I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Glitter. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Mariah Carey’s most impressive releases ever.

If you’re even mildly into Pop music you’ll enjoy this CD. Overall Glitter is an outstanding release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.

While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 - Lead The Way, track 6 - All My Life, and track 12 - Loverboy - (featuring Cameo).

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Loverboy. Outstanding!

Glitter Release Notes:

Mariah Carey originally released Glitter on September 11, 2001 on the Virgin Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Loverboy - (remix, featuring Da Brat/Ludacris/Twenty II/Shawnna) 2. Lead The Way 3. If We - (featuring Nate Dogg/Ja Rule) 4. Didn’t Mean To Turn You On 5. Don’t Stop (Funkin’ 4 Jamaica) - (featuring Mystikal) 6. All My Life 7. Reflections (Care Enough) 8. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - (featuring Busta Rhymes/Fabulous/DJ Clue) 9. Want You - (featuring Eric Benet) 10. Never Too Far 11. Twister 12. Loverboy - (featuring Cameo)

Personnel includes: Mariah Carey, Cameo, Ludacris, Da Brat, 22, Mystikal, Nate Dogg, Ja Rule, Fabulous, Eric Benet, DJ Clue, Busta Rhymes, Shawnna. Producers include: Clark Kent, Mariah Carey, Damizza, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis.

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Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Pop music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Michael Landau and Will Lee plus a few other notables as well.

Overall Emotions is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Pop collection. Truly an outstanding Pop CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - And You Don’t Remember, track 9 - Till The End Of Time, and track 10 - The Wind

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Emotions. Good stuff!

Emotions Release Notes:

Mariah Carey originally released Emotions on September 17, 1991 on the Columbia label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Emotions 2. And You Don’t Remember 3. Can’t Let Go 4. Make It Happen 5. If It’s Over 6. You’re So Cold 7. So Blessed 8. To Be Around You 9. Till The End Of Time 10. Wind, The

Personnel: Mariah Carey (vocals); Michael Landau, Paul Pesco, Cornell Dupree, Vernon “Ice” Black (guitar); George Young, Larry Feldman (tenor saxophone); Lewis Delgatto (baritone saxophone); David Cole (keyboards, vibraphone, drum programming, background vocals); Walter Afanasieff (keyboards, synthesizer bass, drums, percussion, programming); Ren Klyce, Gray Crimelli (Synclavier, programming); Will Lee (bass); Steve Smith (drums); Robert Clivilles (drums, drum programming); Alan Freidman (programming); Trey Lorenz, Patrique McMillan, Cindy Mizelle, Jamillah Muhammad, Deborah Cooper (background vocals).

Producers: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey, David Cole, Robert Clivilles. Engineers include: Acar S. Key, Bruce Miller, Dana Jon Chappelle.

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I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Music Box. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.

Listen and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Mariah Carey is clearly in top form.

While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 3 - Anytime You Need A Friend, track 8 - Just To Hold You Once Again, and track 10 - All I’ve Ever Wanted

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Dreamlover. Good stuff!

Music Box Release Notes:

Mariah Carey originally released Music Box on August 31, 1993 on the Columbia label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Dreamlover 2. Hero 3. Anytime You Need A Friend 4. Music Box 5. Now That I Know 6. Never Forget You 7. Without You 8. Just To Hold You Once Again 9. I’ve Been Thinking About You 10. All I’ve Ever Wanted

Personnel: Mariah Carey (vocals); Michael Landau (guitar); Walter Afanasieff (Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards, synthesizers, programming); Dave Hall (keyboards, synthesizers, programming); Babyface (keyboards, drums); David Cole (keyboards); Kayo (bass), Robert Clivilles (drums); Ren Klyce, Gary Cirimelli, Ricky Crespo, Shawn Lucas, James T. Alfano (programming); Mark C. Rooney, Cindy Mizelle, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price, Shanrae Price (background vocals).

Producers include: Walter Afanasieff, C&C Music Factory, Dave Hall, Babyface, Daryl Simmons.

Engineers: Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson, Manny LaCarrubba.

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It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Pop isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

If you’re a Mariah Carey fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Carey, or even Pop to know is good. It’s just good music. Period.

While the entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 5 - You Got Me, track 12 - Subtle Invitation, and track 15 - Through The Rain.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Through The Rain. Wow!

Charmbracelet Release Notes:

Mariah Carey originally released Charmbracelet on December 3, 2002 on the MonarC / Island label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Through The Rain 2. Boy (I Need You) - (featuring Cam’Ron) 3. One, The 4. Yours 5. You Got Me - (featuring Jay-Z/Freeway) 6. I Only Wanted 7. Clown 8. My Saving Grace 9. You Had Your Chance 10. Lullaby 11. Irresistible (West Side Connection) 12. Subtle Invitation 13. Bringin’ On The Heartbreak 14. Sunflowers For Alfred Roy 15. Through The Rain - (remix, featuring Kelly Price/Joe)

Personnel includes: Mariah Carey (vocals); Kelly Price, Joe (vocals); Jay-Z, Cam’Ron, Freeway (rap vocals); Just Blaze, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Erick E. Bass (acoustic guitar); Rob Bacon (guitar); Sandra Parks Tremants, Sharon Yamada, Lisa E. Kim, Myung Hi Kim, Fiona Simon (violin); Evan Wilson, Karen Bakunin, Denyse Buffum, Matt Funes (viola); Larry Corbett, Elizabeth Dyson, Jeremy Turner (cello); Kenneth Crouch (acoustic piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Lionel Cole (piano); Randy Jackson, Oscar Maza, John Patitucci, Reggie Hamilton (bass); Trevor Lawrence (percussion, programming); Alex Richbourg (programming); Mary Ann Tatum, Jermaine Dupri, Trey Lorenz, Melanie Daniels (background vocals). Producers: Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Just Blaze, Mariah Carey.

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Mariah Carey launches with a great track, Vision Of Love, that I suspect will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.

Mariah Carey is a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are her own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

If you’re even mildly into Pop music you’ll enjoy this CD. Overall Mariah Carey is an a great release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.

While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - There’s Got To Be A Way, track 9 - Sent From Up Above, and track 11 - Love Takes Time

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Vision Of Love. What a nice track!

Mariah Carey Release Notes:

Mariah Carey originally released Mariah Carey on May 15, 1990 on the Columbia label.

CD Track List Follows:

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

Personnel: Mariah Carey (vocals); Jimmy Rip, Vernon “Ice” Black, Chris Camozzi, Bob Cadway, Chris Toland, David Williams, Michael Landau, Nile Rodgers (guitar); Richard Tee (piano); Walter “Babylove” Afanasieff (keyboards, synthesizer, drums, percussion, programming); Louis Biancaniello (keyboards, bass, percussion, programming); Ben Margulies (keyboards, drums, programming); Rhett Lawrence, Rich Tancredi (keyboards); Marcus Miller (bass); Joe Franco (drums, percussion, percussion programming); Narada Michael Walden, Omar Hakim (drums); Ren Klyce, Ric Wake (percussion, programming); Fonzie Thornton, Billy T. Scott, Jamiliah Muhammed, Haven Clayborn, The Billy T. Scott Ensemble (background vocals).

Producers include: Ric Wake, Narada Michael Walden, Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies, Walter Afanasieff.

Engineers include: Bob Cadway, Rhett Lawrence, Dana Jon Chappelle.

Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, and Shakedown Studios, New York, New York.

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The CD opens with a great track, Fantasy, that I suspect will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It’s a really nice track.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Mariah Carey’s most impressive releases ever.

If you’re a Mariah Carey fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Carey, or even Rock to know is good. This is just good music. Period.

While the entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 5 - Always Be My Baby, track 7 - When I Saw You, and track 12 - Looking In.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Fantasy. Outstanding!

Daydream Release Notes:

Mariah Carey originally released Daydream on October 3, 1995 on the Columbia label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Fantasy 2. Underneath The Stars 3. One Sweet Day 4. Open Arms 5. Always Be My Baby 6. I Am Free 7. When I Saw You 8. Long Ago 9. Melt Away 10. Forever 11. Daydream Interlude - (fantasy sweet dub mix) 12. Looking In

Personnel: Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men (vocals); Dave “Jam” Hall, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal (various instruments); Dann Huff, Tristan Avakian (guitar); Terry Barrus (piano); Lori Holland (Hammond B-3 organ); Babyface (keyboards, background vocals); Walter Afanasieff, David Morales, Satoshi Tomiie, Dan Shea (keyboards, synthesizer, programming); Steve Thornton (percussion); Gary Cirimelli, Randy Walker (programming); Kelly Price, Melonie Daniels, Shanrae Price (background vocals).

Producers include: David Hall, Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, David Morales.

Engineers: Jay Healy, Kurt Lundvall, Andy Smith.

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This one grabs your attention right out of the gate with Heartbreaker and doesn’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Thank God I Found You, which by the way is another great track.

Pop music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Dean Parks and David Foster plus a few other notables as well.

I give Rainbow my highest recommendation. It just plain belongs in any serious music collectors collection regardless of genre preference.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - Can’t Take That Away, track 9 - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), and track 14 - Thank God I Found You

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Heartbreaker. Good stuff!

Rainbow Release Notes:

Mariah Carey originally released Rainbow on November 2, 1999 on the Columbia label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Heartbreaker - (featuring Jay-Z) 2. Can’t Take That Away (Mariah’s Theme) 3. Bliss 4. How Much - (featuring Usher) 5. After Tonight 6. Ex-Girlfriend 7. Heartbreaker - (remix, featuring Da Brat/Missy Elliott) 8. Vulnerability (Interlude) 9. Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) 10. Crybaby - (featuring Snoop Dogg) 11. Did I Do That? 12. Petals 13. Rainbow (Interlude) 14. Thank God I Found You - (featuring Joe/98 Degrees)

Personnel includes: Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, Usher, Master P, Da Brat, Joe, Mystikal, 98 Degrees (vocals); She’kespere, DJ Clue, Fingaz, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupree, Damizza, Howie Kersh (various instruments); Mike Scott, Dean Parks (guitar); James “Big Jim” Wright, David Foster (keyboards); Ronnie King (Moog synthesizer); John Robinson, Shockley (drums); Xavier Smith, Alex Richbourg (programming); Nikki Richards, Trey Lorenz, Melonie Daniels (background vocals); strings.

Producers include: Mariah Carey, DJ Clue, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Damizza.

Enginees include: Dana Jon Chappelle, Ken “Duro” Ifill, Steve Hodge.

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