new album "A ONE" 2015.04.08 in stores IV

[Anna.L]

I saw the bts for the tour reharseals and OMFG, a lot of choreografy,

[js_surrealism]

No Future is so great. It's like Last Angel and November from Love Songs, but actually good!

[Zeke.]

The anticipation always sucks, but you know, there's something special about the moments before an album is about to be officially conducted into the canon of the legendary "Hamasaki Ayumi" discography.

Because in a matter of hours it all dissipates and it goes from being something we're about to hear to something we've heard. Of course, it's always there for us to continue replaying, but there's something so magical about the "possibility" of what is to come.

[YuraiNamida]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

The anticipation always sucks, but you know, there's something special about the moments before an album is about to be officially conducted into the canon of the legendary "Hamasaki Ayumi" discography.

Because in a matter of hours it all dissipates and it goes from being something we're about to hear to something we've heard. Of course, it's always there for us to continue replaying, but there's something so magical about the "possibility" of what is to come.

I love this post. Indeed, I think this week is the funniest: as usual a week before the release date my anticipation is on star top level and just thinking of what will come makes me thrilled and greedy to listen the album. Plus, the first time you listen new songs of your favourite artist is always special. It's like the ears are more sensitive to notice every sound of the tracks.

I hope this will leak reaaaly late at least. I'm still refraining from listening/watching everything that was revealed after the first 6 previews in the special event. (+ I didn't listen again the previews after the said event) I don't want to screw up on the last few days. XD

[lastminute]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

The anticipation always sucks, but you know, there's something special about the moments before an album is about to be officially conducted into the canon of the legendary "Hamasaki Ayumi" discography.

Because in a matter of hours it all dissipates and it goes from being something we're about to hear to something we've heard. Of course, it's always there for us to continue replaying, but there's something so magical about the "possibility" of what is to come.

YES. That's something I always find myself reflecting on when it comes to my favorite artists' new releases.

[Foyuki]

TA HQ preview for the album,grabbed and extracted the audio track
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1mgBVp8W
it's ADTS aac

[truehappiness]

Hm, can't play this.

[Foyuki]

^WMP works

[Ryan_968]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Chinese fans probably have it.

Why is it Chinese fans usually get it first??

[hidekirby]

Thank you very much Foyuki!

I really can't wait for Out of control and The Show Must Go On.

They really sound promising!
Even if I'm sure it won't blow my mind like a m(u) or a Love songs, this album is going to be good.

Man... I'm also sure if Colours hadn't been her last, I wouldn't be so lenient!

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Hm, can't play this.

VLC works too

[Coelacanth]

Thanks for the HQ previews!

For real tho, everything sounds fantastic.

Colours was nice, but this, fucking THIS is the Ayumi Hamasaki that I know and love.

edit: OK it might be a bit early to tell still, but holy shit the mixing sounds fine to me. bless u ayu.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by Ryan_968

Why is it Chinese fans usually get it first??

Early shipments to CD shops.

[Ryusei]

Track lengths:

Spoiler:

A bell - 1:07
WARNING - 4:05
No Future - 5:52
Anything for you - 7:00
Last minute - 4:22
Zutto... - 4:48
Out of control - 4:46
Story - 5:16
The gift - 3:52
The show must go on - 5:54
Walk - 5:01
Movin on without you - 4:10
Source: http://www.yodobashi.com/A-ONE/pd/100000009002265460/

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

7 minutes?! I'm really curious now!

[aliceshields]

Wow~ @@ 7 minutes long... With hidden interlude?

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by aliceshields

Wow~ @@ 7 minutes long... With hidden interlude?

I doubt it. But holy crap at that length.

[attractive nausea]

Has she ever done a song that long ? (minus the tracks with bonus songs) the only one i can think of is heartplace and it's only 6 minute long

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

Wow...
Is it gonna be some synthy TK masterpiece? Lol

[truehappiness]

Longest song ever... I wonder if it's gonna be something we don't want to end, lol.

I love how the three longest songs on the album ARE NOT EVEN BALLADS.

[Aderianu]

wonder will she upload anything for you or will keep it in secret until release day

thanks for info Foyuki and Ryusei