"Vision of Love" - The first song on the album, while Carey's first single ever shines with an incredible atmosphere and Carey's strong voice. The song is simply the definition of a RnB ballad.
"There's Got to Be a Way" - In this song Mariah discusses the social imbalances in the world and calls for a global peace. Musically the song is reminiscent of Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror". Especially towards the end of the piece itself Carey rises above the mighty choir and takes the listener back thoughtfully while effectively awakened.
"I Do not Wanna Cry" - Mariah's fourth # 1 hit in the States is a restrained ballad that characterizes some Latino flair especially. Mariah shows in this song the magical effect of their already very mature sounding voice.
"Someday" - Influenced by New Jack Swing sound of the early 90 takes us this uptempo song in a more carefree and less lyrical significant section of the Album. Mariah also succeeded with this song also her third # 1 hit in the US.
"Vanishing" - This piano ballad is certainly the best piece of the album. The song rises continuously in its drama and ends in a outpouring of vocal power. With songs like this, which has as well written all the songs on the album Mariah, she referred Whitney Houston or Celine Dion clearly to the courts.
"All in Your Mind" - This RnB song is especially famous for the targeted use of Mariah's whistle register, with which it reached almost endless heights in crescendo of the song.
"Alone in Love" - This song belongs more to the weaker levels of the album, but has certainly more than the typical strong vocals and an emotional melody.
"You Need Me" - Very rock this song comes along and provides a bit of variety, by contrast, the ballads or RnB Songs Album pleasant.
"Sent from Up Above" - You want the song not be dismissed as superficial "feel-good song", but to the artistic delights of the album it really matters now is not.
"Prisoner" - Mariah tries in this uptempo song also on black horses, a welcome phenomenon, since it stands out but otherwise rather by melisma and vocal acrobatics.
"Love Takes Time" - The album ends with this beautiful ballad that Carey's second # 1 hit in the US was at the same time and rightly so.
Conclusion: If you like strong voices and pop and RnB music of the 1990s, is well advised with this album and also the average music lovers need not fear about screaming, but can look forward comfortably on unique melodies and one of the best debut albums of all time , With this album, the triumph of Mariah Carey began with a big bang, which is audible even today.
