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Ones. Mariah Carey. Columbia. CK 69670.
It is a no-brainer that any collection of hits by the biggest hitmaker of a decade of music, in this case Mariah Carey, is going to be filled with catchy, hook-filled ditties and big-build dramas that are instantly familiar and dare you not to hum (dance and/or sing) along. Carey's dominance on radio stations and in record outlets is often cynically attributed to her former relationship with Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola and the radio-ready, formulaic nature of her songs. However, one listen to this disc makes it clear once and for all that Carey is a genuinely talented vocalist and craftswoman whose knack for vocal extravaganzas and hookiness is endearing by virtue of sheer persuasion.
This collection, which features her 13 number one hits along...