I am Mariah?

Today, I listened to the deluxe edition of Mariah Carey's latest album and took notes while I took in each track.  It's been six years since we got an album from Miss Carey and I have to admit I feel a little let down by this newest effort.  This album does have high points where it feels like a great Mariah album but other songs are just kinda confusing let downs.  One of the things I have always enjoyed about Mariah Carey, beside her obvious talent, is the lyrics in her songs.  They always speak to me but on "I am Mariah" there's just some songs that don't make a lot of sense. 
What tracks would I recommend off the album?  "Beautiful" is an obvious favorite and a great summer song.  "You Don't Know What To Do" begins as just another power ballad but then turns into a fun catchy song that will get you dancing along with a catchy hook.  "Make It Look Good" is one of the tracks that I enjoy because it just feels like classic Mariah to me.  "Meteorite" is nothing special but it is definitely a fun song that gives the listener a break from the slow ballads, which are plentiful.  My favorite of the ballad songs include "You're Mine" and the one I enjoyed most, "Camouflage."  Out of 17 songs, I found 6 that really stood out but also make me glad I listened on Spotify and the I didn't download the whole album. 
I am not a music critic by any means but I enjoy evaluating the artists that I enjoy when they give us new material.  So, y'all let me know...Do you agree? 

Michael Jackson Xscape

It's been five years since Michael Jackson passed away and the only album we've been given thus far was "Michael" which wasn't the best.  Today, "Xscape" premiered and I had preordered in on Itunes already so I got to listening pretty early on today.  My overall reaction is that I like it and that this is a really great album to add to Jackson's legacy.  Some may ask, is the pricier deluxe edition worth it?  My answer is yes.  The original demos of these songs are so pure and so good that it's work the extra couple of dollars. 
What tracks do I recommend?  I love "Love Never Felt So Good" which actually has three versions on the album:  a duet with Justin Timberlake, a remastered version with just Michael and the original demo featuring just Michael and a piano which is pretty fantastic.  The original tracks are all very raw and filled with emotion.  I also enjoy "Loving You" which is a sweet ballad, "Xscape" which starts kinda slow bu then picks up with some of Jackson's more angry vocal work.  There's a fun track called "A Place with no Name" which is a remake of "A Horse with no Name" and at first I was a little skeptical but it's a fun song to just jam to.  "Chicago" speaks of a woman cheating on her husband with Jackson and lying to them both which to my was a different lyrical message from Jackson but a good song.  I also really enjoy "Blue Gangsta" it reminds me a lot of his Invincible album.  These are my thought on the new CD.  What did y'all think of the King of Pop's newest (older) songs?