I have no issues with Ayu's photos persay. I think they are gorgeous! I mean..she's super natural in the CD+DVD and CDONLY covers. Wet hair, and that smile...very mature. Ok, the CD+2DVD is a bit...over-the-top for me? Because...well, she's dressed in lingerie..and..yea...weird mirror..
I have more issues that they are using photos from before. Which makes me wonder what the booklet photos would be. And...I think the DESIGN of the cover just ruins Ayu's beauty in this sense. It's like... "oH, Ayu is posing this way so I guess we probably need to throw the text in around her". and that random leopard banner. and that weird 13TH ALBUM logo at the side. Everything feels so fanmade.
If they garnering for a pop art cover style then...go all the way there. This is honestly amateurish. and certainly doesnt suit whatever concept this "concept album" is going for.
Now i just want the music.
P.S I normally have nothing but praise for Ayu's stuff. I just think this deserves so much more. Something better could have been done honestly.
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