TBH the song placement on this album is a little choppy, since there are softer songs embedded within really weird cracktastic songs; ex. Kumuriuta is right after PEACH, Hoshi no Tango right before Katorisenkou. It would've been better to place the songs by upbeat melodies and then slow it down with the ballads. But that aside...here's what I think of the new tracks:
Kumuriuta: My favorite song on the album. This album version is longer with a more drawn out crescendo....I remember some people not liking it when it first came out on PV (since it lacked a clear climax) but this album version is much better in that you can hear the poignant rise of Ai's voice better. That, coupled with the rain-like melody makes for a very beautiful ballad.
Mirai Taxi: Sounds borderline electronic
Funky and cool; the arrangement of this song is its strong point.
Katorisenkou: Has a fun, punkish-type of background beat and guitar riffs; very different for Ai! Almost like Sakuranbo re-worked and with the volume turned WAY up XD The verses are good and strong but the "KA KA KA KA KA KAKADSRDEAX#@#!" during the chorus really prevents me from loving this song. It gets annoying after a while. But otherwise, Ai's really funny singing is enjoyable; especially during the last part where she draws out her voice! Cracktastic indeed.
Hoshi no Tango: ...is another new thing for Ai. It has a cute and mellow background beat. I wish she would quit with the use of "aitai" though; it's there in HEART, it's there in Mirai Taxi, it's in this song. Yeah, she wants to see someone. I get it. XD I also wish this song was a little longer.
Mackeral's canned food: More mellow than I expected. All around nice, though not the most original thing ever. That's alright though; Ai's voice sounds good here.
Overall I think LOVE COOK is still her best album, but this album ranks second, with LOVE JAM following close behind :3