Ok...been in a "raggedy" relationship; loved Charmbracelet but I still don't like this record. If TEOM and Charmbracelet are the "sound" of Mariah, then this CD is a collection of demos written by the DREAM. This CD has too much of his heavy hand and lacks the slyness and maturity of earlier records. I don't think this record will have staying power but I don't get paid to make that prediction, LOL....