14th album 'LOVE again' out February 8th, 4th of five 15th anniversary releases [II]

[Delicious n Bold]

I'm excited to receive the photobook and the other gift thing.
What is the other one anyway? An ayupan? So I'll FINALLY have one of those weird things? Yay.

[Andrenekoi]

What I dislike:
- The mini-album thing gives the impression those were stand alone releases... Even if I do believe some people are being overdramatic, this is a dirty selling strategy.

- Ayu always surprise us, for the best or for the worst. Most of the time we can't really predict the theme of her albums by their names or anything like that... This time most people had figured even the ****ing album title way before it was announced. Let's wait and see if there isn't any surprise on the way.

What I like:

- The covers are pretty, unique to her discography and this is the first time the album and its "singles" visual follow the same aesthetic, what makes it all feels more like a whole.

Curiosity:

How many new tracks we got on each album

ASFXX: 8 (9 if we consider Wishing was remixed on You, 7 if we disconsider interludes)
LA: 10 (8 if we disconsider interludes)
D: 9 (8)
IA: 9 (8 if we disconsider interludes, 9 if we consider Endless sorrow atrocious remix)
R: 8 (7)
MA: 3
MS: 13 (10)
M(U): 8 (6)
S: 10 (7)
G: 9 (5)
NL: 10 (6)
RNRC: 10 (7, 8 if you consider the new version of Red Line)
LS: 9 (6)
F: 4
PQ: 13 (10)
LA: 7 (6 for now, as task'n'bass is most likely an interlude)

[Moonstar]

I`m happy with the album!!And all this talk about "stop supporting her so she can wake up" is really crab!!!People should be happy with getting new songs every month!!So please let it go!!No matter what she does some people will always complain and make it bad for other people....I`m looking forward to the album.

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by kiseki89

Thank goodness I didn't buy a summer. You & Me at first sounded ok. Now it is starting to irritate me. Is this the first time we see a new song in a best collection then again in original album? Even part of me appeared only once and it is much nicer/lasting song...

M

[perfectodub]

Originally Posted by Andrenekoi

What I dislike:
- The mini-album thing gives the impression those were stand alone releases... Even if I do believe some people are being overdramatic, this is a dirty selling strategy.

- Ayu always surprise us, for the best or for the worst. Most of the time we can't really predict the theme of her albums by their names or anything like that... This time most people had figured even the ****ing album title way before it was announced. Let's wait and see if there isn't any surprise on the way.

What I like:

- The covers are pretty, unique to her discography and this is the first time the album and its "singles" visual follow the same aesthetic, what makes it all feels more like a whole.

Curiosity:

How many new tracks we got on each album

ASFXX: 8 (9 if we consider Wishing was remixed on You, 7 if we disconsider interludes)
LA: 10 (8 if we disconsider interludes)
D: 9 (8)
IA: 9 (8 if we disconsider interludes, 9 if we consider Endless sorrow atrocious remix)
R: 8 (7)
MA: 3
MS: 13 (10)
M(U): 8 (6)
S: 10 (7)
G: 9 (5)
NL: 10 (6)
RNRC: 10 (7, 8 if you consider the new version of Red Line)
LS: 9 (6)
F: 4
PQ: 13 (10)
LA: 7 (6 for now, as task'n'bass is most likely an interlude)

They confirmed for this album; 5 songs, 2 interludes

[Didz-19]

Originally Posted by perfectodub

They confirmed for this album; 5 songs, 2 interludes

Really? 2 interludes n 5 new songs? Hmmm..that's great!

[[H]]

Let her and her managers know what a load of **** it all is by twitter and maybe they will let her out of her contract and stop making a fool out of their best singer. They've made her career and reputation a sad joke.

I somewhat agree with Saigodansu. However, let's direct it to Avex / Max and her manager. boycotting Ayu's stuffs won't do any good to Ayu. Instead it'll make her feel sad. If we feel dissatisfied about the marketing/ communication, let's communicate that with the label.

Can a TA member send messages to Ayu and does she reply them? If yes then probably it'll be great if someone can share their opinion regarding how they feel instead of boycotting directly.

Personally, after listening to Ayu for more than 11 years, the expectation is not there anymore. I'm kind of content with any new materials that she's releasing. It's good that she's still able to release something. If this album has some good songs and nice booklet on it, i would still buy it after listening to the leaks (like I did with LOVE and again).

[Didz-19]

I think now I can accept this album..and I will not cancel my pre-order. Can't wait for the album...owhhh..."A CLASSICAL" will be coming!!!!

[SolarAngel]

The frustrating thing is (sorry if somebody has already mentioned this; didn't read everything cos of the explosion of posts) this could have been handled so much better. Singles countdown to new album or something like that.

But I'm still so going to get this album! Pretty cover, decent tracklisting and I procrastinated in getting 'again' album (phew).

[Mai82Go]

Originally Posted by adantatu2

the problem probably is the money

That's it. And there is nothing wrong with feeling bad about it. Admit it and stop giving other weird reasons for being disappointed. You wasted money so you're angry, perfectly understandable.

If you're unhappy, don't buy LOVE again. Simple as that. Download the songs that are not on LOVE and again, and you lost nothing. I'm a TA member, but I'm definitely not messaging Ayu about this release.

If you want to boycott - fine, do it. But don't expect others to do the same. There are people who are happy with this release and WILL buy it.

[BluishDays]

Well I love it personally Yes it sucks for those who bought Love & again ( mini's ) { Me lol i bought both >_< }

But avex should of honestly called them singles anyways, there's instrumentals on them . . .

Overall I love the covers and there are some new ayu songs on there

I love the 2 MINI's ( they were solid releases imo )
So I'm looking forward to it

But I do understand where fans are disappointed

[[H]]

Originally Posted by Mai82Go

That's it. And there is nothing wrong with feeling bad about it. Admit it and stop giving other weird reasons for being disappointed. You wasted money so you're angry, perfectly understandable.

If you're unhappy, don't buy LOVE again. Simple as that. Download the songs that are not on LOVE and again, and you lost nothing. I'm a TA member, but I'm definitely not messaging Ayu about this release. If you want to stop supporting her, fine, do it. But don't expect others to do the same. There are people who are happy with this release and WILL buy it.

Agreed I'm happy as long as she releases something.

[RingoSparkle]

The "mini albums" are just like her "singles" of her previous releases, so this is fairly much the same as before, avex just called the "singles" as "albums" this time round. All her previous albums contains singles too.

Avex should have just called the mini albums singles to avoid the disappointment and confusion =_="

[rainbow_smile]

Guys, no one forces you to buy every single thing someone releases. So I don't see any reason to bash Ayu. If you don't like this album and own most of the content with the minis, just don't buy it and move on. Or well if you want the new stuff from the album, buy 'LOVE again' and resell the mini albums.

[KPL]

Originally Posted by Ushiromiya Nagi

Guys, no one forces you to buy every single thing someone releases. So I don't see any reason to bash Ayu. If you don't like this album and own most of the content with the minis, just don't buy it and move on. Or well if you want the new stuff from the album, buy 'LOVE again' and resell the mini albums.

signature pic is epic lol

[zellyx]

love the covers!!

[tenshi no hane]

Great covers <3 But the fact that she's putting albums on another (non-best) album is ticking me off. If avex could've sucked it up and called 'again' and 'LOVE" singles then I wouldn't have minded, but they called them albums so they should treat them as albums. I'm definitely not buying this.

And no, Ayu probably doesn't make up these plans herself but she doesn't stop them either so -in my opinion- she's also at fault.

[ayu_ready?]

I miss my Ayu like this

[jewelbox]

I'm gonna laugh so hard if they gonna put You & Me on the assumed A BEST 3 too. That song is like a virus, it always creeps back somewhere

[Minttulatte]

Originally Posted by ayu_ready?

I miss my Ayu like this

Awesome gifs. Where are those from?

They added songs from LOVE and again on this album...? I need to stop wishing for the opposite because that's when these happen. Oh well, no can do. At least this album has a lot of new songs too (I love the titles!) so I'm very curious now. :3