Product Description

It was clear early on in her recording career that Long Island's own Mariah Carey possessed a rare combination of qualities that would make her special. She had a commanding voice, an uncanny ear for a hit, commanding stage presence and aneffervescent personality. She was, in short, an American pop diva just waiting to be discovered.
When her eponymous 1990 debut sold more than 12 million copies, it was clear Carey would become the pop queen she'd always dreamed she'd be. From the doo-wop-influenced opening track "Vision of Love"to the sweet, last-dance ballad "Love Takes Time", Carey's debut was one of biggest-selling records of the '90s. It wasso popular, in fact, that four of the 11 tracks on the album hit #1 on the Billboard singles chart. MARIAH CAREY is Top40 perfection with a remarkable young talent at the centre of it all.

Track Listing

1. Vision Of Love
2. There's Got To Be A Way
3. I Don't Wanna Cry
4. Someday
5. Vanishing
6. All In Your Mind
7. Alone In Love
8. You Need Me
9. Sent From Up Above
10. Prisoner
11. Love Takes Time

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11673 in Music
• Released on: 2001-08-13
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

An Extremely Good Debut!
1. Vision of Love. 10/10
2. There's Got To Be a Way. 10/10
3. I Don't Wanna Cry. 9/10
4. Someday. 10/10
5. Vanishing. 9/10
6. All In Your Mind. 10/10
7. Alone In Love. 9/10
8. You Need Me. 10/10
9. Sent From Up Above. 10/10
10. Prisoner. 10/10
11. Love Takes Time. 9/10

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10
This is an extremely brilliant debut, probably the best ever from a female artist!

Fantastic
This album is utterly fantastic, the debut from the best female vocalist the music industry has ever seen when she first heard Vision Of Love. Her amazing range, power, soul and emotion its just beautiful. With dramatic and soothing tracks like I Dont Wanna Cry and Love Takes Time, to the sassy Someday, and to the haunting Vanishing. This album will not disapoint. Its a classic.

The definition of "Phenominal"
Now I'm not one to review old music, but when it comes to Mariah Carey, my favourite artist ever, her music never seems to age! Mariah Carey's self-entitled debut has to be one of the most vocally superior albums of all time. Her true vocal splendor is put to the limit in the haunting piano ballad, "Vanishing". Carey is well known for composing music that is related to death, and so she showcases this emotively effective in "Vanishing". Her ultimate vocal diversity is distinctively featured in "You Need Me", one of the many occasional rock-influenced anthems Carey has produced in her career to this day. The adding of electric guitars and crystal-clear vocals create a naff punk-theme! "There's Got To Be A Way", is quiet possibly one of the greatest songs ever written. The lyrics describe how unfair the world is today, through racism, poverty and lack of equivalency. Mariah argues "There's got to be a way, to connect this world today, come together to relieve the pain/ There's got to be a way, to unite this Human race, and together we'll bring on a change". Of course, Mariah throws in an impressive whistle note as a treat for us spectators!

"Alone in Love" is splendidly produced; Mariah's resplendent vocals ripen as the ice cool tingly beat sweeps along. "Love Takes Time", a classic signature ballad from Mariah, is a mellow demonstration of the true elegance her voice withholds. The melody glimmers as Carey's exquisite lyrical talent shimmers! "Sent From Up Above" is an angelic mid-tempo banger with eastern vibes blaring. As always, Mariah's voice proves nothing less than glorious. "All in Your Mind" is a funky filler, with a pinch of R&B totted, and a true highlight at best; with vibrant backing drums and bird-chirping from Mariah, this nifty number will get you sweating for sure! "Prisoner" may well and truly be the most divergent anthem MC has ever recorded- main reference to her novel rap. As being the only song Mariah has ever rapidly spoken in, you can only give such high praise and solution for such a desire that Carey has successfully achieved! "I Don't Wanna Cry", a tear-strolling masterpiece, is another sensational ballad. The lyrics refer to a relationship that has tragically deteriorated and Mariah has tried her best to revive, but failed, and so she decides the best thing to do is just let go.

"Someday", a bubbly up-beat filler, is groove-packed and an absolute ace party-knocker! The impact the superb backing music has on Mariah's vocals is sheer fabulous! And of course, who can forget our fave Songbird's debut power ballad, "Vision of Love"? A marvelous love song which exhibits the impressive vocal talent of which Carey possesses. "Mariah Carey" in all true honesty has to be the greatest debut album I've come across. The reason I love this album is mainly because the majority of songs are fast up-beat fillers. Plus, Mariah experiments with unfamiliar sounds and differs her voice persistently. Also, like every Mariah album, the lyrics are included in the CD's booklet. I'd say that "Mariah Carey" is a must-have for Mariah fans everywhere, new or old, or just general Pop music lovers. If you love great Pop music, or genuinely take a liking to Mariah's music, then you need this album in your life! If you haven't already, then buy it now!