New album 'Party Queen' out 03/21 information thread [VII]

[truehappiness]

I think it may have been planned for a while since the book's release date was slated to be the same as the new album.

[kendelle]

Well originally it was due Dec 31. I think it would be better if it had come out earlier, but right now I'm just hoping my order isn't delayed for a billion years!

[jbrat2219]

Originally Posted by happiholic★

I really don't get what you're trying to say. Are you saying that people are talking about the covers "poor execution" meaning the "sexual" position that she's in, or the overall cheapness of the cover? I'm just confused as to what you think Ayu's "trick" is.

Well I don't mean "tricks" as some way to deceive consumers but the way we are all talking about it whether in favor or complete disgust over the covers kind of resembles the way we would talk about a scandal on the cover of a tabloid. The execution of the covers as far as the design, clothes, hair, layout, font etc. for aesthetic appeal is irrelevant in that point of view. So what I was saying is people who are talking about it in a negative sense about execution, concept, style, whatever are all mimicking gossipers pointing out flaws in a celebrity during their fall from grace ("omg, look at her hair" "what is she wearing" "she looks so cheap" etc.) In that sense, Ayu's execution is perfect. If Ayu wanted beautiful covers she would have shot beautiful covers. But I think the point of all the terrible execution design-wise was intentional to further her tabloid concept. It's not just what we look at it's HOW we're looking at it. Do you see what I mean?

[truehappiness]

I totally get what you mean. I wonder if we'll get the shoot that how beautiful you are came from in the near future though.

It seems it's about time (2 weeks before the album is released) for chaku uta to start coming out for the album since Love songs' and Rock'n'Roll Circus' were released in that time frame. I guess we'll see later today or tomorrow!

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Originally Posted by emi♡

You guys DO know saigodansu is the jhobo right? This isn't new.

I'd rather support her because this is what she wants :/

I really don't give a **** if the cover has meaning or not. If this is how she wants to market her material, then I'll support her no matter what, because that's my choice.If other people don't want to because they don't like it, then that's their choice.

I think these covers ARE a little uncomfortable, but I think that's a part of their ingenuity. It's like, Ayu showing off all the sides of both who she is, and who the media wants her to be. They're gritty and raw, but gaudy and full of this lifestyle that sometimes she has to be a part of, whether because she wants to, or because she has to. I'd bet my life on both.


In any case, I don't think it was to just show off her shoe collection. Like the world hasn't seen 50 million Louboutins already.

If anything, it was just to show off her boobs and ass.

This; although, I AM GLAD that they DO have a concept/meaning. ayu never ceases to amaze. I love her depth.

[sugarbasil]

Someone's probably already mentioned this, but there's absolutely no way anyone is going to convince me she's a size C or D cup. WTF, she's posed in bikinis before and kept her actual size shown, there's no need for this photoshop/padding bigger than a softball crap. This is what annoys me more than anything.

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Originally Posted by TeamAyu2004

I wonder why the plaster 13th all over the place on the cover.. I know its her 13th album, but it just seems weird to let everyone know that...

thanks for the larger covers!

I think this is just to add to the concept of it being a tabloid parody.

[TeamAyu2004]

^ Ah, i didn't think of that...

[JackieRos]

while you guys are arguing about god knows what I'm noticing her ass and is damn fine.


and obviously those are shoes on the floor.

[emi♡]

Originally Posted by sugarbasil

Someone's probably already mentioned this, but there's absolutely no way anyone is going to convince me she's a size C or D cup. WTF, she's posed in bikinis before and kept her actual size shown, there's no need for this photoshop/padding bigger than a softball crap. This is what annoys me more than anything.

aww as someone who loves push up bras, I always saw it as just a bonus that they look bigger

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

CDJapan is now stating that ALL THREE versions of the album are getting a first press bonus, instead of just the CD+2DVD which we thought earlier.

Wonder if this is true and what the bonus is...?

[truehappiness]

The first press bonus for every copy of the album (on the official website anyway) is a 'stage' for the virtual augmented reality/AR ayupan app.

There might be an external bonus we don't know about though.

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

^^That's it? Basically an extra for an app that I won't even be able to use? Damn, I was about to order another copy or two...smh...

COME ON B2 POSTER PLEASEEEEE lol

[Isicio]

YES! I want a poster too :3

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

^^Even if they don't come with the album, I'm sure they will produce them, and I WILL get my hands on them. LOL

PS that pic of britney in your avatar is one of the worst pics I've ever seen of her...wow. lol

[TeamAyu2004]

A poster would be nice...
I wish it would be a different picture though, but ohwell!

[adantatu2]

A poster ?
I prefer a slipcase with alternate covers

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Nahhhh I need to frame a huge poster of the CD+2DVD cover. ahhhh can't wait lol

[bluegie]

To be honest... even tho the cover is quite shocking, I dun mind having a cd+2dvd poster on my wall as well...

[JackieRos]

pffft who would mind having a poster like this

GIVE A SUPER GIGANTIC POSTER