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"Butterfly" was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. "Honey" was nominated for 1998 Grammy Awards for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.
A mature and contemplative Mariah Carey emerges as if from a chrysalis on her seventh album, displaying her now-familiar otherworldly vocal abilities tempered by a new restraint, as well as an infallible ear for irresistible rhythm-based, hook-laden music. BUTTERFLY's uptempo songs, including "Honey" and "Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)," are flawlessly produced and catchy, and the title track soars with the spirit of independence and freedom.
BUTTERFLY is full of such hopeful, uplifting moments, but it is equally infused with a deep sense of sadness and loss, as displalyed on the album's numerous ballads, most notably "Breakdown," a simple, honest song with a "Tears Of A Clown" motif, on which Carey sings of hiding her sadness from the world. Both joy and grief are explored on this album with equal tenacity.
Engineers include: Dana Jon Chappelle, Rich Travali, Glen Marchese, Mike Scott, David Gleeson.
Principally recorded at: The Hit Factory, New York, New York.
Personnel: Mariah Carey (vocals, background vocals); Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone (vocals, background vocals); Dru Hill, Mase, The LOX (vocals); Michael Ciro (guitar); Donald Parker (piano, keyboards); Walter Afanasieff (keyboards, synthesizer, programming); Dan Shea (keyboards, programming, drum programming, sound effects); Corey Rooney, Stevie J. (keyboards, keyboard programming, drum programming); Peter "Ski" Schwartz (keyboards); Michael Phillips (EWI); Artie Reynolds (bass guitar); Nathaniel Townsley (drums); Poke & Tone, Q-Tip (drum programming); Mary Ann Tatum, Clarence ?, Kelly Price, Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: David Morales ; Mick Guzauski; Mike Scott ; Tony Maserati.
Recording information: Compass Point Studios, Bahamas; Crave Studios, NY; Daddy's House, NY; Doppler Studios, Atlanta, GA; Hit Factory, N.Y.C., NY; The Hit Factory, New York, NY; WallyWorld, CA; WallyWorld, NY.
Photographers: Michael Thompson ; Michael Thompson ; Mike Perry.
Arrangers: David Morales ; Dru Hill; Ron Grant; Mariah Carey; Satoshi Tomiie; Walter Afanasieff.
Personnel: Mariah Carey, Mase the Lox, Dru Hill (vocals); Michael Cirro (guitar); Donald Parker (piano, keyboards); Walter Afanasieff (keyboards, synthesizers, programming); Stevie J, Dan Shea, Cory Rooney (keyboards, programming); Peter Scwartz (keyboards); Gary Montoute (Hammond B-3 organ); Artie Reynolds (bass); Nathaniel Townsley (drums); Q-tip (programming); Krayzie Bone, Melonie Daniels, Wish Bone, Mary Ann Tatum, Kelly Price, Trey Lorenz, Clarence (background vocals).
Producers include: Sean "Puffy" Combs, Stevie J, Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff, David Morales.
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Rolling Stone (10/30/97, pp.66-67) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...moves still further away from the warmed-over Whitney Houston of Carey's early recordings and firmly into the milieu of modern, hip-hop-inflected R&B. The surprise is that she does it rather well..."
THIS ALBUM CHANGED MY LIFE I was going throw a bad relashon ship with my boyfriend, I was made fun off, hurt everyday, I was being told what to do bye him, and this had whent on for about to years on and off but i never left him. Then I saw the Honey Music Video and was told the story behind it on how she was in the chair being yelled at and controled. Then she brakes free and sheds a new skin and is way happyer. So got this CD this year and after lissing to it all I was like I so know what shes going throw and I dised to leave him after that. He has tryed to come back to me but i wont let him control me anymore I am so free now and i know there is someone out there for. I just do i cant exsplane it. And a way it feels like i have became a butterfly just like she did. I Will so get your 2008 album 2:) Submitted by communicate-12 (Wallingford, CT, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 3 of 3 found this helpful.
greatest cd ever this is the greatest cd mariah carey have ever made in my humble poinion no one in the whole the world can top her she is so good Submitted by www.lilmc2770 (madison florida) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
AGAIN I HAD IT ONCE AND I BOUGHT IT AGAIN Submitted by csomeone1 (BAGHDAD, IRAQ) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Hotter Than Her Namesake!! This is Mariah's best Album to me!! It's got some of the best blends of genres of music I have ever heard on anyones album. This is the one I always come back to when I want a little piece of home!!! Submitted by sage102173 (Iraq) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The highs and lows couldn't get any better Carey... To be honest. I'm proud of what she had done back then. During the time "Butterfly" came out. It was incredible because there was just so mush buzz about it. The songs are as always brilliant and it's always a pleasure to listen to this album. Where "Daydream" left off, "Butterfly" continues to soar in legacy and maturity. The songs were sung at the right moments and at the right time. '97 seemed to be a very good year for her again. Despite the rumors of her and Tommy Mottola divorcing. This album presents a welcome guilty pleasure for anyone who is into RnB music to Pop & Ballad music. The album opens with the hip-hop number "Honey" which sends the listener on an all hyped I-gotta-hit-the-floor bang. A delicious song with the melt butter effect. especially with her new sexy suave vocal performance which is evident on the entire album. The singles video clip created a huge controversy on her marriage to Tommy Mottola. The next single "Butterfly" send us on a ballad journey to once again behold her astounding sound breaking vocals. The video clip depicts about her, as a young woman who desperately seek freedom and a life she wants to live. It's quite sorrowful the video. The next single. Which a lot of people would know. Is the infamous "My All". The single shot to fame because of it's sensuality and sexy side of Mariah at her best. The whispery vocals here serve just to show us how creative and brilliant her voice is. The rest of the album is a guilty-pleasure for anyone to relax to. The Asian version contains two extra tracks. Both are remixes of "Honey". The first is Def Club Mix and the second is "Def Radio Mix" Well Done Mariah! She's finally spread her wings and fly away! Submitted by jamesf_86 (Kuala Lumpur Malaysia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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