Customer Reviews

We Belong Together

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1 star:		(2)

 

 

Mariah's albums during 1999-2003 were largely flops, most notably "Glitter" and "Charmbracelet". Then in 2005 came the album "The Emancipation Of Mimi". The first single "It's Like That" was a modest success and hailed the return of Mariah, but then she released this. "We Belong Together" started a long reign at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and became her 16th #1.

I was amazed by this song, I have never really been a fan of Mariah's though now I definitely plan to buy more albums from her. This song totally caught me out, I found the first single off this album rather average yet this song was simply stunning.

I picked this CD up just yesterday and have been listening to it ever since. I think the remixes are amazing as well, especially the "It's Like That" one featuring Fat Joe. But as a song this has some glorious moments, the most distinguished one being the stunning bridge. Her vocal range is an amazing 5 octaves and the bridge is no trouble for her. She seems to be singing in the whistle register. The chorus is really nice to and the piano intro is superb. The way she crafts other songs into this one is great and shows a little bit of diversity.

- "We Belong Together (Main Version)" 10/10
- "We Belong Together (Reconstruction Radio Mix)" 10/10
- "It's Like That (Remix ft. Fat Joe)" 10/10

I thoroughly recommend this song to anybody though the remixes are perfect the original hit is in a class of its own. She may have stiff competition from Madonna's next single "Hung Up" later in the year as the best song of 2005 but for now it is Mariah's year, and time to shine.

Not only is 'We Belong Together' the most successful single by a solo artist of all time (Mariah cannot beat her own record with her duet with Boyz II Men), but the 'It's Like That' Remix with Fat Joe is great! Most people would need to get the radio rip off of the internet, so it's really hard to find a crystal clear version of this song.

Also, this single includes the VIDEO to 'We Belong Together', so no need to waste computer memory space on this amazing video (#1 on TRL for 8 days, retiring at #1), it's on this CD/VCD!

A great buy, and a great deal! Pick it up NOW!

The original is excellent, and it's no wonder that it was, and still is a chart topper. But the remix is really nothing special. Just download the remix off of iTunes for 99 cents, instead of buying this 2 track single.

Pay no attention to the haters who leave negative messages. It's wierd they even took the time to write negative stuff but I am wierd too so I will write a little negativity. These people are J.Low fans who can't accept the fact that Mariah will always be better in the world of music than J.Ho could ever be.

getting the MAXI single of We Belong Together for the long Peter Rauhofer mix is a must, but this single is crucial for Mariah collectors due to the remix of It's Like That. It strips down some of the vocal and remixes some of the instrumentation while retaining the original groove, and also cuts out some of the chorus's for a rap by Fat Joe. Casual listeners won't be too interested, but Mariah fans should have this one.

Although it has not been released commercially in the US, save for availability on iTunes, the Remix of "We Belong Together" featuring Jadakiss and Styles P. is an essential listen Mariah for fans casual, diehard, and everywhere in-between.

Now in its 13th week #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, "We Belong Together" has clearly proven itself Mariah's biggest single in her more than 15 years of recording. Is it possible that the Remix is just as good as the original, or maybe even better? You bet.

Jadakiss and Styles P. lay down an excellent rap that fits perfectly into the groove of Jermaine Dupri's frothy piano-driven production. They infect the song with a shot of humor, while Mariah sings her lyrics in a more subtle, laid-back manner, while still showing off her voice like no one else but she can toward the song's end, albeit in a less powerhouse fashion than on the original.

The end result of the Remix is pure perfection, and sits right up there with all of Mariah's hip/pop remixes she has made of her singles since 1995 when she began with the Bad Boy Mix of "Fantasy" with ODB. Furthermore, it's a seperate song in its own right, and smatters even more of a track you'd imagine eminating from a radio on the beach in the summer's dog days than the original does.

All things considered, the Remix of "We Belong Together" is essential listening for all of Mariah's fans and admirers. A lot of time, thought and talent went into this reinterpretation, and it shows.

I liked the song 'we belong together' the best. None the less, the cd is pretty cool.

It is so hard to imagine the status of Mariah Carey right now. She definitely has came back into the mainstream after so many a few years ago say no way. Yet, although she has had some great songs, some others could be improved. Her latest song, We Belong Together, the second single from her 2005 record, The Emancipation Of Mimi is a very upbeat, but soft ballad that does carry her signature voice. The song is fairly well at first, but loses a little ground when it is overplayed. I still like the song, but it isn't one of those I could really rave about other than her last hit It's Like That which was more upbeat. Still, this is a good song for Mariah, but not one that is defiant.

Song: C+

How can this music even get airplay!? It is so annoying, unskillful, has a terrible beat, and is no better than the Spears/NSync/98 degrees denomination. I am appalled that this song actually was at the number one spot for ten weeks or whatever. If I was allowed to hold this single in my hands it would probably be discombobulated within seconds because I loathe it so much. Terrible video for this song too. Never buy this awful single.

This song is in no way better than the horrible BritneySpears/NSync/BackstreetBoys denomination. It has a terrible beat, melody, and also a terrible music video if ever you've had the misfortune of seeing it. It horrifies me that this song even got airplay, not to mention its multiple weeks at the top spot! What is this world coming to? I could make a better song with a blade of grass and a mammoth's tusk. There is no way this completely awful song deserves to be on the radio! I loathe it with all my soul! I'm ashamed to be in the same country as this single! Never buy this, listen to it, or even look at it. The song is so terrible.