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Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas Album Review (1994)

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  Welcome back everyone, today I’m going to start reviewing Mariah Carey albums. But instead of starting with her debut album and since this is the holidays, I going to start off with Merry Christmas. I’ve spoke so many times on my frustrations with Mariah Carey during this time of the year but since it’s the holidays, I’m going to try and be nice but when we get to that particular song, let’s just say all bets may be off. Many people claim that this is the greatest holiday album of all-time. Do I agree, stay tuned and find out… Mariah Carey “Merry Christmas” 1 .        Silent Night: Let’s start off with the Silent Night. This was a song that was carried the Mariah Carey choir like I was waiting for a Mariah solo, but it never came. Remove the choir this could’ve been great. For me, I’ll just stick too The Temptations or the Boyz II Men cover. (DECENT) 2.        All I Want for Christmas Is You: It’s time. It’s time t...

Purple Rain Movie Recap (1984)

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  It’s been 40 years since Prince released this film to theaters and yet I feel like this film/soundtrack celebration has been muted. It’s only right to close the year by taking a look at this significant movie. Not going to keep you waiting any longer, so without further ado… Purple Rain Movie Recap    Prince (or in the movie known as "The Kid")  has a band known as the Revolution. They spend most of their time performing the First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis. The film get’s crazy by him performing “Let’s Go Crazy” with Prince mastering any instrument he can get his hands or feet on. During the opening montage we meet Apollonia. She just moved into town. She refuses to pay her taxi but instead pays for her hotel room. After this she breaks into the nightclub and wants a job performing. We also meet the flashy Morris Day as he’s the lead singer of his band known as the Time. He’s supposed to be the rival band and main villain but as the film goes on, that won’t b...