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- Date Released: September 16, 1997
- Genre: Electronic
- Label: Columbia
- Copyright: 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
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Upon its release, Butterfly was interpreted as Mariah Carey's declaration of independence from her ex-husband (and label president) Tommy Mottola, and to a certain extent, that's true. Butterfly is peppered with allusions to her troubled marriage and her newfound freedom, and the music is supposed to be in tune with contemporary urban sounds instead of adult contemporary radio. Nevertheless, it feels like a Mariah Carey album, which means that it's a collection of hit singles surrounded by classy filler. What is surprising about Butterfly is the lack of up-tempo dance-pop. Apart from the Puffy Combs-produced "Honey," Butterfly is devoted to ballads, and while they are all well-crafted, many of them blend together upon initial listening. Subsequent plays reveal that Carey's vocals are sultrier and more controlled than ever, and that helps "Butterfly," "Break Down," "Babydoll," and the Prince cover, "The Beautiful Ones," rank among her best; also, the ballads do have a stronger urban feel than before. Even though Butterfly doesn't have as many strong singles as Daydream, it's one of her best records, illustrating that Carey is continuing to improve and refine her music, which makes her a rarity among her '90s peers.
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| 01. |  |
Honey |
5:00 |
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| 02. | |
Butterfly |
4:34 |
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| 03. | |
My All |
3:51 |
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| 04. | |
The Roof |
5:14 |
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| 05. | |
Fourth Of July |
4:23 |
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| 06. | |
Breakdown (Featuring Krayzie Bone & Wish Bone) |
4:44 |
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| 07. | |
Babydoll |
5:06 |
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| 08. | |
Close My Eyes |
4:20 |
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| 09. | |
Whenever You Call |
4:21 |
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| 10. | |
Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise) |
3:49 |
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| 11. | |
The Beautiful Ones (Featuring Dru Hill)
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6:58 |
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| 12. | |
Outside |
4:46 |
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12 Total Tracks, 57:06 Total Length
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Credits
- Michael Thompson - Photography // Michael Thompson - Photography // Trey Lorenz - Vocals (Background) // Trey Lorenz - Vocals (Background) // David Morales - Arranger // David Morales - Producer // David Morales - Mixing // Chris Apostle - Project Coordinator // Mariah Carey - Arranger // Mariah Carey - Arranger // Mariah Carey - Vocals // Mariah Carey - Vocals // Mariah Carey - Vocals (Background) // Mariah Carey - Vocals (Background) // Mariah Carey - Producer // Mariah Carey - Producer // Mariah Carey - Main Performer // Mariah Carey - Main Performer // Dana Jon Chappelle - Engineer // Michael Ciro - Guitar // Sean "Puffy" Combs - Producer // Bill Esses - Engineer // David Gleeson - Engineer // Franklin Grant - Engineer // Mick Guzauski - Mixing // Bob Ludwig - Mastering // Tony Maserati - Mixing // Mike Perry - Photography // Herb Powers - Mastering // Q-Tip - Drum Programming // Ken Ross - Assistant Engineer // Dan Shea - Keyboards // Dan Shea - Programming // Dan Shea - Sound Effects // Dan Shea - Drum Programming // Dan Shea - Rhythm Programming // Dan Shea - Sound Design // David Sussman - Engineer // Satoshi Tomiie - Arranger // Satoshi Tomiie - Producer // Richard Travali - Engineer // Doug Wilson - Engineer // Artie Reynolds - Guitar (Bass) // Glen Marchese - Engineer // Michael Phillips - EWI // Gary Montoute - Organ (Hammond) // Walter Afanasieff - Synthesizer // Walter Afanasieff - Arranger // Walter Afanasieff - Keyboards // Walter Afanasieff - Programming // Walter Afanasieff - Producer // Dru Hill - Arranger // Dru Hill - Vocals // Christopher Austopchuk - Art Direction // Stevie J. - Keyboards // Stevie J. - Producer // Stevie J. - Drum Programming // Stevie J. - Keyboard Programming // Melonie Daniels - Vocals (Background) // Corey Rooney - Keyboards // Corey Rooney - Producer // Corey Rooney - Drum Programming // Corey Rooney - Keyboard Programming // Kelly Price - Vocals (Background) // Peter "Ski" Schwartz - Keyboards // Ron Jaramillo - Design // Chris Abell - Project Coordinator // Oswald "Wiz" Bowe - Assistant Engineer // Poke & Tone - Producer // Poke & Tone - Drum Programming // Greg Thompson - Assistant Engineer // Krayzie Bone - Vocals // Krayzie Bone - Vocals // Krayzie Bone - Vocals (Background) // Krayzie Bone - Vocals (Background) // Mase - Vocals // The LOX - Vocals // Nathaniel Townsley - Drums // Barbara Stout - Assistant // Ian Dalsemer - Assistant Engineer // Steve Jones - Assistant Engineer // Ann Mincieli - Assistant Engineer // Wish Bone - Vocals // Wish Bone - Vocals (Background) // Donald Parker - Piano // Donald Parker - Keyboards // Ron Grant - Arranger // Mary Ann Tatum - Vocals (Background) // Clarence ? - Vocals (Background) // Mike Scott - Engineer // Mike Scott - Mixing // Vlado Meller - Mastering // Michael Thompson - Photography
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