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Confetti and Champagne (112,092) by Bobby A from United States
I would love for MC to work with just four producer/songwriter partners and one female songwriter only for her next album. It would be a formula for TEOM II.

1. Babyface, Darryl Simmons, and Antonio Dixion
2. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
3. Tricky Stewart, Ben Parris, and Kuk Harrell
4. Tank and J. Valentine
5. Muni Long
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 14:08)
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X-Girlfriend (112,091) by Bill from the UK
I think if there was they would have been put on the special edition. She rushed that album and half of it is made up of interludes and remixes so I doubt she had anything left. I think the only song from that period was There For Me which I assume wasn't ready for when the album was released.
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 11:28)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,090) by Bill from the UK
Don't worry, her next album will sell even less, that's the way of the world. The important thing is that we all love and enjoy the music she's making, and I've not seen anyone yet say they don't think she gifted us a great album.
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 11:26)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,089) by TJ from Norway
I would rather have something from the vault than another HFIA. Release the demotape, the version of All in My Mind that she teased us with during covid. There are more songs from that time that I would love to listen to. Release Someone's Ugly Daughter. That is an album I definitely would play over and over again. Release an album with old cover songs. Release more live stuff on videos. I know there are a lot of them.
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 10:59)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,088) by Edward from USA
Saying the "lambs" never support or show love to her evee is unfair. The truth is, there just aren't that many of us left in the US anymore. We've always shown up for her. She sold what she sold because of that loyalty. Unfortunately, the casual listeners don't seem as interested these days, and they're the ones who really drive major album sales. Personally, I bought one copy, gifted another to my sister, and still stream it from time to time.
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 05:39)
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HFIA a month after (112,087) by Lambi from USA
I love how you tallied it up and tied in HFIA. Galing naman. I agree about her formula, she is indeed hip-hop and is just being herself. Are you part of MCPhilippines?
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 03:51)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,086) by Lambi from USA
I don't think her drive is dead. MIAMTEC took a while because dem babies were still dependent. The waiting period between MIAMTEC and Caution was 4 years and that's not that far apart from the 3 years in between Charmbracelet, Emancipation and E=MC2. Mariah wrote a whole book in 2020 (she locked in at 2017) so HFIA taking that long is pretty valid. I'd say she is just more chill with writing now, no rush, just let ideas cook and simmer and it'll be released when it's ready.
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 03:44)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,085) by Travis from USA
I do because the "Lambs" never support or show Mariah the love, ever. I would say, in my opinion that "Here For It All" is better than "Caution", yet, it's now her worst selling album for this time period to date.
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 02:57)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,084) by Bobby A from United States
Do you really think MC's drive for recording another album is gone?
(Saturday 25 October 2025; 01:09)
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X-Girlfriend (112,083) by Giovanni from USA
To be honest although it's a good song and very 1999 it's probably my least favorite on Rainbow. I love the Rainbow album. I would like to know are there any unreleased songs that didn't make the album? I definitely wanna hear them.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 20:18)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,082) by Giovanni from USA
That would be career suicide and I'm sure Mariah knows that. I had read somewhere that MC17 would likely come out in 2027. Mariah has to have more music saved up for another album.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 20:16)
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Falsetto (112,081) by Giovanni from USA
I agree, I already want more songs haha. I'm very selfish and never satisfied so I want another album soon. I would love some jazz tracks and more gospel.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 20:13)
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Which song would've you picked? (112,080) by Giovanni from USA
I thought Mariah did a very good job with "My love". In fact I think it's one of her best song covers. It fits perfectly on the album.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 20:11)
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HFIA a month after (112,079) by Randy from USA
We have different tastes. My revised list of the best Mariah Carey albums is:

1. Butterfly
2. Daydream
3. Music Box
4. Rainbow
5. Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
6. Mariah Carey
7. The Emancipation of Mimi
8. Merry Christmas
9. Glitter
10. Here For It All
11. Emotions
12. E=MC2
13. Merry Christmas II You
14. Caution
15. Charmbracelet
16. MIAMTEC
(Friday 24 October 2025; 19:46)
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Confetti and Champagne (112,078) by Edward from USA
I think she would be crazy to make that mistake twice, especially now that she's pushing 60. At that age, I just don't see her singing stuff like "GTFO" or "I'm a bad bitch". I really believe she realized with the "HFIA' release that the longer she waits between projects, the more people start to disconnect, it just happens to every artist eventually.

It's happened with Barbra too, but Mariah's almost 27 years her junior, so in my humble opinion, she still has time to keep dropping good music if she plays it smart and don't take too much time between releases. With great collabos with relevant mainstream artists, in which she really puts in the effort, she could still keep some decent success going for a while.

What she needs to stay away from is the lazy or half-baked uninspired stuff. When I heard her voice on Yes, And?, I swear I thought MC16 was doomed. But "HFIA" showed that when Mariah actually cares and puts herself into it, she can still deliver the goods. I even thought that Clark Sisters collabo was going to be a screaming mess, but it ended up being one of my favorites on the album.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 16:15)
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X-Girlfriend (112,077) by Zachariah from Croatia
Yesterday, while driving to work, X-Girlfriend popped up on my Spotify and what an amazing up beat song it is. I totally forgot about it how good it is. That whole album is so fresh and perfect blend between Butterfly and Glitter.

HFIA is so so good. Every day I find something new in it to be excited for. Year 2025 was good and I am happy.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 15:05)
Confetti and Champagne (112,076) by Libra Lamb from USA
Give it about 6-8 years for MC 17, if not more.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 13:51)
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Saying hello (112,075) by Mi.I.am.A.Lamb from Poland
Hi fellow Lambs. I've been following this message board since day 1 but somehow never posted here anything. Just wanted to say hi to you all. I've been a lamb since 1994 (Music Box got me here) and there isn't a day when I didn't listen to Mariah's music and supporting her through streaming and buying her records (I have all the CDs, vinyls, singles and casettes). Wishing you all a good day whenever you will read this.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 13:37)
Falsetto (112,074) by MusicfanJ from Germany
The song grows on me by each listen. It's such a beautiful song. The best on the album with "My Love" and "Nii". I love the piano, her voice on it and even the change to the "praise" part. Such a special song. It was good to name the album after this song, Mariah knew why. The album brings so much joy.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 10:44)
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New tour date alert: February 2026 (112,073) by MusicfanJ from Germany
Yeah, that was my second thought. They have money and will pay a lot to get a "name" like Mariah's there.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 10:32)
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New tour date alert: February 2026 (112,072) by MusicfanJ from Germany
You're right. I didn't think of that. Does anyone know if it will be a smaller venue or a bigger one? I'm still surprised that she's doing another concert in February.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 10:27)
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Which song would've you picked? (112,071) by Lambi from USA
I love her cover of My Love. I don't know why but I have a feeling it's probably a song Patricia loved and Mariah probably had great memories growing up with it. Absolutely stunning tribute.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 08:13)
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HFIA a month after (112,070) by Lainsky from Philippines
After listening to the album twice a day, almost every day for nearly a month now, I thought of ranking it with the rest of her albums. Additionally, I considered ranking the singles according to my personal preference. I excluded Christmas albums and compilations intentionally.

1. Butterfly (It will always be on top.)
2. Glitter (It has grown so much in me that it made it to second best.)
3. Music Box (Top Pop album for me.)
4. Daydream (Top Pop & R&B.)
5. E=MC2 (While it is a second version of Mimi, I like more songs in here.)
6. The Emancipation of Mimi
7. Here For It All (If it were released in the 90s, it could be a sure-fire hit.)
8. Caution (I think it will do way better if released during, instead of MIAMTEC.)
9. Rainbow
10. Mariah Carey
11. Charmbracelet
12. Emotions
13. Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel
14. Me I Am Mariah The Elusive Chanteuse

And for the singles of HFIA - I ranked them through my '90s & early '00s self, lol. I realized that her "formula" has not changed, which I believe represents her musical artist identity.

1. Type Dangerous
2. Sugar Sweet
3. In Your Feelings
4. Play This Song
5. I Won't Allow It
6. My Love
7. Nothing Is Impossible
8. Here For It All
9. Jesus I Do
10. Mi
11. Confetti & Champagne

There's still hope for this album through continuous promotion and releasing singles with nice music videos. In Your Feelings, My Love, I Won't Allow It, and finally, the title track are good potential hits. She can reduce their price (like they used to in the 90s) as a Christmas gift. They can tie the promotion during this season. Nothing is impossible, right?
(Friday 24 October 2025; 06:22)
New tour date alert: February 2026 (112,069) by jaker20 from US
I think that's just one day, it's not really a tour.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 03:33)
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Anthony fellow lamb (112,068) by Libra Lamb from USA
Where's Anthony? I miss his posts and his energy. I hope he comes back soon.
(Friday 24 October 2025; 02:58)

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