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 Easy Listening, 2008-01-07
This is a great collection of music even for those who are not Mariah Carey fans. Great buy and great addition to any music collection.
 Not my taste, 2007-12-23
I don't like this CD overall, but it's not Mariah Carey, it's just the style of music. Her voice is beautiful so I love a couple of the songs, but overall, I can't listen to the music for very long.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
 A must have, 2007-12-22
For those of you who consider yourselves avid music listeners, just look at the tracklisting of Mariah Carey's Greatest Hits album, and you'll know that this 2-disc album is necessary for your collection. You'll think to yourself, "My, she has had a great career and released a lot of songs!" When comparing this album to her "# 1's" album, naturally, this one of more complete because, although all of this music didn't reach the top of the charts, it's still the best of Mariah. This album contains basically everything that Mariah and her camp has ever released to radio, and the finished product is memorable because, regardless your age, there is at least one Mariah song that will recollect some personal, fond memories. That five octave vocal range is, of course, here, but mostly on the first couple of songs. This album includes every tempo of music: uptempo songs, midtempo music and, Mariah's strength, the ballads. With ballads, Mariah is able to really allow her listeners to hear the greatness of her voice (although sometimes she strains her voice because she hits notes incorrectly on occasion.) In total, there are 28 songs here, so some of the material is better than others. Honestly, her early material is much better than the music released more recently, but it's all worth listening to.
One of Mariah's strongest songs lyrically is the first song she ever released, "Vision of Love." When I was younger, I was not a fan of this song, but as I grew more mature and actually took the time to listen to the lyrics, I enjoy and appreciate this song; it is undoubtedly one of her best. Her best uptempo song? Come on now, that has to go to "Dreamlover." That song makes you want to get up and dance, sing along, and just recall great junctures in your life. The production is out of this world! Mariah's most successful song is "One Sweet Day", which features male quartet Boyz II Men. This is another track I didn't care for until I was older and took a listen to the lyrics. This song is about the hope of seeing deceased loved ones again. In my opinion, it's still not her best song, but great nonetheless. "Hero" is arguably Mariah's signature song, and there's no need to wonder why. This song was played or performed at countless graduations and other ceremonies because the message is so important: There is no need to look up to other people, because you are a natural hero, a natural role model. Mariah isn't afraid to let the world know that she believes in God. Just take a listen to "Thank God I Found You", "When You Believe", and a song dedicated solely to Him, "Make It Happen." That vocal range is very present in "Make It Happen." Speaking of which, if one really is really interested in her vocal range, "Emotions" is the song for them to listen to. Mariah has never showcased her vocal range like she did at the end of that song! It's one of my personal Mariah favorites.
You need this masterpiece in your collection, there is no arguing that fact. Mariah has sold over 100 million records and is one of the most successful female artists ever. This greatest hits album enlightens us as to why she has been such a huge success. She's immensely talented!
Mikeisha's Top 5 (Boy, it's difficult picking out just 5)
1. "Dreamlover"
2. "Love Takes Time"
3. "Hero"
4. "Emotions"
5. "Always Be My Baby"
Wow, Mariah....You NEVER really do cease to amaze!, 2007-11-18
~~DISC 1 ~~
Vision of Love - 6/5
Love Takes Time - 4/5
Someday - 3.5/5
I Don't Wanna Cry - 4.5/5
Emotions - 4.5/5
Can't Let Go - 5/5
Make It Happen - 4.5/5
I'll Be There (Feat. the sexy, soultry balladeer T. Lorenz)- 5.5/5
Dreamlover - 6.25/5
Hero - 5.5/5
Without You - 6/6
Anytime You Need A Friend - 5.75/5
Endless Love (Feat. the most missed soul artist, L. Vandross) 4/5
Fantasy - 5/5
~~DISC 2~~
One Sweet Day (Feat. the most famous contemporary R&B group Boyz II Men) 4.5/5
Always Be My Baby - 4.75/5
Forever - 4.5/5
Underneath the Stars (lulling to a tee) - 4.25/5
Honey - 4.5/5
Butterfly - (nice lyrics) - 4/5
My All - 6/5
Sweetheart (Feat. one of the most well-known R&B/Hip-Hop artists J.D.) - 4.25/5
When You Believe (Feat. the best voice in R&B STILL Whitney Houston) - 4/5
I Still Believe - 4.5/5
Heartbreaker (Feat. the most popular Pop Rap artist ever, a living Legend in these brown eyes Jay-Z) 4.25/5
Thank God I Found You (Feat. one of the sexiest Pop/R&B groups 98 Degrees) - 5.75/5
Can't Take That Away (The most meaningful of 14 tracks on Her Pop/R&B release Rainbow) 6.25/5
All I Want For Christmas Is You (So So Def Remix, Feat. J.D. and Bow Wow. Makes the original look like the best song in the world, when it's just the best Christmas song EVER...) 3.25/5
135.75/28 = 4.848214285714286
4.8 = 4.8 stars.
4.8 stars.
2 of 2 customers found the following review helpful:
If you only buy one album in your life..., 2007-05-18
...this is the one. Miriah has defined and redefined pop music throughout her illustrious career, and this album brings the entire journey together in one dynamic, brilliant package. This duo CD set showcases all of Miriah's favorites, in addition to most of her #1 hits. One of my favorite aspects of this album is that some of the songs are not even technically "hits"; rather, they are Miriah's personal favorites (i.e. "Butterfly"). This amazing performer's five-octave range, coupled with her impeccable sense of pitch, dynamics, and musicality, along with her unmatched emotional drive, put her, in my opinion, in the position of Greatest Vocalist of All Time. If you like her even a little, buy the album. You will love it. If you don't like her, buy the album. Listening to it only once or twice will cause you to fall in love with the undeniable force that is Miriah Carey's voice.
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