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**Smokie76** · Thu June 10, 2021, 00:23

I'm pleasantly surprised by Somewhat Loved....love it. Definitely better tgan STD for me.

**naughtynae** · Thu June 10, 2021, 00:44

On my second listen I enjoy it! The verses are kinda just there, the chorus is sooooo good! The harmonies are gorgeous. It’s perfect for their album.

**naughtynae** · Thu June 10, 2021, 00:56

Originally posted by Smokie76 View Post

I'm pleasantly surprised by Somewhat Loved....love it. Definitely better tgan STD for me.

For sure!

**allygdale** · Thu June 10, 2021, 01:09

Originally posted by InFamous View Post

Theres loads of reverb on the vocals

There’s really not unless it’s drowned out by the bass

The only place I can hear it is on the last whistle at the very end, I live for MCs voice with reverb, but it a very raw vocal not an ounce of a particular “effect” as some of y’all call the software on 2010 - 2020 vocals

The only showy part is dem whistles, just one with more Belteriah at the end would have made it more powerful, but dey back which we will celebrate

Fairweather “lambs” will enjoy, adult radio, never underestimate the power of ChestRiah voice on a basic beat, the full voice tone is so rich and clear

If the high note section were replaced with a rap i could even see it being an Urban radio hit

**MayoAndMustard** · Thu June 10, 2021, 01:10

It’s cute song but I don’t think I would ever play it again. I hope this is just a leftover song from a decade ago, but not a true representation of where she is artistically nowadays...

**InFamous** · Thu June 10, 2021, 01:16

Its great to see her included on this album with R&B legends. If she had not been included there would have been murder !

**allygdale** · Thu June 10, 2021, 01:27

We tend to turn into critics when a new song comes out because we stan a vocal queen and a producer

As lambs, all that matters is how the song makes us feel, and Somewhat Love is really doing it for me, dem verses take me back to a time when music and melodies were less clinical and more emotional

If we get more songs with her current vocals or an actual album which may actually be happening this year or next, we are so lucky

**AutomaticPrince** · Thu June 10, 2021, 01:45

There are some things I'm hearing in her voice that I'm very pleased with. She's doing a lot of runs and switching notes all over the place and her voice is very connected and strong. There's a certain "r&b" vibe in her voice that I haven't heard on record in a while and that really makes me excited for the next album. She seems to be in a good place vocally, so I'm hoping her current creative/inspired moment that she recently mentioned is accurate and that she delivers. I can't wait.

I do agree that the bridge comes across as messy, but it sounds a bit better and understandable in good headphones/earbuds.

Anyway. I enjoy the song and it makes me want to hear more and what's next.

**Cashiado** · Thu June 10, 2021, 01:59

We go through this same thing with every new Mariah song.
Then again, it’s not a “Mariah” song. It’s a Jimmy Jam & Terry song.

I remember the “ugh” reaction from Lambs when Say Something leaked. And, with many other lead songs.

Lambs can be so judgmental when not needed.

just like when GTFO came out. It was so experimental for her and it set up some the the experimental sounds she did with Caution.
but, when some here the first song they prejudge.

so redundant....and bleak....

**MeGreat** · Thu June 10, 2021, 02:00

After reading all the negative comments, I thought I was in for the most disastrous song of her career. The song will definitely not be a hit, but I like it, especially the chorus and the way it builds up at the beginning. Also like the 90s vibe.

**allygdale** · Thu June 10, 2021, 02:18

I mean, did y’all not get goosebumps as Mimi sang these lyrics over a harp

We stood there alone
In that silent corridor
Those unspoken words conjured fixation
Capturing me

Dem lyrics are so Butterfly and not at all Memoirs

I can’t help but wonder if she re-wrote the first verse this year in addition to doing the vocals

**InFamous** · Thu June 10, 2021, 03:02

Originally posted by allygdale View Post

I mean, did y’all not get goosebumps as Mimi sang these lyrics over a harp

We stood there alone
In that silent corridor
Those unspoken words conjured fixation
Capturing me

Dem lyrics are so Butterfly and not at all Memoirs

I can’t help but wonder if she re-wrote the first verse this year in addition to doing the vocals

That part and the next bit with the fingersnaps and little instrumental flourishes are fantastic!

Also am I reaching when I say that her whistles sounds like she is saying Break my heart over and over ( like 4 times in the bridge)

**GlenMarley** · Thu June 10, 2021, 03:19

It has Standing O written all over it, which its not a bad thing since its one of the few I truly love from MOAIA. The verses are great but the chorus isnt as strong.

**InFamous** · Thu June 10, 2021, 03:30

Mariah looked flawless in that GTFO video btw.

**Almond** · Thu June 10, 2021, 03:32

Love this, especially the final choruses, as it emphasises her vocals without all the backing instruments and choir (which I also love but nice to hear just her voice).

**Imopink1** · Thu June 10, 2021, 03:36

This was an interesting read. It goes into the statistics of Mariah Carey’s influence on the music industry and what makes her music unique.

https://towardsdatascience.com/the-m...s-75f0b56eeac9

**InFamous** · Thu June 10, 2021, 03:39

I love the stripped versions of her songs. Her voice sounds amazing on those versions. The stripped version of One Child does something to my soul .

**MrDash** · Thu June 10, 2021, 04:11

I absolutely love the vibe from "Somewhat Love". It's very soothing and chill, unlike her other standalone singles so far.
At first, I was bummed when people said this is a mix of ballad and up-tempo and sounded like Save the Day but in my opinion this is way better than STD.

Great way to start the day.

**elguachin** · Thu June 10, 2021, 04:17

I loooove it more and more. This is A real bop. I haven’t felt like thos about a Mariah’s song since The Distance

**Xmas** · Thu June 10, 2021, 04:19

Wow. We Belong Together in Dolby Atmos is an experience. Insane feeling to rediscover a song and “feel” it like never before. I was in space with Mariah’s voice and all it’s layers. And the ending note is what heaven must be like

**SomeonesUglyDaughter** · Thu June 10, 2021, 04:28

First listen I was like she was eating her lyrics specially the first verses I am having a hard time understanding the words... but I love it!!!

If you're gonna ask me if it's going to be a hit NO, unless she gets out of her comfort zone she can't get a hit (my 2 cents) and I will be more than happy to be wrong in this case...

**mm2912** · Thu June 10, 2021, 05:16

Thank god I didn’t read those negatives comments before listening to the song. I’m shock how much hate it’s getting. I loved the song from the very first listen and got goosebumps to hear a new MC song. Th 2nd verse is so beautiful, I’m in love. The song sounds great with good earphones

**stevyy** · Thu June 10, 2021, 05:24

Somewhat Loved is a cute song. It's not her 20th #1... but still a bop.

**Imopink1** · Thu June 10, 2021, 05:52

Ok this song is a bop from first listen!!! Yess come through Mariah!

**allygdale** · Thu June 10, 2021, 06:01

Originally posted by Xmas View Post

Wow. We Belong Together in Dolby Atmos is an experience. Insane feeling to rediscover a song and “feel” it like never before. I was in space with Mariah’s voice and all it’s layers. And the ending note is what heaven must be like

It ain’t even available in Dolby Atmos though

You have to look for the Dolby logo, it doesn’t have it

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