14th NEW ALBUM『LOVE again』 tracklist & covers!

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

I've calmed down like 6%

[TeamAyu2004]

^ i have become more irate because I have to explain to my friends why im pissed, which just makes me more pissed, lol

[pimenta]

Judging by the tracklist, this album could easily have only 2 interludes: task'n'bass and the glasses or Gloria (I'm hopping that it's not both).

The one good thing I can think about this release with LOVE and again songs included is that she didn't have to rush to record 15 new songs, she had more time to think about each new song...

[Eewyi]

Okay. What I find most disappointing, is the fact, that Avex basicly made us buy those sing..oh sorry, I mean "mini albums" for nothing. At least if you aren't a single collector, which I'm not.
If Avex had been honest and marketed those as singles, I wouldn't have bought them. My only disappoint is basicly that. I feel like I was tricked to buy two completely useless singles [yes I don't care about singles] for too high price.

The covers are really pretty though. I hope none of those new songs are interludes.
And what's up with You & Me there, still?

I do wonder..maybe they included those old songs because minis sold badly?

And well..the name is kinda dumb.

I'm still somewhat happy. Just..I feel a bit betrayed to be honest.
I never thought I would get this kind of feeling for ayu album, but seriously I feel angry and sad and betrayed, because I spent 50 euros for absolute nothing.

[miru2590]

Originally Posted by murasakinohana

So what'll be her 5th release?? A COMPLETE 2!?!!

Hahahahahahaha funny

[adrtwb]

What the **** is this? This is ******** my god. This album is gonna sell so badly.

[adrtwb]

Originally Posted by miru2590

Hahahahahahaha funny

I'd kill avex! Geez

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

I'm most upset about You & Me being included

[JinHamasaki]

Originally Posted by kendelle

You've got about 5 years up on me in fandom years, my thoughts exactly. I wonder what A BEST era would think of this......or the Ayu that filmed alterna?

It was so different back then. The Ayu of A BEST was an Ayu you wanted to relate to. When you listened to her music you thought she was someone you knew, maybe she reminded you of someone. When she released "A BEST" and there were additional new stuff that was never announced it was like an easter egg you treasured. When you listened "I am..." all the way through and heard "flower garden" you were given closure, hope, and a sense that this bat-crazy workaholic is not gonna stop. Good luck predicting her next release! And as we all know, "flower garden" was never given an extended cut. Even Connected's extended mix was just an addition to a SINGLE.

I remember "Memorial address" being PERFECT. The pv's were exceptional the album pictures were gorgeous, the songs were fantastic. I remember people fuming over provocative "Because of You", confused and happy (Ayu-wolf transformation ftw!) about "ANGEL'S SONG", and of course the tragic "Memorial address". Yes, there were only 3 new songs, but everything was executed on point, and the sales reflect that. That's the gold standard mini-album imo.

Now we just see a 30+ year old blonde lady prancing around and giggling over guys like a teenager. Her fanbase has aged and she needs to move on with it. Imagine if Madonna made an album "Reborn Virgin". People would be like lady GTFO, we weren't born yesterday.

Ayu needs a break. Travel. Explore. Pull a Brangelina and volunteer and see what real tragedy is. Do a marathon for a good cause. She's been well respected and has the hearts of Japan (and Asia) and she could really make a difference if she tried again.

[TeamAyu2004]

^^ yeah... i mean, really?

@JinHamasaki... i agree with jsut about everything...


I miss ayumi of old... the A best-memorial address ayumi would never do this...

[owlflight]

Not really surprised but happy I ordered the CD only.

[URANUS]

The good thing about this release is the covers.

I'm just going to pretend LOVE and again were singles. But still disappointed.

[polka-dot-jewel]

I know people were thinking these mini album tracks were going to be included on here, but I thought Ayu wouldn't do that... but she did! I'm so baffled by the idea, but I'm laughing at how ridiculous this is!

Yes, I will buy this. I know some fans are screaming about petitioning against this release, but really... I want the freaking blu-ray. There's a reason I didn't buy "LOVE" or "again" in CD+DVD format - because I knew there would eventually be a blu-ray release of those videos, and I would snatch it up when the opportunity arose. I'm sure some people canceled their orders, so when I get paid this week, I'll snatch up the CD+bluray+GOODS package as well!

[Elednist]

Damn, that's a cheap release, she had prepared the whole album before she released LOVE, sure that Melody was filmed for LOVE mini album but they decided to keep it reserved in case the mini albums were a flop (which they were) so it could be added in an album which tried to rise sales.

Anyway, again and again I feel that ayu is more concern in take away our money than gain it by release good material. OK, the fault is first from avex, but she should be agree with that stealing xD

[miru2590]

Originally Posted by adrtwb

I'd kill avex! Geez

Don't kill them by yourself let me help.

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

I'm listening to LOVEppears and pretending this didn't happen.

[ayuuk]

This is so sad...

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

^It really is. It's unacceptable

[Kanzaki]

If you don't want this to happen in the future, I guess the clearest message to send is actually to not buy it. Don't know if it'll make a notable difference, but never support something you think is ****.

[title156]

A big SHOCK and unexpected O_O Anyway, the covers are flawless.