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MOAIA/new album (36,581) by Jenny from USA I thought Memoirs was a solid album, it might've not had the smash singles everyone wanted, but it was good music which lacks today in radio. I don't know why everyone is so up in arms about a picture of Mariah and the Dream. He is the VP of A&R at Def Jam, so he's obviously overseeing what Mariah has come up with at least. As far as the new album is concerned, I think Mariah knows that this album will make or break her. The stage is set for another comeback. I hope the first single is a big ballad. If the ballad becomes a smash, then we are in for another EOM era . The new single probably won't come out till around January to fall in place with AI, so for now I'm just patiently waiting; I have faith in our girl. (Monday 22 October 2012; 19:14)

I loved MOAIA (36,580) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I am often surprised to hear people say they think the songs on the album all sound the same. For me, it was my favorite release since Butterfly, and that's saying a lot since there's something to love IMO about all her albums. I am still disappointed it wasn't given more promotion and backing from the label. No problem with me to colab with The Dream again. (Monday 22 October 2012; 17:04)

G.H. part II (36,579) by Badr from USA I think it would be nice to combine hits with fan favorites: 1 Loverboy 2 Never Too Far 3 Through The Rain 4 Bringin' On The Heartbreak 5 I Know What You Want 6 It's Like That 7 We Belong Together 8 Shake It Off 9 Don't Forget About Us 10 Fly Like A Bird 11 Touch My Body 12 Bye Bye 13 Migrate 14 Side Effects 15 I Stay In Love (Remix) 16 Obsessed 17 I Want To Know What Love Is 18 H.A.T.E.U. 19 Angels Cry (Remix Feat. Ne Yo) (Monday 22 October 2012; 2:10)

Instead of Greatest Hits (36,578) by Will from England Why not create our own version of the "The Very Best Of" list, for the 2000s. Mine would be: 1) I Only Wanted 2) Never Too Far 3) Boy (I Need You) 4) Say Somethin' 5) Angels Cry 6) Sunflowers for Alfred Roy 7) Circles 8) Side Effects 9) Standing O 10) Triumphant (Vintage Throwback Mix) 11) Lead The Way 12) H.A.T.E.U 13) There Goes My Heart 14) I'm That Chick 15) Migrate 16) Reflections 17) I Wish You Well I tried to use songs that non-fans would not know, rather than go with the usual suspects. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 23:53)

The Nightmare (36,577) by Zachary from Croatia I really don't like The Nightmare, because his sound is just not good enough for Mariah. I don't know why she is so hung up on him and his producer skills. From MOAIA, I only listen to Obsessed and Betcha Gonna Know. Other is just not good. From E=MC2, I only listen to I'll Be Loving You Long Time and that's it. I adore Glitter, it was ahead of its time. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 23:28)

Stacey (36,576) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom You almost changed my mind, so we're not that far off one another lol. No shade was intended. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 22:59)

Trends (36,575) by RibbonB from USA Jamie, JLo never set trends IMO and Madonna hasn't set one since her heyday in the 80's. If then, Mariah does her own thing and continues to innovate and even if she replicates that's ok, because she's still one of the best. Adele isnt setting trends, she is just having her moment and that's just fine for her. Mariah has been there and done that too. I'm hoping for more Mariah timeless music, not necessarily trendy music. She is above all the simple stuff popular today. Even when she plays it down, her stuff is better than the schlock, which is one of the reasons TMB was her 18th number one, even if some think it was beneath her. Dream could sit out another CD, for my tastes, but I imagine they will have a good song. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 21:35)

Greatest hits 2.0 (36,574) by M from USA I can't see Loverboy making the cut because of its response; 99 cents to get it to #2 on the Hot 100. The Virgin years are in the past. I also think the covers to make the cut would have had to be a massive hit, although IWTKWLI at least made the top 10 on the A/C chart in the US. I bet we would all have our own version of a track list. Lol. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 16:08)

Videos (36,573) by M from USA Yes, I have to agree that the music videos is a repeat of the same. Mariah is always laying down in her videos. Lame in my opinion. I miss the days when artists would come out with a killer first single from using directors Mark Romanek and Sophie Muller. They both have such creative minds. I do love the Barbie doll concept for Up Out My Face, even though everyone called it a target commercial. Nick did good with that one. Triumphant could have been awesome, but it lacked with its original concept; boxing match. It was more about MC in the ring and then the usual backstage walking away and turning around, strutting her stuff. More of the same. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 16:03)

The new album (36,572) by Licia from USA Throughout her whole career I never paid much attention to who produced the music or who helped write the music. All I care about is that the music is good. I'm not fond of The Dream and with the exception of a few songs, Memoirs has never been a fav of mine, but The Dream has made some good songs with Mariah. I hope that they can make a good song or two. I'm not going to get upset with her working with him again until I hear what they come up with. They may surprise us and come up with something great. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 12:47)

David Guetta (36,571) by Jamie from UK Oh wait, I forgot David Guetta is in his 40s. Lol. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 2:22)

Memoirs/M&M (36,570) by Jamie from UK Memoirs flopped for the same reason E=MC2 flopped, poor single choices and poor promotion (the crappy music videos did not help either). They're not my favorite albums, but I know they had potential to be bigger than they were. But oh well, too late now. Yes M&M, it would be nice if Mariah spiced up her appearance. She's had the same blond extensions since 2002; a makeover may cause renewed interest in her. Black hair like Bianca maybe? Lol it would be interesting because it's so unexpected from her. As for JLo, she managed to get the biggest hit of career so far aged 42, because she conformed with the times and released a very current dance record. Usually the over 40s stick the formula they've been using several years. The other exception to the over 40 club is Madonna, who's managed to score some big hits even in her 40s and 50s. Those two artists have realized that they can't set trends anymore, so they follow them. David Guetta, Rihanna, Adele, etc are setting the trends now. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 1:26)

Randy (36,569) by enwar00 from usa Yes. (Sunday 21 October 2012; 0:38)

Memoirs/The Dream (36,568) by Randy from USA To be honest, I'm not disappointed she's working with The Dream. I liked Memoirs and was surprised that one producer could put together an album with different sounds. I loved MC's time with Wally A, but weren't Just To Hold You Once Again and All I Ever Wanted and When I Saw You and Whenever You Call all the same song? Isn't My All, After Tonight, and I Only Wanted the same song with three different producers? Mariah was the common thread and she was probably repeating the Spanish guitar formula. I think MC will put together a great album; she never hasn't. She may not get a #1. The singles choices may suck, the promotion may suck, the fashion may suck and even the live performances may suck. But I will bet my entire retirement account the album won't and isn't the music what's most important? (Sunday 21 October 2012; 0:12)

MOAIA/ The legacy continues (36,566) by RadChad from United States I'm agreeing with everyone that loved "Memoirs". She had so many great songs that I still listen to on the daily: "Becha Gon Know" (awesome), "Candy Bling" (stone groove), "Hate U", "Inseperable", "Its A Wrap", "Languishing" along "The Impossible", "Angels Cry". I believe many have just simply slept on this album. Grant it to do want MC to constantly branch out musically, but I actually believe one or two tracks from The Dream could be a nice touch. So far we know Rodney Jerkins and R. Kelly has also contributed to the album, so I'm not too worried about the album not sounding fresh. I believe Mariah has heard us out, so let's just see where she takes us with the new ballad before we go in. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 20:08)

Mariah Carey: Greatest Hits 2 (36,565) by Ryan from the Philippines If there will be another installment of the Greatest Hits anytime soon, it should start from the Glitter album since the first greatest hits comprised only of the released tracks that started and ended all throughout her Sony career. Sony has been and will be realeasing different Greatest Hits formats, but the tracks are all the same with only few changes. While she has been recording albums in the past 12 years outside Sony and the first Greatest Hits came out only after 11 years, the second installment is long overdue IMO. If I had to choose the tracks it would be as follows: 1. Loverboy Remix 2. Lead The Way 3. Never Too Far 4. Through The Rain 5. Bringin' On The Heartbreak 6. It's Like That 7. We Belong Together 8. Shake It Off 9. Don't Forget About Us 10. Touch My Body 11. Bye Bye 12. I'll Be Loving You Long Time 13. Obsessed 14. I Want To Know What Love Is Bonus Tracks: 15. I Miss You 16. H.A.T.E.U Remix (Saturday 20 October 2012; 16:45)

Greatest hits 2.0 (36,564) by M from USA If there were a greatest hits collection in the works from Island/Def Jam (years 2002-2012) what would be on this track listing? 1.Through the rain 2. It's like that 3. Shake it off 4. We belong together 5. Don't forget about us 6. Touch my body 7. Bye Bye 8. 9. Obsessed 10. ? 11. ? 12. ? 13. ? 14. new song 15. new song Worthy of making the cut? Despite poor response as a single: Say Somethin', I Stay In Love, Angels Cry, Up Out My Face, Hateu, I Want To Know What Love Is, Boy I Need You, Fly Like A Bird, Lovin' You Long Time (#58), Triumphant. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 15:45)

New album (36,563) by M from USA I just wanted to say that I love MOAIA and I honestly have never skipped a song on any cd, well wait... one song that gives me a headache is off rainbow "Did I do that", the rap repetition throughout ugh drives me crazy. But I think MOAIA had good singles, but radio and promotion failed. I don't understand the concept about being over 40 causes radio to be done with an artist. If this true, then why did J.Lo's "On the floor" and "Dance again" become radio hits? She is the same age as MC. Perhap's Idol helped her but still I don't get it. It actually really upsets me to know that "Angels Cry" and "HATEU" will never be on a greatest hits collection. These singles were amazing and flopped. I wish Mariah would switch things up, not just exploring new musical sounds but also her image; shorter hair, jeans and t-shirt. Can you imagine how hot she would look? I would love to see less diva and more relaxed drama free Mariah aka 90's. I think revisiting collaborations with Walter would be beyond smart. All that being said, I will always support her and I am lamb for life. I just want her to have a huge comeback and show the world she is not done. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 15:40)

MOAIA/Alain (36,562) by Joanna from Poland I also love MOAIA. I have a special attachment to this album, because my first wedding dance was to IWTKWLI. Alain, I'm glad you mentioned "Inseparable"; I think MC's vocal is amazing in this one. And "Candy Bling" is atmospheric. My fave is "H.A.T.E. U". I'm really looking forwards to the new album. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 13:40)

MOAIA/Geezy of USA (36,561) by Lainsky from Philippines Again I simply agree. If only this album was nicely promoted and the management (or MC) has chosen the right singles for release, I believe this will sell better than E=MC2 or even more popular. IMO, this album, the songs came from MC's inner core as a songwriter and a person. Although this can be classified as an RnB album, it sounds different for me from CB, TEOM and E=MC2. It has soul and story. I know it's been three years and I still regret that people did not get the chance to hear "Standing O", "Candybling" or "Inseparable" and "More Than Just Friends". Mariah sounds very differently on these songs, not to mention they are really beautiful too and very commercial. Sigh. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 10:37)

Memoirs (36,560) by Nattalie from USA I still and always will love this album. I'm not a big fan of The Dream, but he did a great job with this album. I believe Mariah had so much fun with this album and you can tell. It was a fun project. Songs like Up Out My Face, Obsessed, Ribbon, Candy Bling, The Impossible. Its such a fun album and the way the engineer manipulated her voice and background voice was awesome. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 9:12)

Stephen / The Dream (36,559) by Stacey from USA I'm not a great mind? *sniff, sniff* It's all good. I think this is one of those rare times where we do disagree. The Dream, I don't mind if MC works with the same producers. Look at all the amazing stuff she's done with Walter A or JD. It amazed me everytime the songs I'd hear from those guys that sounded so different from their previous efforts. What bugs me about the Dream is their sound is so generic. All his hooks sound the same. I don't mind one song from Dream and MC I guess, just not a whole album. With Christmas approaching, I am super duper excited to start playing AIWFCIY. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 8:29)

I love Memoirs (36,558) by nikki from usa Most people write theirs, but Mariah sang hers. She made all the songs bleed into each other and flow like the chapters of a book. I think this is a severly underrated album that's truly a masterpiece. I must be the only fan here who can't stand E=MC2. First time ever I skipped tracks on a MC record. Although, I do agree about Migrate is hit plus silver platter, hello? Memoirs is fun to try to decipher. With comments from MC like "I wish someone would kidnap me", "No one saw me crying running down the beach", "It wasn't a physical relationship, it just wasn't", I can't help but think Betcha Gon Know might be about Mottola hitting some Hawaiian booty on their honeymoon night. More Than Just Friends could've been a radio hit, it was cute and catchy. I think this one is about dating Nick. Wanna hit it like the lotto? Flip her like a channel? And people thought TMB was freaky. I don't understand why anyone would diss Memoirs for sales while praising her 2nd Chrstmas album when it sold half as much. Ususally, if you sell a million copies of a book, it's considered a good thing. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 7:16)

New music, there's still hope (36,557) by Badr from USA Mariah and The Dream did create some great songs: "H.A.T.E.U" and "Touch My Body". That being said, I'm not excited about Mariah collaborating with The Dream for one simple reason: he's not an authentic musician. He's just, in my humble opinion, one of those people who creates a catchy loop in a mac and then calls himself a musician. Also, I think there'a major problem with Mariah since TEOM: poor management. I don't think IDJ knows how to manage Mariah's career. They just make too many dumb decisions. This is also a tough climate for a real artist to release any music. I listen to the radio nowadays, and 99% is disgusting, which makes me think if that's a requirement to succeed in today's industry. I know I'm still a fan because I bought Daydream and Rainbow all over again, because the old records have worn out. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 3:04)

MC and The Dream/new album (36,556) by clueey23 from USA Mariah and The Dream make modern day R&B magic together. I'm a big Dream fan. Honestly, when it comes down to the problem with MC's music these days. The single choices and promotion. MOAIA could've done better had they released Ribbon and the remix. Had radio embraced HATE U remix. Had radio embraced Up Out My Face remix with Nicki. Had radio embraced Angles Cry remix with NeYo. It's never the material when it comes to MC, it's just single choices (Migrate is an example of what could've kept an album alive) and radio play and promotion. I read an article that said something about being over 40 is an issue with radio stations. For me I look at it like this. Triumphant could've been well, had they taken a different approach to promotion and feel of the record. The remixes did their thing and brought MC her 16th #1 on the Dance charts. But the original cut just needed a different approach and MC/Rick Ross/Meek Mill should've all been promoting it together. And toned down the glamour of it all, and that song could've worked because it really does have a strong message. If they would've been on the stage together at the NFL kickoff, it would've made for better promo. If MC toned down the look with maybe some jeans that night too, or keep in the same vein of what she had on earlier it would've come off better. The video was coo, but even had she went in the direction of what inspired the song on camera, it could've been magic. (Saturday 20 October 2012; 2:25)

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