Double bitch slap from Mariah. I am still a proud lamb and will be forever loyal to Mimi but at this point I am having an Ariana fever.
After hearing, appreciating, and loving her sophomore album - I thought why not get the debut album. Both albums reached the top spot in Billboard by the way.
Ok... this one justifies why everybody is calling her the next MC. If I had not known Ariana, I certainly would think that it was Carey being played (not just only several tracks but every composition except that very Nickelodeon Popular song). Not just only the voice but also the style (layering) and well, this was produced also by Babyface (see Daydream album).
Verdict - really good. It will grow on you slowly as it is an R&B tuned album (most songs) unlike the My Everything which was a shift to Pop (again, most songs) by engaging prominent producers (Guetta, Ryan Teder, Max Martin, etc.).
Best songs so far - "Almost is Never Enough" and "Piano". That "Honeymoon Avenue" reminded me of Mariah's "Betcha Gon' Know".
I will say this, the girl has a staying power.
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