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I can describe the latest release from Pop sensation Mariah Carey for you with just one word… Outstanding!

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.  Read more...

Music Box is the latest release from Pop Star Mariah Carey, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!

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.

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Super talented Pop artist Mariah Carey has released her most recent CD on the Virgin Records recording label, entitled Glitter.

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.  Read more...

I can describe the latest release from Pop sensation Mariah Carey for you with just one word… Outstanding!

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)  Read more...

Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Butterfly gets. Butterfly stated simply is one of Maria Carey’s best CDs to date.

Unfortunately, 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 Butterfly. 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 Maria Carey’s most impressive releases ever.

Overall Butterfly is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Maria Carey’s best to date. Really sensational from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Pop music you’ll enjoy this CD.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 5 – Fourth Of July, track 9 – Whenever You Call, and track 12 – Outside

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

Butterfly Release Notes:

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