Mariah Carey’s Unreleased Alternative Rock Album

Mariah Carey is ready for the world to hear her alternative rock album, which was shelved almost 30 years ago.

Rediscovering Someone’s Ugly Daughter

During an interview on Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ Las Culturistas podcast, Mariah Carey spoke about her unreleased album, Someone’s Ugly Daughter. She expressed regret that the album never saw the light of day, stating, “I’m so mad I haven’t done that yet.”

Carey contemplated the possibility of releasing the album independently or through a record label. Matt Rogers suggested using software like Garage Band for an independent release.

“I could do that,” Carey responded. “It’s a good album. OK, you will hear it. I was getting life from that, seriously. It was jokes, as well. They’re everlasting.”

Plans for Releasing the Album

In a 2022 interview with Rolling Stone, Mariah Carey discussed her version of Chick’s 1995 album, Someone’s Ugly Daughter, under her alt-rock alias. She revealed that she now possesses the album and is considering a re-release with her vocals added.

“We actually have it,” Carey stated. “It’ll become something we should hear, but also, I’m working on a version where there will be another artist working with me. Possibly something built around the album.”

“This was my outlet, and nobody knew about it,” Carey shared. “I honestly wanted to put the record out back then and let them discover that it was me, but that idea was squashed.”

Unveiling the Hidden Album

In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the iconic singer revealed that she secretly recorded the alternative LP while working on Daydream. Columbia Records, however, chose not to release the album with Carey as the lead singer, opting for her friend Clarissa Dane to front the band instead.

The album was eventually released with Dane as the lead vocalist, with Carey contributing background vocals. Mariah kept her involvement a secret for over three decades.

Conclusion

Mariah Carey’s journey with her unreleased alternative rock album showcases her passion for music and the challenges she faced in bringing her vision to life. As she explores options for releasing the album to the world, fans eagerly anticipate the opportunity to hear this hidden gem.

FAQs

Q: Will Mariah Carey’s alternative rock album be released soon?

A: Mariah Carey is considering re-releasing her shelved alternative rock album, Someone’s Ugly Daughter, with her vocals added, but no official release date has been announced yet.

Q: Why was Mariah Carey’s involvement in the album kept a secret?

A: Columbia Records decided to have Mariah Carey’s friend, Clarissa Dane, front the band for the album instead of Carey herself, leading to Mariah keeping her involvement hidden for over three decades.

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