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Having stumbled upon this thread after a long time of non-activity on my part, I decided to impart my thoughts to you all.
I look at Ayu the way I do at any other celebrity: with an open mind and eye. What I mean by that is, even if someone seems or seemed to be transparent that doesn’t mean what we see is what we think we see or would like to see. It doesn’t even mean it’s real. So, I can say that in the past her emotions were easier to see, or that she was easier to read, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that by observing her 10 years ago I knew her better than I do now when I watch her 10 years later. I don’t dispute the fact that some of her music is less-than-interesting, but I don’t know whether it’s the result of her feelings remaining in one area or a loss of feelings in another area thus effectively hindering her efforts in getting her message across. She has said that her current music is like an update on her personality/life, so who am I to say that it’s not truthful at this point. Maybe it’s not as passionate as I’d like it to be – then again, who am I to say what emotion is and isn’t passionate, when there are different degrees of that fire that can pertain to any emotion? The bottom line is: I won't buy her music if it doesn't resonate with me. I don’t have a lot to compare Ayu to, as I’m not really a pop-listener. I’ve been following her for a long time, and whenever she has a new release, I make sure to check it out. I love Rock’n’Roll Circus and Love Songs, I loved the R’n’RC tour, CDL ’10-11, POWER of MUSIC, and even HOTEL Love songs, but since then have found it hard to connect to her. I want her to do well, but I won’t buy her stuff if it doesn't impress me.
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