Post by The Fluorescent One on Jul 5, 2017 16:19:12 GMT
This top 10 must, simply MUST, be the single greatest top 10 so far. These songs are the single strongest group of songs so far. It could be the nostalgia talking but these are so damn full of life and vitality. I wish Mariah hadn't... become more famous for insulting people and quarreling with Nicki Minaj. And what happened to her boobs?
Now, full disclosure: just so you know, I have not plugged into any of Mariah's music since 2006. She has probably made several more damn amazing songs but I have not heard or remembered them. I've heard maybe 2 that I know of but they didn't grab me, I guess. Also, this woman does a lot of ballads. A LOT. Some people might be shocked that I didn't include "One Sweet Day." Well, I fucking HATE that song! (I smell a new list idea!) Mariah's ballads are often way too soapy for my taste, though there are a few here. And maybe one I really wanted to be here (I LOVE "Butterfly"). Actually, come to think of it, more than half of her stuff for a long time were ballads. Interesting artist this. Great stuff didn't make this list ("It's Like That," "Dreamlover"). But it's in my heart. This list is just THAT good. When Mariah arrived in the studio, day 1, producers realized they had to give That Voice good fuckin' music to go with it.
I've chosen to go with the music videos over any Topic tracks this time. You'll have to skip some stuff to get to the songs.
In some cases, this is personal opinion. Like- why did #4 make #4 and #5 didn't make #4? I just love #4 more. So, see: it's personal love on these lists. Hence, Rihanna's #1 made it to #1 ahead of "We Found Love" and "Rude Boy" which are better songs.
#10. "Heartbreaker"
#9. "Vision of Love"
#8. "Shake It Off"
#7. "I Still Believe"
#6. "Can't Let Go"
#5. "Always Be My Baby"
#4. "Say Somethin'"
#3. "Honey"
#2. "Breakdown"
#1. "Fantasy"
Now, full disclosure: just so you know, I have not plugged into any of Mariah's music since 2006. She has probably made several more damn amazing songs but I have not heard or remembered them. I've heard maybe 2 that I know of but they didn't grab me, I guess. Also, this woman does a lot of ballads. A LOT. Some people might be shocked that I didn't include "One Sweet Day." Well, I fucking HATE that song! (I smell a new list idea!) Mariah's ballads are often way too soapy for my taste, though there are a few here. And maybe one I really wanted to be here (I LOVE "Butterfly"). Actually, come to think of it, more than half of her stuff for a long time were ballads. Interesting artist this. Great stuff didn't make this list ("It's Like That," "Dreamlover"). But it's in my heart. This list is just THAT good. When Mariah arrived in the studio, day 1, producers realized they had to give That Voice good fuckin' music to go with it.
I've chosen to go with the music videos over any Topic tracks this time. You'll have to skip some stuff to get to the songs.
In some cases, this is personal opinion. Like- why did #4 make #4 and #5 didn't make #4? I just love #4 more. So, see: it's personal love on these lists. Hence, Rihanna's #1 made it to #1 ahead of "We Found Love" and "Rude Boy" which are better songs.
#10. "Heartbreaker"
#9. "Vision of Love"
#8. "Shake It Off"
#7. "I Still Believe"
#6. "Can't Let Go"
#5. "Always Be My Baby"
#4. "Say Somethin'"
#3. "Honey"
#2. "Breakdown"
#1. "Fantasy"