Released 36 years ago this June
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey · 1990
46 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A soaring blend of R&B and pop, showcasing vocal acrobatics intertwined with heartfelt lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- heartfelt lyrics for emotional resonance
- for reflective moments
- soaring vocals that inspire
- intimate listening for connection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant high-energy tracks
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- heartfelt ballads· 1990s pop landscape
- Career context
- Mariah Carey's self-titled debut album arrived in 1990, shortly after she signed with Columbia Records. This release marked the beginning of her extraordinary career, featuring her powerful vocals that would come to define her artistry and influence future generations of singers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Whitney by Whitney Houston — Shares powerful vocal performances and emotional ballads that define early '90s pop and R&B.Toni Braxton by Toni Braxton — Combines lush production with deep, heartfelt lyrics and a similar vocal style.Control by Janet Jackson — Features strong vocal delivery and themes of empowerment, blending pop with R&B elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vision of Love 3:30
- 2 There's Got to Be a Way 4:53
- 3 I Don't Wanna Cry 4:48
- 4 Someday 4:08
- 5 Vanishing 4:12
- 6 All in Your Mind 4:45
- 7 Alone in Love 4:12
- 8 You Need Me 3:51
- 9 Sent From Up Above 4:04
- 10 Prisoner 4:24
- 11 Love Takes Time 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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