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Revisiting MIAMTEC and Caution (107,203) by C from United States His version is online. (Tuesday 13 August 2024; 12:57) this is a reply to message 107,200

Revisiting MIAMTEC and Caution (107,200) by Robert-Anthony from United States Did you know that QTip's version of Meteorite was changed by MC to the version that made it onto the album? MC said in an interview that he was mad at her for doing that. I would love to hear his version. (Monday 12 August 2024; 16:24)

Live duet versions (107,202) by Zachariah from Croatia Every week I listen to "With You I'm Born Again" that she sang with John Legend. What pleasure is that for my ears. I wish she would release an album of those live collaborations with other artists or spontaneous performances that were filmed and put on YouTube. (Tuesday 13 August 2024; 12:57)

Saved (107,201) by Stacey from USA I just remember there is only one you. I suffer from anxiety and depression. So did my dad. My 15 year old daughter is battling those demons as well. Sometimes in my darkest nights, I was so grateful the sun rose. It meant I made it through another night. Music in general is my therapy. (Tuesday 13 August 2024; 07:22) this is a reply to message 107,198

Saved (107,198) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway This community must be one of the best communities in the world. I listened to all of you, and just woke from one of the best nights of my life. Thanks to Jamie who reached out to me personally, and to all the other lambs, thank you again And Mariah, please never change, but you know that better than me, it's like a blessing from the skies, it's intense, and it's right. Your Christmas shows may be a bit early for me, but I hope to see you in 2025, maybe I'm just talking to myself, who knows, right? Lambs, keep on posting, we saved ourselves tonight, and that feels juuuust right. Have a splendid Monday, going to start on medication today, who cares if I might gain 20 pounds, It will all be off before first of November. (Monday 12 August 2024; 06:38)

Revisiting MIAMTEC and Caution (107,200) by Robert-Anthony from United States Did you know that QTip's version of Meteorite was changed by MC to the version that made it onto the album? MC said in an interview that he was mad at her for doing that. I would love to hear his version. (Monday 12 August 2024; 16:24) this is a reply to message 107,197

Revisiting MIAMTEC and Caution (107,197) by Randy from USA Since nothing's coming out of Capri, I thought I'd tell you guys, I'm not being a loser. Excuse me, I'm between jobs, not unemployed. I was walking to the 7-11 and I listened to MIAMTEC intently. It's growing on me. Cry and Faded are as much about Nick Cannon as Butterfly and Side Effects are about Tommy. Each song on MIAMTEC is wildly different. Dedicated, #Beautiful, [You Don't Know What To Do] all sound different. Meteorite sounds like nothing she's ever done before. I still can't believe they chose You're Mine as the single. If they had took Wale off the intro acapella, You Don't Know What To Do would've been at least as big as Obsessed, if not bigger as a first single. But overall, it's not as bad as I originally reviewed. Now, Caution. If Rainbow was made in three months and feels rushed, Caution must've been recorded during a morning shower. The first four tracks are powerful and for such a short album that means over half the album is good. I think The Distance and One Mo Gen are stupid but the album as a whole is still growing on me. I will say Mariah doesn't create bad albums, she creates bad albums when compared to her best work. If Daydream and Butterfly are the diamonds of her collection, MIAMTEC and Caution are Walmart cubic zirconia but I'd still wear them proudly. (Monday 12 August 2024; 03:39)

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,199) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, she seemed much happier with Bryan Tanaka. Sometimes I look at his Instagram, he doesn't post much lately. The last one is 4 or 5 month ago and his look was very thoughtful. They always seemed so happy together. (Monday 12 August 2024; 09:17) this is a reply to message 107,194

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,194) by Robert-Anthony from United States Do you think MC is just lonely? I bet she misses being attached to a man. When you don't have a significant other to dine out or cook or shop with, it can cause a feeling of loneliness. After breaking up with Tanaka, it is probably the longest time she hasn't had a significant other in her life. We have to admit she appeared much happier when she was with Tanaka. Her interviews were good. She smiled more when out in public with Tanaka. MC just geniunely seemed to happier 2 years ago. Now she seems to be so sad and disconnected from the audience, her band, and her singers on a stage she commanded with confidence 2 years ago. I am no Dr. Phil by all means. Just my opinion from my own experience. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:47)

Saved (107,198) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway This community must be one of the best communities in the world. I listened to all of you, and just woke from one of the best nights of my life. Thanks to Jamie who reached out to me personally, and to all the other lambs, thank you again And Mariah, please never change, but you know that better than me, it's like a blessing from the skies, it's intense, and it's right. Your Christmas shows may be a bit early for me, but I hope to see you in 2025, maybe I'm just talking to myself, who knows, right? Lambs, keep on posting, we saved ourselves tonight, and that feels juuuust right. Have a splendid Monday, going to start on medication today, who cares if I might gain 20 pounds, It will all be off before first of November. (Monday 12 August 2024; 06:38)

Revisiting MIAMTEC and Caution (107,197) by Randy from USA Since nothing's coming out of Capri, I thought I'd tell you guys, I'm not being a loser. Excuse me, I'm between jobs, not unemployed. I was walking to the 7-11 and I listened to MIAMTEC intently. It's growing on me. Cry and Faded are as much about Nick Cannon as Butterfly and Side Effects are about Tommy. Each song on MIAMTEC is wildly different. Dedicated, #Beautiful, [You Don't Know What To Do] all sound different. Meteorite sounds like nothing she's ever done before. I still can't believe they chose You're Mine as the single. If they had took Wale off the intro acapella, You Don't Know What To Do would've been at least as big as Obsessed, if not bigger as a first single. But overall, it's not as bad as I originally reviewed. Now, Caution. If Rainbow was made in three months and feels rushed, Caution must've been recorded during a morning shower. The first four tracks are powerful and for such a short album that means over half the album is good. I think The Distance and One Mo Gen are stupid but the album as a whole is still growing on me. I will say Mariah doesn't create bad albums, she creates bad albums when compared to her best work. If Daydream and Butterfly are the diamonds of her collection, MIAMTEC and Caution are Walmart cubic zirconia but I'd still wear them proudly. (Monday 12 August 2024; 03:39)

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,196) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Did you not watch the clip? Guess not. It was awkward and obvious. (Monday 12 August 2024; 02:38) this is a reply to message 107,192

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,192) by C from United States How did that prove she was singing live? (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:27)

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,195) by Robert-Anthony from United States I feel bad now about bringing up Maren Morris. When I see another artist give a great interview or make a significant change in their life, it is so hard for me not think that I am MC's life coach or manager. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:52) this is a reply to message 107,188

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,188) by Libra Lamb from USA Thank you for your opinions and speculation. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 17:34)

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,194) by Robert-Anthony from United States Do you think MC is just lonely? I bet she misses being attached to a man. When you don't have a significant other to dine out or cook or shop with, it can cause a feeling of loneliness. After breaking up with Tanaka, it is probably the longest time she hasn't had a significant other in her life. We have to admit she appeared much happier when she was with Tanaka. Her interviews were good. She smiled more when out in public with Tanaka. MC just geniunely seemed to happier 2 years ago. Now she seems to be so sad and disconnected from the audience, her band, and her singers on a stage she commanded with confidence 2 years ago. I am no Dr. Phil by all means. Just my opinion from my own experience. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:47) this is a reply to message 107,190

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,190) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I wonder what she's struggling with. That was really sad to watch. Reminds me of years back when she started crying during a performance of Outside (I believe; she was wearing black feathers and had just had that accident on the set of the #Beautiful remix video set), or when she cried at the Christmas concert when her and Nick were breaking up. At least we know she's singing live, but it was hard watching the backup singers and band keep looping back waiting for her to jump back in. I wonder if all the focus and discussion on Celine's struggle with her voice and illness is making Mimi reflect on her own vocal aging. No Olympian can do what they did in their 20's while they're in their 50's. Anyway, it breaks my heart when I see Mariah cry. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 20:39)

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,193) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain The song was Looking In. Again, I don't see any tears or crying in the recent performance. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:28) this is a reply to message 107,190

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,190) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I wonder what she's struggling with. That was really sad to watch. Reminds me of years back when she started crying during a performance of Outside (I believe; she was wearing black feathers and had just had that accident on the set of the #Beautiful remix video set), or when she cried at the Christmas concert when her and Nick were breaking up. At least we know she's singing live, but it was hard watching the backup singers and band keep looping back waiting for her to jump back in. I wonder if all the focus and discussion on Celine's struggle with her voice and illness is making Mimi reflect on her own vocal aging. No Olympian can do what they did in their 20's while they're in their 50's. Anyway, it breaks my heart when I see Mariah cry. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 20:39)

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,192) by C from United States How did that prove she was singing live? (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:27) this is a reply to message 107,190

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,190) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I wonder what she's struggling with. That was really sad to watch. Reminds me of years back when she started crying during a performance of Outside (I believe; she was wearing black feathers and had just had that accident on the set of the #Beautiful remix video set), or when she cried at the Christmas concert when her and Nick were breaking up. At least we know she's singing live, but it was hard watching the backup singers and band keep looping back waiting for her to jump back in. I wonder if all the focus and discussion on Celine's struggle with her voice and illness is making Mimi reflect on her own vocal aging. No Olympian can do what they did in their 20's while they're in their 50's. Anyway, it breaks my heart when I see Mariah cry. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 20:39)

Reflecting Mariah and Dolly (107,191) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'm a big Dolly Parton fan, and I started thinking about all the parallels between Mariah and Dolly's careers (and I'm not taking about the boobs hahahaha). Both MC and Dolly have used the butterfly as their moniker, they both have a butterfly themed album (Love is Like a Butterfly, 1974), one called Rainbow (Rainbow, 1987), Dolly has an album called Heartbreaker (1978). They have both bounced around record labels and it's sometimes unclear who they are signed to. Both write, sing and produce their own music, and are true story tellers. Both dabbled in film/acting, they both have multiple Christmas albums. Both women are two of the funniest celebrities in the world with a hilarious sense of humour and self deprecating awareness. What's interesting is that with every album from Dolly starting in 1967 she has more and more success. She wasn't an out-the-gate runaway success like Mariah. Dolly would drop multiple albums a year some years. I would love Mariah to revisit country with Dolly like she did with Right to Dream with Willie Nelson. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:19)

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,190) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I wonder what she's struggling with. That was really sad to watch. Reminds me of years back when she started crying during a performance of Outside (I believe; she was wearing black feathers and had just had that accident on the set of the #Beautiful remix video set), or when she cried at the Christmas concert when her and Nick were breaking up. At least we know she's singing live, but it was hard watching the backup singers and band keep looping back waiting for her to jump back in. I wonder if all the focus and discussion on Celine's struggle with her voice and illness is making Mimi reflect on her own vocal aging. No Olympian can do what they did in their 20's while they're in their 50's. Anyway, it breaks my heart when I see Mariah cry. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 20:39)

Christmas shows (107,189) by Zachariah from Croatia Get well soon and keep lambing. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 18:21) this is a reply to message 107,177

Christmas shows (107,177) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I attended the Charmbracelet tour in London in 2003 right before Halloween, and this year I'm actually planning on going back and see her Christmas shows I'm currently hospitalized for depression with previous suicidal thoughts for the second time since 2009. If it hadn't been for my mobile phone and YouTube and the existence of Mariah Carey, I wouldn't have survived. I have to thank Mariah again for saving my life, thank you Mariah. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 19:38)

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,188) by Libra Lamb from USA Thank you for your opinions and speculation. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 17:34) this is a reply to message 107,186

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,186) by BFF from United States I can assure you that she is receiving zero "hate" for coming out as "bisexual" in 2024. But she's definitely receiving understandable eye rolls from people who can see that it's motivated by a desire for attention. In 2024, you don't broadcast your personal life like this unless your motivation is publicity. I contrast Morris with Tracy Chapman and Luther Vandross, both of whom had lots of speculation about their sexual orientation but had enough class to swat people away when asked about it. It's not normal to broadcast this kind of thing and definitely not when you're recently divorced with a young son. And from personal experience, I can tell you that "waiting until later in life" is not a luxury that many gay men and lesbian women have had. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 13:27)

Christmas shows (107,187) by BFF from United States I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sending kind thoughts your way. Listen to "Anytime You Need a Friend" and know that everyone on the board is rooting for you. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 13:32) this is a reply to message 107,177

Christmas shows (107,177) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I attended the Charmbracelet tour in London in 2003 right before Halloween, and this year I'm actually planning on going back and see her Christmas shows I'm currently hospitalized for depression with previous suicidal thoughts for the second time since 2009. If it hadn't been for my mobile phone and YouTube and the existence of Mariah Carey, I wouldn't have survived. I have to thank Mariah again for saving my life, thank you Mariah. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 19:38)

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,186) by BFF from United States I can assure you that she is receiving zero "hate" for coming out as "bisexual" in 2024. But she's definitely receiving understandable eye rolls from people who can see that it's motivated by a desire for attention. In 2024, you don't broadcast your personal life like this unless your motivation is publicity. I contrast Morris with Tracy Chapman and Luther Vandross, both of whom had lots of speculation about their sexual orientation but had enough class to swat people away when asked about it. It's not normal to broadcast this kind of thing and definitely not when you're recently divorced with a young son. And from personal experience, I can tell you that "waiting until later in life" is not a luxury that many gay men and lesbian women have had. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 13:27) this is a reply to message 107,184

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,184) by Libra Lamb from USA Everyone's journey is different and we shouldn't make assumptions about her decisions. A lot of people come out much later in life, mostly from fear of being judged or alienated. Therefore we shouldn't judge her for coming out and it certainly is not worth all the hate one can receive for what you call "the cool factor". Take it easy, enjoy the rest of your weekend. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 04:26)

Christmas shows (107,185) by MusicfanJ from Germany That is sad to hear Joachim. I hope you feel better soon. Mariah is really a source of power. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 13:11) this is a reply to message 107,177

Christmas shows (107,177) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I attended the Charmbracelet tour in London in 2003 right before Halloween, and this year I'm actually planning on going back and see her Christmas shows I'm currently hospitalized for depression with previous suicidal thoughts for the second time since 2009. If it hadn't been for my mobile phone and YouTube and the existence of Mariah Carey, I wouldn't have survived. I have to thank Mariah again for saving my life, thank you Mariah. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 19:38)

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,184) by Libra Lamb from USA Everyone's journey is different and we shouldn't make assumptions about her decisions. A lot of people come out much later in life, mostly from fear of being judged or alienated. Therefore we shouldn't judge her for coming out and it certainly is not worth all the hate one can receive for what you call "the cool factor". Take it easy, enjoy the rest of your weekend. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 04:26) this is a reply to message 107,175

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,175) by BFF from United States Maren Morris is an attention-seeking narcissist lol. I cannot stand it when celebrities come out as "bisexual" or "queer" for the cool factor. It's such a slap in the face to those of us who have been openly gay or lesbian since before it was cool to identify as "LGBTQ+". My question to Morris is, why get married to a man and have a child with him if you always harbored these thoughts? I think people who harbor doubts about their sexual orientation have an obligation to tell people they are planning to marry and with whom they are planning to have children. It isn't fair to the children, and it isn't fair to the ex-spouse. And, yes, before anyone accuses me of sexism or "biphobia", I would argue the same in situations where the person in question is male or if the person in question was a gay man or lesbian woman. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 18:22)

Christmas shows (107,183) by Libra Lamb from USA Sending my love and thoughts. I hope you get well soon Joachim. Hang in there. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 04:20) this is a reply to message 107,177

Christmas shows (107,177) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I attended the Charmbracelet tour in London in 2003 right before Halloween, and this year I'm actually planning on going back and see her Christmas shows I'm currently hospitalized for depression with previous suicidal thoughts for the second time since 2009. If it hadn't been for my mobile phone and YouTube and the existence of Mariah Carey, I wouldn't have survived. I have to thank Mariah again for saving my life, thank you Mariah. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 19:38)

Confused (107,182) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Ridiculous. She's just waiting for the pre-recorded section (all of it is, in fact) while half smiling and not wanting to do any live adlibs. There's no more to this specific performance than the rest of the show. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 00:53) this is a reply to message 107,165

Confused (107,165) by Robert-Anthony from United States Here is the video. Thank you, Eric. (Friday 9 August 2024; 11:33)

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,181) by Robert-Anthony from United States I guess you don't like The Middle and 80s Mercedes. Lol. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 00:18) this is a reply to message 107,175

Gospel or Jazz album before MC16 (107,175) by BFF from United States Maren Morris is an attention-seeking narcissist lol. I cannot stand it when celebrities come out as "bisexual" or "queer" for the cool factor. It's such a slap in the face to those of us who have been openly gay or lesbian since before it was cool to identify as "LGBTQ+". My question to Morris is, why get married to a man and have a child with him if you always harbored these thoughts? I think people who harbor doubts about their sexual orientation have an obligation to tell people they are planning to marry and with whom they are planning to have children. It isn't fair to the children, and it isn't fair to the ex-spouse. And, yes, before anyone accuses me of sexism or "biphobia", I would argue the same in situations where the person in question is male or if the person in question was a gay man or lesbian woman. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 18:22)

Christmas shows (107,180) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Joachim, we all know you can pull through, right? All our support, dear lamb. Make it happen. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 21:53) this is a reply to message 107,177

Christmas shows (107,177) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I attended the Charmbracelet tour in London in 2003 right before Halloween, and this year I'm actually planning on going back and see her Christmas shows I'm currently hospitalized for depression with previous suicidal thoughts for the second time since 2009. If it hadn't been for my mobile phone and YouTube and the existence of Mariah Carey, I wouldn't have survived. I have to thank Mariah again for saving my life, thank you Mariah. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 19:38)

Christmas shows (107,179) by Jamie from UK So sorry to hear this, if you need any advice please just ask. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 20:50) this is a reply to message 107,177

Christmas shows (107,177) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I attended the Charmbracelet tour in London in 2003 right before Halloween, and this year I'm actually planning on going back and see her Christmas shows I'm currently hospitalized for depression with previous suicidal thoughts for the second time since 2009. If it hadn't been for my mobile phone and YouTube and the existence of Mariah Carey, I wouldn't have survived. I have to thank Mariah again for saving my life, thank you Mariah. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 19:38)

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