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Post by Caution on Aug 6, 2009 12:59:40 GMT -5
And what a return it was! Such a great era! I agree w/ Obsessed being one of her best singles of the decade. I love the song! Agreed. It's the best lead single hands down :)
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Post by Mimoo on Aug 6, 2009 13:00:20 GMT -5
I have to say something... I'm glad that none of the reviews are hyping the songs (besides the foreigner cover). I'd rather have low expectations and be surprised, then have high expectations and be disappointed. One only has to read the whitney reviews and listen to the songs, to see most of the reviews were utter crap and full of bias (with little to no objectivity). there I had my vent
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Post by Caviar on Aug 6, 2009 13:01:03 GMT -5
I agree. I wasn't trying to say Bee used autotune but if she did, then it wouldn't make much noise because shes not considered a top vocalist such as Celine, Whitney, Christina, Lenona etc..
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Aug 6, 2009 13:02:47 GMT -5
I agree with the principle of what you're saying, Mimoo. We also have yet to hear from US people (no racism intended) on what they think of the music. We do have different taste from other parts of the world.
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Post by Tanisha Thomas. on Aug 6, 2009 13:05:24 GMT -5
LOL @ "Obsessed" being Mariah's best lead single. Not even.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 6, 2009 13:05:58 GMT -5
I would rate Loverboy or TTR ahead of this.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Aug 6, 2009 13:07:13 GMT -5
LOL @ "Obsessed" being Mariah's best lead single. Not even. They said this decade, and I think it's okay to argue that. 'Loverboy' and TTR were lackluster first singles to me, and I like ILT, TMB, and O all the same, they're equals in my book.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Aug 6, 2009 13:07:48 GMT -5
LOL @ "Obsessed" being Mariah's best lead single. Not even. Not ever, but it's tied with It's Like That and Touch My Body for her best of this decade for me.
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Post by Mimoo on Aug 6, 2009 13:08:21 GMT -5
I think mariah's best LEAD SINGLE is fantasy. not only was it a great uptempo track (lyrics, production, melody etc...), but it had BIG VOCALS too. I wish mariah would just "SANG" again... one can dream
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 6, 2009 13:09:04 GMT -5
Oh hell, plz don't compare Beyonce to Mariah. Mariah does NOT NEED ANY effect on her vocals period. Beyonce on the other hands yoddles so damn much autotune would complement her voice. There's nothing WRONG with a little autotune here or there, but for an artist such as "MARIAH CAREY: RETURN OF THE VOICE" seems awfully decieving cosidering she used that as a compaign during the TEOM era. What artist is "Mariah Carey: Return of the Voice"? A new artist? Never heard of her. Oh...I get it. You are referring to a promo tag that was used for ONE album, 2 albums ago. Got it. As for Beyonce yoddling, well...when you can find an example of said "yoddling", send it along and then we can discuss.
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Post by Eloqueen™ on Aug 6, 2009 13:09:53 GMT -5
My ranking of Mariah's first singles over the past decade:
01. It's Like That 02. Loverboy (most hate it, but I <3 it) 03. Obsessed 04. Touch My Body 05. Through The Rain
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Post by Mimoo on Aug 6, 2009 13:12:02 GMT -5
I would rate Loverboy or TTR ahead of this. I personally don't like obsessed. In fact I hate it. Hated it from day 1 (but mariah's music has helped me through some tough times, so I owe it to mariah to support her ) anyways, Through the Rain was great. Especially the climax (didn't care much for the whispery verses)
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Post by Tanisha Thomas. on Aug 6, 2009 13:13:14 GMT -5
LOL @ "Obsessed" being Mariah's best lead single. Not even. They said this decade, and I think it's okay to argue that. 'Loverboy' and TTR were lackluster first singles to me, and I like ILT, TMB, and O all the same, they're equals in my book. "Loverboy," "Touch My Body" and "It's Like That" sh!t all over this. "Obsessed" was a fun song at first, but it just seems like Mariah is trying to hard to be hard and catty and it's not her. it's actually one of my least favorite singles by her in this decade. All of the songs from "E=MC2" including "Bye Bye" are better.
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Post by MuSiCizMyLiFe on Aug 6, 2009 13:17:39 GMT -5
Did you guys here there may only be 12 songs and that she's worried that she won't meet the new deadline :(
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Aug 6, 2009 13:18:14 GMT -5
My ranking of Mariah's first singles over the past decade: 01. It's Like That 02. Loverboy (most hate it, but I <3 it) 03. Obsessed 04. Touch My Body 05. Through The Rain I dig Loverboy too, it's a great song.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Aug 6, 2009 13:20:02 GMT -5
Did you guys here there may only be 12 songs and that she's worried that she won't meet the new deadline :( No, where'd you hear that?
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Post by Tanisha Thomas. on Aug 6, 2009 13:20:23 GMT -5
"Loverboy" was HOT, especially the remix. I never understood why it got so much hate. Actually, most people I knew during that time dug it.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Aug 6, 2009 13:26:47 GMT -5
'Loverboy' is one of 5 Mariah Carey songs my best friend likes can tolerate lol.
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Post by ₫anny Jerz ♔ on Aug 6, 2009 13:28:50 GMT -5
I loved "Loverboy" when it first came out. The video was tragic, though. Mariah's lowest point ever. I was embarrassed for her.
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Post by Junkiex on Aug 6, 2009 13:30:01 GMT -5
I think Loverboy is a good song! The video kinda killed it for me tho. She looked kinda wack (but HOT!), and her appearances on that time were as well. I think she was trying TOO hard to remain relevant at that time, propelled by the new and younger Britney's and X-tina's that took over in a matter of a year.
Glitter didn't deserve the hate it received. I would actually love for her to sing Loverboy live again or Never Too Far. Wouldn't that be hot!?
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Post by Junkiex on Aug 6, 2009 13:31:42 GMT -5
I loved "Loverboy" when it first came out. The video was tragic, though. Mariah's lowest point ever. I was embarrassed for her. LOL posted almost the same idea at the same time ;)
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Post by Eloqueen™ on Aug 6, 2009 13:31:53 GMT -5
I loved "Loverboy" when it first came out. The video was tragic, though. Mariah's lowest point ever. I was embarrassed for her. See and I loved the overall look of the video. Sure she might have dressed a little trashy but I loved the whole look and set up.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Aug 6, 2009 13:34:05 GMT -5
I loved "Loverboy" when it first came out. The video was tragic, though. Mariah's lowest point ever. I was embarrassed for her. See and I loved the overall look of the video. Sure she might have dressed a little trashy but I loved the whole look and set up. Yeah I liked the video too, especially the camera kick at the end.
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Post by Sounds from the Other Side on Aug 6, 2009 13:36:23 GMT -5
The first time I heard "Loverboy" I was like WTF is that crap, she's capable of much better. But ironically it's during that period I truly became a Mariah fan. Except "Loverboy" and "Never Too Far", Glitter wasn't that bad imo, to me her worst album still is Music Box, followed by Chambracelet. 01. It's Like That 02. Loverboy (most hate it, but I <3 it) 03. Obsessed 04. Touch My Body 05. Through The Rain I'd rank the singles like this: 1. It's Like That 2. Obsessed 3. Touch My Body 4. Through The Rain 5. Loverboy
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Post by MuSiCizMyLiFe on Aug 6, 2009 13:48:11 GMT -5
Did you guys here there may only be 12 songs and that she's worried that she won't meet the new deadline :( No, where'd you hear that? Yeah, i was there. I really really love those slow jams. They are just like that H.A.T.E.U. demo, with sparse background arrangement. and really really slow! I do wonder if radio will play them? I Want To Know What Love Is was really the highlight of this party. I guess it maybe the last cut on the album. The manager played Candy Bling and Obsessed twice because some people were late. But I couldn't find the chorus in Candy Bling, it's not a catchy song. BUT, the flow is really really nice. It's those "growing track". I am sure it will be many fans favourite. And I appreciate that all these slow jams do not have an octave higher chorus to end them! Her ad-lib is back! And Standing Ovation, hmmm, I didn't really like it. And it did really instantly remind me Obsessed because of the Oh Oh thing. Maybe I will like it when I listen to it again. My friend asked how many cuts will be on the album, the manager said hopefully there would be 12 songs at least. He said Mariah is still writing songs and kinda worried that she can't meet the deadline. The manager said it will be a soulful album, yeah I do think those slow jams are quite soulful. But don't expect it will be sthg like Alicia Keys or Mary J. And he claimed that JD may not be involved in this project because Mariah wants to work alot with The Dream this time to make this album sounds consistent.
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Post by CTE on Aug 6, 2009 13:54:06 GMT -5
Mimi's best lead is "Honey" in my opinion.
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Post by CTE on Aug 6, 2009 13:54:33 GMT -5
"Honey" is her best video too.
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Post by Tea-why on Aug 6, 2009 13:55:23 GMT -5
The first time I heard "Loverboy" I was like WTF is that crap, she's capable of much better. But ironically it's during that period I truly became a Mariah fan. Except "Loverboy" and "Never Too Far", Glitter wasn't that bad imo, to me her worst album still is Music Box, followed by Chambracelet. 01. It's Like That 02. Loverboy (most hate it, but I <3 it) 03. Obsessed 04. Touch My Body 05. Through The Rain I'd rank the singles like this: 1. It's Like That 2. Obsessed 3. Touch My Body 4. Through The Rain 5. Loverboy Yeah, I think "Music Box" is a boring album. I know it was a huge blockbuster etc. but to me, minus a few songs, it's just bland. I think "Heartbreaker" is my favorite video. It's hilarious and entertaining.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 6, 2009 14:00:58 GMT -5
Shes STILL writing? What the hell? Why not just release the record in the spring? It was foolish and irresponsible for Def Jam to release that press release in June KNOWING the album wasn't even close the being done. I had the feeling they were trying to compete with Whitney. ugh
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Post by Abel on Aug 6, 2009 14:02:34 GMT -5
Mimi's best lead is "Honey" in my opinion. 1997 was her peak... That was 12 years ago... I was 7 back then...
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