Agreed, but hey, she's still young!

I was at the start, and pretty much still am, but youget over it when you think about it, sort of, haha.

Startin' was definately the top of this year, it sort of bugs me that it was supposed to be a track on (m)u.

I don't think many expected this, but yeah, after Memorial address we had MY STORY, hopefully something GREAT will follow on this years album.

the only thing i'm mad at is the release date.. why the 29th.. stupid ayu T_T

Really, I'm not at all that disappointed. I don't see what the big deal is.

I just think it's stupid how she has 7 albums, then mini album, then 2 albums, then mini album. It's gonna get old. Why doesn't she release a full album in spring of next year instead?

What's up with that date? Too soon? Too late? Simply a bad date?

its clear us as an ayumi forum have all been let down it has seriously shaken everything up doenst mean the end of the world or anything like that just a bad taste in everyones mouth. I am looking forward to the concert now just that

its just a bad date.. its Rip slyme's come-back album release date too.. and i wanted for them to have the number one.. thats it... other than that i really have no problem

I just look at the this way. Memorial address also started out as a big disappointment because of track listing. It ended up being one of the best albums. Just think about that way with this. It could be the next "Memorial address". Im really excited about it.

^I will pray.

Ah... she has like, no chance VS rip-slyme?

For some odd reason, I'm feel that they're doing this to release another best album next year. its weird. Its a trend thing but i could be wrong. it just popped into my mind how she hasnt had a real best album since 2001. A BALLADS didn't count. Its more of a remix album. hope this is true. and with a big tour to follow.

Considering how avex treated Koda's best of albums it wouldn't surprise me if Ayu has another.

It's pretty much about time anyway. Hopefully there'll be both a BEST and a new full studio album next year in that case.

is the other way around... RS has no chance againts ayu... and RS really deserves a number one... not saying that ayu doesnt.. its just .. they have been through alot this past two years.. but eh..

Merciless move from avex's side ... that's just how it is in their business I guess :/.

Well, I must say, that I was waiting for a new Mini Album!

yeah.. even tho Ayu and RS are friends since years ago...still i just want to have a nice RS album.. doenst matter if it doesnt rank in the # 1... the same goes with ayu

I am a wee bit disappointed but I haven't heard any of the songs so I still have 7 new songs to look forward too. And she does need to take it easy sometimes!

mi|kshake~

Yes I am disappointed with the mini album. I was really hoping that with a full album, it would make up for (IMO) weaker single songs. BLUE BIRD & Beautiful Fighters seem weak to me and from what I here, so is the previews of 1love and JEWEL. I just pray the single songs have an alternative mix or something (i.e. like monochrome, alterna, etc)

I'm not really upset with it at all because I really like the change of pace that Ayu is doing. If she always did the same pattern in her work, she might have a slight decline in fans.

Last years pace was good. (Although they could've changed the Bold & Delicious/Pride release date to be earlier than the album, or not have it at all.) She wasn't releasing much last year either, but she was still "visible." I think now that Koda Kumi has become popular, she's using the oportunity to duck under the radar a bit. I'm glad she's enjoying her time though :D

(but new songs please!!!)

me likey!