Audio CD review:
Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey

Band: Mariah Carey Title: Mariah Carey Rating: Release Date: 1990-05-15 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Vision of Love 2: There's Got to Be a Way 3: I Don't Wanna Cry 4: Someday 5: Vanishing 6: All in Your Mind 7: Alone in Love 8: You Need Me 9: Sent from up Above 10: Prisoner 11: Love Takes Time

They Call The Wind Mariah Somewhere between those melisma-crazed fans who consider her the ultimate diva and those who dismiss her as "Pariah Scary" are the rest of us who may like this song and dislike that one. Fans and foes alike might be surprised that there are people on earth who are in neither camp. I for one have always liked "Vision of Love," and might have at one time called it a "guilty pleasure. " Nowadays I've gotten so old and ornery that don't label ANY pleasure a guilty one. It is, admittedly however, one of the few titles of hers that I could rattle off from memory. No surprise there, I suppose. The tune has a nice dynamic, and the vocal pyrotechnics that she would become (in)famous for are actually used to good effect. But still I remain in the "Gee-maybe-she-should-rein-it-in-a-little" camp. That's gotta be hard. You got all these vocal tricks up your sleeve, you're gonna want to show them off somewhere along the line. It's human nature. She's one of the few singers recording today who has that "whistle register" thing going on, so you know she's gotta pull that one out of her hat from time to time. I don't mind a dollop or two (but then I also liked Minnie Riperton), but we really mustn't overdo. Well, anyway, if it isn't obvious that I haven't really listened much to Mariah Carey's recorded works, then let me state it categorically. I wasn't all that interested. But then I noticed a couple of used CDs for sale REEEAL cheap in local used record store and thought, "Hey, why not? Let's see what all the fuss--pro and con--is about. Well, listening to it objectively, I've decided one thing: no reason for any kind of fussing at all. This is going to be some people's cup of frothy chai, and definitely not for others. Me, I can take a bit of it at a time. There isn't a single song on the album that I absolutely HATE, but on the other hand, I find myself getting absolutely antsy if I try to play it straight through. Those last three or four tracks start to drag something fierce. On the other hand if it's on random select, I find I pretty much feel the same way no matter what the song sequence may be. Although I will admit that if you're not exactly sure just when "Vision of Love" might crop up, the suspense can sustain your attention for a time. . DIVA IN TRAINING I was immediately enamored with Mariah Carey. I was 12 years old when this record was released. I'll never forget enjoying "Vision of Love" on the radio. This is one of my best memories of 1990. Soon after "Love Takes Time" followed. Her voice captivated me. Of course her other hits includes "Someday" and "I Don't Wanna Cry. " Some other gems on the album include "Prisoner", "Vanishing", and "All Alone in Love. " This is the Mariah I loved the best, and her voice was in fine form. . Save The Best For First? "No mo, no mo, no mo, no mo. This is arguably Mariah's best album, and wow it happens to be her first album, isn't that a shocker? Mariah's first release is void of any rap, besides the strange rap in the song "Prisoner" by Mariah herself. . . ok Mariah you go with that 80's rap. This album is good from start to finish, EVERY song is good, there are no skip-overs which is rare for Mariah albums. I played the cd recently and I realized I actually like some of the lesser known songs like "All In Your Mind" and "Alone In Love" the best. I wish they wouldn't have faded out the end part in "Alone In Love" just when it was getting good, the song should have continued on another minute or so. I would rate every song on this cd 5 stars, Mariah's voice was at it's best and the songs had that romantic love vibe you just can't capture anymore. Maybe I'm just being nostalgic, times were so good back then when this was released and it brings back good memories. Probably not for Mariah, but FOR ME. Classic Mariah I grew up listening to Vision Of Love, Love Takes Time, and I Don't Wanna Cry. This would definately have to be my #1 album from Mariah Carey. I never get tired of hearing these songs. These songs are classic. When I listen to more songs from this album, it became my favorite. I just love her voice. Everytime I listen to her, it feels so empowering. I don't care if Leona Lewis can sing, she will never take Mariah's place! I put the star beside each song that I relate to. 1)Vision of Love-this song definately stands out the most. i didn't know that this song was really about the people who supported her. her vocals are great!!! 5/5 2)There's Got to Be a Way-this songs talks about world issues. this song is very underrated. 5/5 3)*I Don't Wanna Cry- omg, I love love love this song! I could relate to it in a way. i like how the song flows. it's slow and serious. 5/5 4)*Someday-great song to dance 2. . . . when ur in the shower :) 5/5 5)*Vanishing-beautiful and sad. just like that lyrics says, i feel distant to someone i cared for. 5/5 6)All in Your Mind- i love the whistle register she does in the end. she really does sound like a singing bird. i don't any singers out there who could do that. 5/5 7)*Alone in Love-the lyrics speak to me. i love the early 90s beat to this song. i wish songs today would sound more like this. 5/5 8)You Need Me- i don't know what to say about this song. i want to like this song. 3/5 9)Sent from up Above- sounds different from the rest. it feels like very adult contemporary and breezy, like i'm lying down beside a palm tree. i wish i can say i relate to this song, but i don't have love to say that. 5/5 10)*Prisoner- i don't know why people dislike this song. she sounds a lil like taylor dayne. i could definately relate to this song. it's all about female empowerment. who needs guys??? and the rap part is cool. I like it when she says "i'm not a doormat, u just a player, that's not my format. c ya!" and "i'm just not the girl u thought i was. " 5/5 11)*Love Takes Time- yes, love really does takes time. it takes time to heal. and the video is very beautiful too. 5/5. Excellent debut album. Mariah sounds better than ever. This album is great. Too bad she has been declining with every album she puts on the market after Music Box came out. In 2008 this is the Mariah I still love to listen to. You can see a complete list of all Mariah Carey discography, or go back to the Mariah Carey tabs