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Imperfect (39,887) by Gilbert from USA I've been listening to it alot lately and I can't believe how much I've been into it. It's a really beautiful song, not only for Mariah but for anyone who has been told something ugly by someone else. I wish that was a single or at least included in her album. I think I read somewhere that the reason it didn't release was because of the auto-tune. I really don't notice it unless I'm not singing alot. Either way, with auto-tune or not it's a great song. Okay my rant is over, and I'm really enjoying TAOLG as well. I didn't even listen to the clip from this whole Facebook thing, I just signed in iTunes and downloaded it. (Monday 18 November 2013; 17:04)

Universal/Island (39,886) by Tony from Ireland I do agree that #Beautiful was a hit, and even the video was a success, although I did like more the "dirty" version of it. And let's be honest, all the promotion was made by Mariah herself. Not a sign of live from her record company. Not even a single poster or a cover at any magazine. So, looking at this, of course it was a hit and a well deserved one. Now with TAOLG, it seems the same for me. No sign of live of Universal at all. And they have gold in their hands. But that will be something we will never understand, unless Mariah will speak out about it. Somebody remember that incredible song called 100% that was never promoted and was way better than any single taken from MOAIA? She is still somebody that other artist are looking up to. And that means respect. I'm just hoping her record label will open their eyes. Love and peace. (Monday 18 November 2013; 16:23)

Chase (39,885) by R&B Junkie from Poland Yes! The only thing that matters, or if it don't for you then it should, is music! I'm not obsessed with all that glittering numer 1's stuff. I'm proud she has done so good on the charts, but now I really don't care. Top 40 is enough, I don't need my idol to be chart-topping anymore since having number 1 these days does not mean the single has good quality. See, it's all about making money. The thing that I need from music is to bring me some extra emotions to my life. That's how #Beautiful works, and so does TAOLG. "Through the Rain" wasn't that succesful, but I love it so much. And there are many other Mariah's singles that touched my soul, and didn't become hits. Does it mean I can't enjoy that music? (Monday 18 November 2013; 16:02)

TAOLG video (39,884) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Did MC announce any plans for TAOLG music video? (Monday 18 November 2013; 15:07)

What is a hit? (39,883) by B from USA #Beautiful peaked at No. 2 on the R&B Songs chart and she's considered an R&B artist, so how is that a flop? I think the R&B chart would be more important than the pop charts to MC at this stage in her career. Maybe holding the record and topping The Beatles is more important. I can't lie, I'd love for her to do so. She only needs 3 more! (Monday 18 November 2013; 14:42)

Billboard (39,882) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Why don't we all listen to the song together, and by the time the Billboard Hot 100 is out on Thursday, TAOLG is charted without a proper release. That would be a proper statement. (Monday 18 November 2013; 7:14)

The Art of Letting Go (39,881) by Chase from USA Aside from a few awkward lyrics, this is a gorgeous ballad and superb return to form for Mariah. The vocals are powerful, warm, and emotional. The blend of gospel and classic R&B, enhanced with the crackles and pops of an old record, feels like home to me. Whether this is a hit or not, it's got a permanent spot on my iPod. Isn't good music all that really matters, anyway? (Monday 18 November 2013; 3:43)

Letting Go mini performance. (39,880) by Lee from UK Mariah's impromtu performance was hilarious. "And that was my bad side as well, oh hell. And I see you filming me, what the ..." I hope her new album contains these kinds of vocals. I hope when Mariah performs Letting Go live that it is this simple with a piano and just her singing and riffing. It is so beautiful. I could listen to it all day long. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 20:03)

Impromptu performance (39,879) by Jimbo from UK I was really touched by Mariah's impromptu performance. I love hearing her sing when she's completely relaxed. The adlib for the "no longer live in your dominion" part of TAOLG was exquisitely beautiful, and I noticed that there was a very visceral connection with the audience. It reminded me of Nina Simone's live performances, and her ability to create an emotional nexus between herself and the audience. Mariah if you, or one of your team, is reading this, thank you very much! (Sunday 17 November 2013; 19:56)

TAOLG, Jimmy Fallon suprise (39,878) by Joe from United Kingdom I have to admit when i first heard TAOLG, I was quite dissapointed, maybe because I was expecting something else. I felt that something was missing, like more of a beat in the verses just to pick up the tempo, because by the time the song picked up towards the end, it was pretty much over. I also felt like the lyrics could of been better, but I thought I'd give it a week and wait to see if it grew on me and it actually has the more I've listened to it. I really like it now, it's not a song that I'll have on repeat, but I still like it. Now onto something that I have repeated to many times to mention. I enjoyed the Jimmy Fallon suprise and then to top it off with that impromptu performance, all I can say is wow, even I was suprised but how good she sounded. It's not like I doubted her because weirdly in recent times I've actually started to prefer her improvisational moments like in Australia, but this just took it to another level for me. Even the haters are finding it real hard to dig deep to find something negative to say. It's about time. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 18:49)

TAOLG (39,877) by Chicago Lamb from USA It's a grower, people. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 16:03)

TAOLG Wikipedia (39,876) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway If you guys look at TAOLG Wikipedia article, you can see there that the song indeed has not been released on radio, but it has allready entered the Irish chart at #96. I mean, the Irish chart? When was she popular there? I hope a readio release is just around the corner, people deserve to listen to this song. I'm listening to it at this moment actually, I love the ending. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 14:30)

TAOLG (39,875) by PJW from The U.K. I admit, I dismissed at first listen. I found it incoherent, lacking fluidity, a reclamation of Mine Again for the new decade, cousins to those unequal sisters My All and I Only Wanted. But then I listened again and the beauty of it dawned on me. Mariah doesn't quite talk, doesn't quite sing, but flutters and flows with beauty, ease and within her range, something I've asked of her for so long. The instrumentation is fantastic, the arrangement beautiful. It demonstrates a lot of maturity, I think. I've actually caught myself singing Aretha's Natural Woman and maybe feel songs in that vein have been an inspiration in some way. R.e. VOL being compared, it totally see it. The original VOL was, I reckon, very 50s, very simple, very slow "shoo-bop". Listen to live and especially acapella versions, especially of late, it's very apparent to me that was her intended direction with it. With TAOLG, it fits perfectly over that format, it's almost a modern re interpretation of a 50s/60s slow "shop bop" ballad. I absolutely adore it and am really looking forward to this album. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 12:11)

Views (39,874) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom People are allowed to express their views, irrespective of whether they are positive, negative, or even just concern, as has been the case recently. This is a message board, and thus people post such views. If you take issue with anything said, don't take it do personally. To quote Stacey "it ain't that deep". Move on and get over it. Defending an opinion gets tiring. Moreover, it's a message board. We all have the freedom of expression. Deal with it. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 11:06)

Out100 / impromptu performance (39,873) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Mariah looked stunning at the Out 100 gala. She looked stylish, sexy and classic, all at the same time. Her impromptu performance was out of this world. I wish I could've been there. She was ver funny too lol. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 11:01)

Re: Badr (39,872) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Yes, let's stick together and listen to song, over and over... (Sunday 17 November 2013; 8:11)

Re: Tony from Ireland, Badr, Clueey23, and RadChad (39,871) by nikki from usa You guys have some of the most refreshing comments I've seen in awhile. I thank you for them. As far as I know, TAOLG hasn't been released to radio or advertised as such. The Facebook thing was so all fans around the world would get to hear the song together for the first time. I don't know where people are getting that #Beautiful wasn't a hit, because it sold over a million copies in the US alone while The Emancipation just passed the 6 million mark. I'm hoping this is one of those "preview" things where Mariah winds up releasing this within the next couple weeks to the public at large now that the lambs got "first peak". Or maybe, all she's going for is sales, and wants to see if she can get around the politics of radio? (Sunday 17 November 2013; 7:47)

Cover idea (39,870) by OGmattyICE from US My roommate was just playing "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin, and for some reason I thought maybe Mariah could cover this song. Personally I think it would sound very good in Mariah's version too. Just an idea. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 4:33)

Good vibes (39,869) by Stacey from USA I know some have expressed concern over a 3:30 am FB post, but most of comments of TAOLG have been quite positive. No? Her voice is stellar on this song. The disjointedness may grow on me as I listen more and get a better feel for the song. Many have expressed those same thoughts. I see a general like of the song with many of the comments posted, unless I am on some alternative Archives website reality, lol. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 4:05)

Re: Joachim Agerup, bravo (39,865) by Badr from USA I couldn't have said it better. I believe we should be praising Mariah for releasing such a great song. She is, once again, doing something different. She could be releasing dance tracks featuring the hottest pop act in an attempt to remain popular, but she lets her voice do the job. I agree, the new song is simply one of the best songs she's released since she left Sony. Musically, it is even more ambitious than many of the #1's she had back in the day. All I know is that this is the reason I love MC. (Saturday 16 November 2013; 23:28)

TAOLG (39,864) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway How can anyone here criticise Mariah now that she has released the best song in almost a decade? Some people here should take a chill pill. Even if the song doesn't chart well, I will most definitely put the song on repeat when the album is out. The song is strong, and at last Mariah's getting the recognition from the music industry that she deserves. It's a song dedicated to her fans, what more can we ask for? (Saturday 16 November 2013; 21:40)

clueey23 (39,863) by Stacey from USA You addressed everyone on this board in your original post, hence why I responded. Clarify next time. Just saying. By the way, you need to read closer too. You misspelled my name, lol. Oh and don't call me sweetie. You don't know me from sliced bread either enough to address me that way, lol. I think you are blowing the whole negative energy thing way out of proportion. Just a few have expressed a concern over a long FB post MC made in the middle of the night. It seemed odd. But, if it's nothing to worry about, then it's nothing. Most here love the song and the vibe has been quite good. So chill. It ain't that deep. (Saturday 16 November 2013; 18:56)

Best vocalist of all time (39,862) by Tony from Ireland I've just seen Mariah's performance on Jimmy F, and I have to say that once again I fell in love with Mariah. What a wonderdul voice. She can sing anything and make my heart rush through lots of emotions. She is just looking stunning. How beautiful. I've been listening to TAOLG like 50 times today and is absolutely brilliant. I hope she will get an award for beat vocalist of all times. Hehe. And seriously people, stop talking about how her figure should look or how she should write her songs. We have to realize how lucky we are to have MC making music for us. She rules. Love and peace. (Saturday 16 November 2013; 18:20)

Wow (39,861) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I love it when she rifs like that so much. I'd love it if she did a full album of Gospel/Jazz one day. There's nothing quite like her voice. I wish that this would silence the "Mariah can't sing anymore" talk, but sadly it probably won't. Lol. (Saturday 16 November 2013; 18:18)

My previous post (39,860) by Ms. Giselle from USA Thanks, to those that explained the "medicine" comment. I just wanted to clarify, I never would ever call me crazy. In fact nobody did. Like Stacy said, I remember those old VM messages too. We as fans were concerned. I wanted to address another post. Someone said American lambs are lazy, I disagree with that. People don't understand that Mariah's "diva" act has ruined her reputation to the average consumer. Google her name and go to news and read comments from people, they all think she's the out of touch diva who looks down on others which is not true. But this over the top diva image has hurt then did good. Oh and about the 14 million twitter followers, just ask Miley, Rihanna Ariana, Katy, JLo, do those "followers" mean anything? Look at their album sales. Enough said. (Saturday 16 November 2013; 17:15)

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