I think the album is a huge grower, at first I thought it was too slow but I'm really getting into a lot of the tracks. I think HATEU should have been the second single, instead of the Foreigner cover. HATEU actually has potential to be a big hit, but may be hurt by being the "3rd single" instead of being the second/lead single like the last one.

A remix/uptempo album excites me too.

I think you need to give more credit to this album Sam. Regardless of sales - which, being a Janet/Whitney fan, you shouldn't really care about - this is good music, some of Mariah's most consistent work (despite being too long by about 4-5 songs).