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Originally Posted by Max_ZZZ
I really do always want ayus albums to be amazing and I dont even mind when they all sound the same as long as theyre good. But with a one the thing that sucks is that its not bad at all- its just not amazing.
If anyone was waiting for that ayu sound shes done before then you got it. But I hear that and feel like theres better versions of everything. Im glad a lot of people here like it but I couldnt fall into it the same way.
but there are songs I do really like. Warning, last minute, and to a lesser extent story are the ones that will probably stick with me. But theres no evolution, no new direction where what shes done feels unique. Or at least if it sounds the same have it super catchy.
Melody is by no means original but I think its an amazing song. Brillante was so fresh and even if you dont like it, its still an example of her doing something different.
I just hope again we can get something after this was shows she will move forward
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It's interesting that you mention how there are better versions of everything, yet cite WARNING, Last minute, and Story, when WARNING is a less impactful and lessn ingenius version of Microphone+1 LOVE, and Last Minute is a knock-off and forced version of Memorial address. Story is one step up from Meaning of love, but that's not saying a whole lot.
I guess, I'm just happy this is at least reminiscent of the quality of work she should be releasing. It's not 100%, but at least I feel it as "HAMASAKI AYUMI" and that's enough to give me hope and make me happy. It's the start of her getting back her groove, and that's the most thrilling aspect of the whole album. It gives hope and shows promise for the future.