I don't know her" about these celebrities. Also notice on Fallon appearance how she keeps her hand closed in a fist, she avoids keeping it open on its own and you feel it's always tense. There's definitely something, just hope it's not that bad. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 10:06)

Sugar Sweet (111,605) by Bobby A from United States Sugar Sweet is really a great song with MC solo. I get a different vibe now. Why didn't they release the solo version first and then the version with Kehlani and Sheensea? This album really brings me so much pleasure listening to it in my car. I haven't been to the park yet because of moving this past weekend. I am going this coming weekend. (Monday 29 September 2025; 22:56)

My Love (111,601) by Bobby A from United States MC's interpretation and vocal delivery is pure perfection. When I listen to it, I see MC sitting at a piano with Daniel Moore singing to a crowd in awe of what they are witnessing. I know the deluxe will come to fruition and I can't wait to experience the HFIA deluxe. (Monday 29 September 2025; 17:33)

Confetti and Champagne (111,591) by Bobby A from United States Is Confetti and Champagne about Tanaka? She opens up the song talking about when he left her home. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 23:31)

The multitudes (111,589) by Bobby A from United States I feel the same way. All the silent readers are posting this weekend. It's so cool to read everyone's comments. Jesus I Do is insanely very good. How do The Clark Sisters blend their voices so well together? I guess Dr. Mattie Moss Clark trained them well. If you listen closely you can hear each sister's voice on certain notes. Dorinda and Karen are doing the ad libs towards the end of the song. When is MC going to release her gospel album? We need it next April. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 23:27) this is a reply to message 111,568

The multitudes (111,568) by Lambi from USA The avalanche of reviews are crazy. It's so cool to see everyone come out of hibernation and be united. I truly didn't realize how many lambs are actually here. It almost feels like a pep rally where you see every single student in your class that you won't normally coincide with anywhere, until the rally. I love how we all show up for our girl, Mariah. It's simply beautiful. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 01:44)

HFIA (111,566) by Bobby A from United States This is album is wonderful. There is not one bad song. I just love every song. Her pen is ummatched. Well worth the wait. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 00:36) this is a reply to message 111,560

HFIA (111,560) by jaker20 from US I hear more like a tribute to lambs and that she's here for it all til the end. I think she wrote this during her struggles with losing her family at the same time. For a while I thought it's about the twins, and she's gonna be there until the end, now that it's just them. But I always thought that Mariah thinks of Lambs are fam. So ultimately the lyrics is about that, her career and her parasocial bond with lambs, virtual sleepovers. That she's here for it all, even if you abandon her. Red carpets in Cannes and applause But if you leave (when lambs no longer want her), Still baby, I'm here for it all. But it would be preposterous to sing to your fans. So it's intentionally ambiguous for everyone to relate wherever they want to place that thought. The second half shift is a literal shift. I think she's going to move from pop to gospel and classic standards maybe which is how the entire album sounds. If you notice, there's not a single rap feature in the album. It's a tribute and once she shifts, she is saying that she hope you'll still be there. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 18:34)

Head scratcher (111,546) by Bobby A from United States Nothing is Impossible is the best song on the album. MC's vocals and delivery are really good. I think Type Dangerous was released as the first single because Gamma probably wanted a song and video to announce MC's return. In Your Feelings or I Won't Allow It would not have worked as first single choices. Larry Jackson probably said let's go with Type Dangerous since you are known for infusing R&B and hip hop. I want to know what was the last song recorded in June? (Saturday 27 September 2025; 12:01) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

New video (111,536) by Bobby A from United States Lol. Too much puppy love with all of that touching, rolling eyes, and hand holding. Somebody is in love. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:55) this is a reply to message 111,534

New video (111,534) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands It surprises me that no one is talking about Mariah's new video. Maybe because it's boring as hell? (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:37)

Here for It All review (111,535) by Bobby A from United States The style, arrangement, and verses are similiar to other 70s and 80s reconciliation duets like Love Power by Dionne Warrick and Jeffrey Osborne. The man and woman go back forth trying to win back each other by taking the blame for their break-up. The line in the PTS that says "Listen by yourself, please listen by your damn self" is both MC and Anderson saying enough is enough, so go ahead and be alone. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:53) this is a reply to message 111,529

Here for It All review (111,529) by ADAM from USA I love this album. I'm in the minority here but I don't like Play This Song - feels like it's missing something and needs lift. My favorite songs are Mi, Nothing is Impossible, Confetti, My Love, Jesus I Do, and Here For it All. Aside from Looking In, I think HFIA and Nothing Is Impossible are her saddest songs she's written. These songs have taken a dagger direct to my soul. It's how I've been feelings for a long time just without the melody or her lyrics to express it. It's so morbid and refreshing to hear her thoughts on her own mortality (it's like a diary entry to her children when she's gone). I feel it's directly related to her mother and sister's death and a warning about her own. I think she's deeply lonely in the world. Hearing her tell SZA that she doesn't have any best friend was very telling. I'm really shook at how confessional this album was. I'll be the first to say it, but this feels like her farewell album. This album makes me so proud of her. I'm glad we waited this long. She's the best artist. (Friday 26 September 2025; 22:45)

And here it was (111,531) by Bobby A from United States Hopefully, the deluxe version will change album length. I am curious what MC has planned for the deluxe version. I hear remixes, extended, and dance versions for several tracks. (Friday 26 September 2025; 23:37) this is a reply to message 111,528

And here it was (111,528) by Libra Lamb from USA My complaint is that it's too short. Before you know it you're listening to the end track of the album. Hopefully the rest of the songs will grow on you. I have no complaints about any single track. I just wish there was one or two more. (Friday 26 September 2025; 21:40)

Here For It All is brilliant (111,503) by Bobby A from United States I love it. This is the MC we have been missing. I will give my review later this weekend. I am moving to my new apartment. (Friday 26 September 2025; 11:59) this is a reply to message 111,499

Here For It All is brilliant (111,499) by Bill from the UK So let's sidestep the vocal thing - I've moved to accept where she is vocally, the old girl's doing the best with what she's got. Sonically, musically, lyrically, melodically, and emotionally this album is absolutely wonderful. The 70s production and sound running throughout is brilliant, and I wish she'd done that more. At times it reminded me of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite. My Love is beautiful, Jesus I Do with the Clark Sisters is up there with her better gospel numbers, especially as it's more in a "You Bring the Sunshine" vibe. In fact, the weakest tracks are probably the singles. And some songs could do with being a bit longer. It's like this is the daytime celebration, and Caution is the downbeat evening counterpart. Like HFIA is the following day, looking ahead with nothing but positivity. I didn't think I'd like it this much, but it was worth the wait and I'll be playing it non stop. Well done Mariah, great job. (Friday 26 September 2025; 10:33)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,467) by Bobby A from United States There is just a negative atittude that comes from these music industry critics to always criticize MC's artistic work when they know that she really creates masterpieces that set her apart from other artists. Who cares what these critics and reviewers think this time? (Thursday 25 September 2025; 17:47) this is a reply to message 111,464

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,464) by BFF from United States That's such a strange criticism because, to me, the songs seem more solid than the ones on "Caution". The ballads "Nothing Is Impossible" and "Here For It All" sound much stronger than "Portrait" based on the clips I have heard. Other writers are complaining that she seems "too relaxed", as if that's a bad thing? Maybe Mariah's tired of the drama and just wanted to put together an album that was fun and healing for her? She's been working like a dog the last year or so, and she's clearly exhausted. But ultimately nitpicking is what critics do to line their resumes and earn their living, so we really should take it with a grain of salt. The reviews for "Butterfly" on its initial release in 1997 were not amazing, but it went on to be considered her best album by many. I know we don't like Tommy, but he was right when he said "don't pay so much attention to what they write because it will be used to wrap fish the next day". (Thursday 25 September 2025; 16:58)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,461) by Bobby A from United States The Times reviewer says that MC needs better songs on Here For It All. He did say her 5-octave range is as impressive as ever particularly on Nothing Is Impossible. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 16:29) this is a reply to message 111,452

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,452) by BFF from United States The review of the album by Rolling Stone is also relatively middling. They once again awarded her three stars for the album. But then again this writer also rated "E=MC2" as her second best album and "Memoirs" as her third best album behind "Butterfly", so take his critiques with large amount of salt lol. It seems like the publications are reverting back to their 90s pattern of letting people review the album when they clearly don't know Mariah's music. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 14:19)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,448) by Bobby A from United States The AU Project is by Luke Wyland. He is an Australian music reviewer. MC has never been huge in Australia. He is probably not a fan of R&B soul and gospel music. Is it true that Australians are very serious people and don't really find humour in a lot of things? (Thursday 25 September 2025; 12:24) this is a reply to message 111,442

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,442) by Jamie from UK Ouch that's not a great review for Mariah. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 10:45)

Article: Mariah Carey has seen it all: "it was such a drama" (111,446) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Tevin. Yes, she taught me a lot about life. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 11:46) this is a reply to message 111,422

Article: Mariah Carey has seen it all: "it was such a drama" (111,422) by Tevin from USA Wow, now we can see where you got your compassion and positivity from. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 13:54)

Article: Mariah Carey has seen it all: "it was such a drama" (111,419) by Bobby A from United States What an illustrious career. This article brings tears to my eyes because everytime my grandmama saw MC on TV in the late 90s to early 2000s she would say this statement to me. "I saw your girl on TV last night." She knew early on how much I loved MC. My grandmother was my biggest cheerleader and supporter. She never turned her back on me. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 02:54)

Recent falsetto (111,417) by Bobby A from United States Her vocal nodules make MC's voice so unique. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 00:34) this is a reply to message 111,415

Recent falsetto (111,415) by Lambi from USA Great observation. I get exactly what you're talking about. To me, she's always gone back and forth, not just with falsetto, but overall. Her tone on Music Box (especially in Without You) was deep, rich, and mature. Then on Daydream, you suddenly hear a brighter, more developed tone, subtly more feminine. By Butterfly, she fully embraced that feminine sound. Then you get those deep, rich tones again in 2003 (You and I), and by 2005 (Stay the Night), she's hitting those stratospheric, bright belts. With this upcoming album spanning seven years in the making, it'll be interesting to see which facets of her voice show up. I have a feeling it'll be a mix of MIAM and Caution, and I'm already hearing hints of E=MC². This is why I think her instrument is such a freak of nature. You just never know what you're going to get. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 23:46)

Play this song (111,412) by Bobby A from United States Something tells me that MC really loves Play This Song. I know it is going to be one of my favorites on Friday. One thing we can say about Anderson .Paak is he has really been involved in all aspects of the Here For It All album and singles from songwriting to now video director. She needs someone like him helping her creatively. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 19:47) this is a reply to message 111,409

Play this song (111,409) by Giovanni from USA Good morning to all. Mariah just posted about her video "Play this song" on X. I am here for her look and I actually like the high boots, she looks sexy. And Anderson looks so happy being with her, wouldn't surprise me if he has a crush on her. I wanna know what are your thoughts on the outfit Mimi L. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 16:22)

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