Minimalism
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Post by Minimalism on Oct 1, 2010 15:23:00 GMT -5
Trying to muster a little restrain here, and thus decided to bestow it an A-. Catchiest fucking dope since "Stuck Like Glue".
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Diego
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Post by Diego on Oct 1, 2010 15:59:03 GMT -5
Concept-wise, it's very much All I Want for Christmas Part 2; Carey asking Santa to bring her lover to her on Christmas, so nothing new here. It makes me think this album will in many ways be a bow to her first, and that's a good thing. I'm just happy it wasn't about a love affair with Santa!
Musically, it's outstanding. Seriously, count on Mariah to actually make yet another original Christmas single sound like a classic. It's instantly catchy and festive, and evokes a happy, dancey feeling.
There's two main things I'm disappointed in - the production is too heavy and drowns out her voice. It needs some work! And although she thankfully doesn't whisper and the whistles are there, where is the BELTING? That vocal climax only Mariah can do? :(
Otherwise, I'm really impressed. A- for me.
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Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815...
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Oct 1, 2010 19:24:24 GMT -5
A+++ : love :
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2010 22:50:46 GMT -5
:)It give a triple AAA plus plus a Huge monster smash this is one of the greatest songs of our time..... :o Yes!!! Mimi and Where is Mimi are back A, great holiday song!
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Bojangles
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Post by Bojangles on Oct 2, 2010 18:12:56 GMT -5
B+ It's a fun tune
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Oct 2, 2010 20:45:19 GMT -5
A+ for me. It's Christmas music that I can actually stand to listen to.
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summers
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Post by summers on Oct 3, 2010 22:31:55 GMT -5
It's a fun tune. B+
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Post by Peaches. [Ch, r. is] on Oct 3, 2010 22:33:09 GMT -5
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Ivy Leegue™
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Oct 8, 2010 12:16:16 GMT -5
i don't think it screams hit at all, tbqh. I couldn't even get thru it once. C Much like your posts. A+. I enjoy this more than AIWFCIY actually.
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SPRΞΞ
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 8, 2010 14:13:28 GMT -5
i don't think it screams hit at all, tbqh. I couldn't even get thru it once. C Much like your posts. A+. I enjoy this more than AIWFCIY actually. rude.
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JamaicaFunk²
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Oct 9, 2010 17:02:37 GMT -5
I originally said "B-" but after a few more listens, I say "B+" It's good. Real good.
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jumpb4uthink
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Oct 11, 2010 0:49:40 GMT -5
Is there really a Santa??
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SPRΞΞ
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 11, 2010 3:33:12 GMT -5
> Raise Your Glass Pipe > Only Gurl (in the solar system)
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Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815...
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Oct 11, 2010 11:00:46 GMT -5
Is there really a Santa?? We'll never tell...
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jumpb4uthink
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Oct 16, 2010 2:37:26 GMT -5
She's promoting it on QVC??
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2010 13:43:45 GMT -5
HSN
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Post by die Lotterie on Oct 18, 2010 16:59:08 GMT -5
A+!
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