I listen for Ayu for the same reason.

I do agree with people when they say that Ayu's voice is unique and has emotion, but there are singers who have unique and powerful voices, too.

I listen to Ayu for her whole package. Voice aside, I think her lyrics are great and her overall visuals are amazing.

Ayumi Is the best singer. 2011 Power Of Music Forgiveness. Just no one compares to the emotion and amazingness in that performance. It's my favorite performance of her's.

The perfection and uniqueness of this performance still is beyond my imagination. Personally, I am firmly convinced this has been one of her strongest song interpretations of all time.

YES! If I were to ever see her live I wish I could go back in time for that show haha.

Vocally, she has never been flawless to me. There has always been something in her voice what sounds off to me when she's performing. One time it was squeaky. Now it's nasal. And during those years, I don't know? She has great shows and there are a lot of lovely performances. Sure, a real joy to watch, but I guess that's about it. It's not fascinating, thrilling eh... blowing me away.

But I don't know, she's allright. And I enjoy her songs. That makes me listen to her quite often. No idea what she's telling me, from the english translation it's some deep stuff, but I love the arrangements.