New singles Terminal & XOXO ~episode 2~

[Chibi-Chan]

Originally Posted by ayupan90

Is the english version of Terminal on the single?

No, just the original mix (the album version), the dub mix and the remix.

[ayupan90]

Originally Posted by Chibi-Chan

No, just the original mix (the album version), the dub mix and the remix.

Oh, I thought the english version was supposed to be on there. Thanks for the info!

So does that mean we'll never hear it?

[Chibi-Chan]

^I guess not. Would have been interesting though.

[visionfactory]

I thought 5k and no it's worse...

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[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by visionfactory

I thought 5k and no it's worse...

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Originally Posted by KarenPang

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2014-10-13/more/4/

Not even a top 20...I'm shocked. Barely top 25, not even 3,000 copies sold...

Another sign of the times here... (or REALLY??? Why aren't Ayu fans willing to buy this???)

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

too much to ask, but maybe avex will realize that they only have themselves to blame. I believe this would have sold considerably well if

A)more tracks on the single (remixes)
B) PV
C) ACTUAL FUCKING PROMOTION
D) any kind of concept and just not a pretty cover.

[Andrenekoi]

^It's a single aimed at DJs, probably based on the contract they had with the producer, they weren't expecting much more sales than those they actually get.

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by Andrenekoi

^It's a single aimed at DJs, probably based on the contract they had with the producer, they weren't expecting much more sales than those they actually get.

I really don't understand that logic. A single aimed at DJs would involve more remixes to appeal to those who spin various genres. Not one trance song with a slightly more edgier trance version.

Anyways, my problem like I have mentioned is Ayu can remain true to her sound and still do different things. She did it her whole career. I mean, look at ALL her rock songs. For me, they are all different - they all bring something new to the table. For example, during the string of rock material on A BEST 2 -BLACK-, I never feel like it's repetitive; I always feel like "YES, I love this song!" - I have absolutely no feelings of comparison as each song plays because they stand so well on their own and bring something slightly different to the table that the others don't. They each have their own vibe. This continued with 1LOVE, talkin' 2 myself, and what seriously feels like the magnum opus of rock songs "Microphone" - released how many years into her career and she's still able to make the rock genre sound fresh!? Reminds me was also a nice salute to the fact that she can still expand upon that Genre. Not to mention sending mail which is probably the most emotional rock song. And most recently, Wake me up. Wake me up might not be as hard edged as the others, but it did a great job of expanding on the attitude she presents when performing a rock number. The guitars are still present but take a background seat.

Remember how fans went crazy for BRILLANTE? What about Missing, snowy kiss? It's because these tracks show a certain familiarity about them. Although the problem with love again is that it was the first time most of those songs were truly copycats of previous releases. Although missing is nice and snowy kiss as well, it's the first time I feel like "well I'd rather be listening to momentum" "well I'd rather be listening to sending mail". Same goes for that other track that is similar to marionette. Love again sounds like early demo tracks of previous works for the most part.

The reason I truly love ayu is because she has a unique ability to expand her sound without completely abandoning it. She truly has created her own genre. When she, for the first time in 10+ years begins to fall short of achieving this, it truly is a shock. I mean, THATS what made her unique all these years. How many artists do you know who are capable of such a balancing act - walking the line of new and old so perfectly well for 10+ years, without going a COMPLETE reinvention?

[adantatu2]

I read a google-translation of an article and it says she lost a record of singles in the top 20

[RikkuK]

And I thought the undead godtada thread had some drama...

I liked this single I was sad there wasn't an official instrumental

[channy]

^ Yes, I totally need the instrumental version of the Original mix! The Dub mix is not the same. Therefore, I'm hoping for an exclusive Terminal release on iTunes (Terminal - The Remixes | Remix Side/Extended Side, something like this). Extended mixes, remixes in general, Original mix -Instrumental- and the eagerly awaited English version. Get it on, now.

[attractive nausea]

Will we ever get to hear the xoxo remix ???

[brener]

Was this release postponed again?! I'm not seeing it on oricon Daily...

joking hahaha

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

I don't even care that single failed. It's pointless.

[TeamAyu2004]

Im so confused on the release...
There was no effort put into this at all? Maybe this is just things to come... like
Look. I don't even care anymore. Here's a pretty song!

[ストロボ・EdGE]

I can't believe this is all happening...

[visionfactory]

Sunrise Sunset
ayufans: Is it too much to ask for a good cover?

Terminal
ayufans: Is it too much to ask for more remixes?

[KarenPang]

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2014-10-13/more/4/

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Because they don't know about it?

Because they already own the song digitally or on colours? I get it. Avex needs to do more.

[calltome]

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

Because they don't know about it?

Because they already own the song digitally or on colours? I get it. Avex needs to do more.

More like ayu needs todo more.