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Article: Mariah Carey fans still excited to see the icon in Perth (112,148) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

Hey. Nobody commented on this. I suppose this is just made up, right?
(Thursday 30 October 2025; 16:31)


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The most creditably review rated (112,147) by Lambi from USA

Thanks for putting that together. I know reviews and articles can sometimes be PR-driven, but I honestly think Rolling Stone just manages to hate everyone equally. I also find them to be inconsistent. For example, they gave Nirvana's Nevermind only 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "consistently noisy", and then later ranked it #6 on their 2020 500 Greatest Albums list. I guess it really depends on how bitter the writer is that day. Still, they've always seemed especially cold and dismissive towards Mariah.

I think by now we've all learned how to tell when a review is fair and when it's attempting to present fair. At this point, I've stopped taking Rolling Stone's articles seriously altogether. I mean, just as a rule of thumb, if you can give Mariah a bad review, you've pretty much outed yourself as having objectively bad taste in music and therefore, your opinions never really counted to begin with.

My brain simply falls apart having to rank all of her 16 albums, so I'll go with a top 6. In my household, the most on repeat are: TEOM, E=MC², MOAIA, Daydream, and Butterfly.
(Thursday 30 October 2025; 15:14)


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The most creditably review rated (112,146) by Matty from Vancouver Canada

I've been digging into the ranking of reviews of MC album and it's interesting; her later work gets better reviews then her early work. I love her recent work more. Personally. Charmbraclet onward are my go-tos. Curious what you think (the order is best rated to least rated based on reviews from Rolling Stone, slate, etc.):
1. Caution
2. Here for it All
3. MOIA
4. Emancipation
5. E=MC2
6. Butterfly
7. Daydream
8. Merry Christmas
9. Music Box
10. Debut (Mariah Carey)
11. Emotions
12. Rainbow
13. Charmbraclet
14. Glitter
15. MIAM
16. Merry Christmas II You

I just wanna say; I love and play MCIIY way more than the first Christmas album. Her description of the first Christmas album being set in the country and the second is set in the city is totally perfect.
(Thursday 30 October 2025; 05:28)

Refreshing (112,145) by Libra Lamb from USA

I don't think either one is funny. Condescending comes to mind. Unofficial board regulators that no one asked for.
(Thursday 30 October 2025; 02:39)


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Michael Jackson collab (112,144) by Libra Lamb from USA

Serious question. What song do we think MC recorded with MJ? I can't picture MC doing the Thriller choreography. That would be hilarious though. I've always loved You Are Not Alone and it would suit her. I miss Michael, he should be here with us.
(Thursday 30 October 2025; 02:29)

Not yet (112,143) by Stacey from USA

I am loving Mariah's latest "not yet" video. Too funny, especially the part where she yells, "I said, not yet."

(Thursday 30 October 2025; 02:07)

Refreshing (112,142) by Bobby A from United States

I knew I didn't read the original post right. Sorry.

(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 22:26)


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Refreshing (112,141) by Lambi from USA

Yes the last bit of TMB were live. I totally forgot about the promo in that era. The belts in Migrate on SNL were live as well. I even liked the live version of Love Story in BET. Only a tiny bit was lipped.
(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 21:00)


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Katseyes (112,140) by Lara from Middle East

I love this video. What a nice way to reintroduce her videos to the younger generation. Did you noticed all the videos mentioned are before Obsessed? Remember we mentioned before her last decent video was Obsessed? This definitely echoes it. Also I love how they got Mariah to the video and show that despite they were if ignorant about her she showed up and acknowledged them and not playing the petty person as media always paint her.

(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 20:29)

Angel Prelude from Memoirs (112,139) by jaker20 from US

Is charting on iTunes. Mariah really need to put her magic connections and release Angels Advocate remix album. I know I kept harping about it but I really think if she does, that album will blow up.

(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 19:51)

Article: Katseye dress as Mariah Carey's different eras for Halloween (112,138) by Dove from United States

I love this.

(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 16:10)

Refreshing (112,137) by Edward from USA

Don't worry, I'll try harder next time, maybe I'll throw in a conspiracy theory or two so you feel more at home connecting dots that don't exist.
(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 14:47)


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Refreshing (112,136) by Lambi from USA

Bobby A, the prompt was rare fully live Mariah TV performances post-1999. I love that 1997 Butterly Letterman performance though. I also really love the new ad libs and note changes in the SNL performance. I just had it on repeat before going to sleep the other day.
(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 11:25)


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KATEYE's PR move (112,135) by Lambi from USA

Them all dressing up as Mariah for Halloween is obviously damage control for not being able to name one of her music videos. Still, it's kind of sweet that they're trying to make it up. It's okay girls, you were born in 2007. You grew up on streaming, not when real iconic music videos were being released. We forgive you.
(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 09:56)

Refreshing (112,134) by Lambi from USA

I also just had an epiphany. Bill is naturally the funny one, and you try a little too hard to ride on his comedic genius.
(Wednesday 29 October 2025; 09:12)


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Refreshing (112,133) by Lighty from China

Touch My Body SNL 2008? Although I'm skeptical of the last line "Come on and give me what I deserve."
(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 14:48)


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Refreshing (112,132) by Stacey from USA

Let's not forget My All from Saturday Night Live. Wow.

(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 14:10)


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Refreshing (112,131) by Edward from USA

Bill thanks. I think I just had an epiphany, the Michael Jackson collabo she wanted to release on "HFIA" is most likely "I'll Be There - Casket Revival Edition".
(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 13:34)


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Anthony fellow lamb (112,130) by Bobby A from United States

Thank you. It has been a good year for us all with the old OGs and new OGs coming together as one collective group.

(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 11:42)


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Refreshing (112,129) by Bobby A from United States

MC's performance of Butterfly on the David Letterman Show was a brillant rendition.

(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 11:38)


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Refreshing (112,128) by Lambi from USA

Casket edition. LMAO. Yeah, it was clear homegirl never ever did a live TV funeral performance before. She probably skipped her vocal warm-up since it was so early in the morning. It was also revealed later on she didn't rehearse that number at all.

I remember watching it on real time and feeling embarrassed for her. She got so much flak for her voice cracking, understandably so. I tried to give her some grace, but it was hard to defend her when Usher, Jennifer Hudson, and her own duet partner Trey Lorenz all did freaking amazing, and they all had to perform at the same early morning time frame.

Though based on the recording timeline, MOAIA wasn't fully completed by July 7 (MJ's funeral). Recording ran roughly from January to August 2009. Still, I would've taken a day off, made the room pitch black, cranked up the AC, and taken all the melatonin I needed to get the best sleep, just to be able to give the King of Pop a decent tribute. This was most likely a performance she doesn't care to recall.
(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 11:35)


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Refreshing (112,127) by Lambi from USA

I actually wanted to acknowledge that one, at least until I discovered the un-dubbed version. The polished version, though, is a full vocal masterclass; her range and register control are truly out of this world.
(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 11:01)


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Refreshing (112,126) by Zachariah from Croatia

Live at BET Walk Of Fame honoring Stevie Wonder - You and I. Such an epic tribute.
(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 07:39)


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Refreshing (112,125) by Bill from the UK

And "I'll Be There - casket edition" from MJ's funeral.
(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 07:09)


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Article: Mariah Carey fans still excited to see the icon in Perth (112,124) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

At her The Celebration of Mimi show on October 4 in Sentul, Indonesia, she reportedly told the crowd: "I've been battling fibromyalgia for years," and hence delivered a "softer, slower" set.
Again this reference. But is this true?
(Tuesday 28 October 2025; 04:45)

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