The Rarities
| Mariah Carey
The Rarities
The Rarities is the eighth compilation album by American singer-songwriter and producer Mariah Carey, released on October 2, 2020, by Columbia and Legacy Records. It is a part of "#MC30", a promotional campaign marking the 30th anniversary of Carey's self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey (1990), and coincides with her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey (2020). Featuring previously unreleased material "with personal relevance and meaning" to Carey—some of which are discussed in her memoir—the album also includes a second disc consisting of audio from her March 7, 1996, live performance at the Tokyo Dome during her Daydream World Tour. A Blu-ray disc featuring enhanced video footage from the concert was released exclusively in Japan. -Wikipedia
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Variety
Mariah Carey’s ‘The Rarities’ Shows That Even Her Castoffs Sparkle.
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NME
a fascinating complement to her delicious tell-all memoir.
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Slant Magazine
Removed from the fog of nostalgia, it’s clear just how middle-of-the-road the singer’s early-‘90s output was.
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The Times
still mad about that killer voice.
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Idolator
The Rarities is obviously essential listening for fans, but well worth diving into for general music lovers. After all, this is an important piece of pop history.
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The Line of Best Fit
The Rarities is the newest testament to Mariah Carey’s legendary artistry.
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USD Student Media
Carey’s unique sound is highlighted throughout the album. For those who have never listened to Mariah Carey before, this album is the perfect way to get a hear the variety Carey delivers as an artist.
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Stack
Mimi’s fabulosity is immeasurable and this from-the-vault collection reaches whistle-register heights.
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ExBulletin
Mariah Carey has always been about control: on her career, of course, but also on her extraordinary voice, which is her greatest asset as a performer. And this voice is in full bloom on “The Rarities”, his new compilation of unseen and discreet B-sides.
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