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About Lainsky from Philippines: A Mariah Carey fan since "Love Takes Time." However, "Butterfly" remains my favorite album of all time. Timeless!

Global GOAT pop stars (114,342) by Lainsky from Philippines In this recently posted video on YT, Mariah is at No. 5, topped by Taylor Swift and Madonna. Some of the factors the author used to base the ranking include cultural influences, global sales, and the artist's performance abilities. Do you agree? (Friday 31 July 2026; 13:39)

Article: Mariah Carey's 30-year-old album scores a splashy debut (114,338) by Lainsky from Philippines Way to go, Mariah and Daydream 30. I hope it will also chart on the Billboard 200, even if it's at No. 100 or 200. It will still be a record where she's truly recognized, aside from her voice then. (Friday 31 July 2026; 04:43)

Live debut raw footage (114,330) by Lainsky from Philippines To those who have not seen this video, here it is. It is a little bit different from the edited version of The First Vision. For some reason, I enjoy the music videos of Mariah's singles from her debut album more than listening to the audio only. I mean, I'm so into the 90s, the best decade for pop and R&B music. (Thursday 30 July 2026; 07:44)

The truth (114,308) by Lainsky from Philippines Reading all the messages about Mariah's well-being has made me reflect deeply on the truth behind it all. What is it really? Perhaps she has to pay attention to it very seriously and address it. It saddens me to see that someone like J.Lo can still deliver a great performance, even though they are the same age. On the other hand, Madonna, who is even older, has just released another No. 1 album, and I felt a bit jealous for Mariah in that moment. However, one thing no one can take away from her is her incredible talent and musical artistry. She still has it and will always be. Maybe not the voice, but she can still deliver. I love her lower register, to be honest. IMO, a brief sabbatical leave for self-reflection and taking back control of her own life as a whole while holding on to her faith that she professes, I strongly believe, won't hurt her career. She's Mariah Carey for crying out loud. She should remember her humble beginnings and live a not-so-luxurious life while focusing on raising her twins. She already lived a good life, so I hope she finds peace and centers her life on what truly matters to her. Again, just saying. (Tuesday 28 July 2026; 06:39)

Best ABMB live performance (114,292) by Lainsky from Philippines She sang her heart out in this song and probably in the whole concert. For me, it is the best Always Be My Baby live rendition I have seen. I am so glad it is part of the Daydream30. (Saturday 25 July 2026; 15:06)

Glitter (114,282) by Lainsky from Philippines Do you really think so? I hope so. I hope she releases it with songs we haven't heard, which are meant to be part of this wonderful Glitter soundtrack, if she still has them. (Friday 24 July 2026; 05:10) this is a reply to message 114,281

Glitter (114,281) by Bobby A from United States Let's show MC lots of love and make Glitter 25 her biggest anniversary streaming first couple of days. She is going to pour her heart and soul into Glitter 25. I just feel it. (Friday 24 July 2026; 02:30)

Soulless (114,257) by Lainsky from Philippines At least I am not the only one who noticed it. While I used "expressionless", your description, Ed, is more appropriate. Yes, that deadness in her eyes appears soulless or emotionless. Thus, a lifeless but still beautiful voice. She's disconcerting to watch in that video. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 03:57) this is a reply to message 114,252

Soulless (114,252) by Edward from USA That UTS snippet sounds fine, but she looks heavily medicated, with that empty, almost soulless stare. I'm genuinely concerned about her well-being. I hope she's doing okay. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 01:23)

Long Ago and Melt Away a capellas (114,246) by Lainsky from Philippines Ever since I listened to the a capella versions of these two underrated songs, I have been having LSS. I loved Melt Away already in 1995, and love it even more. I used to skip Long Ago, but I have developed an appreciation for it in the 00s, and now, I like it a lot. Can she release these two as singles? I mean, if they debut in the BBH100, it's another record. Have you seen her latest video singing Melt Away? While she sounds like she still has it, her facial expression appears to be... expressionless? And the slow robotic movement made me cringe a bit. She looks pretty nice, though. Just saying. My apologies. I got confused with the two. The video I was referring to is "Underneath The Stars", not "Melt Away." Also, it's so nice to see that the worldwide sales of Daydream have now reached 27 million copies. Moreover, her iconic hits "Fantasy" and "Always Be My Baby" are certified 8× Platinum and 7× Platinum in the US, respectively. Woo hoo. (Monday 20 July 2026; 06:49)

Daydream 30 - reflections (114,237) by Lainsky from Philippines With your informatively long but enjoyable message, Bill, I noticed this one, "Skipping Did I Do That? always." Please give it a chance. I used to skip that too, but after a few years, when I listened to it with intention, I realized it was not bad. I have developed a new admiration for this song, so I played it with Stay Long Love You and other songs that sound kind of the same. It's ideal for cheering up a low, quiet, or lazy mood. And thanks for your review of Daydream 30. (Sunday 19 July 2026; 16:37) this is a reply to message 114,226

Daydream 30 - reflections (114,226) by Bill from the UK Okay so. I've had some time with the anniversary edition now and can post my thoughts properly. In terms of general ranking amongst her anniversary releases, Music Box is still, by far, the best. I would rank this as a respectable second. Brace yourself, it's a long read for anyone interested in what some anonymous loser on a Mariah forum thinks. Part 1 - The Remaster So the album has been remastered. My first listening experience was on my EarPods so I reserved judgement until I'd listened to it properly on my hi-fi and then my good headphones. Perhaps it is because I have listened to the album some 230,000 times since its release, but the remaster can be jarring at times. Fantasy seems somewhat murky now and is missing the bright vibrancy of the original. The low harmonies in the chorus being pushed forward in the mix, along with the bells being more prominent changes the overall feel of the record. Another noticeable change was with Looking In, and how the guitar was much more pronounced than the gentle background strums in the original. It is now almost in line with the lead vocal which is an odd choice. On the plus side, more vocal nuances are noticeable in tracks like Long Ago and Melt Away, but all told I prefer the original over the remaster. And this isn't me just stating the original because I've spent most of my life with it; the remaster of Rainbow is miles better than the trash output of the original album and is my absolute go-to when I play that album (always skipping Did I Do That of course). The Amazon intros were okay, but as Jamie said she seemed somewhat spaced out and lethargic in her recollections, didn't really offer any new tidbits or nuggets about the songs, and glossed over half the album by not addressing half of the tracks. So, it's not a "track by track" commentary, more a handful of 30 second soundbites about the main tracks. Would have been nice for the opening and closing statements on the album to be longer and reflect where she was in her life at that point, where her head was at, her career, what she was aiming to achieve, initial concepts versus the final output, how it's aged in her mind, etc., especially as it was recorded with the backdrop of her marriage collapsing. Part 2 - The Remixes So the big players are here as expected - Fantasy with ODB as well as the Def Club Mix (not a patch on Dreamlover but a close second), Always Be My Baby with Da Brat, and the Chucky Remix of One Sweet Day, Good to see something completely new and original with the Eric Kupper mix of Underneath the Stars. Part 3 - The B-sides and Demos It's a shame there was no surprises like Music Box's Workin' Hard and My Prayer. Instead we have One Night and Slipping Away from The Rarities and nothing else. The acapellas I've already written about, though good to hear an extra 30 seconds of ad libbing that was previously hidden. The writing session demos are excellent, and the real highlight of the project. Would have been absolutely amazing to have this for every track. Part 4 - The Live Tracks Here's where I have a mild annoyance. I'm not sure why the MSG concert is a vinyl-exclusive. No reason why it couldn't form part of the digital release. I understand the CD cutting some tracks out to not seep into a third disc, but the digital album can be limitless, so that's a real shame to not have such a fantastic concert released to stream and download. The tracks selected for the digital release (Fantasy and OSD from MSG) were both previously released on singles at the time, as was Forever from Tokyo Dome, and later Underneath the Stats from Tokyo on The Rarities. The real keepers though are Open Arms and ABMB from Rotterdam Ahoy. Fantastic recordings and vocals, but it's annoyed me that the full concert is professionally available to be released (it was filmed too), but remains locked up. I understand keeping Daydream tracks on the anniversary edition, but she did some incredible versions of her other songs during that tour that ought to be put out there. So yes. Overall I am happy and grateful to see such a wonderful album get the anniversary treatment, but a few marks were missed when compared against Music Box. I am now hungry for the debut and Emotions to not be ignored and get some treatment very soon (35th/40th) as I have no doubt, especially with the debut, there is a wealth of material to unearth and celebrate. (Saturday 18 July 2026; 13:23)

Article: Mariah is giving "Daydream" fans the ultimate surprise (114,223) by Lainsky from Philippines Only Mariah can do these kinds of releases from her previous works. Out of 33 tracks, only 15 tracks - tracks 7- 21, are the ultimate surprise here for the fans. I love the accapellas and session demos. They sound like they're lullabying me. Lol. (Saturday 18 July 2026; 02:55)

Interesting video (114,193) by Lainsky from Philippines Thank you for sharing it. It's so sad to see Mariah gradually spiraling downward. I hope and pray that in times like this, when she is obviously not okay, she remembers the lyrics of her own songs that encouraged and uplifted many fans' downcast souls, Make It Happen, Hero, Through The Rain, Can't Take That Away, My Saving Grace, Fly Like A Bird, I Wish You Well, Heavenly, and Jesus I Do. (Thursday 16 July 2026; 05:17) this is a reply to message 114,180

Interesting video (114,180) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain What do you think about this? It seems kind of realistic, at least, as far as the information that I've heard or seen throughout the years. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 12:47)

Daydream 30 (114,177) by Lainsky from Philippines It was 1996. I still remember how vexed I was with Alanis Morissette. It felt like she had stolen some of the important awards and other accolades that were supposed to be for Mariah and Daydream. Looking back, that was simply a crazy, wild reaction from a die-hard fan. Daydream songs can be heard anywhere during that time for almost a year, so I guess the reaction is understandable. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 06:20) this is a reply to message 114,174

Daydream 30 (114,174) by Bobby A from United States I just have never been a Alanis Morrisette fan. Maybe MC should name MC17 from a line of a first verse from one of the songs on the album to win some Grammys in 2028. Lol. On a serious note, 17x platinum in 2026 is really impressive. I guess that is why you can never find a used copy of the cd or cassette sitting in a bin in a music store. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 01:37)

"If We" (114,176) by Lainsky from Philippines One of the best singles on the "Glitter" soundtrack, definitely a standout. Yes, Billy, Glitter forever. It's for all the reasons you mentioned about this track, why Mottola would take the whole concept for J.Lo's "I'm Real", which became a huge hit in 2001. Just imagine if "If We" by Mariah had been released without any controversies back then; it could have been an even bigger hit. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 04:59) this is a reply to message 114,166

"If We" (114,166) by Billy from Greece So, I'm playing the Glitter soundtrack at the moment and what a lost opportunity was "If We". When I first heard the album, I remember "If We" was such a revelation, such a wow moment. The melody, the way the verses were structured (especially Nate Dogg's), the way Mariah stacked her vocals, and being so current, so new yet leading the pack, if you know what I mean. How can she not not know her for the rest of her life after watching your efforts being usurped by an opportunist? I know I would. Glitter forever. (Tuesday 14 July 2026; 18:16)

Whitney vs MC (114,175) by Lainsky from Philippines Very well said, Edward. I hope this settles the issue, at least between lambs. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 04:53) this is a reply to message 114,156

Whitney vs MC (114,156) by Edward from USA Perception matters, my dear, especially when it comes to being taken seriously as an artist. Whitney was always Whitney. At her peak, she was phenomenal, and at her lowest, she never relied on smoke and mirrors to convince people she could still sing the way she once did. Everyone knew her voice had declined, but she still got on stage and sang. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't, but people respected the honesty. She also remained grounded. Even during the darkest periods of her life, she came across as authentic and self aware. She could sit down for an interview, have an intelligent conversation, laugh at herself, and connect with people. That authenticity went a long way in shaping how the public perceived her. In my opinion, Mariah is actually the superior overall vocalist. Her range, agility, musicality, and songwriting place her in a league of her own. But somewhere along the way, as Britney once said, she started believing her own hype, and everything went downhill from there. The biggest issue isn't even the vocal decline itself. It happens to every great singer eventually. Aretha's voice was basically shot by the time she passed. The difference is how Mariah chose to handle it. She leaned more and more into heavy lipping, to the point where entire concerts often feel more choreographed around playback cues than live singing. There's a huge difference between using backing tracks for a difficult climax or to protect your voice and essentially lipping through 80% of a concert. Whitney was booed in Australia and criticized elsewhere because people could hear that her voice wasn't what it once was. Some fans even walked out. But she still stood there and sang. She didn't try to convince the audience they were hearing something they weren't. Whether people enjoyed the performance or not, there was an honesty to it that earned respect. People also forget that Whitney remained remarkably consistent for nearly two decades. Even on "Just Whitney", released in 2002, she still sounded very good considering everything she was dealing with. Mariah's vocal consistency, on the other hand, began to decline much earlier, only about seven years into her career. She could still blow and make great albums like "Glitter", but reproducing that level of singing live became increasingly difficult, and that's what stayed in people's minds. Then there's the performance aspect. Whitney remained a natural entertainer almost until the end. Mariah, by contrast, has become increasingly limited on stage over the past decade. Whether it's because of physical limitations, high heels, or simply her bipolar condition, she often appears stiff and overly cautious, which only reinforces the perception that everything is carefully controlled. So yes, I still believe Mariah is the greater overall artist. But I also think she bears the responsibility for the way she's perceived today. It's not just because her voice changed. It's because of the image she cultivated, the reliance on heavy lipping, and the over the top diva persona that eventually ended up lifting her feet from solid ground and devouring her. Legacy isn't built solely on vocal ability, chart records, or awards. It's also built on credibility, authenticity, and the impression you leave on people. That's why artists like Whitney, Barbra Streisand, and Celine Dion continue to command a certain level of universal respect. Their accomplishments matter, but so does the way they've carried themselves. Mariah's legacy is extraordinary, and nothing can erase what she's accomplished. But perception matters. It's what people remember when your name comes up in conversation. Sadly, even many of her longtime fans who once proudly wore her name on their heads now prefer to keep it to themselves. I don't think that's because we've stopped loving her. It's because, over the years, she's made it increasingly difficult for us to defend her, people can't seem to separate the legendary artist from the diva persona she's keeps holding on to. She really thinks the diva persona is killing it, and she's actually right about it. (Monday 13 July 2026; 17:16)

I could never forget about Daydream (114,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Oh, I see. If that's her reply, she must be focusing on Daydream 30. However, it would be more lit if Glitter 25 were included in whatever surprise she has for us. (Monday 13 July 2026; 04:40) this is a reply to message 114,140

I could never forget about Daydream (114,140) by Lighty from China Oh Mariah replied on Instagram "I want Chick out too but let Daydream have its moment dahhlings." So that's it. (Sunday 12 July 2026; 12:41)

Greatest artist / WH vs MC (114,137) by Lainsky from Philippines Ah yes. Lead The Way, I concur. I have been listening to this ballad more and more lately. It was so flawless. (Sunday 12 July 2026; 04:57) this is a reply to message 114,132

Greatest artist / WH vs MC (114,132) by Bobby A from United States It makes me sad too because every TV performance that MC gives keeps me wondering for once why can't she just sing live. MC can't even sing live during her Christmas shows anymore. These lyrics from Lead the Way make me think about what MC's voice use to be able to convey so effortlessly without worrying about her vocal flaws. I 'd given up hope Losing the faith that love Could be mine to treasure And now, nothing's the same I found myself reborn On the day I met you (Sunday 12 July 2026; 00:18)

Greatest artist / WH vs MC (114,136) by Lainsky from Philippines Fair points. I agree, especially with how many younger singers Mariah has influenced, the vocal technicalities, and sadly, the lip-syncing. However, it's still her voice, artistry, and musical ability. Regardless, for me, she will always be the greatest artist of all time. So, yes, it's Mariah Carey. (Sunday 12 July 2026; 04:54) this is a reply to message 114,126

Greatest artist / WH vs MC (114,126) by Lambi from USA That's debatable. I'd say Whitney and Mariah birthed most of the vocal pop girlies who came after them, with Mariah having a slight edge simply because she covered more styles. Heck, she even got Aretha to sing Touch My Body. Lecrae also interviewed Tori Kelly and asked her the same question. Tori picked Mariah, and Lecrae could not handle it. He said, "Someone's going to hate you for that. They're hating on you right now. They're saying you have lost your mind." Tori doubled down, "That's okay. I love them both but I really was raised more with Mariah Carey. I won a big trophy singing Vision of Love when I was 9 years old, so I'm sticking with Mariah." She was obviously just being authentic. It's interesting though. I watch these street type interviews, and almost every time a black person is asked, "Mariah or Whitney?" the immediate answer is Whitney which sort of makes me feel like there's a bit of colorism at play because it happens so often. Their general tone towards Mariah is just kind of like, "She's not even competition to Whitney" which makes me wonder, is her music just not played at cookouts? Why are we acting like she isn't formidable vocally? She arguably did more technically demanding things and has a much broader catalog. Then when you actually hear from the real black vocal queens like Aretha or Patti, they praise the hell out of Mariah. Aretha famously wanted to sing with MC and MC only during Divas Live, and Patti handpicked Mariah to perform in her tribute despite Whitney being available. She was literally in the same building that night. I talked to a black friend of mine (who sings) about it, and his take was basically, "Mariah has a reputation as a lip-syncer, a phony," and "The average person will feel stupid picking her if we're talking real singing." I was like, "Okay, fair." I didn't really have a rebuttal because it made perfect sense then it just kind of made me sad realizing how tarnished Mariah's credibility really has become. (Saturday 11 July 2026; 00:59)

TAOM (114,119) by Lainsky from Philippines The Adventures of Mimi is the last recorded concert where her vocals are more or less 75% live, her energy is high, she's dancing, and she's moving in sync with her vocals. In short, this was the best live performance she had before she became an immobile diva, struggling to belt out notes with great difficulty. I could be mistaken, but that's simply my initial impression after re-watching TAOM last night for the first time in a long while. During that time, I've watched most, if not all, of her concerts from around the world that are available on YouTube. With enough rest, I still believe that she can deliver; she still has it, the je ne sais quoi, at least for her age. (Wednesday 8 July 2026; 15:13)

MC's best bridge (114,101) by Lainsky from Philippines I love this bridge too, as well as All I've Ever Wanted. I sang these bridges more than the chorus back in the day. (Sunday 5 July 2026; 05:33) this is a reply to message 114,090

MC's best bridge (114,090) by Bill from the UK I once was lost but now I'm found I got my feet on solid ground Thank you Lord If you believe within your soul Just hold on tight and don't let go You can make it Make it happen (Friday 3 July 2026; 17:19)

MC's best bridge (114,100) by Lainsky from Philippines This is my favorite bridge. That's why I wish she had released this song commercially. While it sounds like WBT and DFAU, it's a potential chart-topper. (Sunday 5 July 2026; 05:27) this is a reply to message 114,097

MC's best bridge (114,097) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Maybe not the "best" bridge but a bridge I really love is "For the Record". Uniquely using her discography to describe her feelings. For the record You'll "Always be a part of me" no matter what you do For the record Can nobody say I didn't give "my all" to you For the record I told you "underneath the stars" that you "belong" to me For the record It's obvious that we just "can't let go" of us "honeyyyy". (Saturday 4 July 2026; 16:38)

Article: All the songs in Amazon's "Elle" soundtrack (114,075) by Lainsky from Philippines Two of my all-time-favorites in one, Elle Woods and a Mariah Carey song, Fantasy. Yes, Legally Blonde is at the top of my all-time favorite movies, while Mariah is, well, y'all already know. (Thursday 2 July 2026; 06:29)

Michael (114,064) by Lainsky from Philippines Because of these reviews, I might give myself some time to check out this MJ biopic. And since you mentioned a Mariah biopic, who would be the best singer-actress to play this epic role? It has become a tradition for them to do only movies like this when the artist is gone. However, it would be nice to make a movie while the person being honored is still here, right? (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 05:49) this is a reply to message 114,054

Michael (114,054) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Other than Mariah I’m a massive MJ fan. I recently watched the biopic. Any other fans here? The biopic was really well done albeit of course quite sanitized. But it did what it was meant to do, introduce the new generation to MJ and my socials are now flooded with Gen Z and younger peeps going crazy over the magic of MJ. So I really hope we get a great budget movie of Mariah to introduce her to the next generation. She has a very interesting backstory and her artistry is next level so I really hope they focus on that. It’ll hopefully lead to the younger crowd to know her catalogue more than her just being considered the Queen of Christmas. Also hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well. Sorry I have been MIA. Baby keeps me busyyyyy. Hahah. (Monday 29 June 2026; 01:51)

Taylor Swift (114,043) by Lainsky from Philippines Honestly, I was bothered for all the reasons you mentioned and felt disappointed when I saw that Taylor Swift earned her 15th No. 1 song, especially since it was a soundtrack. That added to my dismay. When You Believe, Lead The Way, hello? They deserved to hit the top spot and stayed there for several weeks, hello? What's happening there? I chose not to post about it here, perhaps because I'm currently in a place of contentment and joy with all the achievements Mariah Carey has made. Yet, I still secretly hope for more, such as scoring another No. 1 song and album. The points you raised are valid and make sense, but there are other reasons to consider as well. While it's true that the records she set might eventually be broken, that doesn't erase them. They are etched in history, having made a significant impact. However, I also recognize that feeling of not wanting her records to be broken. I felt this first with Rihanna, but with Taylor, she shows no signs of slowing down, so it's quite possible she will continue to break records. Given her consistent popularity after nearly two decades, I can't help but entertain the rumor that she made a pact with Satan or some cult to maintain her fame. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 06:14) this is a reply to message 114,040

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

Imperfect (114,038) by Lainsky from Philippines Imperfect That's all that I'll ever be, and God knows that's alright with me Cause I know there's no one greater and everybody's Imperfect When you tryna live in harmony But the song of life is out of key Just be perfectly The song perfectly aligns with her current situation. She has the choice to embrace the song's message and live by it. I've also developed a deep appreciation for this song. I really enjoy her singing in her lower register; she doesn't need to belt out her songs all the time. I love this song along with "Standing O." (Thursday 25 June 2026; 06:31)

GenX OG fans (114,024) by Lainsky from Philippines I guess the GenX OG fans are simply blessed to have experienced and witnessed Mariah at her prime. I have seen her live once during her first concert here in the Philippines. I was sitting in the 10th row from the front. She had two more concerts here, or three more than a decade later, and I decided not to see her. Aside from the very pricey ticket, the amount was not worth the quality of her performance and the show itself. As you said, it was pretty much all the same and fell flat. Don't get me wrong. I still adore her. However, I've learned to accept and live with the reality of who she is now, together with the artist and person she was once. (Saturday 20 June 2026; 02:53) this is a reply to message 114,021

It's a wrap (114,021) by Edward from USA Jamie, that's exactly how I feel. I don't think most OG fans wanted Mariah to stay exactly the same forever. We just wanted her to keep the things that made us love her in the first place, her authenticity, her humility, and the focus on her talent instead of all the superficial stuff. Her metamorphosis on "Butterfly" was shockingly amazing to me, she was sexy without even trying. Up until around 2012, she was still a diva, but there was still a lot of the old Mariah there. Now she seems like she's on autopilot. Her concerts are basically the same show over and over again. She just stands there, looking more focused on not missing one of her many lipping cues or forgetting the lyrics than actually connecting with the audience. Everything feels flat like the shoes she refuses to wear. Like you and Bill, I'm just happy I got to experience her when she was at her best. At least we have all that amazing music to go back to, and those remixes were everything. For me, the closes she got to replicate 90's remixes was with "Triumphant", after that, most of it was pretty meh. As much as I love Mariah, I wouldn't pay to see her live at this point. I feel the same way about Madonna. Her shows are definitely more interesting, and the production value is still impressive, but she barely moves. She's in amazing shape, but you can still see the difference. She's also still leaning on the same shock-value tactics that worked 30 years ago, and they just don't hit the same when you're pushing 70. (Friday 19 June 2026; 17:48)

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