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^ I forgot about those singles, but yeah it's strange on an album. I'm going to hear them in that opposite order now and see how it flows. If there are hidden tracks, this could be a sign since the last songs are different. But I don't know what to expect anymore with this release lol
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I am sure there is a meaning for the reversed track list order.... Yet everything is so mysterious... I don't know what to think anymore lol
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Maybe ayu just can't choose between two covers? She needs to have a reason to release two CD separately. I hope one day we'll see her explanation. Maybe at Music fair?
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But it's not impossible to release two same CDs with the same cover, so if she just couldn't choose between the two then, even if it's not allowed to sell them in separate listings (Jacket A and Jacket B) she could do like A BALLADS / A BEST / Love Songs: include it randomly.
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TROUBLE Tower Records Original Gift
「ęternal」lyric postcard (1 of 7 designs) https://i.imgur.com/vjrlaoH.jpg https://avex.jp/ayu/news/detail.php?id=1064363 |
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The CD Code on the disc has to follow the one printed on the label (AVCD____). Since a different CD is to be pressed they might as well use a different tracklist just so that buying 2 versions feel less like a scam. |
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The jacket A is pessimistic and the jacket B is optimistic, basically... Both the covers and the tracklists.
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As for }{, there were 4 different covers released - part of what contributed to it being the only million seller single that year. After it hit a million, they released the commemorative digipack version that had all 4 covers. |
TROUBLE mu-mo Limited edition will contain AR photo frame
How to use it: 1. Install "CP Clicker" https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/rico...488018260?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....clicker&hl=ja 2. Launch it and hold it over the photocard. Target the A logo on the back of this card and "click" (tap). ▽ Original Photo Frame Images https://i.imgur.com/ENTJmqt.jpg https://avex.jp/ayu/news/detail.php?id=1064324 |
Spotify plays from TROUBLE til now:
We are the QUEENS 7.092 aeternal 14.862 WORDS 7.960 W 8.061 The way I am 7.989 - I really think that these numbers are good for the platform. Some songs from Love again, Party Queen or R'n'RC never reached 10k. |
So are we ready to bet that the additional AWA "surprise" is going to be an album with the reverse playlist? LOL.
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I find that interesting that the happy cover has The way I am as the first song...
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- and I agree I don't think it's a mistake but a conscious decision to convey different feelings |
^To me, the first one sounds lighter, mellower, even if the ending is sadder.
The 2nd order sounds heavier and darker and more agressive somehow. I like how she it's done in a way it shows is determined to go on in the end of both tracklists. |
I ought to give "TROUBLE" a reversed tracklist listening as well :yes
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How I see it- Jacket A: starting with We are the Queens feels like she has her guard up while ending with The way I am shows a growth towards the acceptance that some will abandon her but she will always be here for them. And with the contrast of jacket B: she starts off with this soft and a bit vulnerable persona, which by the end evolves to become stronger and aggressive. The determination theme that you mentioned is definitely there and it's very interesting to see the two different ways she created to show it. |
This is interesting, and given some people were speculating about a ''DOUBLE TROUBLE'' concept that might fit somehow. Really hoping something great is coming out of this.
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Both do have a very different feel to them, ending on WATQ feels more optimistic but I think I like the first tracklist better because WATQ makes more sense at the beginning for me with that long intro that doesn't really match the rest of the album. I also prefer WORDS after aeternal since it feels like WORDS is a response to it. W is the only one I'm not sure fits where it is in terms of lyrics or music. I think i would have preferred it next to WATQ but it does provide something upbeat near the end which i like.
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I totally appreciate what she's doing with the two reversed tracklists. I just don't think it justifies two seperate versions.
She should have done it on streaming sites (maybe it will be :P ) and for the mu-mo versions. |
Reverse setlist has better feel than regular version.
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please let it another mini like Love again lol |
Apparently you can get the album on iTunes already here in Japan.
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Just wanna say that TROUBLE is already available to purchase on UK iTunes for 4.95 pounds.
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According to this tweet:
https://twitter.com/roque_sf/status/1028005104551710720 Trouble has sold 18k so far on NetEasy platform in China. Also, apparently it's doing very well in KKBOX in the Japanese section. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkQzdkpWsAAkd-6.jpg |
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https://kma.kkbox.com/charts/daily/s...ang=tc&terr=tw Japanese singles / weekly ranking on KKBOX TW https://kma.kkbox.com/charts/weekly/...ang=tc&terr=tw Japanese albums / weekly ranking on KKBOX TW https://kma.kkbox.com/charts/weekly/...ang=tc&terr=tw There are no daily charts for albums. |
Hmm, when I enter japanese weekly singles of the same week as you it shows slightly differently. But from what I have noticed is that your links shows "Taiwan" while mine "HK"
https://kma.kkbox.com/charts/weekly/...ang=en&terr=hk |
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I can see the album on MY iTune store at RM19.50
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It‘s also available on the German iTunes Store
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^ oricon only counts sales within japan, also these sales are digital i think? Oricon separates physical and digital sales, but i don't think they track digital sales from abroad neither
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^ Yeah, those are digital.
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Are there going to be pv's for any of the songs on this album?
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At this point, no PVs to be expected. If these songs end up on another release in the future, maybe then.
A few rankings are going up here and there and digitally it seems to be doing okay. https://sp-m.mu-mo.net/rank/ http://recochoku.jp/ranking/album/daily/ http://music-book.jp/music/Ranking/Album/daily Also A COMPLETE is on sale on Recochoku and trailing TROUBLE at no.3, lol. (899yen!) A SUMMER BEST is the same price on music.jp and outdoing TROUBLE for now too hmmm~ Officially it seems they filed ęternal as eternal on JASRAC as well so some services like mu-mo and Recochoku have the song as 'eternal'. |
Downloaded my copy from the US iTunes store!
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Single ranking 8/11
http://i67.tinypic.com/346ltuf.pnghttp://i67.tinypic.com/2edv8de.pnghttp://i65.tinypic.com/2iu4w49.png iTunes Album Chart http://i65.tinypic.com/30lkpq1.png iTunes Single Chart http://i66.tinypic.com/344xj68.png #140 WORDS |
Wow 3rd place. I think that is incredible!
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So, AWA surprise is already out. It's a special message from Ayu and the audio of The way I am from PoM, but you only can listen to the latter if you access AWA through QR codes distributed in Yamanote line.
Not what we expected (brand new stuff), but it's another way to promote the album. I guess Yamanote line is very important and busy during rush hour, right? Some massive exposure... |
Yamanote is the most important line in Tokyo as it“s a circle line which connects the major spots and many tourist stuff
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What a deception concerning the AWA surprise... :(
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Message from ayu https://twitter.com/Aderianu/status/1028676559652249602
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So she is at least making a bit of money
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iTunes Album Chart
#17 A SUMMER BEST #109 A COMPLETE ~ALL SINGLES~ iTunes Single Chart #33 aeternal |
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We should be lucky it is not a Poetry Reading or a VR postcard of her dog given to new subscribers... |
So the tokyo area gets the QR codes, but what about the rest of Japan? :yconfused
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A live song from PoM is pretty much what I expected, only I was hoping it would include ever free in high quality at least.
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I actually forgot about the special announcement all together.:laugh
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https://imgur.com/a/oE23jX5
Could anyone extract the track from AWA The live hq version of the way I am Please read the code for info |
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even though almost everyone on ahs was disappointed that trouble isnt a full length album and the promotion seemed to be absolutely confusing, i get the feeling that people in japan are appreciating it a lot and ayu is drawing a lot of attention through the 'bad promotions'. i actually think it works. she gains a lot of positive messages which I absolutely love!
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Message from ayu 2:15 https://itunes.apple.com/vn/album/me...8?i=1418380655 |
feel free to correct the mistakes
"Hello everyone, I'm Ayumi Hamasaki. Have you heard my new album "TROUBLE"? This time promotion was quite different. It started from the demo track and every week we opened a piece of puzzle. Did you feel happy looking forward every week? This album is made from various elements. It contains my mood, and I hope that everyone can find a song for their own mood on the album. If one of the songs can integrate into your life and become your joy, it's a happiness for me. This year is my 20th anniversary. I've got a lot of feelings from it. I would like to thank everyone for their support since the beginning, because it's 20 years that everyone gave me. So in order to repay to everyone, I will continue to dedicate to you year after year. Please advise me from now on. Cover for this album was filmed by Shimomura-san, and I hope everyone like it. I also hope that with this new album TROUBLE, I will be able to bring you an unforgettable summer ayu." Quote:
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Found this at Shibuya station, Yamanote line and thought people might want to see it. =)
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Yamanote line promotion seems nice. And the message? If people keep asking and speculating whether she retires or not after this message then I have no questions xD
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Ninki for TROUBLE: 53.2.
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Yeah, I miss it too but at least in magazine interviews and stuff she would go over songs even after beatfreak/TeamAyu mag interviews stopped. I think she could possibly talk about them on IG or Twitter too but who knows if that will actually happen. Maybe if these tracks end up on another release...
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Just got my copy! CD only first
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thanks a lot for those scans! |
The inside pictures are so amazing!
Thanks for the scans! |
oh wow thanks for those scans junshen!
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Waiting for my box set. Coming in 2-3 hours I guess
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Wow! Those photos remind me so much of A Song for xx and LOVEppears booklets! The second one especially seems like it's right out of LOVEppears. It would've been nice if each Jacket had different photos, but these are very nice!
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These are great pictures. I actually really like the album design of TROUBLE.
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Amazing photo shoot, ayu really brought it! There's not a bad photo from this shoot.
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thanks again junshen!
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Just a review from a biased, hard core fan.
01. We are the Queens - This song was EPIC to me when it came out, I wasn't really upset when I found out it was one of the five songs that was coming on the new mini album. When this song came out, I literally had it on loop for like at least a month or two straight. It was like my anthem, it was a song that really put me into an amazing mood. So when it came on to TROUBLE I was so excited. I give this song a 10/10 because this song was just amazing. Her vocal technique is amazing to me, she does things with her voice, and always has, that are unique to her. Things that I don't think any other singer can pull off and make it sound good. Her wow-wows are my absolute favorite part of this song. On top of this, this song has such a beautiful message. The music for this song is so unique to me too. It's unlike any other Ayu song I have heard. 02. ęternal - I'll admit, I didn't listen to any of the previous demo releases of this song. So when it came out, it was a fresh listen for me. The verses sounded very "Ayu" to me, and I didn't think I was gonna like this song at first. Like, I would like it, but it would be one of those songs that I would have to be in the mood to listen too. But, the chorus really got me. The rhythm of the lyrics made it a really good song to listen to for me. The lyrical content is VERY Ayu. The words, while beautiful, were not anything new to Ayu's lyrical content. So, that made the song kind of boring to me. But the melody is quite catchy. So I would rate this song at probably a 5/10, the beat is catchy but the verses are still very boring to me. The chorus to me, saves the song. 03. WORDS - I am not a big fan of ballads, even with Ayu, I never have been the hugest fan, but WORDS is another Pray for me. I love this song. The lyrics are beautiful and sad, her voice sounds amazing to me. Like ęternal, the catch for me the chorus, although the verses are not as boring in this song vs ęternal. This song is one of my favorites since probably about 2015, when her music kind of declined a bit for me. I wasn't upset at all, like with WATQ, that it was included in the new mini album (I do refuse to refer to this as an 'album'). This song, I give a higher rating than ęternal, at probably a 7/10, because I really do love this song, but since it's a slower song, I tend to skip over it when I'm tired and don't want to listen to slow songs. 04. W - HOLY BLANKING MOTHER BLANKING BLANK, I just can't with this song. I know it's been met with some distaste and while it's understandable, I am in love with this song. Like WATQ, it's unique to me. The chorus is fire. The message isn't really something Ayu does which also makes the song more enojyable for me, it's lyrics are very sexy little things, which i loved that song. But, the music itself is just OMFG I can't. a million/10 for this song. It's like my new jam. 05. The way i am - I tried so hard to like this song, the lyrics are wonderful. But, I can't. It's too slow. I don't even think I have gotten through it one time. It's probably my least favorite song on the album. I just can't get through it. I won't rate it because I haven't gotten through it. It wouldn't be fair to rate a song that I can't even sit all the way through. Over all, I give this mini album a 6/10, even two EPIC songs can't bring it to the top for me. But, It's still an enjoyable release for me and I look forward to receiving my physical copies. |
Thank you very much, junshen!!
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Thank you so much for the scans!
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