The Rarities
Mariah Carey · 2020
136 min · 32 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A treasure trove of unreleased gems showcasing Mariah Carey's vocal prowess and emotional depth across pop and R&B landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied energy
- moments of vocal empowerment
- nostalgic reflections on past love
- late-night emotional listening sessions
- uplifting anthems for celebration
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone hits only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- vocal agility· nostalgic reflections· resilience in love
- Career context
- Released on October 2, 2020, 'The Rarities' came during a reflective period in Mariah Carey's career, following her critically acclaimed memoir and the successful reissue of her 1990 hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. This compilation features previously unreleased tracks and rare recordings, emphasizing her journey as one of pop's most enduring voices.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Songs in A Minor by Alicia Keys — Shares a soulful introspection and vocal depth, blending R&B with personal storytelling.Lemonade by Beyoncé — Explores themes of resilience and love with powerful vocals, layered production, and emotional honesty.Love Deluxe by Sade — Combines smooth R&B melodies and emotional depth, creating a reflective and nostalgic soundscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Here We Go Around Again 3:55
- 2 Can You Hear Me 4:06
- 3 Do You Think of Me 4:48
- 4 Everything Fades Away 5:25
- 5 All I Live For 3:22
- 6 One Night 4:41
- 7 Slipping Away 4:31
- 8 Out Here on My Own 3:16
- 9 Loverboy (Firecracker - original version) 3:14
- 10 I Pray 2:53
- 11 Cool on You 3:11
- 12 Mesmerized 3:22
- 13 Lullaby of Birdland 3:18
- 14 Save the Day 3:50
- 15 Close My Eyes (acoustic) 3:18
Disc 2
- 1 Daydream Interlude (Fantasy Sweet dub mix) 1:31
- 2 Emotions 4:06
- 3 Open Arms 3:46
- 4 Forever 4:46
- 5 I Don't Wanna Cry 5:54
- 6 Fantasy 5:25
- 7 Always Be My Baby 4:38
- 8 One Sweet Day 5:20
- 9 Underneath the Stars 4:07
- 10 Without You 4:19
- 11 Make It Happen 5:03
- 12 Just Be Good to Me 6:37
- 13 Dreamlover 3:58
- 14 Vision of Love 3:46
- 15 Hero 4:59
- 16 Anytime You Need a Friend 5:58
- 17 All I Want for Christmas Is You 5:04
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