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Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ is Music’s Most Underrated Album

September 16, 2017

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September 16, 1997. In September 1997, Mariah Carey released Butterfly, her self-described favorite and best album. Among her adoring fans, the #Lambily, it is widely considered the fan-favorite and best album as well, though some do differ in opinion. Still, Butterfly remains a sorely underrated classic in the grander scheme

18 lyrics from Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ that’ll put you in your feelings

September 16, 2015

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Mariah Carey’s Butterfly is one of the most honest, emotionally introspective albums ever released. Aside from the Prince cover “The Beautiful Ones,” all the lyrics were penned, as usual, by Ms. Carey herself. In honor of it’s 18th Anniversary, I’ve collected a list of the 18 most emotionally charged lyrics from

Today, celebrate the 18th Anniversary of Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ album!

September 16, 2015

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As you might be aware, one of the reasons we are called EST. 1997, is because we feel Mariah Carey’s Butterfly is one of the greatest albums of all-time. So, it’s only natural that we acknowledge it’s 18th anniversary today. Fortunately for us, and you!, we have 9 different articles for

The Butterfly Effect: Mariah discovers The Art of Letting Go

October 9, 2014

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Our month long tribute to Mariah Carey’s Butterfly ends with this week’s reflection on three of the album’s most emotional tracks: “Breakdown,” “Close My Eyes,” and “Outside”. These songs, along with the title track, are the most personal and introspective on the album. Like Janet did with The Velvet Rope, Mariah let

Reliving the Splendor: Mariah’s nostalgic storytelling on Butterfly

October 3, 2014

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Arguably the most captivating tracks on Mariah Carey’s Butterfly are the trifecta of “The Roof,” “Fourth of July,” and “My All.” On each of these songs, Mariah showcases her lyrical prowess not solely through rhyme or clever lines, but rather through her superb and imagery laden storytelling. All three have one thing in

I Wanna Be Your Babydoll: The longings of a Butterfly

September 26, 2014

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In the video for “Butterfly,” Mariah Carey emulated the imagery and storyline of Tennessee Williams’ Baby Doll. However, the inspiration didn’t stop there. On the album Butterfly, she included a song titled “Babydoll” as well. Perhaps the best example of her yearning for the intangible on Butterfly, “Babydoll” is a song where Mariah longs for

Emancipating Visuals: Mariah breaks free with “Butterfly” and “Honey”

September 24, 2014

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When Mariah Carey divorced Tommy Mottola in 1997, she felt free to do a lot of things that she couldn’t do when married. Mariah has said she felt stifled in her marriage with Tommy, and her 1997 album Butterfly chronicles a lot of what Mariah was going through at the time. Not

Butterfly, Fly Away: Mariah Carey’s first emancipation

September 16, 2014

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September 16, 1997. Seventeen years ago today, Mariah Carey released what is widely considered to be her most creative, introspective, and best, album to date; her “magnum opus.” Regardless of whether or not you agree with the those definitive statements, there is no denying that 1997’s Butterfly marked a defining

Someone’s Favorite Daughter: A Different Type of Mariah Carey Album Ranking

October 18, 2025

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It’s tiiiime again, it seems, to reevaluate my Mariah Carey album ranking. Following the release of her 16th set, many publications have done listicles ranking thee D-I-V-A’s incomparable discography. I’ll be doing it a little differently, though. While of course, some of her albums are better than others from an

Mariah Carey and the Catalyst of “Caution”

November 18, 2023

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There comes a time in every iconic music superstar’s career when they must accept they have transitioned from icon to legend. Some do so obnoxiously, others are a little more graceful about it. With the release of her fifteenth studio album “Caution” in November 2018, Mariah Carey humbly embraced her

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Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ is Music’s Most Underrated Album

Today, celebrate the 18th Anniversary of Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ album!

The Butterfly Effect: Mariah discovers The Art of Letting Go

Reliving the Splendor: Mariah’s nostalgic storytelling on Butterfly

I Wanna Be Your Babydoll: The longings of a Butterfly

Emancipating Visuals: Mariah breaks free with “Butterfly” and “Honey”

Butterfly, Fly Away: Mariah Carey’s first emancipation

Someone’s Favorite Daughter: A Different Type of Mariah Carey Album Ranking

Mariah Carey and the Catalyst of “Caution”

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