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About Bobby A from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

Lamb emergency (111,612) by Bobby A from United States I thought I was going to have to call 911 when she sang the first verse live. I loved the performance. Anderson .Paak is a man in love for sure. Why do I sense MC won't let love take over? (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:24) this is a reply to message 111,608

Lamb emergency (111,608) by Tevin from USA Everyone this is not a drill, I repeat this is not a drill. Mariah is singing live again and sounding amazing. Here's the link to her Fallon performance tonight. She sounds great. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 07:05)

Nothing is impossible / random thoughts (111,611) by Bobby A from United States Yes, you can hear Close My Eyes at the end of NII. IWAI seems to be about Nick. He was a spokesperson for Proactiv in 2012. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:20) this is a reply to message 111,610

Nothing is impossible / random thoughts (111,610) by Lara from Middle East Anyone feels like this is the continuity of "Close my eyes"? "I won't allow it." Who do you think it's about? I tend to say Nick (he once had a post saying he was diagnosed narcissistic) but also might be about Stella. I think Mariah in her recent songwriting is more elusive. I loved both her appearances in that Central Park walk and in Jimmy Fallon, specially that guessing game. I guess she can't say "I don't know her" about these celebrities. Also notice on Fallon appearance how she keeps her hand closed in a fist, she avoids keeping it open on its own and you feel it's always tense. There's definitely something, just hope it's not that bad. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 10:06)

Sugar Sweet (111,605) by Bobby A from United States Sugar Sweet is really a great song with MC solo. I get a different vibe now. Why didn't they release the solo version first and then the version with Kehlani and Sheensea? This album really brings me so much pleasure listening to it in my car. I haven't been to the park yet because of moving this past weekend. I am going this coming weekend. (Monday 29 September 2025; 22:56)

My Love (111,601) by Bobby A from United States MC's interpretation and vocal delivery is pure perfection. When I listen to it, I see MC sitting at a piano with Daniel Moore singing to a crowd in awe of what they are witnessing. I know the deluxe will come to fruition and I can't wait to experience the HFIA deluxe. (Monday 29 September 2025; 17:33)

Confetti and Champagne (111,591) by Bobby A from United States Is Confetti and Champagne about Tanaka? She opens up the song talking about when he left her home. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 23:31)

The multitudes (111,589) by Bobby A from United States I feel the same way. All the silent readers are posting this weekend. It's so cool to read everyone's comments. Jesus I Do is insanely very good. How do The Clark Sisters blend their voices so well together? I guess Dr. Mattie Moss Clark trained them well. If you listen closely you can hear each sister's voice on certain notes. Dorinda and Karen are doing the ad libs towards the end of the song. When is MC going to release her gospel album? We need it next April. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 23:27) this is a reply to message 111,568

The multitudes (111,568) by Lambi from USA The avalanche of reviews are crazy. It's so cool to see everyone come out of hibernation and be united. I truly didn't realize how many lambs are actually here. It almost feels like a pep rally where you see every single student in your class that you won't normally coincide with anywhere, until the rally. I love how we all show up for our girl, Mariah. It's simply beautiful. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 01:44)

HFIA (111,566) by Bobby A from United States This is album is wonderful. There is not one bad song. I just love every song. Her pen is ummatched. Well worth the wait. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 00:36) 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)

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)

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) 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)

Here for It All review (111,535) by Bobby A from United States The style, arrangement, and verses are similiar to other 70s and 80s reconciliation duets like Love Power by Dionne Warrick and Jeffrey Osborne. The man and woman go back forth trying to win back each other by taking the blame for their break-up. The line in the PTS that says "Listen by yourself, please listen by your damn self" is both MC and Anderson saying enough is enough, so go ahead and be alone. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:53) this is a reply to message 111,529

Here for It All review (111,529) by ADAM from USA I love this album. I'm in the minority here but I don't like Play This Song - feels like it's missing something and needs lift. My favorite songs are Mi, Nothing is Impossible, Confetti, My Love, Jesus I Do, and Here For it All. Aside from Looking In, I think HFIA and Nothing Is Impossible are her saddest songs she's written. These songs have taken a dagger direct to my soul. It's how I've been feelings for a long time just without the melody or her lyrics to express it. It's so morbid and refreshing to hear her thoughts on her own mortality (it's like a diary entry to her children when she's gone). I feel it's directly related to her mother and sister's death and a warning about her own. I think she's deeply lonely in the world. Hearing her tell SZA that she doesn't have any best friend was very telling. I'm really shook at how confessional this album was. I'll be the first to say it, but this feels like her farewell album. This album makes me so proud of her. I'm glad we waited this long. She's the best artist. (Friday 26 September 2025; 22:45)

And here it was (111,531) by Bobby A from United States Hopefully, the deluxe version will change album length. I am curious what MC has planned for the deluxe version. I hear remixes, extended, and dance versions for several tracks. (Friday 26 September 2025; 23:37) this is a reply to message 111,528

And here it was (111,528) by Libra Lamb from USA My complaint is that it's too short. Before you know it you're listening to the end track of the album. Hopefully the rest of the songs will grow on you. I have no complaints about any single track. I just wish there was one or two more. (Friday 26 September 2025; 21:40)

Here For It All is brilliant (111,503) by Bobby A from United States I love it. This is the MC we have been missing. I will give my review later this weekend. I am moving to my new apartment. (Friday 26 September 2025; 11:59) this is a reply to message 111,499

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)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,467) by Bobby A from United States There is just a negative atittude that comes from these music industry critics to always criticize MC's artistic work when they know that she really creates masterpieces that set her apart from other artists. Who cares what these critics and reviewers think this time? (Thursday 25 September 2025; 17:47) this is a reply to message 111,464

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,464) by BFF from United States That's such a strange criticism because, to me, the songs seem more solid than the ones on "Caution". The ballads "Nothing Is Impossible" and "Here For It All" sound much stronger than "Portrait" based on the clips I have heard. Other writers are complaining that she seems "too relaxed", as if that's a bad thing? Maybe Mariah's tired of the drama and just wanted to put together an album that was fun and healing for her? She's been working like a dog the last year or so, and she's clearly exhausted. But ultimately nitpicking is what critics do to line their resumes and earn their living, so we really should take it with a grain of salt. The reviews for "Butterfly" on its initial release in 1997 were not amazing, but it went on to be considered her best album by many. I know we don't like Tommy, but he was right when he said "don't pay so much attention to what they write because it will be used to wrap fish the next day". (Thursday 25 September 2025; 16:58)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,461) by Bobby A from United States The Times reviewer says that MC needs better songs on Here For It All. He did say her 5-octave range is as impressive as ever particularly on Nothing Is Impossible. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 16:29) this is a reply to message 111,452

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,452) by BFF from United States The review of the album by Rolling Stone is also relatively middling. They once again awarded her three stars for the album. But then again this writer also rated "E=MC2" as her second best album and "Memoirs" as her third best album behind "Butterfly", so take his critiques with large amount of salt lol. It seems like the publications are reverting back to their 90s pattern of letting people review the album when they clearly don't know Mariah's music. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 14:19)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,448) by Bobby A from United States The AU Project is by Luke Wyland. He is an Australian music reviewer. MC has never been huge in Australia. He is probably not a fan of R&B soul and gospel music. Is it true that Australians are very serious people and don't really find humour in a lot of things? (Thursday 25 September 2025; 12:24) this is a reply to message 111,442

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,442) by Jamie from UK Ouch that's not a great review for Mariah. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 10:45)

Article: Mariah Carey has seen it all: "it was such a drama" (111,446) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Tevin. Yes, she taught me a lot about life. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 11:46) this is a reply to message 111,422

Article: Mariah Carey has seen it all: "it was such a drama" (111,422) by Tevin from USA Wow, now we can see where you got your compassion and positivity from. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 13:54)

Article: Mariah Carey has seen it all: "it was such a drama" (111,419) by Bobby A from United States What an illustrious career. This article brings tears to my eyes because everytime my grandmama saw MC on TV in the late 90s to early 2000s she would say this statement to me. "I saw your girl on TV last night." She knew early on how much I loved MC. My grandmother was my biggest cheerleader and supporter. She never turned her back on me. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 02:54)

Recent falsetto (111,417) by Bobby A from United States Her vocal nodules make MC's voice so unique. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 00:34) this is a reply to message 111,415

Recent falsetto (111,415) by Lambi from USA Great observation. I get exactly what you're talking about. To me, she's always gone back and forth, not just with falsetto, but overall. Her tone on Music Box (especially in Without You) was deep, rich, and mature. Then on Daydream, you suddenly hear a brighter, more developed tone, subtly more feminine. By Butterfly, she fully embraced that feminine sound. Then you get those deep, rich tones again in 2003 (You and I), and by 2005 (Stay the Night), she's hitting those stratospheric, bright belts. With this upcoming album spanning seven years in the making, it'll be interesting to see which facets of her voice show up. I have a feeling it'll be a mix of MIAM and Caution, and I'm already hearing hints of E=MC². This is why I think her instrument is such a freak of nature. You just never know what you're going to get. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 23:46)

Play this song (111,412) by Bobby A from United States Something tells me that MC really loves Play This Song. I know it is going to be one of my favorites on Friday. One thing we can say about Anderson .Paak is he has really been involved in all aspects of the Here For It All album and singles from songwriting to now video director. She needs someone like him helping her creatively. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 19:47) this is a reply to message 111,409

Play this song (111,409) by Giovanni from USA Good morning to all. Mariah just posted about her video "Play this song" on X. I am here for her look and I actually like the high boots, she looks sexy. And Anderson looks so happy being with her, wouldn't surprise me if he has a crush on her. I wanna know what are your thoughts on the outfit Mimi L. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 16:22)

In Your Feelings (111,401) by Bobby A from United States Lol. It's just the acoustic piano version. The album version is going to have more instrumentation. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 01:45) this is a reply to message 111,399

In Your Feelings (111,399) by Stacey from USA I clicked on the link and listened for 2-3 seconds and then stopped. I am going to be surprised. I am, I am, I am, lol. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 01:13)

In Your Feelings (111,396) by Bobby A from United States Beautiful. I can't wait to hear the full track. MC knows how to write and sing a ballad that makes you think about your previous or current relationship. (Monday 22 September 2025; 18:10) this is a reply to message 111,393

In Your Feelings (111,393) by Lighty from China A new preview of the new song In Your Feelings. (Monday 22 September 2025; 16:47)

Good critics for the new album (111,379) by Bobby A from United States Edward, this is it. People will be talking Friday morning on the social media and radio stations. I just feel it. To me, this feels like the frenzy and excitement that happened when MJ released his album Dangerous. When MC is focused and in her personal zone, she creates beautiful music. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 20:15) this is a reply to message 111,372

Good critics for the new album (111,372) by Edward from USA There's something about "Here For It All" that just hits different. I really feel like we're in for a big surprise, but I'm keeping my expectations in check. I can't wait. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 17:39)

Good critics for the new album (111,378) by Bobby A from United States Thank you for sharing MusicFan. It looks like Here For It All will join Mariah Carey, Butterfly, Glitter, and Caution as MC's most cohesive albums. I am sitting on pins and needles knowing that we are about to hear new music after 7 years. I have been listening lately to Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Clark Sisters, Paul McCartney (My Love), and Deniece Williams to gauge what Here For It All will sound like. The promotion this week kicks off when MC joins the CBS Morning Show to talk with Gayle King. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 20:09) this is a reply to message 111,367

Good critics for the new album (111,367) by MusicfanJ from Germany I was surprised to read good critics about her new album in a German online newspaper today (Welt-News) which I wanted to share with you. The critic wrote, he was able to hear the album in advance and was very pleased. It's a combination of RnB, powerballads, adult-contemporary and hip-hop influences. So everything she's known for and loved the last 35 years. He also said "Here for it all" is one of her best ballads and worth the wait. Wow, now I have high expectations. He liked the self-irony of some of her lyrics which is very rare for a non-fan too. I was almost shocked to read something so positive. So now I can't wait to hear the full album like in the good old days. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 15:51)

Album release (111,369) by Bobby A from United States Don't worry Jamie. HFIA will be available on 9/26 for you. AI said that it could be a regional variation because of the time zone or country. Sometimes a different date will be displayed based upon location acting as a placeholder date and leading to temporary system glitch. All systems are working together to make sure HFIA drops on 09.26 in all time zones and countries. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 16:58) this is a reply to message 111,366

Album release (111,366) by Jamie from UK I've seen a few messages now regarding the countdown to the album, from the messages they are saying the album to be released on 26th? But my preorder on iTunes is saying the 28th? (Sunday 21 September 2025; 15:41)

SZA (111,368) by Bobby A from United States I like the fact that MC is finally stepping out of her box. MC knows whatever SZA writes and sings on reaches this generation of young people and becomes a hit. Sza's and MC's comical and shady lyrics are very similiar. I would like to think that my tweet back in June to MC, Sza, and Rodney Jerkins initiated a collaboration. I forgot to retweet it myself to see how many people viewed it and let me review the engagement data. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 16:47) this is a reply to message 111,365

SZA (111,365) by Shezz from Pk Something between them for sure with [Apple Music] on the 24th now after MC sent her that response that Apple Music posted with an eyes emoji. I feel if they have recorded a collaboration, they're not going to release a remix or a song not listed on the album at this point. Very likely that it's an interview, with Sza interviewing MC. Though all the sudden love exchange between them in the last two weeks clearly points to them having cooked something together. I wish that was on the album it would have really helped the album sales. Also, the iheart performance was pretty okay. One of her only performances I've actually managed to fully watch in the last few years. Mostly lipped yes but some decent involvement and energy, better outfit and the great hair. 5 days to go. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 15:15)

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