Are You Sick of the BEST Releasing Now?

[[kokoro♥]]

Who Cares? If you don't like them, don't by them.
BEST are a good thing, collection of good material with new photos and bonuses.

[Kikaru]

Depends on the material in the BEST.

But most of the time I get a good deal. Like I like Kuu's Best ~first thing~, Ayu's A best and A Best 2, Ai am best, The sixth day, and etc. Although I don't particularly care for it because I'm not going to buy it, it kind of bugs me when companies pass off albums as bests to sell.

[CoriKaru]

Originally Posted by Peger

Um, why do people get so hung up on this? If you don't think the compilation is worth it don't buy it.

Something tells me if they don't like the whole "BEST" thing then they aren't actually buying them........but that's just me.

Anyway for me, I'm just getting use to this whole idea of having "BEST" Albums. Still kind of strange to me and I really don't get it/like it nor do I understand why the fans seem to be eating up this recycled material like they've never heard it before.

I mean for me, when Hilary Duff came out with her new CD a couple/few years ago, I won't call it an Album, and I discovered that it had like only 3 new songs with a bunch of old songs, that was enough to send me over the edge, so to see Japan going crazy at it like this is just like WHOA.

I'm not use to it, but I was over it before I became aware of it. Not for me. Thus why I don't purchase them for those who still may be wondering. (But I still have an opinion on them. Whodathunkit?)

[ayumixfan]

I put yes because of Kuu ~ Releasing a BEst albums with actual single songs that were on an album is one thing, but just releasing songs straight to a BEST album is kinda of demeaning to the term BEST

[Ryuuzaki]

I don't really care! As long as the artist is still able to provide good quality music!

[xLuna&1LOVE]

I don't really care about it.

[Bad Wolf]

Who Cares? If you don't like them, don't by them.

What, people aren't allowed to give their opinions about stuff? O_o

I voted yes, but I have some conditions and terms...

I only dislike it if it's for an artist that hasn't been around for very long. A person with a 3 or 4 year career does NOT have much to say for themselves, okay? They don't need a 'best' of - they need a singles compilation and release it as such. I know Ayu had her first BEST album released early in her career but it's well known that not only was it against her wishes but she hated the idea of it. She herself thought it came too early in her career, too.

BEST albums are supposed to be collections of just that - the BEST an artist offers. The fact that EXILE, who are releasing three MORE BEST albums and in their 6 year long career really leaves a sour taste in my mouth, as i feel it misses the entire freakin' point. stop rehashing material and MAKE SOME MORE.

however, it's also okay if the BEST album is retakes, recuts or "take 2s" of older songs - or even if the BEST album is just a combination of songs from one particular genre (ballads, pop, dance, etc.).

i just find it laughable that artists who haven't even proved their worth have released several BEST albums to date.

[fanmail]

Originally Posted by InoriNoUta

What, people aren't allowed to give their opinions about stuff? O_o

ugh, no. people complain BEST albums "waste their money". no one FORCED them to buy the album. that was his point, i believe? ^^

[elepop]

I don't mind best-of as long as it's the right time and as long as there's some extra bonus stuff with it. But EXILE isn't the one that made me sick of seeing best-of everywhere. It's Koda's fault! XD

[julian]

In my opinion you have to have recorded 5 albums minimum before releasing a collection. I didn't like it when Kuu released hers, I didn't like it when Ayu released hers either. Personally I think Avex made them do it though.. hehe.

[Calico]

Originally Posted by InoriNoUta

I only dislike it if it's for an artist that hasn't been around for very long. A person with a 3 or 4 year career does NOT have much to say for themselves, okay? They don't need a 'best' of - they need a singles compilation and release it as such. I know Ayu had her first BEST album released early in her career but it's well known that not only was it against her wishes but she hated the idea of it. She herself thought it came too early in her career, too.

BEST albums are supposed to be collections of just that - the BEST an artist offers. The fact that EXILE, who are releasing three MORE BEST albums and in their 6 year long career really leaves a sour taste in my mouth, as i feel it misses the entire freakin' point. stop rehashing material and MAKE SOME MORE.

I think in Japan "single collection" and "best" are used rather interchangeably, so the basic definitions get lost. I see a lot of single collections labelled as BEST.

And the Japanese music system works a lot different than the west's. It seems that every three albums or so an artist gets a best, whereas in the west you might not see one for 10 years. The Japanese like bests because artists tend to release a lot of singles, so when a collection comes along casual listeners recognize those songs and are more prone to buy them. It's really a good marketing scheme. It's also why they dominate the charts every year.

I don't even care. I don't mind buying bests of artists I really like because sometimes it's fun just to listen to a different combination of songs on a CD.

[ayumisrael]

I'm buying compilations of artists I really like (ayu, kumi, BoA etc.).
Though I don't buy BESTs with no new material at all even of my most favorites if it's like hikki's compilation which even didn't feature any photo of her.
Other artists I like I prefer getting only the studio albums.

[Tom Punks]

I'm tired of best albums that are released constantly for no good reason other than to make money. See: Koda Kumi and EXILE.

But, I'm not tired of them in general. Like some other people have said, they're good for casual listeners, and a lot of time they're the best way to get a lot of an artist's PVs on DVD all at once. This is pretty much why I bought Tackey & Tsubasa's best album. I don't really care about their studio albums because I only listen to their singles.

[Minttulatte]

I don't really care. Why? Because there's usually new songs on BEST albums. At least Kuu and Ayu has. And it's totally awesome. And of course, I like listening to these BEST albums, because they are like a summary of some "chapter" on artist's career before the new part. :>

Oh and I'm sad that Kuu didn't release that BEST~WORKS & REMIXES~ album. I have always wanted to hear some of those songs which were supposed to be on the album. ;_;

[sexysaucestar]

All these BEST albums are headache-inducing indeed....sometimes I wonder if they release them merely because they can't pull together enough new material? I think a BEST album is more justified if the artist has been around for awhile.

[lovelism]

I won't care...anythings fine

[ALPHY]

I don't really mind. This year is an anniversary year for many, so it's expected. But yeah, I'm not bothered by these best albums.

[TITANIC]

after Namie realese best album i think i dont hate BEST ALBUM anymore