Thursday 30 August 2001

Mariah's Glitter song a plea for help?

Mariah Carey's soundtrack album Glitter won't be released until September 12, but you don't have to wait that long to hear the album. It's available now, in jukebox format, on her Web site. One song, "Twister", will prove an ironic message that fans, critics and armchair psychiatrists should be analyzing all fall.

The song was purportedly written as a touching tribute to Tonjua Twist, Carey's stylist who committed suicide. But in light of recent events, like the singer's nervous breakdown and hospitalization, the lyrics have a poignant new meaning. In a whispered voice, Carey sings:

"She was kind of fragile

And she had a lot to grapple with

But basically she kept

It all inside.

Childlike and effervescent

With a well of pain

The depth of I could not imagine

If I tried.

Never thought that I

Would hear them say

Twister went and threw it all away.

She was kind of magical

Her laughter sent you casually

Floating through a moment

Of release.

Dear God, it's all so tragic

And I'll never have the chance

To feel the closure

That I ultimately need

No, I never dreamed

That there would come a time

Twister'd go and leave it all behind.

Lord I pray she's found some peace

And her soul's somewhere at ease.

Yeah I'm feeling kind of fragile

And I've got a lot to handle

But I guess this is my way

Of saying goodbye."

The rest of the Glitter album is much less inspired, sort of insipid, and not very exciting. As previously noted, four of the songs are remakes or largely sampled from other material. The the original songs are weakly disco-ish and warbly, making Carey sound like she's yodeling. As usual, her considerable vocal talents are wasted when they could be dramatic.

On one number, "Reflections", the pianist in the background is doing a scary imitation of Elton John, circa "Tumbleweed Connection". Carey, who has had innumerable problems with plagiarism charges in the past, doesn't need trouble from Elton now that he's so out of pocket, too.

(Fox 411)



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