Mine Again
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"Mine Again" is a song by American singer and songwriter
Background
In 2001, Carey suffered a physical and emotional breakdown, causing her to abandon promotion of her then-released studio album Glitter (2001), and its accompanying film.[1] Since she was hospitalized for exhaustion, the film project received strongly negative critical feedback, with the album faring slightly better.[2] Following Carey's absence from the public eye, as well as her abandonment of promotional appearances for the film and soundtrack, her unprecedented $100 million five-album record deal with Virgin Records (EMI Records) was bought out for $50 million.[3][4] After recovering and completing her contractual agreement with Virgin Records, Carey began recording her intended "comeback" and follow-up album, Charmbracelet (2002).[5] The album focused on incorporating several inspirational ballads and re-capturing Carey's audience from the 1990s.[6] However, critics took notice of Carey's different vocals.[6]
As Glitter was an unsuccessful mixture of covers and dance music, Charmbracelet incorporated slower, contemporary melodies.[6] In his review of the album, Stephen Thomas Erlewine criticized the album's content, describing Carey's voice as "in tatters".[6] He wrote, "Whenever she sings, there's a raspy whistle behind her thin voice and she strains to make notes throughout the record. She cannot coo or softly croon, nor can she perform her trademark gravity-defying vocal runs. Her voice is damaged, and there's not a moment where it sounds strong or inviting."[6] Though fueled by strong media attention regarding Carey's return to music, as well as her new deal with Island Records, the album failed to deliver the type of success she had been accustomed to throughout the 1990s, and only managed sales of five million copies globally.[7] After the album's release, and its succeeding tour, Carey began conceptualizing and working on a new project, eventually titled The Emancipation of Mimi, her tenth studio effort.[8] By November 2004, Carey had already recorded several songs for the album.[9]
Production and recording
"Mine Again" was co-written and co-produced by Carey and
Composition
"Mine Again" is an "
Critical reception
"Mine Again" garnered positive reviews from
Accolades
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref(s) |
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2006 | Grammy Awards | Best Traditional R&B Performance | Nominated | [16] |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Emancipation of Mimi.[10]
Recording
- Recorded at MSR Studios, New York City and Honeywest Studios, New York City.
- Mixed at Larrabee Studios in Universal City, California.
- Mastering at The Hit Factory, New York City.
Personnel
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Musicians
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Charts
"Mine Again" debuted at number 82 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on June 6, 2005.[17] On August 13, 2005, the song charted and number 77, and fell to 89 the following week.[18] For the week dated September 17, 2005, "Mine Again" charted at number 95.[19] The song peaked at number 73 on October 29, 2005,[20] and fell to number 85 the following week.[20] It remained on the chart for a total of 14 weeks.[21]
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] | 73 |
References
- Gannett Company. Archivedfrom the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (January 22, 2002). "Record Label Pays Dearly To Dismiss Mariah Carey". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- ^ "EMI Drops Mariah Carey". BBC News. BBC. January 31, 2002. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
- ^ Zwecker, Bill (January 22, 2002). "Mariah Carries On With Record Deal, Recovery". Chicago Sun-Times. Sun-Times Media Group. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- Viacom. Archived from the originalon June 29, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Archivedfrom the original on May 7, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
- ^ Anderson, Joan (February 6, 2006). "Carey, On!". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on July 25, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
- ^ Meyer, Andre (December 13, 2005). "Carey On". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (May 18, 2006). "Road To The Grammys: The Story Behind Mariah Carey's 'We Belong Together'". MTV News. Viacom. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Carey, Mariah (2005). The Emancipation of Mimi (Liner Notes) (Compact Disc). Mariah Carey. New York City, New York: Island Records.
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 12, 2005). "The Emancipation of Mimi - Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on August 28, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
- ^ a b Pareles, Jon (April 11, 2005). "Reaching for Stratosphere in a Diminished World". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ Peer International Music Publishing. 2005.
- ^ Burns, Todd (April 14, 2005). "Mariah Carey: The Emancipation of Mimi". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on January 8, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- ^ a b c Cinquemani, Sal (April 5, 2005). "Mariah Carey: The Emancipation Of Mimi". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on October 27, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
- ^ "Complete list of Grammy Award nominations 2006". USA Today. Gannett Company. December 8, 2005. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Week of June 06, 2005". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 6, 2005. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Week of August 13, 2005". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. August 13, 2005. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Week of August 17, 2005". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. September 17, 2005. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ a b "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Week of October 29, 2005". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. October 29, 2005. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ "Mariah Carey Chart History - R&B/Hip-hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ "Mariah Carey Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2015.