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iTunes (111,500) by Tameka walker from United states

Does anybody know how the album is doing on the charts?
(Friday 26 September 2025; 10:52)

Here For It All is brilliant (111,499) by Bill from the UK

So let's sidestep the vocal thing - I've moved to accept where she is vocally, the old girl's doing the best with what she's got.

Sonically, musically, lyrically, melodically, and emotionally this album is absolutely wonderful. The 70s production and sound running throughout is brilliant, and I wish she'd done that more. At times it reminded me of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.

My Love is beautiful, Jesus I Do with the Clark Sisters is up there with her better gospel numbers, especially as it's more in a "You Bring the Sunshine" vibe.

In fact, the weakest tracks are probably the singles. And some songs could do with being a bit longer. It's like this is the daytime celebration, and Caution is the downbeat evening counterpart. Like HFIA is the following day, looking ahead with nothing but positivity.

I didn't think I'd like it this much, but it was worth the wait and I'll be playing it non stop. Well done Mariah, great job.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 10:33)

HFIA - ode to afterlife (111,498) by MhieMhie from Vietnam

I can't help but to feel a rollercoaster of emotions especially with HFIA. This is the only song where she acknowledged her mortality. I hope she is not sick like the album is sadness painted as music with the lyrics direct to anguish, longing, pain. Despite the kiss off tracks can't help to feel the heaviness of the album. She bares it all for here for it all.

In other news, I agree with one post here that if she recorded this at E=MC2 era - these songs will glisten and shine differently. I loved it though regardless. I think as a lamb, it is natural for us to find the voice that shaped and molded us.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 10:28)

Here For It All (111,497) by jaker20 from US

Wow this album really took me by surprise, if that was possible because I really avoided the snippets. The last 4 songs I Won't Allow It, My Love, Jesus I Do, HFIA is so compact emotionally, they really tugs the heart. In Your Feelings and Nothing is Impossible is one long timeless feels. By 3rd, 4th listen, I'm already obsessed.

(Friday 26 September 2025; 09:50)

Andrew from the UK (111,496) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands

Andrew was not really a gentleman and that's why he is banned for life.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 09:48)


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Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,495) by Jamie from UK

I like Heavenly too.

(Friday 26 September 2025; 09:47)


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Article: Album review: Mariah is "Here for It All" on new album (111,494) by Zachariah from Croatia

I have to wait for ten more days because it is not available here in Croatia yet in physical form. I tried to order it online but the shipping was enormous.

But I am happy for everyone else to hear it soon.

[Webmaster: You can listen to the album on YouTube.]
(Friday 26 September 2025; 09:33)

Love It (111,493) by Jamie from UK

The album is great on first listen, feels like old Mariah at times. My only wish was that she had done more of these type of songs on previous later albums with her stronger voice as this is Mariah.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 09:26)

Ugh, the curse words (111,492) by Stacey from USA

Anyone know where I can get a clean version of HFIA? There are a few songs I am ready to play over and over and over. Well you get the picture, lol.

(Friday 26 September 2025; 09:04)

SZA/Apple (111,491) by Anonymous from USA

I second your comment. Some of us liked and supported Mariah through the “Pariah” stage and loony tunes era.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 07:54)


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First impression (111,490) by Max from Germany

My first impression: Mariah has made an album in which she has embarked on a new musical direction. Her voice is very different in quality and a bit above the level of Caution. So far, I like every song except "Play This Song". I'm impressed by "Nothing is Impossible". The solo version of "Sugar Sweet" is one of the best songs of the album. I don't like the full version of "Here For It All" as much. The snippets sounded better. "Mi" is also very good, as is "My Love". My absolute favorite: "In Your Feelings". "Jesus I Do" is a bit lame. "Confetti and Campagne" is also interesting in conjunction with "I Don't Allow It".
(Friday 26 September 2025; 07:38)

I love it (111,489) by jaker20 from US

My Love chills.

(Friday 26 September 2025; 07:38)

Here For It All - first listen (111,488) by Billy from Greece

I don't remember crying before when listening to a Mariah album for the first time, and I'm not even in my feelings (no pun intended), but oh my, oh my. I'll come back for more commentary.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 07:35)

Here For It all - first listen (111,487) by Terna from Nigeria

‎It's a very solid album, with no fillers honestly, but with all her records, I gravitate towards some songs more than others and form opinions and sentiments of course. So far I have played the record through only once but specific songs on repeat, these are the ones that connected for me, more than the others.
‎1. Confetti and Champagne (I llove it and it's already on repeat.)
‎2.Mi ("Bragging rights riah" haha, that's right own that sh*t and that beat is wicked.)
‎3. "Nothing is impossible" (Mariah Carey's testimony, and I will never take it for granted.)
‎4. "Play this song" (A chuck full of that 70's sound. You can tell they were inspired by that it.)
‎5. "In your feelings" (Even from the clip posted, I liked it and love it now that I heard it in its entirety.)
‎Vocals are as best as she's capable of currently, that metallic edge has taken over most of her voice and constricts her upper register access. ‎This is an R&B/Soul record with a strong leaning to the 70's era sound. I love it.

(Friday 26 September 2025; 07:31)

Andrew from the UK (111,486) by Reuben Walton from United States

Is he still on this board? I used to be active on here like the better part of a decade ago and I remember a gentleman named Andrew was also active on here and he had the distinction of slating and despising pretty much everything MC made post Butterfly and I'd just be curious to know if he still holds that position. It's also quite possible that he has long since jumped ship.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 07:26)

Article: Album review: Mariah is "Here for It All" on new album (111,485) by Anonymous from USA

I really enjoyed the entire album. It was, dare I say, cohesive.

(Friday 26 September 2025; 07:00)

20 minutes (111,484) by Tevin from USA

20 minutes left. Enjoy the album everyone.

(Friday 26 September 2025; 05:41)

Negative reviews (111,483) by Tevin from USA

Thank goodness for Spotify. I going to listen to the album tomorrow morning before work. I'm mad that my pre-order vinyl of HFIA won't be here until next week.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 05:38)


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Negative reviews (111,482) by Mirage_Nunez from America

I was just thinking to myself earlier today how I truly don't value the critics (or anyone else's) opinion when comes to a new MC album. The critics have been very cynical and bias from the beginning when comes to her style of music and singing; and here we are decades later, legendary, and still creating songs that has helped people: articulate their first love connection, overcome a heartbreak, believe in themselves, restore their faith, dance, enjoy life, celebrate victories, and comfort you through all of life's up and downs. What would I look like overvaluing the opinion of someone who just thinks it's cool to not see the value in her music. If anything they discredit themselves for trying to deny her obvious impact.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 04:16)


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Negative reviews (111,481) by Dove from United States

That's true. Most of her albums have had crap reviews but every single one is a 10/10. Even Charmbracelet, which I consider to be her weakest album, is better than most people's best album.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 03:44)


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Touring (111,480) by Dove from United States

I think she should stop touring too. She needs to rest. I love seeing her on stage in her magical, glittery ensembles but I would rather she rest and spend her time with her kids and release a studio album once in a while. For the art and fun of it. I mean, they're fourteen. In a few years they'll start their own lives. She should cherish every moment.

Growing up, my mom never worked. I remember feeling so safe knowing my mom was always home. Even if I was being a brat or too cool for my mom I loved knowing she was there if I needed her. Not every mother has the luxury of being able to stay home most of the time.

She could still connect with fans through social media and doing public appearances sparingly. She could keep the Christmas residency going since it's only a few weeks out of the year.

Just my thoughts. That's what I would do.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 03:22)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,479) by Dove from United States

Heavenly is one of my favorite songs. Ha ha ha. Beauty is in the ear of the listener.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 03:12)


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Article: Mariah Carey was the "worst" celebrity guest on Mafiathon 3 (111,478) by Dove from United States

I didn't want to give Tai any more airtime but this quote of yours is spot on. Ha ha.

"Mariah has been extra stiff ever since, probably from sitting in that ridiculously low, unglamorous chair. That wasn't even a proper gaming chair, it looked like a punishment. Come on. If you're going to invite a legend, treat her like one."
(Friday 26 September 2025; 03:10)


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Someone's Ugly Daughter (111,477) by Dove from United States

There's a version with Mariah's vocals in a vault.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 02:56)


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Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,476) by Lambi from USA

I'm glad we finally found common grounds, Randy. Even though I felt I already did a long time ago, I've agreed with a lot of your opinions.

But yeah, definitely don't let these journalists gaslight you. The whole agenda is to present fair but actually there's hatred behind their articles. It's so unbelievably fake and predictable.
(Friday 26 September 2025; 02:32)


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