14th NEW ALBUM『LOVE again』 tracklist & covers!

[pimenta]

Originally Posted by Akutenshi

I can't handle the mental breakdowns going on over these releases. You all act like this is any different than if she had released two singles prior to an album. If people are getting so butthurt over something that IS NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL, then you really need to check your life priorities. The music industry is a BUSINESS and she has absolutely no obligation to release anything AT ALL to anybody. She could retire and sit pretty on all the money she's made but the fact of the matter is she still releases music, mind you music that a lot of people seem to be enjoying lately, and in the end that's what matters the most. And let's not act brand new when a lot of the people on jpop forums don't even buy albums to begin with, I'm well aware a good portion of people do but a lot just download the HQ rip whenever it gets out somewhere.

At the end of the day, she is a SINGER releasing MUSIC, and you all act like with this she's commiting crimes against humanity. Get a grip people.

You just put into words EXACTLY what I've been feeling!

[brener]

we all knew this would happen tho...

LOVE and again were only released as mini-albums so ayu wouldnt lose her strike on singles..... it was obvious that they would be on the next album. =\

[Akutenshi]

Originally Posted by brener

we all knew this would happen tho...

LOVE and again were only released as mini-albums so ayu wouldnt lose her strike on singles..... it was obvious that they would be on the next album. =\

Exactly, people were speculating this the moment that LOVE's tracklist came out, if they weren't wise to what Ayu's management was doing by that point then there's really nothing left to say.

On a positive note, since there doesn't seem to be many of them, I'm actually really intrigued by the tracklist, and her music has been great lately so I'm very excited.

[~kashifaita~]

This is the first I've actually only wanted just the CD ver.
That DVD tracklist seriously disappoints me <_<.

Buttt, the covers look unbelievably amazing (I'd totally get the poster for that)
and the CD tracklist looks interesting.
I'm going to be optimistic here and say I'm looking slightly forward to this release . even if it is a knockoff title
again's songs rocked. Gloria and SAKURA both look very promising.
As they say, don't judge a book by it's cover! Ahaha.....>_>.

task'n'bass is definitely going to be another instrumental, so I'm going to bank on glasses being the other one.

It's been awhile since we had an ayu song title thats Japanese though ^^.

[microphone]

Hurray! Five new songs. That's something to look forward to. I hope we get something that is similar to 'Will'.

[saigodansu]

Yeah 5 new, why didn't they just make a 3rd mini instead of wasting everyones money on the 1st 2

[primavera♥]

Originally Posted by Akutenshi

Exactly, people were speculating this the moment that LOVE's tracklist came out, if they weren't wise to what Ayu's management was doing by that point then there's really nothing left to say.

On a positive note, since there doesn't seem to be many of them, I'm actually really intrigued by the tracklist, and her music has been great lately so I'm very excited.

I think there's a bit too much hindsight bias. I don't think it was THAT obvious, especially not that they'd both end up on an album.

I still don't think it's that huge of a problem though. Except maybe for people that don't buy singles I suppose. But still. I don't care. I never have these dramatic problems as a fan of ayu and it's a lot easier to enjoy myself.

[calltome]

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

if you don't like our reaction, don't respond. we have every right to feel how we feel. mind yours.

and I posted all my tweets here, none of which were mean in the slightest

I totally agree with you!!

[sitara]

Originally Posted by pepper

Let me sum this up.

• they EVEN ADD YOU & ME. This is just... I can't.
• ONE NEW PV for the most boring song from latest realeses. She could choose a song we don't know - much more promo. AND NOT A SAPPY LOVE BALLAD. Or even Ivy, Ivy is amazing compared to Melody .___.
• The covers are ok for me, but I think they are leftovers from LOVE session. And they are too similar to Love songs... Love love love love love.
• all the titles sound like a "puking love" crush girl drama songs. I'm so in love. Yeah. You are. Jesus.
• And the titles just sound stupid, glasses? wth SAKURA? like EVERY JAPANESE RECORD SAKURA TITLED TRACK. -_- Bye bye darling? WHY. only Gloria sound fine but for 90% is a interlude or a sappy ballad (it's between untitled for her & Ivy)
• I can't believe this is really hapenning. I hope that we will have 3 interludes (not 4) I'm glad for continuation for untitled ~for her~. Even if the typo is diffrent.
• LOVE again title ~_____________~

^ i love everything about this post <3 so true!!
i can not believe this is happening. ayu, what are you doing to your fans? is this your way to thank them?? beyond ridiculous! stop killing your career!

this album is obviously only good for people who have not bought the singl... eeeerrr "mini albums". this is robbery!

[TeamAyu2004]

It wasn't obvious at ALL.
there is speculation on something, but to say it was obvious yor are not being that right... she had never done something like this before so there was no reason for people to thing she would.
get over yourself people.

[AyusakiFan]

Originally Posted by brener

we all knew this would happen tho...

LOVE and again were only released as mini-albums so ayu wouldnt lose her strike on singles..... it was obvious that they would be on the next album. =\

I agree. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The writing was on the wall, some people just didn't want to see it for what it was. Even when others kept telling them that the possibility was there for these songs to end up on the album, they didn't take that into consideration and no matter what you said, they couldn't fathom the idea that a "mini-album", which was clearly formatted like a single with instrumentals and remixes, would actually end up on the album. Some of these same people even emphasized the unimportance of the mini-albums being called singles or mini-albums by saying that it didn't matter and they didn't understand why people were making a big deal when this issue was first presented. Now they're saying that they should have been labeled as singles and they're acting brand new about it like no one tried to forewarn them and like they didn't know that she has been trying to avoid releasing "CDs" labeled singles since "Party Queen" (like how she didn't release any physical single for that album either because she didn't want to break her streak. While I can understand their frustration and disappointment (I would be upset if I purchased them too), you can't say people didn't try to warn you.

[Akutenshi]

Originally Posted by TeamAyu2004

It wasn't obvious at ALL.
there is speculation on something, but to say it was obvious yor are not being that right... she had never done something like this before so there was no reason for people to thing she would.
get over yourself people.

Get over myself? I'm not the one having a fit over music. Do I think this is a smart idea? Not in the slightest. Do I think people are allowed to be frustrated? Of course. But there's no excuse for quite a bit of the immaturity and overreaction from the people in this thread.

Originally Posted by AyusakiFan

I agree. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The writing was on the wall, some people just didn't want to see it for what it was. Even when others kept telling them that the possibility was there for these songs to end up on the album, they didn't take that into consideration and no matter what you said, they couldn't fathom the idea that a "mini-album", which was clearly formatted like a single with instrumentals and remixes, would actually end up on the album. Some of these same people even emphasized the unimportance of the mini-albums being called singles or mini-albums by saying that it didn't matter and they didn't understand why people were making a big deal when this issue was first presented. Now they're saying that they should have been labeled as singles and they're acting brand new about it like no one tried to forewarn them and like they didn't know that she has been trying to avoid releasing "CDs" labeled singles since "Party Queen" (like how she didn't release any physical single for that album either because she didn't want to break her streak. While I can understand their frustration and disappointment (I would be upset if I purchased them too), you can't say people didn't try to warn you.

Took the words right out of my mouth. It wasn't 100% obvious but it should have been common sense to take into consideration.

[Coelacanth]

I always thought the mini-albums having instrumentals was a bit odd. Regardless, this is stupid.

[emi♡]

Hey, it's business right? She can say it's all for the fans, but her actions speak louder. No hard feelings Ayu. You're a product, I get it.

Maybe the 5 songs will be good. Who knows. I just hope we get some GOD DAMN PROMOTION. If you're going to be a pretty product, let's do it right.

Let's get on TV. Let's take some pretty pictures, and give out goodies. **** your lyrics, and your music, I don't care about who you are really anymore since it doesn't really matter anyway.


Just look pretty and give me stuff. I'll be happy


I hope the inside booklet has some sexy pictures. The covers are pretty, but they're just so typical, lovey...that sort of concept. I know that we wished so long for her to do more simple things, but I mean, after the past few releases, I want her to do something grand again. We've had simple like, for two years now.

[TeamAyu2004]

Originally Posted by Akutenshi

Get over myself? I'm not the one having a fit over music. Do I think this is a smart idea? Not in the slightest. Do I think people are allowed to be frustrated? Of course. But there's no excuse for quite a bit of the immaturity and overreaction from the people in this thread.

we are aloud to have a fit over music when its dealing with a MUSICIAN.
not her love life which most people did have a fit over.

And it's not about he MUSIC it was about the way we were presented with the music. We as fans were told these past two releases where mini albums.
Never before has ayumi releases material on a mini album and then put it on an album. If youw ere going to do that, label them as singles.
The fact of the matter is that the fans were lied too about this whole affair and thats what is so frustrating.
if you dont get that, then dont even bother.

[mi|kshake]

HA HA HA well and truely trolled!

I will be canceling my CD + blu-ray version and order the CD only and download the Melody PV for completion purposes only.

mi|kshake~

[Akutenshi]

Originally Posted by TeamAyu2004

we are aloud to have a fit over music when its dealing with a MUSICIAN.
not her love life which most people did have a fit over.

And it's not about he MUSIC it was about the way we were presented with the music. We as fans were told these past two releases where mini albums.
Never before has ayumi releases material on a mini album and then put it on an album. If youw ere going to do that, label them as singles.
The fact of the matter is that the fans were lied too about this whole affair and thats what is so frustrating.
if you dont get that, then dont even bother.

She's also never put instrumentals and remixes on a mini album before. She's also never had mini albums with only 3-4 songs which look remarkably a lot like her past singles used to. They were singles with a different technical name and a majority of her fans on here and other forums could see that. If that isn't putting things into context then there's really nothing left to explain at this point.

[TeamAyu2004]

^ then stop trying to justify it.

I chose to believe her and the company when they said these were mini albums.
get over it.

and mini albums with 3-4 tracks isn't much different then a mini album with 5.
The remixes were just what she said they were. Gifts to the fans, much like the instrumentals. Everything was supposed to be a gift.
But she went up and changed her mind... by putting mini album material on an album.
If that isn't putting things into context then there's really nothing left to explain at this point.

[Akutenshi]

Originally Posted by TeamAyu2004

^ then stop trying to justify it.

I chose to believe her and the company when they said these were mini albums.
get over it.

and mini albums with 3-4 tracks isn't much different then a mini album with 5.
The remixes were just what she said they were. Gifts to the fans, much like the instrumentals. Everything was supposed to be a gift.
But she went up and changed her mind... by putting mini album material on an album.
If that isn't putting things into context then there's really nothing left to explain at this point.

Wow. I don't plan on continuing a discussion with someone who acts like a little 5 year old. I've stated my opinion, you've stated yours, and I figured we could just discuss it like normal human beings but apparently you choose to act like a child in grade school so I'm thinking that's enough of this.

Anyway, before I go too off topic, I think I'm most excited for "untitled for her... story 2", seeing as the first one is actually one of my favorite ballads of hers.

[mizuki-7]

Gifts to the fans

A gift is something free from the moment you have to pay for it's not a gift lol (I'm kidding)

I think since the debut they plan to make an Album with LOVE & AGAIN