[AyumiFanGuy]

Well, this has gone beyond the point, but to clarify:

I never said that I haven't listened to the album, xinix. I just said that I don't listen to it that often. Like every album she has released since I became a fan (in 2002), I have given every single track a fair listen, usually multiple times as some of Ayumi's songs take some time to grow on you.

That said, when I listen to an Ayumi album, I compare it to her previous albums and singles - I certainly do not compare her to anyone else because Ayu is amazing all by herself. Otherwise, I wouldn't listen to her.

My analysis of the album Secret was that she had some really good songs on it (1 LOVE, JEWEL, and Startin'), but in my opinion, the rest of the album lacks something her previous albums had. I won't go into detail about which songs I do not like (though you already know I don't like Secret) because it is my own opinion. ^_^

So instead of instantly criticizing my judgment by saying "I don't think u've even listen to the album sincerely @ all", you could simply have asked if I had given any real thought to the album and all this wouldn't have happened.

Anyway...thank you to those who stuck up for me. ^__^ I appreciate it, even if some of you (or all of you - haha) may not agree with my opinion.

To Calico, if you read this thread again, I'd like to request that it be locked. My question has been answered and this is going way off-topic.

Thank you in advance!