'LOVE' mini album out November 8th, 1st of five 15th anniversary releases

[truehappiness]

The info is very vague and just says 'releases', but now that we have Ayu's comments mentioning 'lots of new songs', it seems like it could only be that with maaaayybbbeee a tour release as well alongside one of the releases.

[TeamAyu2004]

im really hoping for singles!!
YAY!! lol

[ImpactBreaker]

Cool, I like how the mini-album looks like it is one of ayu's old maxi-singles....I like the i dea!!!

[Delicious n Bold]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

The Japanese have a different perception of what an Ayu ballad is anyway. I think for them, it's like... walking proud.

Oh no don't do this to me.
I think I wanna do some syntax work+ listen to ASfXx now....

[TeamAyu2004]

^ you have to admit though... some of your ballad choices are a little bland.. lol. (:p)

[AyuWorld]

Originally Posted by stivenoto

I think the important thing is Ayu release new songs..

It doesn't matter if this should be a maxi single or mini album.. At least new songs from Ayu in 5 consecutive months...

(Just my opinion)

[ayuuk]

Which site to pre-order? Any thoughts?

[TITANIC]

Originally Posted by Mami-chan

This is my opinion:

Japanese news said she's going to release new MUSIC every 8th of the month, so no dvd, best albums, etc..
I thought she could release 5 mini-albums, each with a different theme, and each with 3 new songs (since 3 songs x 5 mini-albums makes 15 songs, same number as her anniversary's). The reason she decided to release them as mini-album and not singles, could be the fact that, if she makes 5 singles she must put them in some album later, but I don't think a lot of people would buy an album with 15 single songs; while, releasing them with 5 mini-albums she wouldn't need to put them in any album.
Anyway, this is just what I thought her project could be. Let's wait and see.

For me: new Ayu music = happiness, no matter what! ^^

It might be true 5 mini albums but still in my mind she's avoiding to release a single to keep her streak. Mini album is much safer

[ayuuk]

I think "Song 4 u" with Tales of Xillia is pretty cool if it's a 51st single. I kinda wonder why Avex or Ayu doesn't want to do that.

[jyujiw]

Pre-order is on at CDJapan

[TeamAyu2004]

^ I really think it has something to do with the way that ayumi releases music.
every time she releases a single it belonged to a certain era of music for her... kinda like a theme...

maybe she just wants to do smaller themes... and she can do that with mini albums better than singles leading up to a album.

She has never released material that was on a mini album onto a full album and I think thats why she is doing this... she might be planning to have an album with a different theme. (after the five months)

[truehappiness]

Prices if buying the CD+DVD version from the 4 vendors with cheapest shipping to the US:
HMV - 3270yen
Amazon.co.jp - 4070yen
CDJapan - 2800yen (SAL)
Yesasia - 35.48USD / 2759yen

YesAsia looks like the cheapest option atm.

[Kouyou]

To be honest, I'm going to be a bit disappointed if, instead of new music, Avex puts out live DVDs or compilations or photo books. Those things would be nice if they were inexpensive but they cost a ton of money and I know I'm not alone in saying I can't afford them. A mini album each month will be pricey and I might have to delay buying some of them but at least, when I do get them, it will feel like I'm getting something of value and not just a luxury item. I love Ayu to pieces but I can only justify buying music from her, and not the stuff I already own. Also, LOVE won't make any sense as a mini if the next few releases don't add up to 15 tracks for her 15th anniversary.

[emi♡]

Yeah, I won't ***** about the tracklist anymore if she keeps releasing mini albums with three songs each.

Come on Ayu. Impress ME!

[jbrat2219]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Prices if buying the CD+DVD version from the 4 vendors with cheapest shipping to the US:
HMV - 3270yen
Amazon.co.jp - 4070yen
CDJapan - 2800yen (SAL)
Yesasia - 35.48USD / 2759yen

YesAsia looks like the cheapest option atm.

Looks like OS press it is! lol

[ayuuk]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Prices if buying the CD+DVD version from the 4 vendors with cheapest shipping to the US:
HMV - 3270yen
Amazon.co.jp - 4070yen
CDJapan - 2800yen (SAL)
Yesasia - 35.48USD / 2759yen

YesAsia looks like the cheapest option atm.

Lots and lots of money... >"<

[Rurutia]

if this is indeed true, it has the LAMEST title and song titles ever. So boring, but if the songs are good, then that's enough for me.

[truehappiness]

I would rather titles like these, really.

[TeamAyu2004]

i like the titles too...
they look like they could be some very good tracks... and the people working on them... rather amazing too.

[!Lawi!]

Missing sounds good actually, doesn't it ? Oh well, I admit I laughed when I saw "LOVE".
I'll wait to judge though, I'm quite disappointed with Song 4 u, but the full version may grow on me ! Come on Ayu, surprise me