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HFIA (111,326) by Dove from United States
I'm a little bummed because I'm going to be super busy the weekend the album comes out and won't be able to listen to it the way I wanted to at the same time you guys are. I wanted to listen to it all the way through a few times (like in the old days) before I form solid opinions about it.

I may steer clear of message boards and reviews before I listen and decide how I feel about it myself.

I remember when Mariah went to Jamaica in 2015. I watched the clips before I came here to read everyone's posts. I thought she sounded so amazing and looked so beautiful. Then I came here and everyone was roasting her. It kind of did influence my opinion, I think.

So I'm going to take a little break from here when it comes out (even though I really want to know what everyone else has to say) so that I can get to know it one-on-one.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 10:23)
Album length (111,325) by Bobby A from United States
Correction: The short length of the songs is going to make the album flow better. No more typing in my car at a stop light. Lol. How many days left now?
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 10:18)
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Packer (111,324) by Libra Lamb from USA
Personally, I prefer Stephen King for my fiction.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 10:03)
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Album length (111,323) by Libra Lamb from USA
Must be British humor. It was lost in translation to me.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 07:36)
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Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,322) by Libra Lamb from USA
Great post. This album or soundtrack is one of my all time favorites. No skips and just the right amount of songs.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 00:16)
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Packer (111,321) by Bobby A from United States
Thank you, Dove. I like you too.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 00:04)
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Album length (111,320) by Bobby A from United States
Bill, I feel the short length of the tracks are going to make the album flow better. There has to be a longer church shouting version Jesus I Do coming on the deluxe.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 23:26)
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Album length (111,319) by 4real4real from UK
Bill, this is hilarious.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 22:06)
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Play this song (111,318) by Giovanni from USA
So apparently "Play this song" might be the next single. I am very anxious to hear it. Supposedly it's coming out the day the album is released. I don't know if it's true.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 20:45)
Sarah McLachlan vs Mariah Carey (111,317) by Shezz from Pk
I love Sarah McLachlan. One of my favourite artists ever (after MC). She has always been a grounded, simple (for lack of a better word) and intellectual person that never ever cared for the celebrity life who lived like an ordinary person and worked with animal shelters. Her music has always been at the crux, never her relationships, or lifestyle. Quite the antithesis of Mariah though I have always been more emotionally drawn towards Mariah and her music and her life.

She has been so under the radar it'll be a major feat for her new album to even chart.

Rumor has it the Anderson .Paak duet video will be released with the album next week as the third single.

7 years are now down to 7 days.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 17:56)
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Packer (111,316) by Dove from United States
When I was growing up my mom and grandma were super religious. I was too. I bought some astrology books in a yard sale when I was like 13. I got really into it. I would meet people and see if their personalities matched with what their planet placements said about them (if I knew their planet placements). When my mom found my stash (of books) she threw them all out. I took a long break but it always remained a secret interest of mine.

As I got older I became more spiritual than religious but I still always pray because I like having a relationship with God. I will pray for you that you will choose the path that will benefit your life the best.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 17:13)
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Album length (111,315) by Dove from United States
Bill, your posts never fail to make me laugh.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 17:00)
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Packer (111,314) by Dove from United States
Knowing that you're a Scorpio makes me like you even more Bobby A.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 16:58)
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Album length (111,313) by MusicfanJ from Germany
Haha. "Whispery chorus of Lullaby for the 27th time. Okay, you should just hug him goodbye. I get it." So funny. That song really never ends.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 13:56)
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Album length (111,312) by BFF from United States
Oh I agree Bill. I like that "Caution" worked well because of its lean, concise structure. I was pointing out the length of the songs/album because someone had speculated that "Mi" was a short intro/interlude and not a song.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 13:05)
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Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,311) by 4real4real from UK
Day 8: Glitter (2001)
+ Out Here On My Own (Rarities)
+ Loverboy (Original Firecracker Version) (The Rarities)

Here For It All will be released globally at midnight 26th September 2025, New York time. For full impact, commence streaming each album from midnight NY time in your local area.

September 18, Day 7 - tonight we hit the most misunderstood chapter of Mariah's catalogue: Glitter. For years it was the punchline, but we know better. This is the record where she finally had zero label restrictions (the movie's another story) and just let the music and her creative juices flow. You can literally hear her laughing on every uptempo. That's freedom on tape.

This was her first release on Virgin after breaking Janet's contract record with a $100M deal. Big leap, big pressure, but also a clean slate. And she made a soundtrack that doubles as one of the most fun, vocally crazy, 80s-inspired dance albums ever. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis still call it one of the best dance records of all time.

"Loverboy" was the lead. The biggest-selling song of 2001 and by now everyone knows the drama: the original Firecracker sample got snatched, so she reworked it overnight with Cameo's "Candy". We didn't hear the real version until The Rarities in 2020, and it was worth the wait. I like to stream both versions back to back, followed by the remix.

If the label had sense, they would've led with "If We". That thug love duet blueprint basically set the tone for half of the 2000s. And "Lead The Way"? That vocal climax is still one of the most technically perfect and emotional moments of her career. The clip of her singing it to the point of collapse goes viral once every few years for good reason. That's not a stunt, that's her giving everything.

The whole record is drenched in 80's sparkle and she was ahead of the revival by a few years. You can hear her love for Stacey Lattisaw, Kashif, Lisa Lisa... all over it. "Didn't Mean to Turn You On" is a perfect throwback including Jam & Lewis' original production. It's pure, fizzy fun and a cover Cherrelle's original, but with MC's voice wrapped around that Jam & Lewis production like silk.

Then there's "All My Life", one of the most underrated tracks in her whole catalogue. The story behind it is producer Rick James apparently requested everything be white for the session: white limo, white suit, and, well... let's just say a certain extra-white powdery "accessory". The song itself is smooth and dreamy, the kind of late-night groove you want on repeat until sunrise.

And shout-out to the Lambs for finally getting Glitter the respect it deserves: we pushed it to #1 on iTunes during the Caution countdown back in 2018, leading Mariah to finally allow it onto streaming. We're still waiting for the videos and singles, including all of the remixes, to get a proper release. Come on MC, come through. Can you swing it on home with a YouTube release, at least?

The movie turns 24 in two days, on the 21st. On that day we will be up to The Emancipation of Mimi on the countdown. Once you've spun the album, pair director Vondie Curtis Hall's Gridlock'd (1997, starring Tupac) with Glitter for a back to back double feature. See how Hall handled grit and glamour- and how Billie Frank deserved better.

So hit play and celebrate Mariah at her most unfiltered. Under the glitter there's heart, humour, and vocals for days. She made this for herself, but she left it here for us. LYM?

Mariah Carey "Here For It All" release countdown streaming calendar: Midnight Eastern Time September 19th Glitter, 20th Charmie, 21st Emancipation, 22nd E=MC2, 23rd Memoirs, 24th Elusive Chanteuse, 25th Caution plus beyond, 26th HFIA.​
(Friday 19 September 2025; 11:40)
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Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,310) by 4real4real from UK
The vocals were vocalling. One of my faves from her.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 11:37)
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Album length (111,309) by Bill from the UK
I get why some of you may be disappointed by the album's length, especially due to the time we've patiently waited for new material. I for one don't mind it. The appeal of Caution was how concise it was and that it felt like a tight, deliberate production. Shorter albums are easier to spin for me. As I don't do playlists and listen to an album end to end, it's much easier for me to play Emotions, Daydream or Unplugged than it is to book an afternoon off work to listen to the 97 tracks on Charmbracelet, and sit there watching my hair turn grey as she enters into the whispery chorus of Lullaby for the 27th time. Okay, you should just hug him goodbye. I get it.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 10:55)
Sarah McLachlan vs Mariah Carey (111,308) by T from USA
So Sarah McLachlan is kind of in the same situation as Mariah Carey right now. She is 57 years old (MC is 55 years old) and she hasn't released an album for eleven years (MC is at 7 years). So the similarities are there. But that's where they end. Sarah is doing amazing interviews where she just comes across as a real human being, who has been through things, is raising teens and has been able to create a new album. She seems so likeable and relatable. Now granted, she never had the pressure Mariah had, and never reached the heights Mariah reached, but maybe something can be said for a career that was totally in one's control vs a career that was so controlled. It's a shame Mariah didn't get the freedom Sarah always had since the start. But again, then maybe Mariah wouldn't have sold 200 million albums and singles.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 03:22)
Packer (111,307) by Lambi from USA
That is hilarious. Yup, I've helped a girlfriend find out if she was being cheated on by looking at her man's tagged photos. She thanked me endlessly. I'm exactly like your friend, I analyze people to their core too. Usually, I just know if I want to be around someone or not. They might not have necessarily done anything, but something in my spirit tells me no. It's a great thing. I've always been pretty blunt as well, and I'm not afraid to call people out on their BS.

Thanks, lamb. I'm a Bible-believing Christian, but you've just sparked an interest in me about zodiac signs. By the way, I may pursue being hired to be in Mariah's team soon so hopefully I get to relay a lot of lambs valid sentiments from here. It's not quite a solid decision yet though. Praying about it. Wish me luck.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 02:38)
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Packer (111,306) by Bobby A from United States
Hello, here I am. October 25th is birthday.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 02:37)
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Love love love (111,305) by Stacey from USA
100% correct. The Butterfly era saw Mariah out from under Tommy's influence. She was single and ready to take on the world. Fierce.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 02:36)
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Lip syncing (111,304) by Stacey from USA
Is there a category for wannabe be OGs?
(Friday 19 September 2025; 02:34)
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Mariah on the piano (111,303) by Giovanni from USA
Does anyone agree that Mariah ate in those two photos on the piano she posted on her Insta? The hair, the face card, the ensemble. That color looks so good on her and she does not look 56 at all. Now why couldn't she wear that instead of the Golden ensemble at the VMAS haha. I just can't let it go and never will. I never wanna see it again.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 02:15)
Hooker dresses (111,302) by Giovanni from USA
I miss so many ensembles and voice eras from Mariah but I really do miss the hooker dresses from 2008 lol. I just watched Mariah's performance at American Idol in 2008 performing "Bye Bye" and I loved the black hooker dress as well as the performance. She really looked so good and sounded amazing even Ryan Seacrest said so. I loved the moment one of the back up singers got loud and was letting her voice be heard lol I thought it was cute. 2008 was a good year for her vocally. Her chest voice was so powerful and she could belt loud and fierce. Also loved the pink hooker dress she wore on Good Morning America lol don't come at me they were hooker dresses but they looked so good on her and only Mariah could get away with wearing them. She will always be the prettiest and sexiest female singer of all time. She is not just legendary because of her voice, singing and songs but also because of her outfits.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 02:08)

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