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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:14 pm | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:14 pm | |
| The Ballads (released in the UK in 2010 as LoveSongs) is a compilation album by American pop/R&B singer 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. | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:14 pm | |
| About the album
The album contains some of Mariah 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. | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:14 pm | |
| 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] | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:15 pm | |
| 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] | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:15 pm | |
| 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. | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:15 pm | |
| Track listing
UK1/Asia/ Australia Japan US Title Length 1 1 1 (alternate version) "Hero" 4:19 2 12 3 "Vision of Love" 3:31 3 10 4 "Without You" 3:34 4 11 15 "Always Be My Baby" 4:18 5 9 11 "My All" 3:50 6 17 "How Much" (feat. Usher) 3:31 7 16 "Dreamlover" 3:53 8 15 8 "Thank God I Found You" (Make It Last Remix feat. Joe and Nas) 5:09 9 12 "The Roof (Back in Time)" 5:14 10 2 2 "One Sweet Day" (feat. Boyz II Men) 4:41 11 14 14 "Anytime You Need a Friend" 4:26 12 16 7 "I'll Be There" (feat. Trey Lorenz) 4:43 13 17 10 "I Still Believe" 3:54 14 6 18 "Reflections (Care Enough)" 3:23 15 5 "Open Arms" 3:30 16 "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (feat. Westlife) 3:25 17 3 9 "Endless Love" (feat. Luther Vandross) 4:18 18 19 "All I Want for Christmas Is You" 4:01 4 "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" 4:32 7 "Butterfly" 4:35 8 6 "Love Takes Time" 3:49 13 5 "Can't Let Go" 4:27 18 "Never Too Far" 3:55 13 "When You Believe" (with Whitney Houston) 4:31 19 "The Roof" (Mobb Deep Extended Version)2 5:30 20 "Always Be My Baby" (Mr. Dupri Mix feat. Da Brat and Xscape)2 4:39 1 – The Ballads was released in the UK and then re-released without "All I Want for Christmas Is You" on the 8th February 2010 as LoveSongs. 2 – Tracks included as iTunes bonuses. A US deluxe edition exclusively sold through Target includes a 3mL rollerball of Carey's fragrance Luscious Pink. | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:15 pm | |
| Critical reception
[hide] Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [6] Blogcritics said: "This release is a different type 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] | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:15 pm | |
| 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 20. 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] Although it was not released in all European countries, the album reached number 42 on the European Top 100 Albums.[10] | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:15 pm | |
| The album debuted at number number 10 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first week sales of 29,000 units.[11] 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).[11] It also debut at number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[12] | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:16 pm | |
| Chart Peak position Australian Albums Chart[13] 79 Canadian Albums Chart[14] 16 Danish Albums Chart[15] 25 Dutch Albums Chart[16] 5 European Albums Chart[17] 42 Greek International Albums Chart[18] 21 Irish Albums Chart[19] 8 Japanese Albums Chart[20] 20 New Zealand Albums Chart[21] 19 Swedish Albums Chart[22] 22 UK Albums Chart[23] 13 U.S. Billboard 200[24] 10 U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[25] 7
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:16 pm | |
| Certifications Country (Provider) Certification (sales thresholds) Ireland (IRMA) Gold[26] | |
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GiorgosBionic Moderator
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 18006 Ημερομηνία εγγραφής : 2010-01-10 Ηλικία : 29 Τόπος : Athens, Greece
| Subject: Re: The ballads Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:16 pm | |
| Release history
Italy – October 17, 2008[27] South Korea and Argentina – October 21, 2008[28] Hong Kong – October 22, 2008 Germany – October 24, 2008[29]; April 10, 2009[30] Australia – November 3, 2008[31] France – November 17, 2008[32] Japan – November 26, 2008[33] Canada – November 2008 Brazil – December 2, 2008[34] Taiwan – December 30, 2008[35] Portugal – January 19, 2009[36] US – January 20, 2009[37] Spain – February 3, 2009[38] | |
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