New single「Summer Again」(1.7.22)

[Lyssayu]

uhmm just had a listen and I'm not convinced... maybe it'll grow on me

[Sky High]

I am not expecting that much. Midnight is almost there.

[BlackSilence]

Just listened, well not fully, managed to get through half. Borring, repetitive and too long for what it is. NEXT. I kinda knew this is gonna happen. Beautiful covers and the video will probably be nice but the song is just filler for me. It almost feels like it doesn't even belong to Ayu, like it doesn't suit her. It's just so bland. I wasn't a fan of Colours at all but even that was a bit more flavourable that this.

I'm glad most are digging this, though. Considering what's on trend today - she fits right in. And i'm not digging todays market lol I just like my drama, build-ups and detailed arrangements, this has neither.

[pepper]

Originally Posted by BlackSilence

Just listened, well not fully, managed to get through half. Borring, repetitive and too long for what it is. NEXT. I kinda knew this is gonna happen. Beautiful covers and the video will probably be nice but the song is just filler for me. It almost feels like it doesn't even belong to Ayu, like it doesn't suit her. It's just so bland. I wasn't a fan of Colours at all but even that was a bit more flavourable that this.

I'm glad most are digging this, though. Considering what's on trend today - she fits right in. And i'm not digging todays market lol I just like my drama, build-ups and detailed arrangements, this has neither.

Since Party Queen she always wanted to make "western" songs, thats why Colors is such a weak album. i didnt apprieciated her "classical" mellow songs back then, but now i kinda miss them and I hate to say how she miss the point of being *japanese* diva.

[BlackSilence]

EDIT: ^yeah, i'm glad i'm not alone. Although to me it jousnd bad lol I love her still, i don't think i can not!

Originally Posted by pepper

Since Party Queen she always wanted to make "western" songs, thats why Colors is such a weak album. i didnt apprieciated her "classical" mellow songs back then, but now i kinda miss them and I hate to say how she miss the point of being *japanese* diva.

I dunno maybe i'm too old now, but, really i was never a fan of EDM in general i always found it really repetitive and borring, so it's always a disappointing to me when she does those. I started listening to her BECAUSE she was not the western artist. I don't even like most of the classics but she always had this diversity which feels like it has been somewhat dwindling down. I do think she needs new people to work with. And still all the stuff she's had even if it sounded generic, it works so well with who she is - powerful choruses and emotions. This song literally has no emotion there, just the same monotonous beat with a couple of sounds thrown in. Ayu's stuff has emotion, energy, i just feel none of it in this one. Even Nonfiction had more energy and mood in there which i don't like either, this one just sounds lazy to me. So yeah i want the "diva" lol
I'll probably be one of a VERY few people to see nothing positive in this track at all, which isn't new ( ) , but I'mma gonna stop rambling and ranting before someone jumps on me here lol I just hope the album will have more to offer, so i'll just have to be patient and wait for another track to be released and hope it won't be THIS again.

[AyuCanada]

Originally Posted by BlackSilence

Just listened, well not fully, managed to get through half. Borring, repetitive and too long for what it is. NEXT. I kinda knew this is gonna happen. Beautiful covers and the video will probably be nice but the song is just filler for me. It almost feels like it doesn't even belong to Ayu, like it doesn't suit her. It's just so bland. I wasn't a fan of Colours at all but even that was a bit more flavourable that this.

I'm glad most are digging this, though. Considering what's on trend today - she fits right in. And i'm not digging todays market lol I just like my drama, build-ups and detailed arrangements, this has neither.

I was going to write my comment.... but it would just be a reformulation of yours :p.

I won't say it is a bad song, but it is not the kind of music I like or listen to. I still love her and I am happy if the song pleases others and if she can even attrack a new younger audience.

[Foyuki]

Apple Music released DOLBY ATMOS The sound is better
Orginal version is weird

[Cahz-]

I'm glad Ayu is working with new people, let's hope the new album follows this trend too.
This song is pretty good, she's really stepping up her game sound-wise. I love that Show me love-esque beat throughout the song and the bridge is amazing, just like Nonfiction.
My only complain is some vocals on the chorus sound unpleasant (like those background "yeeahh"), maybe a higher pitch on the chrous would have helped.

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by Cahz-

My only complain is some vocals on the chorus sound unpleasant

I'd say her voice in general and unnatural, forced way of singing is not pleasant, if not annoying. The song doesn't sound bad. Engrish needs to go.

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by Chris85

I'd say her voice in general and unnatural, forced way of singing is not pleasant, if not annoying. The song doesn't sound bad. Engrish needs to go.

Even I agree with this. I find the song alright after a couple of listens and on speakers, I do have a problem with the English lines and the way she does the chorus as her voice does come out unnatural. I am happy she is trying new things and definitely prefer Nonfiction ro this, but it will probably grow on me as it’s an over-all a well produced track.

[Sky High]

I really like the new sound from Ayu, finally something different in a good way! Pleasent surprise!

[KPL]

Can’t believe she trolled us again with the PV. Song is good in my opinion with good headphone.

[Sim']

Reminds me of Lelio... Not what I like the most sadly, and definitely not what I was expecting for a summer single, but good for her to try new sounds I guess ?

[hud]

happy with the song, I hope she serves in the PV. go queen

[Foyuki]

Well PV will come out tonite
21:9 and 1080p again I suppose
(I do prefer 16:9 and higher quality)

[DeepRiver]

First Song in years i really like

[ohsixthirty]

Move over BLUE BIRD, there's a new summer queen in town! Seriously, this is probably the best upbeat summer song of ayu's entire career.

[M.A.X.]

Love this new song !!! So refreshing and the vibe from 90's is soo cool. Her voice really feat this song. I enjoyed it instantly after the first listen. Can't wait to see the PV now !!

[Ayufan11]

ok. yes.

[StarSUCKER]

This might be strange, but her vocal tone in the chorus makes me wish badly for a collaboration with B'z.