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About Bill from the UK: I love Mariah more than you do. London Daydream Tour Attendee.

Re: Ranked album covers/photography (93,979) (93,981) by Bill from the UK This is so strange because I think the Music Box album cover (CD version, not the half face cassette many of us had at the time) really is the best at capturing her beauty. It isn't airbrushed to within an inch of its life, it's not trying to be sexy, it's not legs akimbo or arms behind her head. She's not blue. It's just Mariah, in all her understated, timeless, classic beauty. So odd you feel it doesn't do her justice. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. (Monday 4 May 2020; 22:31)

Re: Ranked album covers/photography (93,952) (93,977) by Bill from the UK You were right and I did stop reading after number 2 initially before composing my list. But having now revisited, how come Music Box is so low? It's just her lovely face, and she was appaz paying homage to a picture of Marilyn Monroe in a similar pose. It's such a classic look and why I currently have it as my picture. The cropping was pretty horrific on the cassette though. (Monday 4 May 2020; 20:21)

Re: Ranked album covers/photography (93,970) (93,974) by Bill from the UK Butterfly's cover will always be the eyes closed version for me. As Andrew said, this was used for the first pressing in the UK, and it is beautiful and so much more elegant than the eyes open version. (Monday 4 May 2020; 15:16)

Re: Ranked album covers/photography (93,967) (93,968) by Bill from the UK Single covers, good one. I'm gonna do my top 12. 1. Without You 2. Vision of Love 3. Can't Let Go 4. Make It Happen 5. All I Want for Christmas Is You 6. Always Be My Baby 7. Dreamlover 8. Anytime You Need a Friend 9. Fantasy 10. Open Arms 11. Hero 12. One Sweet Day (Monday 4 May 2020; 12:35)

Re: Ranked album covers/photography (93,952) (93,953) by Bill from the UK Haha, it's true. You know I love a little list. 1. Merry Christmas 2. Emotions 3. Music Box 4. Daydream 5. MTV Unplugged EP 6. Butterfly 7. Rainbow 8. #1's 9. The Emancipation of Mimi 10. E=MC2 11. Caution 12. The Remixes 13. Charmbracelet 14. Greatest Hits 15. Me I Am Mariah 16. Mariah Carey 17. Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel 18. Merry Christmas II You 19. Glitter 20. #1 to Infinity (Sunday 3 May 2020; 13:39)

Re: Charmbracelet (93,945) (93,949) by Bill from the UK We all have different tastes and several members on this board have a special allegiance to Charmbracelet, much as others do to her other albums. I don't really cast any of Mariah's albums as "the best" or "the worst". I play some more than others of course, but at times I can go weeks playing one album and its remixes only, and fully be back in that "era". It depends on my mood most times, and Charmbracelet definitely has a mood and a time and place for it to be played. Daydream and Music Box, both filled to the brim with her biggest hits, are easy to pick up and play through. Charmbracelet is a longer album, with a polarising vocal approach, and home to one of her worst songs ever (Boy). That said, it's a pure R&B album, that wasn't after any commercial success. There was nothing calculated about it, it was more a "I'm still here" album that I genuinely believe she intended as a stop gap record for the fans to enjoy. It's not an album I play whilst ironing or cleaning the bathroom, but one I clear my schedule for, tidy the house up, pour the wine, get the lyrics out, and relax with. And I have to say I don't find I do that with any of her other albums. (Sunday 3 May 2020; 09:53)

Re: I'm That Chick (93,927) (93,940) by Bill from the UK You don't mean the Off the Wall sample? That's Michael Jackson's groove, not Mariah's. (Saturday 2 May 2020; 20:18)

Re: #1 on iTunes (93,898) (93,902) by Bill from the UK Frozen was a good song. The rest of the album tried too hard. Never listened to any albums that followed. Always thought she was overrated. (Thursday 30 April 2020; 23:35)

Re: #1 on iTunes (93,896) (93,897) by Bill from the UK Ah Bedtime Stories. The only decent album Madonna ever managed to cobble together. Bless her. (Thursday 30 April 2020; 22:25)

The long awaited duets album (93,845) by Bill from the UK My idea. Part one, album versions. Part two, live renditions. Plus some Christmas festive versions. Part one I'll Be There * Trey Lorenz Endless Love * Luther Vandross One Sweet Day * Boyz II Men Whenever You Call * Brian McKnight Against All Odds * Westlife The Beautiful Ones * Dru Hill When You Believe * Whitney Houston Angels Cry * NeYo Beautiful * Miguel Part two (live) We're Not Making Love Anymore (live) * Michael Bolton Endless Love (live from Royal Albert Hall) * Luther Vandross One Sweet Day (live from MSG) * Boyz II Men I'll Be There (live from MSG) * Wayne Morris Chain of Fools (live) * Aretha Franklin Hopelessly Devoted to You (live) (unedited) * Olivia Newton-John When You Believe (live at the Oscars) * Whitney Houston Got to Be Real (live) * Patti LaBelle Baby Love/Stop In the Name of Love (live) * Diana Ross Hero (live) * Pavarotti Christmas bonus tracks When Christmas Comes * John Legend All I Want for Christmas Is You * Michael Bublé O Come All Ye Faithful * Patricia Carey (Wednesday 29 April 2020; 12:33)

Re: On a positive note (93,829) (93,839) by Bill from the UK Haha, well that's something. Last Kiss is the best song on E=MC2, I was so glad for the snippet she sang on IG. I wonder if she has anything planned for the debut's anniversary? It's right around the corner. (Wednesday 29 April 2020; 07:52)

Re: iTunes (93,812) (93,816) by Bill from the UK I would hope Charmbracelet is next to be shown some love. It came and went with a bit of a whimper, but there are some brilliant songs buried on that set. Lyrically, I rate it second to Butterfly. Vocally, I do appreciate the approach she took to the record, but I do have to be in the right mood for it. But tracks like Through the Rain, The One, My Saving Grace, Subtle Invitation, and I Only Wanted really shine. (Tuesday 28 April 2020; 17:57)

Re: This performance (93,785) (93,786) by Bill from the UK Great remake. I used to love that this was a "tour exclusive" in the early days. She should bring it back. (Sunday 26 April 2020; 14:05)

Re: Andrew - pic on point (93,773) (93,778) by Bill from the UK Haha Andrew you are something else lol. (Friday 24 April 2020; 23:39)

Re: Song of the day - Want You (93,768) (93,770) by Bill from the UK Hi Jade, always lovely to see you. You know I've never been a fan of Want You, but I'll give it a spin tonight for you. Hope you're safe and well. (Friday 24 April 2020; 19:56)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey shares kitchen selfie holding two kettles (93,760) (93,762) by Bill from the UK The point that is being made by others though, is she's tilting her head and it's not really that big a deal. Let's move on. (Friday 24 April 2020; 13:56)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey shares kitchen selfie holding two kettles (93,748) (93,751) by Bill from the UK Head over to Mariah Network, check out the gallery, pick the early years. Literally every photoshoot she ever did has her tilting her head back in at least one shot. Come on now, I know you're a harsh critic who cares deeply about her, but keep it to her music and career choices and not her appearance. If she's self conscious of her weight let's not pull her up on it. (Thursday 23 April 2020; 20:56)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey shares kitchen selfie holding two kettles (93,743) (93,747) by Bill from the UK Well I'd respectfully challenge that and say there are a plethora of pictures from the pre-divorce years (both first and second) where she is tilting her head. Meaning, when she was a lot younger and weight maintenance wasn't an issue like it is for us oldies. I think it's either how she was coaxed to pose back when she starting having professional photographs taken, or she genuinely believes she looks good. Who hasn't re-taken a selfie or begged a friend to delete a picture taken because you thought you looked awful? And when the rubber hits the road, she's tilting her head. I mean there are worse things she could do surely. (Thursday 23 April 2020; 18:53)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey shares kitchen selfie holding two kettles (93,741) (93,742) by Bill from the UK Yes I tend to agree. When a picture is taken of Mariah Carey, it's there forever. It's not like you and me where we can delete them or rip them up (for those of us that remember physical photographs). If the head tilt works then tilt that head beeyotch. (Thursday 23 April 2020; 10:14)

Re: Emotions album (93,731) (93,732) by Bill from the UK That version of To Be Around You was atrocious. (Wednesday 22 April 2020; 10:45)

Re: Emotions album (93,720) (93,724) by Bill from the UK Haha. Oh Licia. I was confident you'd "get" The Roof when you gave it another shot not that long ago, but alas, it wasn't to be. Would you try The Wind again? She sings it so softly and gently, and it's so moving and sad. I love the jazz vibe, and why she's never done anything like it since is beyond me. It's a real unique number in her catalogue. (Tuesday 21 April 2020; 19:15)

Re: Listening to Glitter (93,716) (93,718) by Bill from the UK The Loverboy video is one of my faves. I love the bright colours and the cars and the flags. All against the backdrop of that sapphire blue sky. It looks amazing. Each shot is a postcard. (Monday 20 April 2020; 22:32)

Re: Emotions album (93,715) (93,717) by Bill from the UK Hmmm. I suppose the C&C tracks haven't aged that well, as they were a victim of their early 90s production standards. The ballads however I think have never sounded so organic and spacious. They really open up and let Mariah's voice be front and centre, and create a wonderful atmospheric mood. Music Box is much more finely tuned, perhaps a bit too much. But we love all the albums. (Monday 20 April 2020; 17:41)

Re: Emotions album (93,703) (93,708) by Bill from the UK What makes you think I avoid Music Box? I love that album, and always will. Like many, it was my introduction to Mariah, and me purchasing that album on cassette in 1994 would change my life forevermore. (Sunday 19 April 2020; 13:46)

Re: Emotions album (93,700) (93,701) by Bill from the UK Emotions is so underrated. My favourite after Unplugged and Merry Christmas. Her vocals are astonishing and it houses the best ballads. So moving and atmospheric, especially the closers Till the End of Time and The Wind. I've never encountered a fan who doesn't love TTEOT. (Looks at Licia.) (Saturday 18 April 2020; 22:43)

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