Mariah Carey’s New Album “The Rarities”

by Jolynn Lee

Staff Writer

“The Rarities” branches into Carey’s previous delightful songs, drawing in listeners with lyrics full of raw emotion. 

“The Rarities” is one of Mariah Carey’s most beautiful and well-produced albums. It combines songs from the 90s and today, making for a unique listening experience. It reveals a sense of authenticity from Carey’s past albums and brings warmth to listeners. 

Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and writer. Carey’s first hit songs that launched her into fame are “Vision of Love” and “Emotions,” which both hit the top charts consecutively. 

Released by Columbia and Legacy Records, “The Rarities” is Carey’s eight compilation album and reached streaming platforms on Oct. 2. The album consists of 32 tracks, featuring many of Carey’s greatest hit songs that have been loved and appreciated by fans. 

“Can you Hear Me” is one of the many tracks in the album that makes it so empowering. The song touches listeners, while bringing out several emotions. With being one of Carey’s most adored songs, it pleased listeners with its reappearance in this compilation album.

The tone of the album feels heart-warming. The style of compiling her fan-favorite tracks brings the audience through a reminiscence of the past. Hearing Carey’s soulful words from her tracks of the past brings listeners in for a delightful and heartfelt experience.

Another song that adds an exciting feature to the album is “Without You”. This track demonstrates the evolution of Carey’s singing, bringing listeners through an entertaining experience. The energy of the song enlightens listeners, making the album a pleasant listen.

The album reveals raw emotions and feelings throughout all the tracks. It shows Mariah Carey’s path from the 1990s to 2020 throughout powerful and memorable lyrics from all of her past songs. 

“The Rarities” was released on Oct. 2  and is available  and is available for purchase on iTunes and Google Play and can be streamed on a variety of services including Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube Music.