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Post by Heart Shaped Box on Jan 14, 2015 23:10:06 GMT -5
I'll just go ahead and continue with the Chanteuse album love.
The album is just superbly produced. It succeeded in the way Emancipation did where it tried to modernize throwback influences. I love the stripped down ballads, I love the featured artists, and I love the dashes of gospel. And unlike her two previous albums (E=MC2 and Memoirs), she wasn't trying to hit you with witty one-liners and gimmicky lyrics. The album is a collection of composed stories she wanted to share. And given her current situation while making it, the strongest part of the album is in knowing how much she just vented to her fans as to what her life has been - something we haven't really gotten since Charmbracelet, and Butterfly before that.
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Post by jenglisbe on Jan 14, 2015 23:19:23 GMT -5
And given her current situation while making it, the strongest part of the album is in knowing how much she just vented to her fans as to what her life has been - something we haven't really gotten since Charmbracelet, and Butterfly before that. I agree with your general statement, but I'd add that Rainbow was similar to those albums, too. I mean, it doesn't get much more personal than "Crybaby" where she's singing about being with Luis but wanting Derek. I still can't believe she put that out there. LOL! "Did I Do That?" is a nice lyrical take down of Derek. Even though it's a cover, "Against All Odds" rings very true/personal ("You're the only one who really knew me at all" is the type of thing she's often said about Derek). "Petals" is her most personal song ever about her childhood. "Ex-Girlfriend" tells a pretty specific lyrical story (the rumor is that it was about Daisy Fuentes). "After Tonight" is about her hesitation with Luis, maybe because of his reputation. "Thank God I Found You" is the pay off. And even if the lyric is pretty general, I do think "Can't Take That Away" was very personal and that she's emotionally invested in that vocal. It's kind of a shame the album was so rushed and the mastering poor, because Rainbow is definitely one of her more personal albums. I think it's a worthy album in her catalog for Heartbreaker, Bliss, Crybaby, and Petals, but it could have been even stronger.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Jan 14, 2015 23:32:28 GMT -5
She did the Ellen show today(will air tomorrow) and she WILL do Vegas at Caesar's Palace. She gave away tickets to the audience...
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Post by MFM29 on Jan 14, 2015 23:32:45 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2015 23:38:06 GMT -5
Gambling, drinks , sex and Mariah Carey. No brainer.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Jan 15, 2015 0:45:52 GMT -5
Looks like the show will be called #1's! I Iove it!!!! QUEEN OF #1's!
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Post by jenglisbe on Jan 15, 2015 0:48:49 GMT -5
My 3 favorites from each album
Mariah Carey Vision of Love Alone In Love Love Takes Time
Emotions To Be Around You Til the End of Time The Wind
MTV Unplugged If It's Over I'll Be There Can't Let Go
Music Box Dreamlover Music Box Just to Hold You Once Again
Merry Christmas All I Want For Christmas Is You Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)
Daydream Underneath the Stars Always Be My Baby Melt Away
Butterfly The Roof Breakdown The Beautiful Ones
Rainbow Heartbreaker Crybaby Petals
Glitter Lead the Way Didn't Mean to Turn You On All My Life
Charmbracelet Clown You Had Your Chance Bringin' on the Heartbreak
The Emancipation of Mimi We Belong Together Circles Fly Like a Bird
E-MC2 Cruise Control Side Effects I Wish You Well
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel HATEU Candy Bling It's a Wrap
Merry Christmas II You Christmas Time is in the Air Again When Christmas Comes (prefer duet version) O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah
Me. I Am Mariah Dedicated #Beautiful You Don't Know What To Do
MIAM was probably the hardest to narrow down to 3 favorites!
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Post by jenglisbe on Jan 15, 2015 0:53:44 GMT -5
Looks like the show will be called #1's! I Iove it!!!! QUEEN OF #1's! I'm wondering if it will truly be all #1s, or if that's just the main focus. If it's the former, that means no MIAM promotion. I also wonder how broad of a definition for "#1s" she will use. I'll assume the set list will include: 1. Vision of Love 2. Emotions 3. I'll Be There 4. Dreamlover 5. Hero 6. Fantasy 7. One Sweet Day in some form 8. Always Be My Baby 9. Honey 10. My All 11. Heartbreaker 12. We Belong Together 13. Don't Forget About Us She has done all of those somewhat recently. She also performed a bit of "Love Takes Time" recently, so that's a possibility. It could be part of a medley? She hasn't done "Someday" or "I Don't Wanna Cry" in so long (and has criticized them) that I can't see her including them. If she does "TGIFY," I could see her doing the remix version with Trey standing in for Joe. Will she do two duets with Trey, then? She could perform just part of it in a medley, too.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 1:09:08 GMT -5
Looks like the show will be called #1's! I Iove it!!!! QUEEN OF #1's! It's going to be a long show!! also a nice plug for multi platinum #1's album . Mimi trying to make money on multiple fronts at the same time.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jan 15, 2015 1:10:26 GMT -5
This is going to be magical. If it starts in May that means it could possible coincide around the same time as EDC... please gawd let this be true!
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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Jan 15, 2015 1:15:44 GMT -5
Looks like the show will be called #1's! I Iove it!!!! QUEEN OF #1's! I'm wondering if it will truly be all #1s, or if that's just the main focus. If it's the former, that means no MIAM promotion. I also wonder how broad of a definition for "#1s" she will use. I'll assume the set list will include: 1. Vision of Love 2. Emotions 3. I'll Be There 4. Dreamlover 5. Hero 6. Fantasy 7. One Sweet Day in some form 8. Always Be My Baby 9. Honey 10. My All 11. Heartbreaker 12. We Belong Together 13. Don't Forget About Us She has done all of those somewhat recently. She also performed a bit of "Love Takes Time" recently, so that's a possibility. It could be part of a medley? She hasn't done "Someday" or "I Don't Wanna Cry" in so long (and has criticized them) that I can't see her including them. If she does "TGIFY," I could see her doing the remix version with Trey standing in for Joe. Will she do two duets with Trey, then? She could perform just part of it in a medley, too. I think this is a splendid idea. A show focusing on her #1 hits. Guess that guy who posted the deets earlier was right! Kudos! Jen, your setlist looks about just right though I think she'd throw Touch My Body in as well as it is her most recent #1 hit. But truthfully, I'd want her to perform Someday, Love Takes Time, and I Don't Wanna Cry so bitch gotta perform every single one of her #1 hits excluding TGIFY (unless she's doing the MIL remix)!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 1:35:13 GMT -5
jeng you forgot TOUCH MY BODY. U know she will do that one before Don't Forget About Us
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 1:35:39 GMT -5
nevermind that was pointed out
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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Jan 15, 2015 2:10:41 GMT -5
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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Jan 15, 2015 2:11:06 GMT -5
SHE LOOKS GORGEOUS!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 2:16:19 GMT -5
MARIAH f**king CAREY LOOKS INCREDIBLE. LEGS, LEGS, BOOBS FOR DAYS. SHE GOT THAT BODY IN CHECK.
BUT FUCK HER BODY AND FACE DID YOU SEE THAT DIVA PERFECT PRESENTATION AT THE END OF HER TICKETS. ITS ALL IN THE PRESENTATION DAAAAHLINS.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 15, 2015 2:32:34 GMT -5
OMGGGG YOU GUYS IM GOING TO FUCKIN VEGAS!!!!
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jan 15, 2015 2:42:49 GMT -5
That bear was having a total nuclear meltdown and I don't blame him. I would've lost all abilities of my body and emotions.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 15, 2015 2:49:54 GMT -5
There's no way I'm not going, if only to see I DONT WANNA CRY AND SOMEDAY live after all these years! She has deprived us....I need it nooooow. IDK how I'm going to sleep with all this excitement.
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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Jan 15, 2015 2:54:38 GMT -5
It finally just hit me. We all might have the chance of seeing her perform I Don't Wanna Cry, Love Takes Time, and Someday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is absolutely wonderful news. Thank you Queen Mariah for gracing us all! We are not worthy! :'(
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jan 15, 2015 2:55:24 GMT -5
Hopefully this also means another #1 collection is also in the works since she's added another 5 since the first #1's album.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 15, 2015 3:11:45 GMT -5
In celebration of today's events, I am also doing jinglebee's list of favorite Mariah songs from each album
My 3 favorites from each album
Mariah Carey I Don't Wanna Cry Someday Sent From Up Above
Emotions To Be Around You Make It Happen Can't Let Go
MTV Unplugged If It's Over Make It Happen Can't Let Go
Music Box Now That I Know Never Forget You Music Box
Merry Christmas All I Want For Christmas Is You God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)
Daydream Underneath the Stars Fantasy Melt Away
Butterfly The Roof Breakdown Babydoll
Rainbow Heartbreaker Crybaby Thank God I Found You
Glitter Reflections Didn't Mean to Turn You On Don't Stop (Funkin 4 Jamaica)
Charmbracelet The One You Had Your Chance Subtle Invitation
The Emancipation of Mimi Stay The Night Circles Fly Like a Bird
E-MC2 I'll Be Lovin U Long Time O.O.C. Touch My Body
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel More Than Just Friends Candy Bling It's a Wrap
Merry Christmas II You Christmas Time is in the Air Again Here Comes Santa Clause/Right Down Santa Clause Lane (Housetop Celebration) Charlie Brown Christmas
Me. I Am Mariah Dedicated THIRSTY Money (&*/)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 3:22:27 GMT -5
She looks amazing on Ellen.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Jan 15, 2015 3:24:14 GMT -5
As if I needed another reason to make my Vegas return but darn it if this lady hasn't given me one! Vegas. Mariah. Me. Summer 2015.
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Post by Wolfy on Jan 15, 2015 5:15:50 GMT -5
The Vegas article I posted awhile back turned out to be accurate. I guess Caesars wasn't willing to pay JLo all the money she wanted, so they went with Mariah.
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Post by lambdoll on Jan 15, 2015 5:33:19 GMT -5
Yes gawd I can't wait! I really do hope she sings the songs she hates like Someday and IDWC, but I'm concerned about what'll happen to her voice if she does end up singing her 18 #1s over a long ass period of time. Also, I can't believed she asked random fans to come meet her @ Caesar's yet she didn't invite me. The nerve. But that's ok, I forgive her. The queen shall be taking my coins regardless.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 6:41:52 GMT -5
She looks AMAZING!
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Post by Jay D83 on Jan 15, 2015 7:30:13 GMT -5
OMG LOVE TAKES TIME!!! That's worth airfare, hotel stay, and to ticket price alone. Yaaaassss!
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Post by kmbgs on Jan 15, 2015 8:25:28 GMT -5
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Post by Positive Tension on Jan 15, 2015 9:16:33 GMT -5
Wow, this is the best she's looked since Idol- heck, she looks even better.
More importantly, based on the short clip I saw, this is the most at ease, fun, and naturally happy Mariah's been since the beginning of the E=MC2 era. Loved the maid skit!
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