( 8 reviews )
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Posted: 03-22-2008
When Mariah Carey decided to do this concert, there was a lot of talk about her simply being a studio creation that was not nearly as talented as she was made to seem. She hadn't really performed live at that point, and with the Milli Vanilli scandal still pretty fresh in many people's minds, having an artist prove themselves was more important than ever before. Well, she did that. She came out, and sang many of her big hits, and managed to show that she had promise as a live performer. Though I can't say I prefer any of these versions over the studio recordings, each song sounds good in its own way, and you can hear she is having a good time. This is not exactly an essential recording by any means. If you just want her version of "I'll Be There," you'd be happier with a greatest hits collection. However, if you are a hardcore fan, or are just curious how she sounded live, this is a good album to have.
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Posted: 03-04-2008
This album is of course Mariah letting the world know her voice was not manufactured and that it was really her voice. While I do think it is a tiny bit overrated it is still essential for any Mariah fan. Her voclas were especially amazing on I'LL BE THERE. VISION OF LOVE and CANT LET GO are others she sang extremely well. Highly recommended!
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Posted: 11-07-2007
I Enjoyed If It's Over, Can't Let Go, a loverly ballad, which deals (dealt) with, Loneliness and Longing (What else have We come to Expect from one of our favorite Aries (Arian) Woman?) and I'll Be There Feat. Trey Lorenz. It was My favorite on this Disc, but my thoughts have changed, alas. The 3 aforementioned tracks are nice, pleasant pop with a bit of soul-tinged twists, but none of them compare to Vision of Love. That was her first #1 single, and remains in my favorite 5 Mariah Ballads. Very uplifting and such. Favorite Female artist of All-Time. John Mayer is my Favorite Male Artist of All-Time. I Write reviews on DVDs, Pop, Pop Rock, Alternative, R&B and Soul CDs. Check 'Em out! 3.8 stars.
