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This is not because GUILTY is her worst album for me, it’s because it has the least amount of songs that I actually like. I'll keep this short and sweet.
GUILTY
Mirror - The album opens up with a bang. Deep and profound lyrics are a plus, and make this easily one of her best preludes. 5/5
(Don't) Leave Me Alone - The first full track is a surprisingly good one. Distorted guitars and catchy melody with other instruments twinkling in the background make for a good song. Downside is that it can sometimes get tiring. 9/10
Talkin' 2 Myself - First Single. Oh boy! Of course this is a great song. You and I both know it. It can be a little intimidating at first listen, but showcases just how powerful Ayu's lyrics and vocals are. Keyboard intro is really interesting as well. 10/10
Decision - Pretty much a slightly more toned down T2M, Decision is no less powerful. Only problem: a loud rock song shouldn't have been right after a loud rock song. 8/10
GUILTY - Title track. Pretty cool drums and eeire atmosphere may remind you of of mist and something that's a little too hidden to find in this fog. 7/10
Fated - Finally a ballad! Fated delivers...and cool use of instruments really bring out the atmosphere in this lovely song. Vocals could have been slightly stronger, but I'm not complaining. 9/10
Together When... - This is actually a good case of: a ballad right after a ballad. Together When...is a lovely song with meaningful lyrics and a penchant for helping you go to sleep. Lovely piano, anyway. 9/10
Marionette - Prelude - Do NOT listen to this at night! Creepy atmosphere ala Wonderland make for a scary experience. Downside is: it's a little simplistic. 4/5
Marionette - One of her best recent songs, Marionette is a creepy ballad jumpfest with an awesome melody and great lyrics to boot. Great music video, and you got yourself a deal. LISTEN TO IT!!! 10/10
The Judgement Day - Oookaay...another interlude? Anyway, this interlude is certainly interesting. Scary at first, and suddenly, it turns into a fashion runway dance party. Oh, well. it certainly sets the mood for the next song...4/5
Glitter - Ah! I KNEW there would be her definitive summer song! Cheery beat and use of bubblegum instruments and synth make for happy happy dance dance song. Don't worry, you'll turn into a zombified listener after being brainwashed by it. 10/10
MY ALL - Another cheery song! Or wait...wow! Mature lyrics!!! Great song, but at times...a little too cheery...Mommy, I'm scared. 9/10
Rebirth - Okay, this is ridiculous!!!! ANOTHER INTERLUDE!? Calm down, Donovon, calm down. Yes...listen to the soothing rythym and harmonizing melody of Rebirth. 5/5
Untitled ~for Her~ - Beautiful ballad for ending an Ayu album? is this the Ayu we know and love? As I said, beautiful ballad, but at times...neh...9/10
GUILTY is a great attempt, but it should have been worked upon a little bit more. If you're going to put 4 interludes in one album, buffer up the tracklist! Heck, get rid of Mirror and stick Mirrorcle World in there!!! Great album, Ayumi, but not as memorable as the others.
8/10
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