But she didn't use the word mature, she basically just said the sound of the album will be different and described it as "uplifting and cool".
Everything she said was:
People just assumed mature.
She probably just meant less ballads, no cute songs and so on. A more aggressive sound I guess.
It seems she wants to go further in this direction though as she also said that the new album is probably a turning point for her.

It's a type of mixed drink :yes

I'm liking the album so far, I'm glad she didnt leave off touchdown. She usually leaves off the ones I like.

I kinda agree with this. After Dejavu, which was a big letdown for me she really nailed JAPONESQUE. But I still love Kingdom more. It's really amazing especially with all those good album tracks.
OMG, this week I've been in a huge Kuu mood (the same with ayu!)!! I've not felt like this with her music since spring 2013.

I can't believe this album will be out soon♥ And yeah, she's definitely going on the same path as Namie soon. I wouldn't be surprised if there will be a English song on her next album. :D

And U KNOW, judged by the lyrics, will sound like I Don't Love You !?? on Dejavu. That song will not be a ballad. :p

Makes sense. Thanks for telling me :laugh

Lyrics made me ansious for CRANK THA BASS and Let's show tonight hahahahaha I hope this album leaks this weekend omg

No other previews yet?

Am I The ONLY ONE that ADORES Dejavu through & through? TBH, I ♥♥♥♥♥ even her cute songs. Songs like Koi no Mahou & Melting I find very fun. I'm just not always fond of the PVs or how she performs em all the time. I do admit I love SUPERSTAR right up to the end when she she just flat speaks "I just wanna be your superstar *makes kissy face sound*". I'm 28 and yet I still admit I have this bit of a kid geek side to me, so I still enjoy a lot of it. However, like I said, I dont always enjoy the performances or PVs as I dont find every cute thing she does to be cute. I ♥♥♥♥♥ when she did the FIND KUU-CHAN thing in the Kingdom Tour. Her as the giraffe was just adorable and I had a huge smile put on my face during the end of the (i think Universe Tour) when she ran back out on stage in the Koda Kuma costume. Seems like something random I might do myself. :laugh
However when she did stuff like repetitive crying as her sad miniature self during FANTASIA or had that squeaky clown during Trick Tour, those I just found flat annoying. I mute every time I watch those. Overall though, honestly watching her and even seeing the interviews and all the backstage type of stuff I've always sorta felt that if we actually knew each other we'd probably be close like sisters.

Anyways I can also say Bon Voyage is REALLY REALLY growing on me. As for LOL, I think once the full song's out it'll help towards how I feel for it. However there's also still a number of songs that havent leaked so much as a preview yet. The title CRANK THA BASS makes me instantly think of B Spears' Big Fat Bass, which makes me even more intrigued to hear it despite I'm positive they won't sound a thing alike.

^You're not the only one who stans for Dejavu. It's my #2 favorite all time Kuu album. Seriously. That album made me so obsessed with her music again♥ All songs on the album are just flawless~

After Namie I don't even care anymore, as long as she refrain from doing an album with most of the songs fully in English I'm ok lol

Sorry, but I highly disagree with that, for me it's not even as close as consistent as UNIVERSE, for example... In my case I keep thinking what I did when JAPONESQUE was released: good, but she has better. I can't explain exactly why, I mean, I like all the songs on that album, but most of the album tracks lack something imo, that 'something' that makes me completely adore them and want to listen to them all the time. I still think it's a very good album, but definitely not her best.

But, oh well, that's the beauty of different opinions, at least we know that for any album she releases there'll always be people who will love it to death :D

As for the "mature" sound, I think Bon Voyage is turning to be one of her least mature albums to date, but I'm not complaining, I'm liking it :laugh

lol what? you think these twerk anthems she's making for this album are any more mature than her earlier work?

I don't know how people are not understanding the "mature" that everyone is talking about. Its not about the lyrics... Its not like she is trying to be deep about life or saying how we could save the earth.
The album is shaping up to be more upbeat, and with less ballads and cute songs. It shows more of the "Koda Kumi" style, which is more mature and cool , than the "Kuu-chan" that we see during subs like Everyday/Koi no Tsubomi.
And it's not even a fact yet, since we haven't listen the whole album.

Bit random I know, but I did this as my Facebook Cover. :D :heart

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps40d6289a.png

If LOL and Winner Gurls isn't a cute song, then what is it?

^Are you saying that LOL and Winner Girls are cute tracks?

Namie's impact..these English lyrics..

I take a problem with the lyrics of LOADED...Kuu doesn't even drink herself, right? So why is she promoting reckless binge drinking to her fans ugh

I completely agree with this. It's nice to know :D

Omg, when will this album leak????

1min long CM of Bon Voyage, features a new part of LOL: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UcPFI4_q3IQ

oat I am loving the discussion here about Kuu's albums and style, people have different opinion but there is no one offending anyone, it is actually nice to read it hahahaha

Kingdom is WAY more mature than this, Black Cherry too.

LOL brings me lot of interest for Bon Voyage.
Really great track and the PV is cool.

JAPONESQUE is a really nice album.
It's true the middle of the album is a bit annoying but the beginning and (especially) the end of the album are amazing.
PVs were nice, as well as the package and the cover.
I agree with the person who gave comparison between JAPONESQUE, Kingdom & BEST ~second session~.

Edit : Nevermind, comparison was made on JPC, not in here loool :lech