Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey
Mc!
Theres a reason why I call Mariah the queen of vocals and thats simply
because other female vocalists just do not have the style, gusto, &
technique that she has. They simply cannot compete, sure they may have
the bigger voice but they just arent better singers in any mention of the
word. It takes more than a good voice and defiantly more than a soulful
one to be an artist/performer. First off she has amazing pipes (As we all
know) that allow her to pull off some of the most difficult vocals ever,
Secondly good (though Sometimes a little overrated)songwriting, and lastly
that infamous High-note/Whistle register that brings visions of Past soul
legend Minnie Riperton (Of Lovin You fame) To put it mildly Mariahs voice
was just made for singing.
To start off we have her first Single Vision of Love. When I first started
listening to Mariah I didnt have much to go on, all I had ever heard from
her was a Luther Vandross duet (Endless love) & This song, So this song
is very dear to my heart. All that aside this is simply one of her all time best
singles & even songs recorded. A vocal masterpiece (in my opinion) I
never get tired of hearing this Song. The song stands on its own in the
vocal department, though i must point out The intro comes on like an old
Decrepit alien spaceship preparing for lift off, Once the voice starts its pure
heaven. Mariahs tone at this early period in her career was just perfect!
(Not too high/low) Towards the end she starts riffing up a storm and does
these runs... never ceases to amaze me.
The Rest of the songs are all above average R&B/Adult
Contemporary/Pop (Even the just okay songs!!!) With the best tracks being
Track 1 followed by an excellent string of 5 star songs from tracks 4-11.
Someday is a PERFECT Pop song & I love it to death!!!. Mariah switches
gears and gets angry for once in her songs. The song about a lover who
threw her away: Mariah gets back by taking sweet musical revenge. The
lyrics though a bit cliched (Too much silly rhyming) are a perfect example
of how much fun a pop song can be.
The other three dance songs are all great in different ways. Sent from up
above is in no way filler. The lyrics are powerful & Spiritual (Unending
passion/somehow the fire never dies/What we share is everlasting/Love
without demise/He made it happen/placed so much joy into our
hands/What we dreamed has finally happened/Heaven took command!)
and the vocals on this and the ENTIRE album are among her most
inspired. Towards the end when she growls Must a been sent/Must a been
sent/aaah yeah yeah you can tell shes practically dying to break her soul
free. You need me is just as the title suggests Mariah at her most
uncompassionate, I always found it hard to believe that a person every one
says is so fluffy would write this song. (Baby you can turn away &
leave/But I know that youll keep coming right back to me!!!) A rocker like
track Mariah sings behind an electric guitar & Sings so coldly it leaves me
in disbelief. Prisoner is another great track where mariah shows she wont
take any [...] from any man. (Im just not the girl You thought I was/Not
gonna be a prisoner of your love) Everytime I hear this track I wonder what
would it be like if i were alive in 1990 driving in my car at 10 P.m through a
dark tunnel & coming out to encounter a city skyline. The rap that Mariah
does isnt great but it shows her personality.
The rest of the album is divided into mostly heartbreaking Ballads sung
passionatly & filled with a very believable vocal, with Love takes time being
the best of the set. This is another one of my all time favorites. (I Own all
but two of her albums) Mariah takes an olskool sounding ballad and just
tears it to shreads singing it flawlessly. This is the Mariah Carey I love to
hear!!!
All in your Mind & Alone in love are a 1,2 punch co mbo. All in your mind is
one of my favorites. The lyrics should be noted as brillance. (Come closer
u seem so far away/Theres something I know you need to say/I feel your
emotions when i look in your eyes/Your silence is whispering mis-
understandings/Theres so much you need to realize/Youll feel my
emotions when you look in my eyes) perfect imagery & metaphore.
(Mariah Always Writes or co-writes all her songs) The vocals are perfectly
Subdued giving it a very ghostly effect. Alone in love is done in rather the
same way. Perfect metaphorical poetry (Swept me away/but now im lost in
the dark/set me on fire but now im left with a spark/alone you get me in the
haze/im lost inside the maze/I guess im all alone in love) this songs lyrics
blend the idea of the emotional with the physical, You feel like you can
touch her anger & breathe her sadness. Perfect!!!
The last of the ballads are Vanishing (5 star) & a pretty boring, though
extremly vocally inspiring I Dont wanna cry. These two songs are the
dimmest spots on the album, But you cant hate them. Mariah puts so much
Believeablity into these songs you must pay attention. Vanishing is the
best out of the two & has a vocal that makes it 5 star. IDWC is a vocally
amazing track in all counts, But I always am more amazed at the lyrics.
(Every moment were together its just breaking me down/I know we swore it
was forever but it hurts too much to stay around) The lyrics though a little
too easy capture an erroding relationship excellently.
That leaves Theres got to be a way. This is one of only two tracks I deem 4
Stars. (And its not even that bad) Compared to the other songs it just
couldnt stand on its own. A track about social commentary. Mariah gives it
her all & takes it ta church, But beyond that its just average & t hen theres
that cheesy I want world peace thing that makes ya wanna throw up!!! (Isnt
there enough to Shaaaaarrrre!!! LOL!!)
In conclusion this has got to be one of her all time best albums. Of all the
albums of hers, I would waste the least time popping this & Emotions in.
This is what a debut should sound like:Inspiring,Vocally promising,And well
crafted.
This album will NEVER not be in my collection!!!
For More 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price:
Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey - 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price!