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I'm done with classes this quarter so now I have the time for my detailed review.
I've listened through this album about 5-6 times.
The album 8/10
I wouldn't say this album is "unique" or "show's Ayu's creativity" like advertised. However it is refreshing and unique in a way, but these songs also sound like typical Ayu stuff, but really good Ayu stuff. The original and remix versions on this album are fantastic, top notch. This mini is like an extension of Party queen. Each track is solid and different from the other one.
Wake me up 8/10
This song reminds me of Heartplace / Rule for some reason. I really love the male background vocals they mix well with Ayu and I feel after this album she should do it more. The mixing is really nice with lots of cool sound effects. I like her english and the long "goooooooooo" is awesome. I'm really satisfied with this song it's another great song to add to my workout collection. I rather enjoyed the PV, it's not her best and a bit boring but it fit well with the song. 8/10
Sweet scar 7.5/10
This song reminds me of Don't look back / HANABI / rainy day in a way in their simplicity, instruments and melody. In general I am satisfied with this song I feel it will grow on me more over time as of now I'm not in love with it. I found the PV pretty but boring (I know I know shoot me for this but I like the PVs for Wake me up and snowy kiss better). The stare at the end was intense and made the PV. I feel this song is missing a little "umph" that extra little something-something. 7.5/10
Snowy kiss 9/10
Incredible song from Ayu I can't stop listening to this track. You really feel the anger and sadness in her voice during the last verse. This song gives me the same feelings as decision / fated / Microphone I really loved the PV I feel it suited the song and was directed well. Her and Mario look like two eagles fighting with their talons exposed. This song is emotional and raw and I feel Ayu has been long due for another "angry" song like this because we all get angry. Again, I love the male background vocals it adds and intensity to the song especially since this is a song about a break up so having male and female vocals combined it sounds like a verbal fight. The melody is great how it dips into lower notes as the music dips at the same time it adds and sense of hopelessness. The instruments are amazing all of the electric guitar nots 9/10
Ivy 7/10
I like this song more than Melody but it's still has that sort of weak link feel to it for me. This is another song to me that is attempting to be "Key II" but Key ~eternal tie ver.~ will never be beat. The song builds up nicely near the end and her vocals and generally nice. I won't skip this song but I won't seek out to listen to it specifically. I think this song will grow on me more. 7/10
Missing (Orchestra version) 7/10
This is a nice orchestra version they did a good job, not as good as some in the past but they got really unique with it. The melody of this song is a bit strange in tempo and I can imagine it was hard to do an orchestra version of this song while still making it sound good. In general I like it 7/10
Melody (Acoustic Piano version) 7.5/10
I like this more than the original mix it suits the song more. It's very teddy bear / Key / end roll in this mix. This song sounds much better in it's simplicity vs having too much background music it's much better to allow Ayu's voice to shine more and the music less. 7.5/10
Wake me up (Remo-con rmx) 9/10
Really awesome remix and it suits the song really well this almost sounds like an original mix. I like the dubstep in this remix because it's not too much bass it's just the right amount of dubstep. I really like the quick and angry-sounding "wake up" parts it adds to the unique tempo of this remix. Another great addition to my workout collection
snowy kiss (Shohei Matsumoto remix) 8/10
Another awesome remix it suits the song as well. The melody of the remix music is addicting this is a great club song that I could dance to over and over. Well made and much better remixes than LOVE
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