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CDL1112 ~HOTEL LOVE SONGS~(TV broadcast + DVD)
I think this is the one they showed on Ustream at New Years right? If so, then i really enjoyed it. It was my first "live" Ayu concert to say. A special moment in my fandom. 9/10

how beautiful you are (digital single)
Great cover, alright song. I was at the peak of my fandom at the time so i told myself to love it, i just didn't. It's a okay song but not one i play a lot. 6/10

Power of Music (DVD + Bluray)
Didn't watch it.

Party Queen (album + 4 new videos)
This release is a tricky one for me. I went absolutely crazy when it was released. But i think it was the same situation as with HBYA. I just loved everything she released at the time.
However, it's not a bad album. It has it's gems like NaNaNa, Shake It, Party Queen & Return Road. But i don't really care for the rest, rarely give them a listen and i find it the album pretty boring all together.

I've grown to like the covers, as tacky and tasteless as they are i love them. I love when Ayu gets her fierce on.

The PV's are hit and miss, Shake It is a skanky house party mess that i can't help but love, the part where she texts Timmy still kill me.
NaNaNa.... = nonono.
Return Road & How Beautiful You Are are aight, but boring. I'll give everything 6/10

A SUMMER BEST
I was one of the few who loved You & Me right from the start, that build up at 0:34 still makes me feel craaazzzzyyy. It's a damn outdated mess, i'll admit that. But that's why i adore it so much. It's just a fun song!

I won't even comment on the video, it's cute but throwaway.

+ 1 horrible cover, 1 hot cover & a damn hot booklet that had tons of photos that should have been the officials. A Summer Mess everyone!

Overall 7/10

You & Me + Greatful Days at FNS (performance)
I don't remember this perfomance that much, but i think she shouted a afwul lot in the You & Me one? i didn't really like it. However i don't remember it all so i won't give a score.

a-nation '12, Kishidan Concert (not aired yet) & Arena Tour 2012 ~HOTEL LOVE SONGS~
Don't remember lol.

Song 4 u (XILLIA2 Ver.) (digital single)
And then she made a PERFECT comeback! This song was everything when it came out, it made me just as hyped as when Progress got released. That **** was a 10/10. Even though she annoyed everyone with the short version.

LOVE (EP + 2 videos)
I couldn't have asked for a better way to get back on top. She choose the back to basics/nostalgia road and it paid off. Big time!
Song 4 U & Missing are just stunning, and while Melody isn't a song i listen to a lot, it's still great.

The PVs aren't amazing, but a huge step up from the later ones. She looks amazing in S4U and she rocked those wigs much better than in HBYA.
Missing had a nice concept, and i liked the overall visuals.. but it dragged on in the end. Still pretty tho.

Great, great release! 8/10

Song 4 u at Hey!Hey!Hey! (performance)
It was alright, neither bad or good. 5/10

SEASONS at FNS (performance)
Ehmmm...

again (EP + 3 videos)
PERFECT, FLAWLESS etc etc.
THIS is the release of 2012 for me, Snowy Kiss is one of the best songs she's released since BALLAD. She could've won me over with that song alone, but both Wake Me Up & Sweet Scar are amazing as well. Ivy is boring, but i'll let that one slide as she hit spot on with the rest.

And i LOVE the PVs! They make you think & wonder about the storyline for some time after you've played them. Usually i just think her PVs are pretty but that's it. Snowy Kiss has to be my favorite, don't get Ayu mad she'll push you into a cheap knock off lamp from IKEA. AUCH.

9'5/10

I think it's been a nice year, it started off pretty stale but got better and better as the year progressed. LOVE & again are the highlights while Party Queen and the TV perfomances are the downsides.