Overall, the CD is just OK. If you're a HUGE MC fan, you'll probably love it. It's definitely better than E=MC2, in my opinion. I think Mariah is a good song writer--her simple lyrics crack me up. But she isn't singing like she used to. If this album had come from a Keri Hilson or even Ashanti I'd probably be impressed. But MC wants us to think of her as potentially one of the greats---this album just isn't getting it.
Anywho, there is one song I REALLY like. Its called H.A.T.E.U. [cue Frank's comment: "you are so pessimistic about relationships"] but its a really good song and honestly it reminds me of Heartbreaker. I can't wait to hate him--actually I do hate him. Not in a I'm-spending-all-my-energy-hating-you-kind-of-way but in a we-don't-ever-need-to-talk-again kind of way. I can imagine tons of people feel this way about others in their life. Its the stage after heartbreak/grief where you are PISSED you even felt this bad to begin with. Its a natural and healthy stage of relationship-grief. UPDATE: I put some of the lyrics below as well as a link to a video of MC singing "H.A.T.E.U" live on the Today Show
I can't wait to hate you
Make you pain like I do
Still can't shake you off
I can't wait to break through these emotional changes
Seems like such a lost cause
I can't wait to face you
Break you down so low that there's no place left to go
I can't wait to hate you
