[CHARTS + SALES] GUILTY -- ORICON STYLE Thread 4

[Raleigh]

Originally Posted by greggerz189

I think we've already seen a lot of that. her singles from Bold&Delicious to glitter were all 'light' and 'fun.' She hasn't had a ballad CD single since HEAVEN in 2006.

Yeah plus most of her summer singles are fun and lighthearted.

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by HJeweL

It should be 3rd day.

Was LOVEppears really thattt good?...anyway i just wish that in her next album ayu will try new things and do less pop-rock.

LOVEppears took a year or so to grow on me, as it's not a regular Ayu album.I still don't like LOVE~Refrain~ and I prefere the radio edit of kanariya, but over all LOVEppears was a great mixture of everything, And then and immature were amazing, and the whole album was kinda bouncy and fun, but had a dark feel to it.Its hard to explain it

[Zeke.]

^ Yes it is very "early" Ayu. It was my first Ayu album I recieved because I read that it had a lot of techno beats to it and I loved it (and still do).

[AyuGAME]

its scary of how strong kobukuro is...
i think they will beat chemistry and get number 2 position for this week
from look - kobukuro is bleh
from voice - yes its good
from song - i think their single song is good, but their album track is bleh
what make them so special? its weird, i think their popularity is rise when they release best album, just like what happen to koda

[elepop]

I agree with some that Ayu has been singing quite a lot of pop-rock songs. While I don't mind that because I love Ayu's rock tracks, I kinda prefer the type of rock she used to sing compared the the type of rock she does now. I prefer NEVER EVER, Heartplace, I am... and Daybreak over is this LOVE?, 1 LOVE, t2m, Marionette...

[greggerz189]

Originally Posted by AyuGAME

its scary of how strong kobukuro is...
i think they will beat chemistry and get number 2 position for this week
from look - kobukuro is bleh
from voice - yes its good
from song - i think their single song is good, but their album track is bleh
what make them so special? its weird, i think their popularity is rise when they release best album, just like what happen to koda

KOBUKURO has one of the most down-to-earth, real sounds in the Japanese industry today. Their style is bordering on "folk" music, and it's really simple and lovely, actually. I adore KOBUKURO and totally wish them the best.

[ayumisrael]

Originally Posted by asongforXX

I agree with some that Ayu has been singing quite a lot of pop-rock songs. While I don't mind that because I love Ayu's rock tracks, I kinda prefer the type of rock she used to sing compared the the type of rock she does now. I prefer NEVER EVER, Heartplace, I am... and Daybreak over is this LOVE?, 1 LOVE, t2m, Marionette...

Which means you like the more (catchy) pop/rock songs more than the real rock songs XD

[elepop]

Originally Posted by ayumisrael

Which means you like the more (catchy) pop/rock songs more than the real rock songs XD

Well, sort of. Her pop/rock tracks like NEVER EVER were just great. They had the rock element I love and yet, it's unique and special. Her recent rock tracks like t2m, 1 LOVE, GAM... is a bit to crowed and loud in my opinion. I love love love alterna and kiss o' kill though. The arrangements and instruments in these 2 are just great.

[bakacat]

Originally Posted by asongforXX

I agree with some that Ayu has been singing quite a lot of pop-rock songs. While I don't mind that because I love Ayu's rock tracks, I kinda prefer the type of rock she used to sing compared the the type of rock she does now. I prefer NEVER EVER, Heartplace, I am... and Daybreak over is this LOVE?, 1 LOVE, t2m, Marionette...

Me too.

Good to see it pass the 500k mark!

[TITANIC]

monthly chart got #2 is not bad..
i thought it would get #3, yaiiy but it got #2..
congratz

[Bad Wolf]

Originally Posted by catcher_inthelight

wow a little dissapointing for such a good album

That's how I feel!

C'mon, Japan, spend your money on something worthwhile.

[TITANIC]

GUILTY still couldnt come back to top 20 daily

[ayumisrael]

riozz, you still didn't update last week's (5th week) sales and position on the first page's post and now already we'll know the 6th week tomorrow

[AyuGAME]

GUILTY BACK TO NUMBER 20 in today daily chart....YAY!!!

[dayumi]

YAY GUILTY!!

[ayumisrael]

yay!!

[Teyla]

YAY guilty!!

[waterballoon]

Well, I don't know if this is true but I heard that in Japan, male singers and male bands/groups always sell better than female singers/bands/groups. Maybe something to do with their culture?

But still, we all know GUILTY is going to sell pretty well in the end.

And, I've always been just okay with Ayu's rock songs from the start. I still love her ballads the most. Haha.

[marekcarey]

ayumi gooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^

[Raleigh]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

Well, I don't know if this is true but I heard that in Japan, male singers and male bands/groups always sell better than female singers/bands/groups. Maybe something to do with their culture?

But still, we all know GUILTY is going to sell pretty well in the end.

Currently male bands/groups are more likely to sell more than females. In the end this album was restricted to a niche. GUILTY is more of a mature/adult themed album which might not appeal to teens.

Also the lack of purely pop songs probably turned off a lot of fans. There were only like two or three. So I guess it's doing pretty well. Probably it'll end selling a little less than Secret, which was more mainstream imo.