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The Art Of Letting Go is an open door for disgruntled fans (44,210) by Geronimo from USA I believe this song is about Mariah getting over her need to cater to fans who want her to be something she is not. Of course the lyrics read like a typical relationship song. But, you know what, she is the queen of the double entendre and she is telling fair-weather and "I miss Walter" fans that 1) she is tired of their non-sense "reverberating in my ears" and she wants you to 2) just "go to MiMi on your contacts, press delete" and then 3) move on to your favorite "Meteorite" and enjoy them until their 15 minutes of fame burns out. Further, did you notice how this is her first album that did not have an adult contemporary ballad thrown in for people who cannot get over her previous life working with Walter? That was also a hint. Take it and go. (Wednesday 28 May 2014; 17:53)

"Money" and "One More Try" (44,059) by Geronimo from USA I really like "One More Try" following "Money" because Mariah uses the cutest most innocent tone I've ever heard from her in those two songs. I am glad she doesn't use that tone in most of her songs because that would annoy me. But I appreciate this tone on those two songs because it matches the sentiment of both songs. At first I didn't love her rendition of One More Try because I thought she should have used a deeper, warmer tone. Now I think I get what she is trying to convey. Simply genius. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 6:04)

Mariah did it again (43,880) by Geronimo from USA This album is super nice. It is current without being trendy and it is also classic Mariah with some new things going on too. Also, Mariah's voice sounds so mature on this album. She hold back and lets go at the same time. Who else is this fresh and skilled and relevant 25 years into their career? Exactly. (Tuesday 20 May 2014; 19:42)

So confused (43,775) by Geronimo from USA Mariah is giving us great music right now. Why are so many fans still going on and on about marketing? (Sunday 18 May 2014; 0:52)

Mariah Carey: private collection (43,367) by Geronimo from USA If you could listen to Mariah for three straight hours, what songs would you include? Here is my ultimate Mariah Carey mix-tape (and yes I actually have this track-list in my player). Betcha Gon' Know Miss You feat. Jadakiss I'm That Chick So Lonely (One & Only Part II) Crybaby Feat. Snoop Dogg Fourth of July Stay the Night Didn't Mean to Turn You On Subtle Invitation Say Somethin' feat. Snoop Dogg Irresistible (West Side Connection) Secret Love Up Out my Face Daydream Interlude Underneath the Stars The Roof Candy Bling Lullaby Ribbon One & Only Breakdown feat. Bone Thugs in Harmony Circles Never Too Far Bliss All My Life Always Be My Baby (Mr. Dupri Remix) Everything Fades Away The One Long Ago My All Remix feat. Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (Radio Edit) Melt Away The Impossible Yours I Still Believe Pure Imagination Remix Love Story Slipping Away Heartbreaker (Remix) with Da Brat and Missy Elliott We Belong Together You Got Me Joyride (Thursday 8 May 2014; 20:00)

Politics, never thought I'd find it here (43,334) by Geronimo from USA You can tell a lot about this site by how comfortable people are posting that Japanese and Filipinos "love" America. I have been to both countries and lived in South Korea for over a year. Students of history and politics and literature tend to see America through the legacies of military occupations, bombings and massacres, foreign and trade policies and doctrine of American exceptionalism. Others see America from the perspective of Disneyland and Hollywood. I believe that because Americans has chosen to involve itself unilaterally in the world, no American has the right to expect not to be offended by other people's reactions to American nationalism. Mariah represents African heritage in the United States and in Venezuela. She also represents people of Irish descent. Love and hate for America come from those background so let people say what they want about politics. If it feels too personal then you are taking your nation more seriously than it will ever take you. Love is meant for people, not states. The only reason I ever listen to patriotic songs is because of Mariah and Whitney. (Thursday 8 May 2014; 4:57)

McQueen's video upload (42,869) by Geronimo from USA I am so glad to see from that interview that Mariah "gets it" that many of her fans prefer something that Mariah has done in the past (even the 90s.) but don't really dig what she is doing lately. It sounds like she is confident enough not to play into those expectations and that is a relief to me. I like the direction she has been going in vocally and with her writing. I can't wait to hear what she has been working for all these years. (Friday 25 April 2014; 3:44)

Lambs take it easy (42,841) by Geronimo from USA I see MC and Jermaine Dupri laid-back and laughing, browsing silly tweets over a splash of rosé and a jay holding back what they're dying to say while lambs nearly die in wait for as much as the album's name. (Wednesday 23 April 2014; 19:50)

All I want from Mariah is the album Mariah wants me to hear (42,772) by Geronimo from USA I just realized that I started caring about the media and radio in particular when I started caring about Mariah. I wanted to hear her music in the media because I didn't have money to buy her records. There were other artists that I wanted to hear on the radio as well. But really, I was just biding my time until a Mariah song came on. Now that I am grown and can't really stand social media or the radio, I still love Mariah. I feel sorry for people who catch feelings about the fact that Mariah is not all over the place right now. She had her time of ridiculous fame and ubiquitous media presence and (besides the money and the catalogue) she didn't want it. She let it go. She produced some of her most generic music at the height of her fame and decided after Daydream that she would to go in a different direction, come what may. This era is what has come. A quarter of a century into her incomparable career in this competitive industry that is based on the sensuality and musical preferences of teenagers and now Mariah is having professional drama that you and I just don't get and probably never will because it is none of our business and has nothing to do with regular people's lives. Mariah Carey is having millionaire problems right now. She's a smart woman and she will figure it out. She'll work it out and release the only thing I care about: the album Mariah Carey wants me to hear. (Tuesday 22 April 2014; 3:03)

Too much loose talk (42,528) by Geronimo from USA I'm am starting to think that some fans are less interested in publicly supporting Mariah and more interested in getting recognized for expressing their frustration and offering their 2 cents. How is it that so many people think they actually have something interesting or logical to say about the inner workings of MC's management, her drinking, her marriage, her promotional schedule? There is an endless stream of individuals in the press (not to mention the trolls) whose job it is to be critical about MC's voice and single choice, to repeat random speculation and gossip and to question her sanity and work ethic. Why do some fans get confused about their role? Maybe somebody doesn't get enough attention offline and needs to get their life from mooching off MC's limelight. (Tuesday 8 April 2014; 17:44)

Island Def Jam dissolved (42,428) by Geronimo from USA I hope this change is good for Mariah. At any rate I hope this news reminds us that there are always unknown factors that fans have no idea about. I am sure label issues have contributed to this album's "challenges". Perhaps now, all of us who like making comments about Mariah's work ethic, complacency and managerial staff and whatever else can opt not to flood the site with negative speculations. Mariah and the professionals can run Mariah's career while fans simply enjoy the music. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 21:21)

Lets not go on rabbit trails (42,274) by Geronimo from USA I hope most of us realize that this fake album title is not worth any more posts. (Friday 21 March 2014; 20:46)

You're Mine on urban radio, a little less is a hell of a lot more (42,119) by Geronimo from USA I just heard the remix of You're Mine for the first time on KMOJ in Minneapolis. Hearing it in an urban context (where it belongs) reminds me that since Daydream and Butterfly MC's uniqueness is has been her ability create super-smooth, mid-tempo tracks with a sweet melody, great production and a laid back hip-hop feel. When she first came out she used her voice in the most melodramatic and gymnastic way possible because it was easy for her to do, it sounded immediately impressive and "emotional" for soft rock and pop fans and because Sony knew that super-big melismatic singing could easily make corny pop songs written in one hour sound deep. Now that I'm older I love songs like Long Ago, The Roof, Lullaby, Close My Eyes, Slipping Away, Breakdown, Underneath the Stars and (almost) all of Memoirs, and Daydream Interlude. On the other hand, songs like And You Don't Remember, Just to Hold You Once Again, When I Saw You, All I've Ever Wanted and Forever remind me of junior high love letter and make me laugh now. All that is just to say that an understated song like You're Mine on urban radio is a confident and chilled out breath of fresh air in which a little less is a hell of a lot more. (Friday 14 March 2014; 21:58)

Reading Mariah interviews, culturally perhaps? (41,319) by Geronimo from USA There is a lot of conversation on this board about Mariah's demeanor during interviews. I am beginning to wonder if the reason that some people on this board are finding her off-putting lately has to do with cultural expectations. In the 90s her persona in interviews reminded me of the way one acts while under pressure to appear a particular way for a broad audience. News anchors in major markets, game-show hosts, presidential hopefuls, have this in common. (Very generally speaking.) If a person of color wants success in the "mainstream" they have to avoid offending some "white" sensibilities, and people of color learn to become "acceptable" (or strategically and stereotypically "unacceptable"). Teenage Mariah was thrown into that game and has been slowly working it out. For me, her professional image used to seem strategically as close as possible to "white" or pleasantly-exotic yet "universal". Now she seems to have decided how she wants relate to all of that. As a 30 something year old Black American man, I think she is funny yet mature on serious shows and laid-back, silly and hilarious in other venues. She knows show business is a joke and there is really nothing but her own family and friends to take seriously. She reminds me of some worldly, experienced, black women of means Mariah's age and older that I know and love them because their nonchalant humor and irreverent way of dismissing superficiality with more superficiality is a breath of fresh air. They are not out of touch at all but simply not interested in playing "the game" on the game's own terms anymore. For many reasons (some of which I think have to do with both age and culture) I do not think that translates well for people who thought the PR version of Mariah back in the day was a real kind of American woman of color. (Friday 14 February 2014; 22:37)

Well, this is how Mariah wants to do videos now (41,231) by Geronimo from USA For a minute there, I thought Mariah was going to do something for this video that we have not seen from her in a while. At the moment, I cannot remember what made me think that, but I thought that. Clearly, I was wrong. I wonder what goes into decisions about her videos and their structure. The question makes me realize that there is so little fans can know about what contributes to the final product we receive. Between her private, professional and family life, Mimi has dedicated almost a quarter century to giving fans excellent recordings of music she has written and produced while continuing to evolve as a vocalist with a unique sound and style. Still I find myself wondering why her early and late videos are less interesting than those from Butterfly and Rainbow while the music itself is getting better and better. I am sure it has to do with reasons no fan or industry insider would know. Anyone else curious about this? (Thursday 13 February 2014; 17:25)

You're Mine (41,177) by Geronimo from USA I am glad the new single is a hit with us fans. I am also excited that it is produced in such a way that I can imagine an engaging live performance. Still, I'm curious if anyone, like me, wishes that the engineering revealed more of her vocal texture and placed her vocals on top of and not slightly under the instrumentation. Is it just me? I really like the texture of Mariah's voice on The Art Of Letting Go. I am hoping the album will bring us more of that. Your Mine still sounds great, though! (Wednesday 12 February 2014; 17:57)