Mariah Carey - Butterfly (Picture Disc)
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Mariah Carey – lead vocals, background vocals [click here to see more vinyl featuring Mariah Carey]
Walter Afanasieff – keyboards, additional keyboards, synthesizers,
Dave Hall – synthesizers, keyboards, rhythm programming
David Cole – keyboards
Sean "Puffy" Combs – background vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
Cory Rooney – drum programming, keyboards
Kamaal Fareed – programming, drums
James T. Alfano – programming, guitars
Anthony Henderson – guitars, background vocals, keyboards
Charles Scruggs – bass, background vocals, keyboards
Steven Jordan – programming
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Melonie Daniels – background vocals
Kelly Price – background vocals
Shanrae Price – background vocals
Written by Mariah Carey (all tracks except B5), Elton John (B4), Prince (B5)
1LP, Transparent standard sleeve
Edition limited to 2,000 numbered Copies
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : unspecified
Record color : Picture
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : GZ Media (Czech Republic)
Label : Legacy
Original label : Columbia
Recorded January–July 1997 at The Hit Factory, New York City
Mastered by Vlado Meller
Produced by Mariah Carey
Originaly released in 1997
Reissued in 2017
Tracks :
Side A :
- Honey
- Butterfly
- My All
- The Roof
- Fourth Of July
- Breakdown (feat. Krayzie Bone & Wish Bone)
Side B:
- Babydoll
- Close My Eyes
- Whenever You Call
- Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)
- The Beautiful Ones (feat. Dru Hill)
- Outside
Awards:
1000 Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die - Ranked 853
Reviews :
« 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. » AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4.63 / 5