I think she can totally surpass Days, since every other ballad ever did a good job at it =/...

Just my opinion, Days was FABULOUS lyrics set to a generic pop ballad, it was a shame :(

i think she can surpass Days for sure. Days was soo happy/sweet sounding. i am hoping these ballads are more emotional. i prefer her emotional ballads over the sweet ones

*sigh* i wish ayu wasn't so slow with releasing covers :-\

or maybe i'm just comparing her to kuu, who's just extremely fast with releasing covers xD

meh, i wanna see at least a hint of what they look like :P

Don't ruin your Christmas mood so soon. :P

I kid.

For me, I don't think she can make a better ballade than Days, either. Not right now. I really like that song. I only like a few ballades better than Days. ^_^

I think with the poster beeing free and the price change is more like the poster is free from avex but yesasia postal charge for it isnt, I cant wait to see the covers :P

i definitely wouldn't mind another JEWEL type song...to me the simplicity makes that song absolutely gorgeous.

^ Totally agree. :yes In a way, though, JEWEL actually reminds me of Days....but maybe I'm just crazy. >_>

I want this:

You were... -> something like CAROLS
BALLAD -> something like untitled ~for her~
RED LINE ~for TA~ -> something like Life

I do want another CAROLS/JEWEL/Days type of ballad. I love all of them to pieces. I could die happy if she makes another epic ballad like these. :yes

100% agree with you

i don't like days melody and arrangement at all, but the lyrics are sooooo beautiful :heart

I expect also an epic, deeply emotional song like identity said... in the line Heaven, will... criminal or jewel :luv2 :luv2 :luv2 :luv2

I just want to hear the songs already :laugh

:laugh

same thing goes for me & more or less everyone else

Imo, even though Days had really good lyrics, the production was a failure compared to any of her previous ballads, the arrangement was obviously really generic and simple sounding and can't come even close to HEAVEN, JEWEL, No way to say or Together When... in other words I don't want another Days (even though I do like the song) not now, not ever.

I think Days is a great song that adds into her collection of ballads. Sure it's not the distinct different sounding Heaven or the Beautiful piano that is Jewel. But it's a generic cute song that is still very nice to listen to. It's not bad. It's not the best but it is still a nice addition to her ballad songs.

I can totally agrre on that with you^^

It's a very nice addiction and I thin it would be boring if there would be only those "high-class" ballads.

It was a cute christmas song.

That's the same thing Kumi does with stay with me imo.

I'm hoping for this:

You were... -> something like Far away
BALLAD -> something like Together When...
RED LINE ~for TA~ -> something like AUDIENCE

But I'm expecting this:

You were... -> something like Days
BALLAD -> something like Curtain Call
RED LINE ~for TA~ -> something like Humming 7/4

Because I'm not totally happy with any of those songs, and that's the kind of luck I have. XD

Considering how recent Days/Curtain call are, it probably makes more sense to think those are up ahead...

Maybe she should at least tell us who will compose/arrange, haha. -sigh-

According to ayuangel's latest entry, she has already shot the covers and says something like "There's a slightly different approach to these covers than before, and that they are good photos that stick to the songs." Maybe it means less photoshopping? Or NO MORE KAZUYOSHI?

Maybe we should wait for a different translation, haha.

HEAVEN just seemed uneventful after all my anticipation for it. I never thought it was absolutely to die-for - but it is a nice song :)
CAROLS took some getting used to but I warmed up to it.
Normally I prefer the big winter synths and all the cheerful sounds, but I must say that when I first heard JEWEL, I was blown away (I waited til I got my CD on X'mas to watch the pv/listen to the song). It seriously is a 'gem' and beautifully done. Much more simple, but sooo epic.

I'm happy to see so many Days lovers, but I also see the Days dislikers/haters, Lol.

I feel like the main arguement from people is that Days is "too generic" or "to 'mainstream'" - like it really was commercial and tried to appeal to the public. But seriously, I think it's a really great song and how it kicks in is amazing. I just love it, lol.

yea I just saw the entry at ayuangel. I'm looking forward to this 'different approach'...please let them be good! coz I pre-ordered all 3 version!