Sunday Music: Mariah Carey, Emotions
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stoutfellowAlbum Title: Emotions
Why I Bought It: I became interested in Carey's music after hearing "There's Got To Be a Way"; I liked the song, and I liked her range - her ability to hit, hit hard, and hold high notes in particular. I bought the album with that song, and later added this one.
What I Like (Mournful): "The Wind". Songs of farewell to a late friend are fairly common; some appeal to me (Linda Ronstadt's "Adios"), and some don't (Celine Dion's "Fly"). This one does. Carey is breathier than usual, but the subdued tone is entirely appropriate.
What I Like (Optimistic): "Make It Happen". Acoustically, a driving rhythm; in content, a song of faith and triumph, as the singer rebounds from a low point to success. If her notion of the things one ought to pray for is a bit materialistic, well, what do you want from pop music? (I'm trying to envision a pop analogue of, say, "Invictus"....)
What I Like (Joyful): "Emotions". A love song, and a song of joy. Her voice is a little shrill on the chorus, but I can forgive that. It's fun to listen to.
Overall: I once said of Sheena Easton that she had a magnificent voice, but only rarely sang anything worthy of it. That was a bit unfair to Easton, but it applies to Carey as well, if not more strongly. That I only bought two of her albums speaks to my discontent with her. It's a decent album, as is the other of hers that I have, but I have no real inclination to get any more of Carey's work.
Why I Bought It: I became interested in Carey's music after hearing "There's Got To Be a Way"; I liked the song, and I liked her range - her ability to hit, hit hard, and hold high notes in particular. I bought the album with that song, and later added this one.
What I Like (Mournful): "The Wind". Songs of farewell to a late friend are fairly common; some appeal to me (Linda Ronstadt's "Adios"), and some don't (Celine Dion's "Fly"). This one does. Carey is breathier than usual, but the subdued tone is entirely appropriate.
What I Like (Optimistic): "Make It Happen". Acoustically, a driving rhythm; in content, a song of faith and triumph, as the singer rebounds from a low point to success. If her notion of the things one ought to pray for is a bit materialistic, well, what do you want from pop music? (I'm trying to envision a pop analogue of, say, "Invictus"....)
What I Like (Joyful): "Emotions". A love song, and a song of joy. Her voice is a little shrill on the chorus, but I can forgive that. It's fun to listen to.
Overall: I once said of Sheena Easton that she had a magnificent voice, but only rarely sang anything worthy of it. That was a bit unfair to Easton, but it applies to Carey as well, if not more strongly. That I only bought two of her albums speaks to my discontent with her. It's a decent album, as is the other of hers that I have, but I have no real inclination to get any more of Carey's work.
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Date: 2013-06-23 10:06 pm (UTC)