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About MusicfanJ from Germany: I'm a fan of Mariah since Daydream came out.

Re: TRL Elevator moment (86,394) (86,405) by MusicfanJ from Germany Thanks for sharing your experience. You're lucky to have met her. I know how beautiful she really is, I could see it in concert where I had a good view. "We have an MC album for every mood" that's, true. Another thing I really love and appreciate. (Thursday 22 November 2018; 11:45)

Re: Giving Me Life (still) (86,388) (86,404) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, Giving me life is very special (in a positive way), loved it from the beginning. It has the vibe of "The Roof" but the mood is even darker. I can't get this song out of my head. And a mini movie would be great. It is my favorite at the moment from the album. Followed by "Caution", "8th Grade", and "Portait". It's nice to see that "Giving Me Life" gets so much love from most of you. (Thursday 22 November 2018; 11:32)

Re: The other 6 songs (86,285) (86,384) by MusicfanJ from Germany The same here. The song "Caution" gets better and better by each listen. I like the complete album except "GTFO". It seems a fan favorite from the beginning but somehow I'm not feeling this one at the moment. (Wednesday 21 November 2018; 19:41)

Re: Understocked album (86,300) (86,382) by MusicfanJ from Germany I noticed the same here in Germany. I remember a time when they had many copies of her new album on the release date. (Wednesday 21 November 2018; 19:32)

Re: A lengthy meditation on the album (86,306) (86,381) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Why should we demand natural vocals when we accept synthetic music made entirely on computers?" That's why I dream of an album with real instruments or even orchestral (no beats) and Mariah. The songs she did on Merry Christmas II are with the band are great. But of course this is nothing for most of the young listeners. (Wednesday 21 November 2018; 19:28)

Re: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (86,375) (86,380) by MusicfanJ from Germany How I love that song. When I first heard it, I got goosebumbs. It's like an angel is singing. The voice, so much power, the emotion is everything. (Wednesday 21 November 2018; 18:23)

Re: A lengthy meditation on the album (86,370) (86,377) by MusicfanJ from Germany "To question when Mariah let the glitter overpower the artist is perfectly fair. To say it's people merely living in the nineties who don't know who Mariah is, who should move on, is ad absurdum." I completely agree with it. I found the original post from Chris1992 very interesting and not negative at all. It was heartfelt and I feel the same way on many things Chris1992 pointed out. Caution is a modern album and I do enjoy it. But it's true, the lyrics are very childish and superficial. Yes you can call it fun lyrics, but she used to write songs that were pure poetic. I mean "Heartbreaker" were fun too but on that album were "Petals", "CTTA", "AOO", "TGIFY" so there was a nice balance between ballads and "fun" tracks. (Wednesday 21 November 2018; 18:15)

Re: 8th Grade (86,166) (86,174) by MusicfanJ from Germany This song grows on me by every listen. It sounds even a bit like "Daydream Mariah" did a record in 2018. Timbaland never disappoints. I enjoy the whole album more and more. (Sunday 18 November 2018; 13:02)

Re: Portrait (86,153) (86,173) by MusicfanJ from Germany Robert-Anthony thanks for the reply. Yes, the song is so emotional. I didn't expect it but without it, it wouldn't be a Mariah album. That's true with the voice, even if you just talk you can often hear if a person is going through something. "I reflect everyday on the portrait of my life." Most people do it, I'm sure. It makes us human. But only the intelligent ones reflect from time to time. What I love about Mariah is that she touches so many people's hearts (me included). I wish you a nice day. And keep enjoying Mariah. (Sunday 18 November 2018; 12:05)

Portrait (86,151) by MusicfanJ from Germany First I love the song. For me it's the saddest song after "Looking in" and "Petals". I hear so much pain on it, it's almost heartbreaking. But honestly what is going on with her voice? At the end it sounds almost like it hurts to sing it that way. (Saturday 17 November 2018; 22:30)

Giving Me Life (86,057) by MusicfanJ from Germany This song will get played a lot for the next days. The dark mood somehow totally gets me. When I thought it would end, that guitar started and the end with her whispery in the background. Magical song. I have so many pictures on my mind while listening. The Norma Jean reference suits perfect. I also start to enjoy "One mo gen". (Friday 16 November 2018; 22:33)

Re: Caution review (86,028) (86,047) by MusicfanJ from Germany After the first listen what comes to my mind is that the album sounds very modern. I'm surprised of the sound/vibe of it. It's definitely a new side of her music, almost a bit experimental. I'm happy that we got with "Portrait" one "classic" Mariah song. A song with more heart and soul and the lyrics are more my taste. And I love the violin at the end. My favorites yet: 1. Portrait 2. Giving me life (wow, love at first listen) 3. The distance 4. Caution The album is indeed very short, but "MIAMTEC" was the opposite so it's ok. I like that the lyrics are in the booklet. I missed them on "MIAMTEC". Does anybody know why the fans/lambs are not listed on the thank you notes of the booklet at the end? I'm just wondering. I agree with her voice, she sounds good but sometimes a bit nasal. So for me it's not her "Thriller" but I'm happy with it. I'm sure after a few repeats of the whole album, there will come more to mind. So happy Caution Day for all of you. (Friday 16 November 2018; 20:30)

Re: Glitter #1 (85,993) (86,021) by MusicfanJ from Germany Me too. I bought it at the store in 2001. And my best friend did the same. (Friday 16 November 2018; 12:58)

Re: Glitter n1 (85,945) (85,949) by MusicfanJ from Germany How cool is that? So wonderful. I always loved Glitter. It's such a great album/soundtrack. What a nice surprise. Wow great idea lambily. (Thursday 15 November 2018; 11:36)

Re: Ariana (85,907) (85,908) by MusicfanJ from Germany To compare Mariah and Ariana is a joke. Sorry but this Disney kid is not a bit like Mariah. It's bubble gum pop with RnB elements. She tried to copy or was forced to copy I don't know, but she's not a real artist. Pretty and young with an ok voice that's all. That she is so hyped in the US, I can't understand. The teens in Europe know and love her of course too, but I don't know anyone who is listening her music. Lady Gaga has more fans here I guess. (Wednesday 14 November 2018; 12:07)

Re: Bipolar and vocal issues (85,669) (85,672) by MusicfanJ from Germany Happy Birthday Licia. Enjoy your day and of course "Charmbracelet". For Bill's list I have no words. Lol. (Tuesday 6 November 2018; 18:40)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey still gets "goosebumps" thinking about WBT (85,582) (85,589) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yup, "My All" and "The Roof" that's what I call songwriting. Just genius. It's so poetic, I can feel every word from beginning to end. (Saturday 3 November 2018; 19:33)

Re: Edward Scissorhands (85,578) (85,587) by MusicfanJ from Germany I saw this movie in cinema when I was a little kid. I was so frightened of Edward. Lol. At that time I didn't know Mariah. But it's really nostalgic that she's using it in her song. (Saturday 3 November 2018; 19:28)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey surrounded by creepy clowns (85,368) (85,384) by MusicfanJ from Germany Bill I thought the same. Seriously I was frightened. I mean even normal clowns are a bit spooky but horror clowns are just awful. If I was a kid at the age of Mariah's children I would get nightmares for a long time. Does anybody know why the clowns were "meeting" MC and her children? In the article it sounds like they are fans from Osaka. (Sunday 28 October 2018; 10:02)

Re: With You radio airplay and "The Voice" appearance (85,327) (85,349) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Create this dumb bigger than life diva persona hasn't worked for Mariah, it's done more bad than good to her career." I completely agree with it. And the MM-inspired persona is also boring. As you said I loved the idea for the video on "ISB" and Mariah was always sexy without trying too hard. That was her thing, and everyone well most were loving this side of her. I wonder why she forget it. I'm really happy if she takes the "fake diva" personality back. She is Mariah Carey and she can still admire Marilyn Monroe (I love her too). But at some point it looked like she was copying MM too much and this never works for anybody. I also see the positive changes and like most members of the board I can only say thank you new team Mariah. So glad they are trying to repair her image and knowing what they do at a time where the music biz is not easy to predict and control. I'm ready for "Caution". (Saturday 27 October 2018; 11:13)

Re: Brat bankruptcy (85,288) (85,291) by MusicfanJ from Germany Bill I can't deal with your new avatar. Lol. A true avatar. It's hilarious. (Thursday 25 October 2018; 20:50)

Re: The Distance (85,214) (85,216) by MusicfanJ from Germany It has something that makes me press the repeat too. At the end I can even hear "Daydream-MC" for a few seconds and I love it. From all three new songs this is my favorite. (Tuesday 23 October 2018; 11:24)

Re: With You > TD > GTFO (85,107) (85,114) by MusicfanJ from Germany Edward "I can't help it, Mariah is a bad influence." Haha that made me laugh. I also prefer a 10 track album. Sometimes less is more. "The Distance" totally got me. When she sings fly and ladida it's so Mariah. it. How she sings distance, I can't get out of my head. (Friday 19 October 2018; 17:01)

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

Re: Caution album art (84,989) (84,993) by MusicfanJ from Germany My first thought of the album cover was it reminds me of an comic. Because of the colours. Like superwoman. But I like it too. (Wednesday 17 October 2018; 16:51)

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