Butterfly

Not my thing.

Oh dear

'Honey' is decent off-kilter pop, but after that it was as I feared - schmaltzy ballads and aimless R&B. Good voice but boring music that drags on too long. Not irredeemably bad, but In the context of the 1001 most essential albums, for my particular tastes, this is near the bottom. 1.5

Everyone knows she has a great voice. But every song is too softly sung and instantly forgettable. Not for me

Solid mix of tunes. A little slow for my liking, but it's cool to see the variety of music genres she brings into her music

Bit of a gear change from Nick Drake to this one. Gotta say a couple of the poppier tracks are pretty groovy. But her vocalisation is not for me and the rest of the album is just a compilation of RnB ballads which gets boring. Slick production but often feels overproduced. 1 star felt too harsh but it's definitely not for me!

Mariah is showing off her vocal range in this atmospheric R&B album that is touched with Gospel and Rap. The most lasting thing about this album though is the fascination she has with butterflies. Otherwise, even the leading tracks don't reach the same heights as other singles of hers.

Could not listen to this

Boring

Without the context of why this is on the list, I was confused. It is so edited and produced it is almost unlistenable. It’s the vocal equivalent of bad photoshop. Which is shame because I’m sure she has amazing talent, it’s just hidden by production.

Not my cup of tea but she is very good at singing

Too sweet...

Meh

Tja... 2,5

Fik ikke lige hørt det helt færdigt, men det gør jeg i dag.

Honey had me seriously turned off, then Butterfly went and turned things around. That said, this isn't normally to my taste.

Where was the oomph?

I know its good, its just not for me

Nah, you're alright thanks.

Nah

Mariah Carey, pop darling, is known for her silky smooth voice which has graced 17 albums thus far. This her 5th album. Do you want to know something I didn't know? Carey is credited as the PRODUCER for this album! He made these songs!! All this time I thought she was a pretty face with a voice being used by other producers in the game, but no! She's the songwriter, producer, did her own background vocals too. That's hilarious. Anyway, this album marks a turning point in her discography (from what I read). She pivoted from a more watered-down adult contemporary pop sound to a more hip-hop + R&B sound. This is evident in Honey, the album's opening track. Unfortunately, Honey is also the strongest track as the rest of the album falls back into slow jams that are just okay. It's a bit disappointing because it feels like I listened to the same song in 10 or 11 different ways, just not very engaging. Mariah Carey is a wonderful voice that is delegated to the same shtick over and over and over again. This is also a divorce album, so maybe it's warranted. Marvin Gaye did it better, in my opinion.

I'm sure there are reasons why other people love this album, I just don't see them personally.

Probably not my favorite Pop album- but they've been so rare on this list that it was quite refreshing

It was fine, but ultimately not for me. I couldn't finish the last two tracks .

Aw, crap. Well, I guess I'm listening to this... I'm trying to be open minded… I don't like the 'uh-huh's... nothing resonates with me... ¿Am I still listening?... Mariah really needed to get some people to stop chatting in the background... runs and whispers... ¿Who's whistling?… oh, that's singing... Nope... whew!… it's over.

Nope

Not a fan of Mariah Carey. 2/5

This isn't really my cup of tea, but I'll give props where they're due: Mariah has a phenomenal voice, and it sounds like she worked with some of the best producers on this record. That being said, I don't think many of the songs stood out and it was very long.

Into the second song I wasn't sure I'd get through it. Not my bag at all really. I can't do all the vocal gymnastics. Yes I listened to it all. Don't imagine for one minute I'll listen to it again. God knows what it's done to my spotify algorithm.

2 1/2

2/5 way too cutie for me

Imagine singing like that

couldn't really tell you why. I just don't find this interesting or enjoyable to listen to

It's pretty bad. It fits every cheesy 90s stereotype, even the guy in the background whispering *MC* and *Break it down*. The only redeeming factor is it gave me a laugh

Some classic jams, but too much "breathy" singing. I only remember listening to her albums before this one.

Mariah, stop breathing in my ear. If I hear one more "nah-nah-nah" "uh-uh-uh" "ooh-ooh-ooh", I am not putting you on again. Records like these make me happy I am not a professional music reviewer. I am sure that high-school girls in the 90's had the most pleasant daydreams listening to this overly sweet and sentimental crap, but I can't find the words to express what this record does to me. I guess I like the album cover, so thanks for that?

Almost 1 hour of Mariah Carey? That is...at least, unexpected. A good album if you want to listen to the same song for 50 minutes. That clean and inoffensive hip-hop/pop/soul mix does not mean anything in the end, but I assume that there are some nice songs for some busy days when you won't turn off your mind and do not think or enjoy the music at all.

This album was good. Silky smooth R&B. However, I didn't completely enjoy all of the songs. 4/5 stars.

Yeah it was alright but won't spin it again to be honest

A lot of whining and moaning not much else

boring songs but amazing vocals

J'ai écouté deux chansons et j'ai craqué. ça me fait relativiser d'avoir mis 1 à Metallica

r&b pop. kind of reminds me of a kpop album that drags on too long.

Not my thing at all. Death by melisma.

Not my jam.

Not for me.

Raspy, breathy, kind of seductive. Nice beats, but not something I’d play on the regular.

2/5. I'm sure her fans love it. But, I detest everything about her diva attitude and it affects my enjoyment of the music. sorry.

an R&B classic. I just don't like R&B.

Just can’t ….

Mariah is an amazing vocalist, this just isn't my thing.

3.5

Poppy R and B album that is just kinda there. Nothing really stands out besides Mariah’s vocals. 4.9/10

Brings me back to being a kid for sure. Butterflys have a lot of symbolism in my life. So it gets a quite a bit of points on that end. I am not the biggest R&B fan so, I feel like maybe my rating should be taken with a grain of salt. But man, is there a lot of Just AAaahhh or OOOooOOooooOOOss lol.

that bone thugs verse in breakdown is like straight out of crossroads tf is up with that lmao. she's got impeccable control over her voice, that's for sure, but i'm just not a fan of the 30 bpm R&B love song

Reaaally boring

First time listening: 8/12 songs liked I much prefer anything upbeat by Mariah Carey: the airy tone she provides becomes TOO airy the slower the song is. Not that disliked the songs on this album, I just like her fast-paced songs more. That said, r&b classic. 2 songs saved

Favorite tracks: Honey, Butterfly, My All, The Roof (Back in Time), Fourth Of July, Babydoll, Outside Least favorite tracks: The Beautiful Ones 9/10

Cet album avait marqué mon entrée dans le générateur. J'étais alors rempli d'insouciance, pensant que celui-ci allait m'ouvrir l'esprit. Trois ans plus tard, la seule chose que j'ai réussi à ouvrir est le crâne de Robert après l'avoir rué de coups.

amazing spectacular never the same totally unique

More whining and oooOOoOooOoos than words.

quelle voix, 4/5

I don't think I realized how much 90s r&b was used in Disney movies credits but this really brought me back to childhood. It's definitely a genre I can't totally get into but none the less this album is a gem. Breakdown is my favorite. But how can we get Fourth of July to be an actual holiday classic?

Jesus Christ - this is dreadful. I thought there might be some hidden gems on here, but it's dreadful from start to finish.

At first I did not enjoy it because it was way too smooth for my taste, but as it went on I settled on the sound and started to sort of enjoy it. I had no idea which song I was on though because they all sound very similar to me.

Great voice and respect to her success. Prefer the R&b vibes to the ballads. The R&B stuff is pretty nostalgic of some 90s teenage house party vibes. But on the whole, not for me.

Not as much of an ordeal listening to this, maybe because Matilda and Nat enjoyed it so I fed off of their energy. R&B was never my thing. But her voice is amazing which makes the tunes more listenable to me than a lot of stuff from the same genre.

Ei iske tää R&B sitten yhtään. Nuori Mariah levyn kannessa oli se levyn paras osa, mutta ei pysty pelkästään sillä meriitillä nostamaan arvosanaa ykkösestä ylöspäin. Kaksi kertaa tuli levy kuunneltua läpi ja pitkältä tuntui, enkä muista diggailleeni erityisesti missään kohdassa.

I know she has an amazing voice, but I find it jarring when she (or anyone) goes really high with loads of notes added in and she isn't even singing words - essentially just showing off. Also, pop r&b is probably the only genre I find virtually no enjoyment in. I don't care if millions of people love this album, objectivity can do one. 4.5/10

Solid 2. Respect to the voice. Honey is a bit of a tune. But just not my vibe.

Was interesting to go through the history of the album. But that was the best bit for me unfortunately.

World class voice (5) and sub par songs (2) IMO.

Not my style

Cars crashing, the sound of metal twisting, two pie tins rubbed together, nails across a blackboard- all these are more enjoyable noises.

Sensual, feminine, soothing, pretty. Mariah's luscious vocals are on full display. Gorgeous production. Songs mostly address bedroom tenderness, reminiscences, relationships. Overall, this one wraps like a soft embrace. Doesn't speak to me personally but I can appreciate an album well realized.

She does have an incredible voice, and I can certainly see how she influenced pop music at the time. Not really my style, though.

was never one of my favorite Mariah Carey albums but it was good

No never, straight up no

Can truly fabricate a rhyme, and great pipes. Too churchy feeling for me

The Roof Shook Ones Part II sample 🔥, otherwise a very well produced album and Mariah Carey obviously has an incredible voice. Just not the type of music for me

Not unpleasant, and I can see how R&B fans would like this, but it's not for me. Every track sounds exactly the same. Mariah doesn't really sing songs so much as just moan scales.

Pas vraiment ecoute. Je n’ai roen perdu 2*

This is earlier Mariah than I was familiar with growing up, but it's great! Her voice is incredible, and I think it does a great job blurring the lines of pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Felt good throughout. Feels like a 3.5 but I'll round up because I found myself grooving!

Brings me back to childhood

great album cool pop vibes

I appreciate the talent and like the song with Bone Thugs but listening to an entire Mariah album was a challenge.

Not possible - I hate her

pooop

Terrible

This is my wheelhouse! Loved hearing some R&B; takes me right back to my high school days.

Oof. Might skip this one.

Not really my type of thing, but Honey has a cool squelchy bass line. I actually enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.

Blah.

Woof

I liked it more then I expected.

not gonna revisit it

Luurangot kaapissa vol x: Tykkään Mariah Careyn slovareista. Tällä levyllä niitä on harmillisen vähän ja R&B-kökköilu on suuremmassa roolissa. Ei siis ihan täyskymppi mutta tukeva kolmonen.

Surprising enjoyable.

Would rate this a 3.5. Not my usual, but it's an interesting mixture of rap and smooth pop.

Маша, садись, 2!.. может не то настроение было, но прям тяжело слушать было

I forgot that she's much more than "All I Want for Christmas."

I know I'm supposed to like 90s RnB on the principle of being a music fan, but....

basic 90s pop

Mega zoete pop liedjes. Ondanks dat Mariah wel goed kan zingen, is dit niet mijn smaak.

Loved the sample from Mobb deep's song (don't know the original sample)

There’s some really good tracks on this thing. Very mellow, the group vocals and harmonies are really nice, I think some songs feel maybe a tiny bit redundant. Babydoll is a standout. Feels so sexy and groovy. Honestly I had a great time with this lol

Kerran kuunteli läpi ilman tuskaa

Very 90s, not bad.

Spotify. Fave song “Honey”. Give me the singles.

Not really a huge fan of the whole diva thing (it sounds too much like when people sing the Star-Spangled Banner and they feel compelled to go "AND THE ROCKETS' RED GLAAAAAEEOUUOOAAIIIEEEEEUUUUUER" for some reason). Also not a huge rap guy. Best song: Close My Eyes, which was the only one I really liked and wouldn't be out of place on a Zero 7 album.

6/3 Mariah's golden voice over flawlessly executed blends of R&B and Hip-Hop production. Standout Tracks: Honey, Butterfly, The Roof (Back In Time), Breakdown, Babydoll, Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)

amazing album

Definetly not my jam.

I can appreciate her talent, I'm just not a fan of Mariah Carey

I knew this day would come. Shame there’s decent pop songs under her insufferable voice.