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Mom's death (112,343) by Lambi from USA

I will forever find the timing of their death announcement bizarre. They died the weekend of August 24-25. And Mariah publicly announced it August 26, shortly after. That always felt so anti-Mariah. That's not something she would've loved to be widespread the very next day, or I would've expected she at least insisted (or had the power) to keep it private and allow herself actual time to grieve. It felt someone leaked the information and then she just had no choice but give a statement to People magazine, because that was way too fast for such a sensitive matter.
(Tuesday 11 November 2025; 11:21)


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Another #1 (112,342) by Lambi from USA

Honestly it's kind of sad the new girls can't really sing. We still have Beyoncé and Ariana somewhat holding it down but these Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo types truly don't hold a candle to the 1990-2005 pop girlies. I miss when Mariah, Whitney, Celine all just took turns at being number one. The Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson era was also such a time.
(Tuesday 11 November 2025; 10:59)


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Alzheimer's (112,341) by Libra Lamb from USA

You know Lambi, I like your positivity. You really know how to bring a sense of community to this board. I hope you never change.
(Tuesday 11 November 2025; 08:44)


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In The Mix (112,340) by Edward from USA

I'm in a good mood and don't want to open the door to the kind of diatribe that would follow. We really don't need that on the board right now, things are already tough as it is. I'll say this though: some people here tend to take things way too personally, and honestly, it's not that serious.

This board has always been a little dysfunctional, and I think that's part of what keeps us coming back. If it weren't that way, it would be pretty damn boring. Sometimes we just need to drop the victim mentality and grow a thicker skin. For example, in the past two weeks, three of my messages haven't been posted, but you don't see me complaining to Eric or accusing him of favoritism. I later understood why he probably chose not to post them.

I may disagree with some of you from time to time, but I never take it personal. In fact, I think that mix of personalities is what keeps us all glued to this little corner of the internet. Still, it's true, sometimes you can sense bitterness or unhappiness in certain people's posts, almost like they're just looking for a reason to start a fight. Whatever those people are going through, I genuinely wish them well.
(Tuesday 11 November 2025; 03:58)


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Alzheimer's (112,339) by Libra Lamb from USA

That's funny. It's funny that you or anyone would think that I'd let complete strangers get to me. I don't even let my own family and friends get to me. Don't flatter yourselves. Im not mean spirited. I'm not broken, I'm not bitter. You just don't like my opinions.
(Tuesday 11 November 2025; 03:21)


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HFIA review (112,338) by Lambi from USA

Hate to say it but they probably are. The roll out was heavily banked on, probably the best publicity of all her albums. (Butterfly and TEOM didn't even get her a VMA.) She toured the dang world and let everyone know about it. She quite literally couldn't do anything more. But still by PTS, the hype pretty much died out.

Maybe if someone picks up NII for a movie, it might have a resurgence, I doubt it though.

But to completely fair, there isn't one ground breaking single. I'm still not going to count Mariah out. She shocked me with With You and A No No, I just know melodies come to her way too naturally, and it only takes one song that'll break through the cracks to bring her back on top again.
(Tuesday 11 November 2025; 02:49)


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It's not going to happen (112,337) by jaker20 from US

Apparently top 15 is very possible this week. It is a lot stronger this year.

(Tuesday 11 November 2025; 02:15)


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Alzheimer's (112,336) by Lambi from USA

"You can practically feel the bitterness through the screen" is so true. Did you all gang up on Libra Lamb before? He is still very mean-spirited so I'm assuming something must've broken him here in the past.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 21:33)


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Alzheimer's (112,335) by Lambi from USA

You're welcome Joachim. I don't know if you read it, but when saw how lively Mariah is on the Kai Cenat podcast, I wrote: We have to acknowledge Joachim being correct. He said, "After this period with our beloved Mariah be almost a living dead, expect a period from some time from now when she will be exuberant again." You really predicted that. Keep it up.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 21:23)


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It's not going to happen (112,334) by Edward from USA

For the Grinch who keeps trying, unsuccessfully, to cancel Christmas: give it up. It's not going to happen. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is set to re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 this week at #31.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 20:20)

Alzheimer's (112,333) by Libra Lamb from USA

I saw it, I don't think anyone was obliterated. I certainly was not. And I don't feel obliterated. You're welcome to feel otherwise though.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 16:58)


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Alzheimer's (112,332) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

Libra Lamb, message 112,312, a comment to message 112,299.

(Monday 10 November 2025; 16:13)


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Alzheimer's (112,331) by Libra Lamb from USA

Again, can someone point me towards the comment where someone got obliterated? I still don't see it.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 14:23)


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HFIA review (112,330) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I'm also pleased if this is a farewell album because it's so good. Of course I hope we get another one. By the way when I read here about "passing", Mariah is not that old. People around their 70ies are here called "best-ager". Mariah's still in the middle, people get older and older. Except they are ill, have a heart-attack or have an accident. What I want to say is, I hope Mariah gets real old. Do you know Iris Apfel from New York? She was a fashion lady and got 102. I found her so funny, a great inspiration to live a dream as long as possible.

Have a good week everyone.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 12:58)


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Alzheimer's (112,329) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

Thank you, Lambi, I just needed to try to explain that I'm not a complete nuthead.

(Monday 10 November 2025; 12:24)


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HFIA review (112,328) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

I think my mother agrees with you. On the second day after the release of the album when I was listening to it at home on the speakers at full volume while sweeping the floor, I screamed: "Wow, this album is just beautiful.". And she replied: "She sounds as usual." All this in Spanish, of course. Lol. And I thought: "She isn't capable of appreciating her artistry and her evolution as an artist." Lol.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 00:37)


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HFIA review (112,327) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

By vocal acrobatics I meant the belting. On Caution it was more consistent and regular in the usual last section of the songs (if I remember well, it's been so long since I listened to that album). However, "Me. I am Mariah..." was the last time we had real huge belting (the one we have always been used to) like on "Supernatural" or "Meteorite".

On the other hand, the whistle register is always there and used very wisely aesthetically, as usual. And you're so right to say that "her vocals remain steady and buttery throughout the album", and that's what makes it consistent. Vocally, I still love her voice just because she's capable of doing so many things with it and creating so much beauty sonically with plenty of nuances. For me that's outstanding.

One thing I didn't mention in my review: the lyrics. She's a real master. She knows we pay real attention to that, and, apart from being something natural in her, she puts a lot of effort into it. "Play That Song" feels like a film when you listen to it and close your eyes in order to imagine the scenes.

When somebody commented on this album being possibly her last one, I felt like I was going to cry, but it felt right because of what it is like. Still I hope it won't.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 00:29)


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Mom's death (112,326) by ADAM from USA

I was thinking the cause of her death was never public, which makes me believe perhaps she passed from Alzheimer's disease and Mariah is not ready to make that connection public. I think whatever she's fighting these last several years is not bi-polar related. Her memory and gross motor skills are markedly different and suspect. That's my two cents. I think Here For It All is the farewell album we suspected she'd make and she's done a great job in my opinion - a beautiful body of work she can leave the work and notes for her children when she passes.
(Monday 10 November 2025; 00:19)

HFIA review (112,325) by Bobby A from United States

I miss MC's vocal acrobatics too. It is something that you looked forward to in a Mariah Carey song. My only question is now is how MC can improve her voice to at least get it back to the E=MC2 era. Her range is still there, but she doesn't have the strength and stamina to do the vocal acrobatics effortlessly. Her recent performance of PTS on the Tonight Show and the slight note change she did during the performance is a prime example of her vocal restraint. 90's MC would have done all types of riffs and runs with that performance.

(Sunday 9 November 2025; 22:42)


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Alzheimer's (112,324) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Luckily "cancel culture" seems to go away or at least recognized for what it is. It's a dangerous "weapon" against free speech, opinions and thoughs. But back to Mariah I also think it's only because of her meds. Of course I don't know. But I wish she wouldn't take/need them. Even if you're a normal person you need a doctor you can trust. There are bad ones out there like in every other profession, but with all the money Mariah has, you guess there should be a real good one. But who knows.
(Sunday 9 November 2025; 21:56)


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Another #1 (112,323) by jaker20 from US

When people hear "vocalist" they think American Idol or The Voice. These reality TV competitions have beaten that art form to the ground.

When people think vocal performance in current pop music, they think Billie Eilish or maybe even Sabrina. I love their voices, I love Bird of a Feather, but that's how "good vocals" sound to post millenials.

And if you are belting, they think 90s or Idol. The only way Mariah would have a hit is if she's a featured artist, or a movie soundtrack, because the song is associated to the movie, and not to her.

By that same point, that made AIWFCIY a classic, because it reminds people of those magical days. Mariah will never be both, she can only be a Christmas artist or not.

(Sunday 9 November 2025; 18:27)


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HFIA review (112,322) by Bobby A from United States

Do you think Gamma was disappointed in the sales numbers and the lackluster public reaction to PTS? The only way MC is going to even come close to at least Memoirs sales numbers is to release a duets jazz or covers album. Her pop days of hit singles and albums are over with. Maybe she should pattern her next album with how Rod Stewart revitalized his career after his rock and pop success days ended.

(Sunday 9 November 2025; 17:11)


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HFIA review (112,320) by TJ from Norway

"It's new, but, at the same time, it's got classic Mariah and a little bit of everything (to my delight)."

That's the problem with this album. She's trying an old formula that doesn't work anymore, and she's done it so many times before. From my point of view she's not evolving as an artist. Caution was different, but not enough.
(Sunday 9 November 2025; 08:53)


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HFIA review (112,319) by Edward from USA

I miss the vocal acrobatics too. "HFIA", unlike "Caution", still has some great vocal moments, not as showy, but definitely there. Mariah's whistle register sounds a bit thicker now, and I actually love the smoky tone of her voice on this album. She doesn't go all out, but her vocals remain steady and smooth throughout. smoky, buttery, and effortless. What more could we ask for?

As I said, "HFIA" would be a beautiful goodbye album if she ever decided to stop releasing new music. Still, I have a feeling she'll put out another album in a couple of years. At this point, I think it's dawned on her that the longer she waits, the less she sells, and the more people disconnect.
(Sunday 9 November 2025; 03:35)


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HFIA review (112,318) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

My quick review (better late than never): overall I like it very much. It's new, but, at the same time, it's got classic Mariah and a little bit of everything (to my delight). Just like she told us, it's an eclectic album. The one thing that I miss really much: the vocal acrobatics. They started to fade away on the Caution album, and now that's a fact. However, the artistry is intact and evolving, her real virtue. Right after the release, I didn't want to listen to the album more that once a day. But lately, the number has increased. It's a real pity this kind of music doesn't have a global impact like it used to. Anyway, we're here for it all. Hugs.
(Saturday 8 November 2025; 23:07)

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