The Ballads (Mariah Carey album)
The Ballads | ||||
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Compilation album by Mariah Carey | ||||
Released |
January 22, 2009 (see release history) | |||
Recorded | 1989–2001 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length |
70:41 (UK) 75:32 (U.S.) 76:10 (Japan) | |||
Label | Legacy, Columbia, Virgin | |||
Producer |
Mariah Carey Walter Afanasieff Jermaine Dupri Manuel Seal Rhett Lawrence Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Dave Hall DJ Clue Trackmasters Stevie J Mike Mason Steve Mac | |||
Mariah Carey chronology | ||||
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The Ballads (released in the UK in 2010 as LoveSongs) is the second compilation album by American pop/R&B singer-songwriter Mariah Carey.[1][2] The album features some of Carey's top selling ballads over the course of her career. It was released internationally in late 2008, and in North America in January 2009.
About the album
The album contains some of Carey's hits and singles, primarily from her time at Columbia Records. It does not feature any new material or include songs recorded with her current label, Island Records.
Re-recording of "Hero"
The 1993 single "Hero" was re-recorded and re-released to promote the The Ballads compilation. The video shows Mariah Carey walking into the recording room accompanied by her dog, lingering in the studio and singing to the song. It is intercut with a scene of New York City during the night.[3]
Promotion
She performed "Hero" at the Inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C.,[4] and was featured on a CBS TV special.[5]
A limited edition of The Ballads was being sold exclusively at all Target Stores. The CD comes in a gift pack that includes a small bottle of Carey's fragrance Luscious Pink.
Track listing
No. | Title | Album | Length | |
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1. | "Hero" | Music Box | 4:19 | |
2. | "One Sweet Day" (feat. Boyz II Men) | Daydream | 4:41 | |
3. | "Vision of Love" | Mariah Carey | 3:31 | |
4. | "Without You" | Music Box | 3:34 | |
5. | "Can't Let Go" | Emotions | 4:27 | |
6. | "Love Takes Time" | Mariah Carey | 3:49 | |
7. | "I'll Be There" (feat. Trey Lorenz) | MTV Unplugged | 4:43 | |
8. | "Thank God I Found You" (Make It Last Remix feat. Joe and Nas) | Rainbow | 5:09 | |
9. | "Endless Love" (feat. Luther Vandross) | Songs | 4:18 | |
10. | "I Still Believe" | #1's | 3:54 | |
11. | "My All" | Butterfly | 3:50 | |
12. | "The Roof (Back in Time)" | Butterfly | 5:14 | |
13. | "When You Believe" (with Whitney Houston) | #1's | 4:31 | |
14. | "Anytime You Need a Friend" | Music Box | 4:26 | |
15. | "Always Be My Baby" | Daydream | 4:18 | |
16. | "Dreamlover" | Music Box | 3:53 | |
17. | "How Much" (feat. Usher) | Rainbow | 3:31 | |
18. | "Reflections (Care Enough)" | Glitter | 3:23 | |
Total length: |
72:11 |
International Tracklisting | ||||||||||
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No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
1. | "Hero" | 4:19 | ||||||||
2. | "Vision of Love" | 3:31 | ||||||||
3. | "Without You" | 3:34 | ||||||||
4. | "Always Be My Baby" | 4:18 | ||||||||
5. | "My All" | 3:50 | ||||||||
6. | "How Much" (feat. Usher) | 3:31 | ||||||||
7. | "Dreamlover" | 3:53 | ||||||||
8. | "Thank God I Found You" (Make It Last Remix feat. Joe and Nas) | 5:09 | ||||||||
9. | "The Roof (Back in Time)" | 5:14 | ||||||||
10. | "One Sweet Day" (feat. Boyz II Men) | 4:41 | ||||||||
11. | "Anytime You Need a Friend" | 4:26 | ||||||||
12. | "I'll Be There" (feat. Trey Lorenz) | 4:43 | ||||||||
13. | "I Still Believe" | 3:54 | ||||||||
14. | "Reflections (Care Enough)" | 3:23 | ||||||||
15. | "Open Arms" | 3:30 | ||||||||
16. | "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (feat. Westlife) | 3:25 | ||||||||
17. | "Endless Love" (feat. Luther Vandross) | 4:18 | ||||||||
18. | "All I Want for Christmas Is You" | 4:01 | ||||||||
Total length: |
70:20 |
Japan Tracklisting | ||||||||||
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No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
1. | "Hero" | 4:19 | ||||||||
2. | "One Sweet Day" (feat. Boyz II Men) | 4:41 | ||||||||
3. | "Endless Love" (feat. Luther Vandross) | 4:18 | ||||||||
4. | "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" | 4:32 | ||||||||
5. | "Open Arms" | 3:30 | ||||||||
6. | "Reflections (Care Enough)" | 3:23 | ||||||||
7. | "Butterfly" | 4:35 | ||||||||
8. | "Love Takes Time" | 3:49 | ||||||||
9. | "My All" | 3:50 | ||||||||
10. | "Without You" | 3:34 | ||||||||
11. | "Always Be My Baby" | 4:18 | ||||||||
12. | "Vision of Love" | 3:31 | ||||||||
13. | "Can't Let Go" | 4:27 | ||||||||
14. | "Anytime You Need a Friend" | 4:26 | ||||||||
15. | "Thank God I Found You" (Make It Last Remix feat. Joe and Nas) | 5:09 | ||||||||
16. | "I'll Be There" (feat. Trey Lorenz) | 4:43 | ||||||||
17. | "I Still Believe" | 3:54 | ||||||||
18. | "Never Too Far" | 3:55 | ||||||||
19. | "All I Want for Christmas Is You" | 4:01 | ||||||||
Total length: |
75:35 |
iTunes US bonus tracks | ||||||||||
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No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
19. | "The Roof" (Mobb Deep Extended Version)" | 5:30 | ||||||||
20. | "Always Be My Baby" (Mr. Dupri Mix feat. Da Brat and Xscape)" | 4:39 | ||||||||
Total length: |
82:20 |
iTunes International bonus tracks | ||||||||||
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No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
19. | "Anytime You Need a Friend" (Ministry of Sound Mix)" | 9:44 | ||||||||
20. | "Always Be My Baby" (Always Club)" | 10:25 | ||||||||
Total length: |
90:29 |
Critical reception
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [6] |
Blogcritics said: "This release is a different type of Mariah Carey album. Without her faster and hip hop songs, it is smoother as it puts the focus squarely on her vocals which has always been her greatest attribute and saving grace."[7] Allmusic said: "And that's what The Ballads is: nothing but big love songs sung in a big voice."[6] Billboard stated that the album "will keep singing on the chart as we get closer to Valentine's Day, as it seems like a natural gift purchase."[8]
Charts
The album debuted at number 17 on UK Albums Chart. Following a successful appearance on X Factor, the album peaked at number 13 in its 4th week and remained on chart for ten consecutive weeks. In Ireland, the album peaked at number 8 and remained on chart for twelve weeks, and has been certified gold. In New Zealand, the album peaked at number 19, remaining on chart for three weeks. The album also debuted at number 79 in Australia. In Japan, the album has reached number 19. The album debuted at number 45 on the Dutch Albums Chart and fell nine spots behind in the second week. In the third week the album climbed from number 54 to 5.[9]
The album debuted at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first week sales of 29,000 units.[10] It was the chart's highest debut in that week and the fourth compilation that Carey has charted, following #1's (number 4 in 1998), Greatest Hits (number 52 in 2001) and The Remixes (number 26 in 2003).[10] It also debut at number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[11] As of April 2013, the album has sold 160,000 copies in the US.[12]
Charts and certifications
Charts
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Certifications
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Release history
- Italy – October 17, 2008[25]
- South Korea and Argentina – October 21, 2008[26]
- Hong Kong – October 22, 2008
- Germany – October 24, 2008;[27] April 10, 2009[28]
- Australia – November 3, 2008[29]
- France – November 17, 2008[30]
- Japan – November 26, 2008[31]
- Canada – November 2008
- Brazil – December 2, 2008[32]
- Taiwan – December 30, 2008[33]
- Portugal – January 19, 2009[34]
- US – January 20, 2009[35]
- Spain – February 3, 2009[36]
LoveSongs
LoveSongs | ||||
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Compilation album by Mariah Carey | ||||
Released | February 8, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 1989-2001 | |||
Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
Length | 66:39 (UK) | |||
Label | Legacy, Columbia | |||
Producer |
Mariah Carey Walter Afanasieff Jermaine Dupri Manuel Seal Rhett Lawrence Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Dave Hall DJ Clue Trackmasters Stevie J Mike Mason Steve Mac | |||
Mariah Carey chronology | ||||
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LoveSongs is the third compilation album by Mariah Carey. It is a re-release of The Ballads (without the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"), and was released exclusively in the UK in time for Valentine's Day on February 8, 2010.[37][38][39]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length | |
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1. | "Hero" | 4:19 | |
2. | "Vision of Love" | 3:31 | |
3. | "Without You" | 3:34 | |
4. | "Always Be My Baby" | 4:18 | |
5. | "My All" | 3:50 | |
6. | "How Much" (featuring Usher) | 3:31 | |
7. | "Dreamlover" | 3:53 | |
8. | "Thank God I Found You" (Make It Last Remix featuring Joe and Nas) | 5:09 | |
9. | "The Roof (Back in Time)" | 5:14 | |
10. | "One Sweet Day" (featuring Boyz II Men) | 4:41 | |
11. | "Anytime You Need a Friend" | 4:26 | |
12. | "I'll Be There" (featuring Trey Lorenz) | 4:43 | |
13. | "I Still Believe" | 3:54 | |
14. | "Reflections (Care Enough)" | 3:23 | |
15. | "Open Arms" | 3:30 | |
16. | "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (featuring Westlife) | 3:25 | |
17. | "Endless Love" (featuring Luther Vandross) | 4:18 |
References
- ↑ Sony BMG to release Mariah Ballads Compilation
- ↑ 'The Ballads' makes a great debut on the UK charts! Enter to Win a Customized Mariah 'Ballads' iPod and More!
- ↑ Mariah 'Re Records' Hero for Ballads
- ↑ Access Exclusive: Mariah Carey To Sing ‘Hero’ For Obama
- ↑ Mariah Carey: Once Again, The Most
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Allmusic review
- ↑ Music Review: Mariah Carey - The Ballads
- ↑ Caulfield, Keith et al. Romance And Indie Rock Hit The Billboard 200. Billboard. January 28, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2009.
- ↑ Mariah Carey - The Ballads
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Hasty, Katie (2009-01-28). "Taylor Swift Album Starts Eighth Week At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ↑ Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
- ↑ Trust, Gary (2013-04-02). "Ask Billboard: Belinda's Back, JT Too, Mariah Carey's Album Sales & More". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2013-05-11.
- ↑ Australian Albums Chart
- ↑ Danish Albums Chart
- ↑ Dutch Albums Chart
- ↑ Irish Albums Chart
- ↑ "Profile of Mariah Carey" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ↑ New Zealand Albums Chart
- ↑ Swedish Albums Chart
- ↑ UK Albums Chart
- ↑ U.S. Albums Chart
- ↑ Billboard
- ↑ "Irish album certifications – Mariah Carey – The Ballads". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 2013.
- ↑ "British album certifications – Mariah Carey – The Ballads". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2013. Enter The Ballads in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Select Gold in the field By Award. Click Search
- ↑ Mariah Carey - The Ballads - cd di Mariah Carey - - disco di Mariah Carey - IBS
- ↑ [인터넷 교보문고] The Ballads
- ↑ Amazon.de
- ↑ The Ballads: Mariah Carey: Amazon.de: Musik
- ↑ Ballads (Carey, Mariah): Music: BIGWentertainment.com.au
- ↑ Amazon.fr
- ↑ Ballads(グレイテストヒッツ)【CD】-Mariah Carey (マライアキャリー)|R&B/ダンス|ダンス&ソウル|音楽|HMV ONLINE オンラインショッピング・情報サイト
- ↑ The Ballads - Saraiva.com.br
- ↑ 博客來音樂館>瑪麗亞凱莉 / 藏愛-冠軍情歌精選
- ↑ Google Tradutor
- ↑ Amazon.com: The Ballads: Mariah Carey: Music
- ↑ Mariah Carey reúne 17 de sus mejores canciones de amor en 'The ballads', a la venta el 3 de febrero. europapress.es
- ↑ Official Site and Honey B. Fly Fan Club for Mariah Carey news.news
- ↑ Is Mariah Carey going back to record label Sony? - mirror.co.uk
- ↑ Mariah Carey: Love Songs (2010): CD: hmv.com
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