Reviews written by Yuki
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January 11, 2008 Endless awesomeness
"Endless sorrow" is one of Ayu's best songs. The piano intro already makes you want to hear the rest, because you know it will be good. The emotion she puts into her songs is truly admirable, and "Endless sorrow" is no exception.
The lyrical theme is also very impressive (and inspiring), and once again written by Ayu's own hands. With a lot of additional remixes to this single, this is simply a must-have.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Free (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Free (SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(3)Our Price: US$20.25Related promotions:4 people found the following helpful
August 15, 2007 FREE?A friend recommended me to check out this single, after she heard it was #1 at the Oricon Charts. The only song I truly like is "FREE". I like the intro, I like the vocals: they fit the song exactly.
However, "FANTASY", at first, sounded as a good song to me, but after listening to it, say, three times I already grew tired of the techno-voice and the crappy music.
"Time to go home" is an okay song, good enough for a b-side. Not really my style, but it sure is better than "FANTASY". I'm still not sure what I think about her vocals in "Time to go home", because they somehow seem to not fit with the music, but still finds a way to blend in. More songs like "FREE", please.
To be honest, I don't see why this single hit the top of the Oricon Charts and sold over 100,000 copies. Of course, it's the best way to debut as an artist, and I'm glad ERIKA has had this chance, but this single really doesn't deserve that much of attention.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
A BEST (Japan Ver.)
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August 15, 2007 The "A" in "BEST"This album sold over 4 million copies and for a reason; all of Ayumi's hits from her debut up untill her 3rd studio album "Duty" are featured on the 16 tracks-counting album.
The first three tracks are re-sung. Normally, I'm not fond of a best album with new versions of the songs, but this time I'm glad she did it because I never got to grew into the voice she had around her debut.
Aside from the three remastered tracks, there are songs on this album, like "M" and "Boys & Girls", that sold more than a million copies when they were released as a single. More than enough reason to purchase a copy. Even today, 6 years later, "A BEST" remains as the sixth best selling album in Japan!
Be sure to also look into the "A BEST 2" series, two other recordbreaking albums by Ayumi.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Graduation - Singles- (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Graduation - Singles- (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(5)Our Price: US$40.25Related promotions:July 2, 2007 Graduation~Singles~Japan loves best albums. They contain a lot of hits and the best songs of an artist. Though, there are so many best albums out there that are so disappointing.
"Graduation~Singles~" is probably the best best album I've ever seen. The limited edition is awesome in every way. First, there's the 40p booklet which gives us a Tamaki Nami timeline. We even get to see pictures from before her debut! The DVD is also very nice since it contains all of her promotional video's and her audition for Sony, which was a very nifty one.
The limited edition also includes a bonus track: "19 GROWING UP -ode to my buddy-", which is a cover that has also been featured on the "PRINCESS PRINCESS" album (also available on YesAsia) last year. It's a nice track and it definitely is one of her best.
Have you ever hesitated to buy this album? Then shame on you. Get it now, because the limited edition is hot.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Cross Season (Japan Version)
Cross Season (Japan Version)
(3)Our Price: US$15.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:May 20, 2007 RefreshingWhen I first heard the review of "CROSS SEASON" I got really dissapointed. It got worse when I saw the pv, because her outfit is just plain horrible. After a while I just ignored everything and listened to the song anyway. It got me hooked after a couple of times and now I think it's a fun song. I just don't understand why the back-up vocals have been done by a whole country.
"i CAN FLY" is... bad. It reminded me of "Ready Steady Go!" (Speciality) and I thought that song was funny, assuming she would never record anything like that again. Now that the song's got it's own twin sister, I'm afraid that we will get a lot more b-sides like this.
The second b-side, "Lost and Found" is awesome in every way possible. It's one of the best rock songs I have heard since a very long time and the sales might have been better if this song would be the actual a-side.
The package was cheap. The glitter case for the first press edition really doesn't suit the cover. And the booklet is kind of small.
Overall, the single is okay. CROSS SEASON (plus it's instrumental) and Lost and Found make it worth buying. Just don't expect too much of the packaging.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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