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Whatever happened to concept videos? (36,607) by Edward from USA I miss Mariah with meaningful videos like "Butterfly" or "Through the Rain". I'm tired of Mariah videos lying down, caressing her boobs, I mean, her hair and face. She could do that, but a story line would be very nice. "We Belong Together" and "It's Like That" were nice videos too. (Friday 26 October 2012; 2:21)

John/I Only Wanted (36,606) by Edward from USA John, you're so on point about the lyrics on I Only Wanted. The parts of that song you quoted are the epitome of great writing. I always loved the lines: "Farewell, fairweather friend abandonment returns to taunt me again" and "Foolishly I romanticized someone was saving my life for the first time". I might be wrong, but I think Mariah wrote it all by herself. I think she has lost confidence in writing on her own. On Butterfly, most songs were written by Mariah only. You can tell the difference, because she seems to connect better when she dominates the song on the writing process. She should go back to basics. (Friday 26 October 2012; 1:51)

I Only Wanted / massage (36,605) by Stacey from USA The thing I like about this song is that she's not whispering all through the song. She's using all facets of her voice, which is where I think she is at her best. 8 hour massage? Who knows if that's true? Gosh, when I want sleep, I just pop in some ear plugs and close my eyes. I'm not one for strangers rubbing stuff all over my body, lol. But to each their own, right? (Friday 26 October 2012; 1:37)

I Only Wanted (36,604) by John from USA Agree with the others on here. I think "I Only Wanted" (and "BOTH") were the only 2 songs from Charmbracelet that I instantly loved the second I heard them. Some say "I Only Wanted" is like "My All" part 2, but I actually think it's better. Amazing lyrics have stayed with me over the years: "Farewell, fairweathered friend, abandonment returns to taunt me again", and "Once more, into the wind the embers scatter and the chill settles in". I love that song. (Thursday 25 October 2012; 14:48)

I Only Wanted (36,603) by Lainsky from Philippines This single really stands out from CB album for me. It should have been great if it was released instead of "Boy". (Thursday 25 October 2012; 13:09)

Massage (36,602) by Will from England Wow, they really thought that story through, didn't they? 8-hour massage, I mean c'mon gossipers, think it through a bit before printing it. (Thursday 25 October 2012; 10:24)

M&M (36,601) by Stacey from USA I agree. I hope someday we get to hear that version of Yours ft. JT. It's so frustrating it's under "lock & key". I love to see I Only Wanted getting some love. It's a great song. (Wednesday 24 October 2012; 19:29)

Meriweatherc86 / E=MC2 (36,600) by John from USA I agree 1000%, and I have always maintained your stance. E=MC2 was a fantastic album, better than the (IMO overrated) TEOM. I sometimes feel like E=MC2 was her last chance to have an epic era. She looked amazing (best she had since 1995), the general public was into her, the album had a strong start and first single... but then she fell off the face of the Earth and released "Bye Bye" as the second single. And promotion quickly became nonexistent. Sigh. If only "Migrate" had been released. I hope she has something good up her sleeve for this next album. Sorry to be negative, but it's hard to be an MC fan right now. (Wednesday 24 October 2012; 14:16)

CB Singles (36,599) by M from USA This is my least fav album, although I love "My Saving Grace", "I only wanted". I always liked "The one" way more than "Boy", but the song that never got the life that should have as a single was "Yours" with Justin Timberlake. If only Jive records would have released it like Mariah wanted at the time. (Wednesday 24 October 2012; 4:04)

Greastest 2.0 (36,598) by RadChad from United States The obvious 1) Lead The Way (vocal masterpiece) 2) Never Too Far 3) Loverboy (though I didn't like it) 4) Through The Rain 5) Boy 6) Bringing On The Heartbreak 7) It's Like That 8) We Belong Together 9) Shake It Off 10) Don't Forget About Us 11) Touch My Body 12) Bye Bye 13) Obsessed 14) I Want To Know What Love Is Personal faves 1) Lead The Way 2) Twister 3) Never Too Far 4) If We 5) Didn't Mean To Turn You On 6) Through The Rain 7) Had Your Chance 8) Clown 9) Saving Grace 10) Mine Again 11) Circles 12) Say Somethin' 13) One And Only 14) Fly Like A Bird 15) Don't Forget About Us 16) For The Record 17) I Wish You Well 18) Candy Bling 19) Hate U 20) Inseparable 21) It's A Wrap 22) Languishing Bonus Angels Cry Subtle Invitation Hate U Remix Reflections (Wednesday 24 October 2012; 2:46)

Charmbracelet 2nd single choice (36,597) by Stacey from USA CB isn't my favorite album, probably in my bottom 3 of least favorites. However, the album does have some stand out songs and The One is one of them (pun intended, lol). That song would have been a better single choice. The song wasn't as soft as Boy, but provided a variety of Mariah's vocals, which is where I think MC is at her best. Plus, there were some great remixes attached to the song that would have helped. All in all, though, I really don't think it matters. That album was never meant to be anything spectacular chart-wise. It was damage control. After the Glitter debacle and breakdown, putting out an album was the best way to get MC on the talkshows telling her side of the story. The purpose of all that promotion from Mall of America to the Today Show, and her appearance on Oprah was to show the public that Mariah was healthy again, back to making good music. The music from that album was more for MC's therapy during her recovery then for the public at large. That said, it did sell over a million copies which was pretty good 10+ years ago. May not be a fav of mine, but I do enjoy The One, I Only Wanted, Irresistible (no rap version), and TTR. (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 23:19)

Stella (36,595) by RibbonB from USA Yes, mother and daughter are stunning with their stunners on. I just love Dem Babies and I'm sure there has got to be a song or two about these little cuties. Sade (Rae Rae's daughter) said on twitter than Roe is far sighted, so it's good her eyes are being corrected early on. (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 21:18)

Mariah and Monroe (36,594) by Stella from Greece I love the new pics of mother and daughter in NY. Roe is absolutely adorable with her pink glasses and cute ensemble. I wonder if Mariah wrote a song about dem babies to put on the album. That would be lovely. (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 18:23)

The One (36,593) by JBfly from USA I totally agree with some of you guys and gals on this song. When I found out that The One was going to be the next single, I immediately called my local radio stations and requested the song, but luck wasn't on my side. Instead we got Boy. Though I liked Boy, it was no near the quality that The One had. This song will remain one of my favorite from Mariah's catalog. I wish that she'll make another song similar to this one. Peace. (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 17:54)

E=MC2 (36,592) by clueey23 from USA This was a great album. Great timing. Perfect first single. Touch My Body broke records and became MC's 18th #1. The first week sales were some of MC's best numbers ever. MC made a splash on SNL with TMB and Migrate with T-Pain. And then on Oprah with Bye Bye. But again, single choices messed up the rest of the era. Marriage or not. There was soo much more potential for this album. Singles should've been: 1. Touch My Body 2. Bye Bye on AC and Migrate to every other format 3. I Stay In Love 4. I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time/I'm That Chick 5. Love Story on Urban (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 16:04)

Charmbracelet (36,591) by clueey23 from USA I think "The One" would've stood out more at the time because "Boy" was already huge with Cam'Ron alone. Singles should've been: 1. Through the Rain on Top 40/Pop/AC/Dance and the remix with Kelly Price and Joe on R&B and Urban 2. The One/ The One (remix) 3. Boy 4. I Know What You Want 5. Bringing on The Heartbreak 6. Miss You (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 13:19)

Enwar/Charmbracelet (36,590) by Licia from USA I was so ticked off when they switched the single choice from The One to Boy. I like Boy, but The One is high on my list of favorites from CB. I can't say rather one would have done better than the other. The One was a better choice for me. (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 12:13)

Charmbracelet second single (36,589) by enwar00 from usa What would've been the better second single, The One or Boy? (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 9:11)

Mariah (36,588) by Jay lynch from Australia Does anyone know if Mariah checks the messages the lambs leave here on the MCArchives message board? (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 3:02)

Walter A (36,587) by Jay lynch from Australia Hello lambs. Does anyone know if Mariah is still working with Walter A on the new up coming album coming out in early 2013? (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 2:59)

Nick and Mariah's candy room (36,586) by Stacey from USA Oh my, be careful MC. I've lost 60 lbs in just over a year and even I have to watch the candy or work out more to even out what I've eaten. So hard. Twix and 3 Musketeers are so hard to resist, lol. Stephen, totally true. I wish more MC fans had that "maturity". Thank you. (Tuesday 23 October 2012; 0:13)

Fashion Police (36,585) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Did anyone see Fashion Police on tv this week? It was a 1992 special, and they counted down the top 5 looks of 1992, and Mariah Carey was the number 1 must see look of 1992. They crowned her best dressed of the week for her 1992 AMAs outfit. They normally shade Mariah hard on Fashion Police, but they cheered her throughout. I can only assume it was a high five being thrown at her because of the whole Minaj incident. They still shaded her a little, but they do that with everyone on Fashion Police. Mariah looked banging btw. It was a sexy little number too. Not one of her high necked Tommy M requests. (Monday 22 October 2012; 22:41)

Stacey (36,584) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom This is true. It's called maturity. No two people have the same opinion on everything at any one time. (Monday 22 October 2012; 22:09)

Stephen (36,583) by Stacey from USA Almost? I'll take it, lol. I'm glad we can chat, disagree, and still leave as friends. (Monday 22 October 2012; 21:12)

Greatest Hits II (36,582) by clueey23 from USA 1. It's Like That 2. We Belong Together 3. Lead The Way 4. Shake It Off 5. U Make Me Wanna 6. Lil Love 7. The One 8. Love Story 9. Stay The Night 10. Touch My Body 11. Migrate 12. I Stay In Love 13. I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time 14. I'm That Chick 15. My Saving Grace 16. Right To Dream 17. Obsessed 18. HATE U 19. Ribbon 20. Inseperable 21. It's A Wrap 22. Up Out My Face 23. Angels Cry 24. I Wanna Know What Love Is 25. 100% 26. When Do The Bells Ring For Me 27. My Love 28. One & Only 29. Triumphant 30. Fly Like A Bird Or maybe do a b-side album or Remixes II. (Monday 22 October 2012; 19:44)

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