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Originally Posted by hallelujah_united
^ Not everybody embraces diversity, it's sad to say.
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That's not why I think it is one of her weakest. Diversity is just fine, so long as it works.
But keep in mind, just because I am labeling it as weak, does not mean I think it is bad. Even Ayu's weak albums I still think are better than many artists good albums. Ayumi has the ability to deliver spectacular albums though and I just didn't find this album to be able to hang with the likes of say, "I Am" in terms of cohesiveness, atmosphere, overall packaging and look, arrangement and structure(like the My Story album most of the songs have the exact same structure. So actually in that regard there wasn't much "variety" at all), and creativity/originality. The only area that the album stands up to her better works I feel are the lyrics - Ayu's still a great songwriter.