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Track Listings
| 1. Loverboy [Remix] - Mariah Carey, Da Brat, Ludacris, Shawnna, |
| 2. Lead the Way |
| 3. If We - Mariah Carey, Nate Dogg, Ja Rule, |
| 4. I Didn't Mean to Turn You On |
| 5. Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica) - Mariah Carey, Mystikal |
| 6. All My Life |
| 7. Reflections (Care Enough) |
| 8. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life - Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, DJ Clue?, Fabulous |
| 9. Want You - Eric Benet, Mariah Carey |
| 10. Never Too Far |
| 11. Twister |
| 12. Loverboy - Cameo, Mariah Carey |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Even though Mariah took an emotional battering in the run-up to the release of this her eighth studio album, Glitter is surprisingly focused. The disjointed style of "Loverboy" may have turned off some, but after a few plays it's apparent that this is one of Carey's better cuts with hidden longevity. Accompanying the motion picture of the same name (which Mariah also stars in), Glitter plays homage to selected musical styles of the 80s. That said, the music isn't a rehash of early Whitney or Tina Turner, instead it's more Control era Janet Jackson (the album is coproduced by long-term Janet collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis). Following in the style of Cheryl Lynn's "Got to Be Real", "Don't Stop! (Funkin' 4 Jamica)" and "All My Life" are 1980s funk tunes with an occasional rap accompaniment. Her covers of Cherelle's / Robert Palmer's "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" and Indeep's "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" are decidedly fresh. Tucked in especially for the Mariah traditionalists "Lead the Way" (the love theme to the film Glitter), "Reflections (Care Enough)" and "Never Too Far" are all standard Carey "belter-ballads". The purists will also be pleased by the album (and film) title, which fits in neatly with the schmaltzy and kitschy titles of previous album releases Daydream, Butterfly and Rainbow. --John Galilee
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
ok, ok, so the film got v bad ratings, but dont let that put you off buying this. I havent actually seen the film so whether its as good as the soundtrack i dont know. The album itself is quite a different style to mariahs last few albums (rainbow, butterfly..) and most of the tracks have an 80's influence, which is a great change which works! the highlights for me are If We, a collaboration with the mighty Ja Rule, and Dont Stop with Mystikal. an all round good album, (with a couple of classic mariah ballads!!) buy it despite what you thought of the film.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is automatically considered to be a flop by many people. However, it was a concept album and a soundtrack. For a soundtrack it actually did very well. Not the best of Mariah's career but it still has some great tracks on this and she sounds great! 'Loverboy' is a great opener. Many say is has no tune but this is due to Jennifer Lopez using the Yellow Magic Orchestra's song 'Firecacker' in her song 'I'm Real'. Mariah had originally planned to use this as the basis for 'Loverboy' but JLo got there first so Mariah based 'Loverboy' on Cameo's 'Candy'. If you listen to 'I'm Real' you can actually sing the lyrics of 'Loverboy' over the chorus! Other great tracks include 'If We' 'Don't Stop' 'Lead The Way' 'Didn't Mean To Turn You On' and 'Want You'. All in all a great album that is overlooked by the bombing of the accompanying film (which isn't that bad either!!).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It would not be unfair to say that since her separation from Sony hot-shot, Tommy Mottola, Mariah Carey has been the focus of a lot of negative media attention. Ironically, while many have criticised her yearning to break free of her once "girl-next-door" image, this very longing has allowed a more innovative and artistically liberated Mariah to emerge, making her music so much more interesting. God only knows that had Carey churned out another four or five "Music Boxes," her career would have been dead long ago.
Thankfully, "Glitter" is a fine example of how Carey is unafraid to keep evolving as an artist, experimenting with new - and old - sounds. Here, Mariah brings the eighties back in a big way. Scarily enough, the barely-touched remake of the 1984 hit "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On," actually sounds cool, as does her remake of "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" (a sure club hit). Carey also continues on with the "hip-pop" culture she initiated back in '95, with grooves such as "If We," and "Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)."
"Want You," a duet with Eric Benet, is an absolute gem, and is a smooth, seductive tune, reminiscent of the '96 remix of Always Be My Baby featuring Da Brat.
Of course, the ballads are all here ("Lead The Way," "Reflections (Care Enough)," "Never Too Far," and "Twister"), showing that when it comes to the power ballads, Mariah still knows how to deliver.
The awesome "All My Life," is arguably the most unique track on the album - or even in Mariah's career. The production gives it a "live" feel, and provides a soulful groove that is sure to blow many away.
However, no Mariah album is complete without the all-important 'first single' - always track 1, always upbeat, and never more than one word in the title (a tradition she has kept alive since the #1 hit "Emotions" in 1991). But unlike most of its predecessors (i.e. "Fantasy," "Heartbreaker," etc.) "Loverboy" takes a few listens to appreciate its somewhat 'hidden' qualities.
Overall, Glitter is a step in a totally different, and exciting, direction - it is NOT Rainbow Part 2 (or should I say, Daydream Part 4?) However let's not forget that this album is, more than anything else, a soundtrack to film set in the 80's, and is most likely, simply a momentary venture into new teritory before returning to continue in the tradition of "Daydream," "Butterfly," and "Rainbow."
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Highly Underrated.
1. Loverboy (Remix). 8/10
2. Lead the Way. 9/10
3. If We. 9/10
4. Didn't Mean To Turn You On. 10/10
5. Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamacia). 10/10
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2. Lead the Way. 9/10
3. If We. 9/10
4. Didn't Mean To Turn You On. 10/10
5. Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamacia). 10/10
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Published on 11 Aug 2008 by Ronnie
good album,but not as good as her others
I think this album is quite good i luv the loverboy remix,featuring ludracris,da brat. i also love last night a dj saved my life,it is a great dance track. Read more
Published on 24 May 2008 by C. Cox
Mariah will ALWAYS be my #1
I can comfortably make the statement above because of albums like this, i truly love this album from every single song down to every single note sung, and i'd give it 10 stars if i... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by R. Birkett
lead the way leads the way!
completely rubbish album saved by only one track, "lead the way", which is mariah's breathy and gushy ode to love, and which features one of the most extensive collatura-type... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2007 by Hambletta-Maud
good voices but only a couple of memorable songs
The thing I liked about the Glitter cd was the quality of Mariah Carey's
singing.The best songs were the ones she sang unaccompanied such as Reflections. Read more
singing.The best songs were the ones she sang unaccompanied such as Reflections. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2007 by dan the fan
great album
This album is very good, I think the best tracks though are, "Loverboy (Remix)" and "Reflections (Care Enough)". Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2006 by D. Miller
Disco diva
I really like this album, it is brilliant for getting ready to go out with the girls as well as having some ballads too! Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2006 by Victoria H. Gillespie
Great Album
If Mariah hadn't done the film Glitter, and this hadn't been a Soundtrack for it, this album would have sold better. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2005
another great album!
This is a great album from Mariah Carey!! She's always surprising you with the different styles she comes out with. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2004 by "dc3fan"
Not exactly glittering
I bought this album after purchasing the Mariah Carey "Greatest Hits" CD so, I was expecting material of a high standard. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2002 by JR Anderson
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