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HFIA (111,564) by MusicfanJ from Germany Interesting thoughts. However I find the lyrics of HFIA so sad. I'm not sure what the song is really about, what do the native speakers think and how do you interpret it? Did you notice that this time in the booklet of the CD there's no thanks to her fans/lambily? It's the first time ever. Maybe because it's completely deticated to her mother and children. I also wonder who said to her: You're not supposed to do this album. Lucky for us she did it. The album feels special, indeed like a farewell album. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 20:15) this is a reply to message 111,560

HFIA (111,560) by jaker20 from US I hear more like a tribute to lambs and that she's here for it all til the end. I think she wrote this during her struggles with losing her family at the same time. For a while I thought it's about the twins, and she's gonna be there until the end, now that it's just them. But I always thought that Mariah thinks of Lambs are fam. So ultimately the lyrics is about that, her career and her parasocial bond with lambs, virtual sleepovers. That she's here for it all, even if you abandon her. Red carpets in Cannes and applause But if you leave (when lambs no longer want her), Still baby, I'm here for it all. But it would be preposterous to sing to your fans. So it's intentionally ambiguous for everyone to relate wherever they want to place that thought. The second half shift is a literal shift. I think she's going to move from pop to gospel and classic standards maybe which is how the entire album sounds. If you notice, there's not a single rap feature in the album. It's a tribute and once she shifts, she is saying that she hope you'll still be there. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 18:34)

An ode to all of us (111,563) by jaker20 from US My reading is a bit different. I mean she literally just signed a multi-album deal with gamma. I definitely think she's signaling a shift in what she wants to put out moving forward. It's not by chance that there's no rap collab in HFIA. That's a first for her in what, since prior Daydream? The collabs we got leaned more R&B and another with gospel. That's a good thing, I hope she keeps collabing across the board. It's not by chance that her intro is "Mi", from now on, it's gonna be her and about her. It's not but chance that she collabed with The Clark Sisters, gospel yet upbeat. It's not by chance that she covered a McCartney song. I think that's the direction she wants to take, more pared down, classic and timeless. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 19:05) this is a reply to message 111,556

An ode to all of us (111,556) by BFF from United States I'm not sure it's a farewell, but something has definitely been going on behind the scenes. You can tell in every interview and every performance she's given during the past year or so that she's completely and utterly exhausted. I'm happy that she put out this album, and I think it's great. But Mariah really looks like she's going through the motions and that her heart is not in it any more... at least the performing part of it. I think she still likes writing songs and recording, but I think the other aspects of being a recording artist are unsatisfying to her. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 15:25)

HFIA (111,562) by Jamie from UK Yes I'm loving it, this is Mariah, I just wish she hadn't waited so long to record songs like this again. The songs are quality, I'm used to the new vocals now but imagine these songs with Daydream locals. My Love I feel the vocals are most strongest on that song. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 19:02) this is a reply to message 111,559

HFIA (111,559) by ADAM from USA This is making me teary eyed now that you said that - HFIA is a mashup of The Wind, Looking In, Outside, Portrait, and something fresh. This is her last full album, I suspect she's fighting a private medical issue that she's keeping close to the vest. I think she's a real class act creating this masterpiece of a final album for her fans and children to keep. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 17:46)

HFIA-inspired Mariah marathon (111,561) by BFF from United States The album's release inspired me to get out all of my CD copies of the her albums and compilations and listen to the entire catalogue all the way through. Just finished the debut and have a new found appreciation for "Prisoner" and "Sent From Up Above". I just wish they weren't so overproduced. Glad Mariah took charge of production duties on "Emotions". By the way, I wish there had been a CD release of the anniversary editions of "Rainbow" and "The Emancipation of Mimi". I've never been a fan of vinyl. It costs too much, takes up too much space, and the audio quality isn't as good as CDs. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 19:01)

HFIA (111,560) by jaker20 from US I hear more like a tribute to lambs and that she's here for it all til the end. I think she wrote this during her struggles with losing her family at the same time. For a while I thought it's about the twins, and she's gonna be there until the end, now that it's just them. But I always thought that Mariah thinks of Lambs are fam. So ultimately the lyrics is about that, her career and her parasocial bond with lambs, virtual sleepovers. That she's here for it all, even if you abandon her. Red carpets in Cannes and applause But if you leave (when lambs no longer want her), Still baby, I'm here for it all. But it would be preposterous to sing to your fans. So it's intentionally ambiguous for everyone to relate wherever they want to place that thought. The second half shift is a literal shift. I think she's going to move from pop to gospel and classic standards maybe which is how the entire album sounds. If you notice, there's not a single rap feature in the album. It's a tribute and once she shifts, she is saying that she hope you'll still be there. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 18:34) this is a reply to message 111,537

HFIA (111,537) by Munny from United Kingdom This most definitely is a farewell album. HFIA is a musical mash-up of every introspective album closer she's ever done. Melodically, it's three-parts Music Box, Looking In and The Wind. Very telling that it closes the album. Her way of saying goodbye. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 05:09)

HFIA (111,559) by ADAM from USA This is making me teary eyed now that you said that - HFIA is a mashup of The Wind, Looking In, Outside, Portrait, and something fresh. This is her last full album, I suspect she's fighting a private medical issue that she's keeping close to the vest. I think she's a real class act creating this masterpiece of a final album for her fans and children to keep. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 17:46) this is a reply to message 111,537

HFIA (111,537) by Munny from United Kingdom This most definitely is a farewell album. HFIA is a musical mash-up of every introspective album closer she's ever done. Melodically, it's three-parts Music Box, Looking In and The Wind. Very telling that it closes the album. Her way of saying goodbye. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 05:09)

The day after (111,558) by Zachariah from Croatia I am listening the album since yesterday from "Mi" all the way to "Here for it all" and it is just like a good feel book with a nice ending or a nice meal with a perfect desert at the end. Variations are endless. I am so glad that this album was released on September 26. That date was always related to loss of my daughter when she was only one month old and yesterday, instead of feeling sad I had something else to be happy about. Thank you M for that. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 16:30)

Interview with Associated Press (111,557) by Lara from Middle East Look at her right hand how her thumb sometimes twitches. I think this is why you see her most of the time she has her hand in a fist position to hide that. That "gruesome fall" in 2013 made that. I wonder also what other damage it has done. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 15:55) this is a reply to message 111,542

Interview with Associated Press (111,542) by Philipp from Switzerland This must be one of the best interviews of this era so far. You can tell that the journalist is a fan and she is asking her really good questions. Check it out here. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:26)

An ode to all of us (111,556) by BFF from United States I'm not sure it's a farewell, but something has definitely been going on behind the scenes. You can tell in every interview and every performance she's given during the past year or so that she's completely and utterly exhausted. I'm happy that she put out this album, and I think it's great. But Mariah really looks like she's going through the motions and that her heart is not in it any more... at least the performing part of it. I think she still likes writing songs and recording, but I think the other aspects of being a recording artist are unsatisfying to her. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 15:25) this is a reply to message 111,532

An ode to all of us (111,532) by Lambi from USA "Rainbows will always remind you of me Please remember to look for them diligently And save a prayer, cause covenants are real, believe in things unseen But if you leave, just whisper something softly to the wind you want Mariah to hear" Are we nearing the end? What is this MC? I cried with the thought of Mariah saying her final words. I genuinely feel so unsettled. (Friday 26 September 2025; 23:38)

Lamb creativity (111,555) by Terna from Nigeria The new lambies are in overdrive on Instagram with this. What's your favorite? (Saturday 27 September 2025; 15:16)

Mariah doesn't want to tour anymore (111,554) by Shezz from Pk Thank God she’s finally being open about not being happy and comfortable with touring anymore in the Grammy interview. I hope after Christmas she takes a long extended break for herself. I wonder if the deluxe album version will come out before or after Christmas. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 14:54)

Play This Song (111,553) by T from USA I find myself humming this one the most out of all of them. I think the laid back feel is the point, it doesn't take a lot of energy to listen to it and it's just so smooth and groovy. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 14:46)

HFIA (111,552) by T from USA I would love this to be the ending she deserves. I don't need anymore more studio albums from Mariah after this. She's done it all, literally. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 14:45) this is a reply to message 111,537

HFIA (111,537) by Munny from United Kingdom This most definitely is a farewell album. HFIA is a musical mash-up of every introspective album closer she's ever done. Melodically, it's three-parts Music Box, Looking In and The Wind. Very telling that it closes the album. Her way of saying goodbye. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 05:09)

Head scratcher (111,551) by BFF from United States I actually think "Type Dangerous" works quite well as a single and in the context of the album, and it really grew on me. The "Eric B. Is President" sample helps maintain the '70s vibe because the original record by Eric B. and Rakim utilizes samples from several '70s funk songs like "Funky President" by James Brown. I believe it was recorded after Mariah and Anderson's initial sessions. "Sugar Sweet", on the other hand, does feel out of place on the album. In previous interviews, it sounded like Mariah was reticent to include it, so maybe she did it at the suggestion of Gamma, L.A. Reid, etc. They probably pulled in the guest artists out of a desire to be more current because the rest of the album is not current at all. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 14:37) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

Here For It All is brilliant (111,550) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, it's haunting. I can imagine it. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 13:34) this is a reply to message 111,539

Here For It All is brilliant (111,539) by Tevin from USA Imagine Nothing is Impossible playing right before Everything Fades Away. Haunting. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 06:18)

HFIA initial reaction (111,549) by Dove from United States I listened to it at midnight when it came out and I don't know why but I cried. I did come and read everyone's reviews right after, I couldn't help myself. I can't wait to spend more time with it and have better formed opinions to share. I really like the Associated Press interview with Leslie Ambriz someone posted. Thank you for posting. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 13:02)

Head scratcher (111,548) by Libra Lamb from USA I agree with you on the questionable single choices. I really enjoy I Won't Allow It, should've been the first choice. Type Dangerous is my least favorite song on the album and feels out of place with the album and yet I find myself humming it throughout out the day. I really enjoyed Jesus I Do and I'm, it's perfect, and I'm not a religious person. I can't stop paying the album. Glad you're enjoying it. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 13:01) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

Head scratcher (111,547) by Shezz from Pk I think it's Mariah and or Gamma thinking those two were more mainstream and younger sounding to appeal to the TikTok/streaming generation. I don't know when she'll realize she doesn't need to cater to them. Not like they paid off anyway. Here's hoping they ditch PTS asap and get behind IYF or IWAI while the album's hot. NII would be amazing with a raw and vulnerable video though somebody will have to tie her hands. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 12:40) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

Head scratcher (111,546) by Bobby A from United States Nothing is Impossible is the best song on the album. MC's vocals and delivery are really good. I think Type Dangerous was released as the first single because Gamma probably wanted a song and video to announce MC's return. In Your Feelings or I Won't Allow It would not have worked as first single choices. Larry Jackson probably said let's go with Type Dangerous since you are known for infusing R&B and hip hop. I want to know what was the last song recorded in June? (Saturday 27 September 2025; 12:01) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

Head scratcher (111,545) by Jamie from UK I feel the same. I don't even feel they match the rest of the album. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 11:49) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

Just happy for MC's HFIA (111,544) by Lainsky from Philippines There are already so many reviews, and lambs are handpicking favorites, so I'm not going to do those. I am simply happy for this release by our dear Mariah Carey. After playing and listening to the whole album three times, however, there's not a single song I would like to skip so far. It's been a while since I felt satisfied and happy with her release. I have a couple of songs I skip in Caution after playing it three times. I still skip them lol. I am hopeful for a No. 1 debut on The Billboard 200, as well as another No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 or two. "Play This Song", "Nothing Is Impossible", "I Won't Allow It", and possibly "Here For It All" are all or could be strong contenders for the top spot. Happy listening, everyone. Let's enjoy the album and celebrate together. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 11:38)

New video (111,543) by MusicfanJ from Germany Haha, it's a cute little video. I always like black and white videos. Someone wrote on YouTube, Mariah is bringing back real classic RnB to the music industry. And I can only agree. That soul was missing. I'm very surprised, only positive. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:31) this is a reply to message 111,536

New video (111,536) by Bobby A from United States Lol. Too much puppy love with all of that touching, rolling eyes, and hand holding. Somebody is in love. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:55)

Interview with Associated Press (111,542) by Philipp from Switzerland This must be one of the best interviews of this era so far. You can tell that the journalist is a fan and she is asking her really good questions. Check it out here. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:26)

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

New video (111,540) by Shezz from Pk I love the album except for this song that I ironically can't play. The only skip for me. It goes nowhere. The video suits the song. I'm glad they didn't put in any money on it. A wasted opportunity though I love the other songs .Paak was involved in. The three ballads are amazing. Nothing Is Impossible and My Love are stellar. Although I love HFIA, it would have been a home run if the second verse was done in a straight forward delivery like the first. There was no JD to tell Mumbleriah off I suppose. I prefer her vocals for this and In Your Feelings in the live snippets she posted earlier. Voice sounded fuller and richer. Sounded like she had a bit of a cold the day she recorded In Your Feelings. Still really like it though. I Wont Allow It is another great one. A love child of Levitating and You Don't Know What to do. People say she's channeling here inner Dua Lipa but Mariah has been doing disco way before Dua Lipa made it popular. Surprisingly, Mi is my most repeated track so far. Trust Mariah to make obnoxious lyrics sound so ethereal. I feel it is up there with her most honest lyrics ever. She's all about that life now and she's owning it. Like Randy said JD said, she wants to be a rapper. Atleast she makes it sound so damn good. Confetti and Champagne and Jesus I Do have grown on me. C&C more so. Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet I have already heard to the ground so I'm skipping them currently though I do really like both. Overall, quite happy with the album. I could have done with a few more songs for sure. Hopefully the deluxe version she mentioned in her Apple notes will see the light of day and include her Sza collaboration. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 09:01) this is a reply to message 111,534

New video (111,534) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands It surprises me that no one is talking about Mariah's new video. Maybe because it's boring as hell? (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:37)

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