TAOLG has grown on me after a few more listens, but I don't understand it being compared to VOL, a stunner on first listen. I'd be OK with this as an album opener (though BGK>>>>>>>>>>>>)
The lyrics in the first verse are just so messy... A reminder to remind myself? What else is a reminder for but to REMIND
I like the bit about the clothes outside the kitchen window. But MC has lived in penthouses for decades now. When's the last time she had a kitchen window on the first floor??
Ok I went to bed last night not feeling too sure about this song but I listened to it today and it just clicked. It's classic Mariah. She did her thing.
The only part I dislike is 'go to Mimi on your contacts, press delete'. For me it's the only low part of the song, but I guess I understand why she included that. Otherwise, loving it.
More information on Michael Buble Christmas special
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Jermaine Dupri has revealed via Twitter that Mariah and Michael Buble will perform "All I Want For Christmas Is You" on Buble's upcoming NBC holiday special.
"All I want for Xmas" @MariahCarey on @michaelbuble Christmas special
Buble's Christmas special will air December 18, 2013, at 10 pm ET on NBC.
Mariah to perform at Christmas in Rockefeller Center
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Although the lineup has not officially been announced by NBC, ticketing website 1iota.com has revealed the performers for this year's Christmas In Rockefeller Center special.
On Tuesday, November 26, Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande will pre-tape performances for the show.
On Tuesday, December 3, Mariah will pre-tape her appearance, along with Toni Braxton and Babyface.
Click here to request tickets for Mariah's pre-tape from 1iota.
The airdate for Christmas In Rockefeller Center has not yet been announced.
TAOLG press reviews
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ROLLING STONE: The melancholy number finds Carey in fine form, exploring loss over a smooth, orchestral production. The song builds steadily over three and a half minutes, and just when you think that it might be one of Carey's more controlled performances in years, she brings it home with classic Carey high notes.
BILLBOARD: The heartfelt ballad, produced by Rodney Jerkins, finds Mariah showcasing her vocal prowess as she sings of life after heartbreak. "Letting go ain't easy/ It's just exceedingly hurtful/ Cause somebody you used to know is flinging your world around/ And they watch as you're falling down," she belts.
THE DAILY BEAST: In the age of overwrought, overproduced, oversung "artpop," Mariah Carey's latest ballad is refreshingly straightforward and simple - even if there's no real chorus. The timing of the release of Mariah Carey's latest single, "The Art of Letting Go," couldn't be more refreshing. It arrives the same day as Lady Gaga’s new album, ARTPOP, a dizzying kaleidoscope of production tricks and vocal ticks. The simplest of ballads, "The Art of Letting Go," is a much-needed lesson that great pop music is composed of the most basic group of ingredients - a stellar voice and straightforward orchestrations ... There's an undeniable throwback vibe to the Rodney Jerkins-produced song that recalls "Vision of Love," a ballad stripped down to a piano, heartfelt lyrics, and the vocal pyrotechnics of Mariah.
USA TODAY: Proof that Mariah Carey could, indeed, sound captivating singing the phone book. Released Monday on her Facebook page, The Art of Letting Go is a vent disguised as a gospel ballad and has lyrics that often sound rushed and awkward. And there's not so much a chorus as a bolero-like crescendo with organ and strings. But, oh, does she sound fine.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The song has a nice throwback vibe to it (think "Vision of Love").
MUSIC TIMES: Carey's vocals are high up in the mix, allowing her one-of-a-kind voice to penetrate the listener's ear. A small electronic drum keeps time as a piano riff plays alongside an orchestral string arrangement. As a whole, there are small influences of jazz in the instrumentation, as the piano shuffles along to the beat. It's classic R&B in every sense of the word, as Carey sings about her relatable problems to some old school, beautiful instrumentation.
BUSTLE: One listen to "The Art of Letting Go" will remind nostalgics of Carey's Daydream or Butterfly - albums that saw the musician making use of her insane five-octave register. Just how low (and high) can she still go? "The Art of Letting Go" seems to indicate that she hasn't quite let go of her range yet - shawty gets low, low, low, low.
Jermaine Dupri has revealed via Twitter that Mariah and Michael Buble will perform "All I Want For Christmas Is You" on Buble's upcoming NBC holiday special.
oMFG WHAT!
This is a legitimate dream come true for me.
2 of my faves singing one of the best songs ever written.
I wish she would have done those radio/TV promo and stuff this week instead of doing it 1-2 weeks ago when she song wasn't out. Hmm, I hope she has other promo lined up.
YESSSS @ the Christmas performances! She slayed us with her two (or actually four) Rockefeller center performances, and then with Jimmy Fallon. And hopefully with vocals like TAOLG she's in even better condition. Rise, my Songbird.
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USA TODAY: Proof that Mariah Carey could, indeed, sound captivating singing the phone book. Released Monday on her Facebook page, The Art of Letting Go is a vent disguised as a gospel ballad and has lyrics that often sound rushed and awkward. And there's not so much a chorus as a bolero-like crescendo with organ and strings. But, oh, does she sound fine.
Apparently on some Hot 97 radio interview Nick talked explicitly about his and Mariah's sex life I don't wanna look for myself. Why he gotta do this though
The hipster movement sales are on their way, get ready girls 
