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Originally Posted by voltron
^ Do some research on Japan's "lost generation" and you'll see a lot of those themes in her earlier work -- loneliness, insecurity, despair, uncertainty about the future, etc.
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This. It really depends on what class this is for. If you need to be talking about cultural relevance, you should be focusing on her earlier albums that resonated with Japan's youth at the time. A Song For through I am highlight those societal themes.
Another interesting angle to come at this from from a cultural perspective would be the role of women in society in Japan as opposed to western society. Ayu really embraces a lot of western ideals in that regard and is definitely something that is still in many ways taboo in Japan. For that angle, albums like My Story or Party Queen might be a good choice.