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tasky – One of my favourite intro in these years. It’s very very Japanese with the Shamisen’s sound. Hope she can prolong this intro and use it as “ a bell” in Arena tour. 5/5
FLOWER – The BEST connection with “tasky”. The pre-chorus is very peaceful ( especial part is the beginning of second pre-chorus) and the chorus is very very rock. With the Japanese style, the background vocal, FLOWER is the face for “M(A)DE IN JAPAN” album and I hope there would be the PV for this song. Ayu will wear the red kimono in the room, the moonlight shines her room with the falling cherry blossom… Cool 5/5
Mad World – The song reminds me with “ call” or “Letter”. It’s cool to me. The bridge is good but I think the song is lacking of something unknown. By the way, It’s still the good song . 5/5
Breakdown – The song is the level-up version of “ Shape of love” . It’s sweet ballad but still can’t flow me away. I think the ending has the problem… 4/5
Survivor – I really love this song. The song is very energetic and as the message of angry Ayu, reminds me with “ INSPIRE”. This is one of my most favourite song in this album. But the song is not “Japanese” at all hah ? 5/5
You are the only one – This song needs the PV or the beautiful romantic performance. I love the idea that she wears the outfit as the Greek angel and sings this song from the heaven ( or somewhere with the smoky scenes). That is what I feel and image when listening to this song. It’s sweet, holy and peaceful. I was flown away by the last chorus with the backgroud vocal. Long time no having this special emotion since “JEWEL”. 5/5
TODAY – Yes, surprisingly, the song reminds me “ SEVEN DAYS WAR” somehow.... This ballad is peaceful and reminds me the feeling when listening “Who…”, “how beautiful you are” or “ Thank U”. This song can be used as the “thank you” message to her bands 4/5
Mr.Darling – I love this song very much from the first time listening to this. I was surprised when most of AHSers don’t like it ( your score is about 2-3/5 for this song). The song brought to me the feeling of “ Out of control” which is the song I love most in “ A ONE”. The Chorus is very emotional to me and very suitable for Ayu’s recent vocal. 4.5/5
Summer Love – Very energetic and can replace “The show must go on” with “Wow wow”. I can image Ayu and her dancers dance along this song with smiles. Some simple dance moves can be done by audiences as “ MY ALL”. Lovin’ this one . 4.5/5
Many Classic Moments – The song of Globe that Ayu covered. OK, it’s good but quite bad for her recent vocal ( we can realize it by her latest CDL ). 4/5
Overall, this is one of her best album in my opinion. With the theme : “ M(A)DE IN JAPAN”, we can hope for the cover, PV which is very Japanese or reminds us the old days in Japan ( 2000s). By the way, acccording to the songs, I just feel the “Japanese” from “ Tasky” and “ FLOWER”. This album has my 4.5/5 overally.
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