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Say what you think. Now I'm downloading and I don't have to say something :D

"decision" sounds great!!! I think I like it a little more than "talkin' 2 myself". And it includes an actual lyric-bridge for once. *-* I ended up liking this single more than I thought I will. Especially after "decision". Great job, ayu~! <3

*listens to the Orchestra Version of "fated" now*

I think this single is alot better than Glitter/Fated. I love t2m and decision is still slowly growing on mi :) I gotta listen to it more ^^

i havent heard decision yet, but i really like talking to myself

omg i almost had a heart attack listening to Decision!
its awesome i almost had an orgasm. O.o

if theres only one thing that i would change, i will modify the part that links the verse to the chorus, to be more dramatic and connected.
anyhow, love the bridge and the endinggg!!

this single rocksss my freakin sockss!

i like talkin' 2 myself better than decision cos talkin' 2 myself i can feel the punch and energy.. decision is... cute.. :P

fated OV is excellent. now the only thing we are waiting for is decision PV!!

WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THIS SINGLE? AYU! IS AYU *****IES! Her best single since STEP you/is this LOVE?

t2m (10/10): WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT? It's perfect!
decision (10000000000000/10): WHAT THE **** IS THIS? OMG OMG OMG. Kinda perfect! My favorite Ayu song now. O.O
I'm still surprised with this.
fated (9.5/10): Beautiful a lot!

The instrumentals are perfect too. The single is 10 to me!

She could have made such amazing stories with these songs for her PVs!
I love the tone of her voice, it's a bit low and not so high like in glitter~
This single is just great~ I'm so happy I pre-ordered it ^^

Haha, seeing as how everyone is over-reacting to this single! I'm sure I'll have a good impression of it too! Right it ... it's still a very distant 5% download for me. Argh, why is it so slow!

talkin' 2 myself is great!! It's a great rock song and a bit of a change for ayu :D

decision has to be the best track from ayu so far this year!!!!! it's so different for ayu! It's like a mix of a piano ballad and a rock song!!!

fated ~Orchestra Version~ I think is on par with the original version :D It's nice to listen to and it makes fated sound more sad :yes

for the single overall: 10/10!!

Decision has those weird mystical sparkling light video game noises in its background. I really like it. I think a rock single was a great idea.

I LOVE this single!!!!!!

talkin' 2 myself is just a fun fast blitzing rock song!

I really LOVE decision, at first I thought I accidently flipped "fated" Acoustic Orchestra but then I checked and it was decision!!!! I love the intro.

:)

I'm so glad the arranger did such a good ob with fated. It's a little edgy, not supre pleasant, but I love it.

Talkingu 2 maiserufu is incredible. :love I love how it varies so much, the verses from the bridge from the chorus. It erupts like a an anticipated vulcano into the chorus. I think this is a really good song and what we needed from ayumi at the moment. ANother ballad autumn single like HEAVEN and I think the fans would've fallen asleep.

desicion.... is crazy. I totally like it. It's delicate and fragile, then funky and cool. And in the end very dramatic.

There's nothing wrong with this single.

talkin' 2 myself : the song was already a great song itself, and better quality brings it to greater height!

decision : one word, astounding!

fated ~Orchestra Version~ : another great alternative version of fated!

Hope this single will soar in terms of single sales XD

I've got about 30% downloaded, so I'll comment once it's finished. Thank GOD for Road Runner...^-^

I'm listening to decision right now.

*orgasms*

Need I say more? *_*

I am soooo nervous. Just listened to the decision instrumental 3 times. AMAZING. I have an idea how her singing will be, but am yet to listen to it.

Such an amazing way to leak. Full single before the PV/Radio rip. I don't think I've ever had an instrumental before the actual song :laugh

i love decision !! :love:

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
I'm listening to Decision right now!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, I'm screaming right now OMG I can't believe it!

I'm crazy over the strings in talkin' 2 myself, especially the double bass! It's so spooky! Very very nice fusion of classical and rock!

decision?! It's just crazy! The piano, the rock! I like the sudden fluctuations in mood. And the lyric bridge! Finally a lyric bridge! Now, if only the PV would air quickly! (I still don't see where PECO and Princess fit in throughout the whole song except at the end with all the wow wow yeah yeah)

fated AOV? I'm totally in love with it!

Undoubtedly one of the better Ayu singles! :D

talkin' 2 myself i have loved all this time, so that song is AWESOME, lol.

decision = AWESOME! too. not as catchy as t2m, but still, AWESOME.

i'm not a fan of orchestra versions, but i do like the fated "Orchestra Version".

yea, i give it a 10/10!

talkin' 2 myself
(8/10) ~ after listening to it 3 times i got used to this somehow...
it's a good song but actually i don't think it's the best song of the single

decision
(1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000/10) ~ this is
absolutely amazing...it's the best ayu song so far..
this mix between ballad and rock energy is totally awesome..
when i heard this song i kinda started to get tears in my eyes and got aggression somehow..
but when it went on it was like i could free myself..
absolutely amazing...
BEST SONG OF AYU

fated -Orchestra version-
(9/10) ~ it's good but i have to say that i liked this "airflowing" feeling of the original
version and so it's great but the original is better to me..


all in all
THE BEST AYU SINGLE SHE HAS EVER RELEASED

fated "Orchestra Version" is very good. Love it.

talkin' 2 myself is as stunning as ever. :D

decision is somewhat good too. I have only listened to it once yet though. Sure thing is that I will love it when it grows on me ;)

talkin' 2 myself - well this song is just AMAZING!! the power, energy love it! this is a really really fierce song!

decision - I love the music! so cool!! and her power is really great too! I dunno if I like this song more or t2m more, but all I gotta say is, AMAZING! really great!

fated "Orchestra Version" - I like it, it's really great at first I don't think the music suits the singing, but well it's suits actually.

this single is amazing, hope it will sells really well.

I agree! Ayu really surprised me with this single. I just don't agree with your opinion about t2m XD

Fated Orchestra is a piece of ****. I love the original version, but the orchestra is just a Vocal track with a LITTLE Bit of Orchestra! Screw that.

DECISION IS AMAZING!

talkin' 2 myself is already superb so no need to go into detail with that but decision is like one of the greatest song i've heard by ayu O_O it's simply amazing The bridge is like woah - LOVE it!!! so far I haven't been disappointed by ayu this year (yes I'm a glitter/fated fan :P) now if her ballad single is up to par (which most likely will since her ballads NEVER disappoints me) i'll really be excited for her next album^^

oh yeah about fated orchestra version. I like it =). it still has that painful feeling to it :yes but the original is far better!

talkin' 2 myself - I thought I would get sick of this song because the arrangement is a bit repetitive, but I was wrong... this song is just irresistible. It's brilliant. Strong vocals, lyrics, and top notch arrangement from HAL (surprisingly). The theme used in the PV and the TV performances along with the dancing is packaged very nicely.


decision - WOW. I was not at all expecting calm verses, I figured it would be one of those songs where when you hear the chorus, you've heard the whole song. FINALLY, a vocal bridge. Halle ****ING lujah! The bridge and the verses remind me a lot of her older melodies, like in the A song for XX album.. can't put my finger on it. But this song is a very nice surprise. I wasn't expecting the song to be so amazing from the previews, her vocals are great, and the "yeah yeahs" don't even bother me anymore.


fated "Orchestra Version" Yeah, this song sucks. The original version reigns supreme by miles. I haven't been a fan of her recent orchestra versions, but this just sounds like a horrible copy and paste job.

^ But who cares, the rest of the single is EXCELLENT.

I won't listen to desicion original and fated orchestra till the single release (in a couple of days lol)... So far I'm lovin' the instrumentals... desicion instrumental is so hot!!!

the whole single sounds hot!

AFTER THE LONGGGG WAIT!

t2m: LOVED IT. STILL LOVIN IT. esp. after that MS live. SO LOVELY TO SINGALONG TO NOW 10/10

decision!: WOW THE OPENING SHOCKED ME! PIANO!??! THE VERSE IS LOVE!!!! my goodness! the strength is amazing!!! i LOVE IT! those interlude parts in between verses were so funky!!! LOVE IT ! *new lyrics to learn* FINALLY A BRIDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHH AMZING! i was expecting this song to be much harder like T2M but its SOFT and HARD! superb!

fated -OV-: its ok. not that im going to listen to it often. But yay for a remix. ok just as i typed this, the song got more emotional. THIS SPELLS P-A-I-N!!!!! its so...sad!

AMAZING SINGLE! PLZ DO WELL!!! JAPANESE PLZ SUPPORT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love talkin'2myself, it is the best ayu single this year

taklin'2 myself: 10/10
decision: 09/10
fated orchesta: 08/10

This single is very good! ^^

Of course t2m was already becoming a favorite of mine, but after listening to decision, I believe it is now my all time favorite song by Ayu. I love how the arrangement is in decision, the mood changes, and sticking to the 'whoa yea's only at the end to make this a very POWERFUL song! =D Awesome single! 10/10 I do actually like the orchestra version of fated, it's a nice change.

I'd have to agree with others and say this is Ayu's best single since STEP you/Is this LOVE?

talkin' 2 myself: 8/10
decision: 8.5/10
fated "Orchestra Version": 7/10
Covers: 9/10
talkin' 2 myself PV: 5/10
decision PV: --/10

A perfect rock single. I see the advantage of the break-up, that is, making ayu's songs stronger.

Wow. I was totally shocked on the beginning of decision when she starts singing so calm and then...boom. I love totally that single. First 2 real rockish songs, then calm and very poetic fated. Awesome single. I can't decide whether put decision or t2m as my ringtone :P Go Ayu and this single must sell great, it just must.

I love the whole single!!!

Man, this single is awesome. I love love love "talkin' 2 myself" and "decision" is just as awesome!

decision actually sounds like something from RAINBOW... before the song goes all rockish. I think it's "Over" that the song reminds me of... well it's something from the RAINBOW album.

Wow. I am impressed. This single is definitely an awesome one. I love everything about it. Both double-A songs are simply breathtaking. The AO of fated is a bit too mellow for my tastes but otherwise everything sounds perfect.

The best single from Ayu ever. This far. :3 This whole day has felt like Christmas or something, since morning I've been nervously waiting for a sweet person to leak this single, and when it finally leaked I was nearly crying out of happiness, almost like I got a present I've been waiting so long.

talkin' 2 myself: Just awesome. So awesome. I never get tired of the chorus.
Decision: I felt like I would get a heart attack while I listened it for the first time. When I heard the previews I was like "Ehh.... Well, guess it's okay." but this nailed it: AWESOME. GO AYUUU!!
fated AOV: It's good. Although prefer the original more. But I like this one too.

Best single tracks since STEP you. I'm not yet quite sure that I'd call talkin' 2 myself her best overall single since STEP you, as I'm a huge remix fan and some singles had very nice remixes. But like Secret last year, this single confirms to me that Ayu can still produce great new material.

I'm not usually a fan of instrumentals, but these are good. Fated Orchestra Version is surprisingly beautiful.

I'm very happy with the single.

the arrangement of Decision is perfect!!!!!!!!!! I love the whole song , every part of it except the wow wow yeah at the end~! It's AWESOME!!

Wow, these reviews sound pretty awesome. I'm so excited to get my single now!

XD BTW, won't download until I get it. And then I'll just rip the songs LMAO.

I can't wait to see the decision's PV.

What's going people? Why does you hate so much the orchestra of fated? It looks fanmade but the connection of instrumental and song is kinda great! :yes

decision: I love the opening! It's nice and tranquil yet somber sounding then it kicks into a strong rock beat :D The rock beat itself sounds really edgy and is reminiscent of "GAME". Then it falls back down to background piano....yet the transition isn't sudden and works very well. Ayu's voice also sounds very empowered and makes the jump from the bridge to the chorus nicely. The guitar riff at the end of the first chorus is a new thing for her and it's a great change!

I really hope that she won't perform this in the strange lower-key voice-straining style that she's currently doing t2m in because it sounds really great right now. The instrumental break is also good, and the vocals that follow right after are lovely--probably my favorite part of the song! Overall, I think this song is great, and that the way the vocals do the rise-and-fall remind me a little of "is this LOVE?". Yet there are plenty of new elements to make it stand on its own. :) I'm not as taken aback by "ooo ooo yeaaaahhhs" as I initially was in the preview...it sounds better this time.

fated (orchestra version): As a violinist, I love orchestral remixes and string accompaniments, and this works much better than the original mix. And the vocals this time sound much more clear....is it simply the remixing or did she re-record? I guess I was expecting a more diverse line of strings---like a strong cello line more than mostly similar violin, but it's still marvelously arranged to match the ups-and-downs of her voice. I expected an instrumental break as captivating as the guitar break in the original, but I guess it would then make the song too long. Overall, it's a good reworking of the song, but it doesn't measure up to some of the MY STORY Classical remixes.

My opinion of decision is basically the same as everyone else's, I'm stunned at such an amazing song! I love talkin' 2 myself too but decision is just incredible. Ayu really outdid herself this time!

decision is simply amazing start to finish, the queen is back peoplez, i swear if this single doesn't sell well,.......arg


her vocals are amazing

i like it better than talkin 2 myself....both are phenomenal songs...

LOL I listened to decision's preview and thought it was an horrible crap. Now that I listened to the whole song, it's got to be one of her best to date. :D

that is why i never judge a song before the full version comes out

decision kicks ***!!!!!

I'm so happy with this single! I love Decision, but I still love talkin' 2 myself a little bit more. :D I am a bit disappointed in fated Orchestra Version though, so I'll stick to the original.

true

who are you?! lol!

I'm lisntening to the whole single NOW! just can't WAIT!!! lol!

omg....decision rocks!! The piano...the bridge! :luv2 I can't decide if I like decision more or Talkin' 2 myself...they're both so good! This is her best single since HEAVEN! Thank you Ayu~!! I can't wait to receive my copies.

A to the M to the A to te Z-I-N-G

and desicion... i mean.. very unexpected.isn't it?

This single is EXCELLENT I usually am not one to like the Orchestra versions of songs, but fated is so gorgeous this way, the musical instrumental part at the end is so beautiful and that remix was really well done. decision freakin rocks, the chords in the middle of the song are unlike any other Ayu song, very well played out, and from the looks of it, the PV is gonna ROCK. I haven't like an Ayu single this much since Bold&Delicious / Pride. I can't wait to get it in the mail!

talkin' 2 myself - What hasn't been said already? I loved it when it first came out and I still love it.

decision - Didn't really like the beginning but as the song goes on and builds up, I'm loving it. I really like Ayu's vocals in this song.

fated OV - I was more excited to hear this than decision and I am in no way disappointed. It's not as good as some of her old OV's (alterna, still alone etc.) but it's still really good, especially in the middle and end.

Overall, this single is definitely one of her good ones and I really hope it sells well. Ayu deserves a pat on the back and a very large cookie. :yes

So, yeah. The single's amazing. I don't think I need to say much more. :D


Although I'd have liked a head-banging PV to see in my head when I listen, but we can't have it all :P~

decision is like talkin' 2 myself part 2. I really like the beginning, but in my opinion her singing doesn't quite fit the song. I wished someone else would sing it with a little higher pitched voice and without that ever-so-dreadful vibrato.

the orchestra version of fated is the real jewel on the single. I knew this would be good stuff, since I adore all of her orchestra songs (I got some preferences for acoustic instruments and orchestras).

Most people seemed to think that she used a lot less vibrato than they originally thought would be in this song. :O

I think that her singing is just fine for the song as it is. This is how she sang is this LOVE? and stuff after all. o_o

t2m has a horrid name but the song makes up for it. can't say much about the pv
i LOVE decision! though i'm not particularly fond of her vocals. they're like her 'live voice', if anyone knows what i'm talking about

have yet to listen to fated

sora, seriously get over yourself and your hate for the name because it won't change.. ever. XD

"Wow." is about all I can say. I don't think any of her singles felt this strong and able since "fairyland" or "STEP you/is this LOVE?", which was over SIX singles ago.

This is just "Wow." Something you can honestly use to seduce people into JPOP.

god, she's NOT tarja turunen. she should sing not in her usual ballady-vibrato style in relatively heavy rock songs. but that's my personal opinion. the refrain is just fine nonetheless.

strangely enough her vibrato never disturbed me on the (miss)understood rock songs (love these <3). maybe I just got used to it or something...

i'm very impressed after listen "Desition" wow...personally i think is better and more emotional/powerful than t2m

:) ... this is a very HIGH QUALITY single
i going to buy it

"fated" with orchestra sound great too

truehappiness, seriously get over yourself and your hate for for me because i won't ever change.. ever. XD










fated was nice, though i woulda liked more than just strings =\

i love the instrumentals, for some reason XD; i just went crazy listening to them

^^I think a nice piano piece and a few woodwinds would have added, wouldn't it? MAy be some brass, but not too much.

WOW! Despite the hair, despite the horrible PV, I LOVE this single. It's amazing. The aov for fated is just beautiful. Decision is awesome. I'm totally buying this. I hated glitter (really hated), now this is the Ayu I like.

according to iTunes I have listend to t2m 4 times decision 23 times and fated 4 times ... hmmm I think I like that single very much ... lol ... everything so far is perfect or near as perfect ... PV => perfect ... songs => perfect ... live => near perfect

I really like this single! I loved decision and I'm excited for what the PV is going to be like. fated orchestra was really good too but I thought that it sounded like something was missing...

talkin' to myself is my favorite song on it...totally awesome :love

honestly...i think this might be her best single since &. i'm very happy with it. :yes

@touchedstar ... you are really going so many singles back??? wow ... the rest of her singles must have sucked for you big time lol

Very nice.

Her voice in decision was like... wow. o__o And of course, fated Orchestra is love.

I couldn't say what single this is the best "since", but it is definitely a single to remember.

I think it's safe to say that the Ayu community is pretty pleased with this single. X) Including me. Man decision rocks my socks. The chorus is so amazing.

And fated was nice as well, but I prefer the original.

DECISION ISSS ************************************************** ************************************************** ************************************************** ************************************************** ***************************************
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Overall score ---> 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00/10

yahhh...

decision rocks man!!

this single rocks!!!
and agree with Calico, prefer fated-original mix-

hm....
wandering what decision pv like and the lyrics.....

they didn't suck for me, but they weren't all stellar. the case with most singles for me is that i like a song or two, but usually there's one or two on there i don't like. i like all three songs on this one though, and that hasn't happened in a long time.

& was a masterpiece, this one is too! The other ones might have been good, but just not as outstanding.

I'm with you touchedstar.

Talkin' 2 Myself:
I liked the song the first time i hear it but it came to my mind that ive kinda heard this kinda tune before. It didnt really work for me as much as decision did. I think that it wasnt strong enough to be the a-side.
7/10

Decision:
O_O WOW. This song amazed me so much. Usually a song takes a few days to get into my head but this one came in instantly. The chorus isnt too long and boring and fits amazingly. I also like that little short at the beginning where its soft. I also liked the ending alot :D
9/10

Fated -orchestra Version-
WOW. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL VERSION. The vocals seem so much more clear and the intruments are so soothing although thats what you can expect from an orchestra version XD). I guess it took out all of the Shawn yue and made me happy.
10/10

Overall, I think this single will sell as much as Startin'. Seemed to almost go the same way for me

woah startin' thats bad...

Stupid name, weird video, but good song IMO. It didn't sound like the kind of thing I would have expected out of Ayu Chan, but I did enjoy it nonetheless. I would be quite satisfied if she made a few more songs like this (though hopefully without the stupid title!).

1 word : AMAZING

I wan't Step you sales but & sales would be even better

talkin' 2 myself - 10/10
decision 10/10
fated "Orchestra Version" - 10/10

The best single of 2007 yet.

^But that means it only has to beat out glitter/fated XDD

t2m: GREAT...this is like the most "rock" song that ayu has ever done
decision: OMG this song is so epic once the guitar/bass kicks in, to me this is better than t2m a whole lot

I find the new single to be really good, both the new songs are great and I'm enjoying the remix as well.

Talkin' 2 Myself
the deep bassline sounds fresh for Ayu & the strings and the overall mood of the song is very interesting, and I really like the flow & energy of the chorus. 4/5

Decision
the strong guitar sound really suits the song, and I'm really captured by the emotion in her singing. especially in the chorus. the song suffers from being a bit too similar to Talkin' 2 Myself tho.
3,5/5

Fated -orchestra version-
very beatiful new rendetition of the emotional song. the simplistic strings really bring out her voice. one of the better orchestra versions of ayu out there.
4/5

overall: an excellent single, but I would have hoped for 2 songs with different styles/moods, and maybe saved "decision" for the next album or something.
overall grade: 4/5

still, & >>>> T2M. & or A will probably remain as the best Ayu singles ever (& = three great songs with awesome PVs + one unique & interesting extra b-side track. not to mention a great single cover <3).unless she releases a new maxi-single with 4 new awesome songs with contrasting styles. I like variety :yes

I love fated, the original mix, and this orchestra version is simply.....arhhggg AMAZING!
Decision, is not that much, is just >"good"< You know.
Talkin 2 myself....well without words!! One of her BEST Songs!

9.5/10

never really loved fated
so the orchestra didn't do anything for me

i already said my opinion of t2m various times: one of her best rock songs... ever
and now it's got competition: decision
decision is incredible, from piano to pounding drums and guitar
AND a lyric-style bridge
what more could a rock listener ask for?

I think it's a pretty decent single, I really like "talkin' 2 myself" and the orchestra version of "fated", I think I need to give "decision" a few more listens, I like everything about the song but the chorus.

i actually really like the ending of decision.
the woo woo yeah part. it really gives me chills. loves it.

At first I didn't like t2m but when I saw the video I started liking it. Now I listen to it over and over. I also like decision a lot and the orchestra version of fated (I think I like it more than the original). Anyways, I will be listening to those 3 songs in a row for a few days.

Please be gentle to my comments. :P OK here we go!

01. talkin' to myself
I didn't like the "2" in the title, but now it's fine now since it's such nice rock song. I love the intense chorus which makes you shake your head to.
Rating: 8/10

02. decision
This song is amazing in terms of contrast! However, the style of the song resembles the first track. It might be better to leave it for the next single or in the album.
Rating: 7/10

03. fated "Orchestra Version"
fated has never been my favourite as the original mix lacks something to grab my interest. However, the orchestra version totally gets me addicted and allows me to enjoy the song to the maximum. The song is just beautiful. Thumb up for the arrangement!
Rating: 8/10

04. talkin' 2 myself -Instrumental-
05. decision -Instrumental-
The instrumental version of decision gives me another view to appreciate the original mix. A very nice instrumental I would say.

Overall rating: 8/10
I'm happy with all the songs in this single. :) However, it gets a bit tiring to decision right after talkin' 2 myself 'cause both are of serious rock tones.

I LOVE T2M and I just listened to all of decision and I can't tell which I love more. decision really jumped up a notch!

whoa -- how beautiful is Fated orchestral!? in the right mood, that version would make me cry, the orchestral music just makes the song even more emotional (if that's possible)

decision -- a brilliant rock song! i'm loving the chorus!

overall, i'm very very happy with this single! and i'm loving ayu's return to rockier music (as compared to other recent stuff)

talkin' 2 myself 3/5 (decent song, but I don't think I'd listen to it anymore than a few times...)
decision 4/5 (good song! hopefully this gets an aov too if anything! I like it, though comparing to her other works, I can't call this a 5/5 song)
fated 2/5 (not as good as her original aov)

The single is definitely better than the last one...I hope she releases a winter ballad...reminiscent of carols or etc.

I wouldn't say they "sucked", but I still don't think anything has matched "STEP you/is this LOVE?" yet, not even "talkin' 2 myself". I love the new single, but STEP you and is this LOVE? are both GOLD. But if we are talking album tracks, I think JEWEL is the masterpiece that is just as amazing as STEP you and is this LOVE?

WTH .. decision is so crap !! jokesss










Decision is the BEST ! its better than Talkin' 2 Myself .. i mean
i keep getting the chill when listening to the song
i like that "bug" noise during the verse .. i tot that was cool
this song is PERFECTT
the lead single should be DECISION instead of talkin' 2 myself