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Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer
I tend to agree with that. The lyrics for Next Level are not bad or anything like that, they are still better than most other artists, but I have gotten the feeling over the last year or two that she is simply releasing songs just for the sake of releasing songs. And when that is the case, I always think its best that that person take a break for a while instead of continuing to cash in with stuff that they probably know is comparatively weak by their own standards. (this is also referring to the album as a whole, not just the lyrics part.)
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As proof that all things are subjective, I completely disagree with everything you said.
I dont think at all she is just putting out songs for the sake of releasing songs, saying "Oh, I must put out songs, so whatever, let's do it."
If that were the case, she would not have had the long time in between Mirrorcle World and Green.
Also, I thought Guilty was a very weak album, one that I didn't like at all, but this album is so great, I love listening to it. Of course, the songs are not on the level of Surreal or those type of songs, but that is because those songs originally came from an era far from now.. next year will be the tenth anniversary of Surreal!! I cannot believe it..
It's a matter of opinion.. and I dont think she herself wants to stop releasing musics, and all that.. this is her life. If she rests, what is she going to do? Someone who is a singer will get the urge to sing so much if they are away for even a month, so I dont think it's even possible for her.
The major thing is.. I think it's her voice. If her vocal status was great, and hitting such high notes, and clear, I dont think anyone would have a problem with this album, but there's so many problems, and so much processing, that it is hard to look past it. Lets be honest here, her vocal performance isnt the best of her albums. But for me, Duty was the worst vocal quality, and NEXT LEVEL is a step above.. but she can do better. I wish that in the next year, her vocal status returns to 100%, and she can give us great vocals.
So one's person's trash is another person's treasure.
But all I can hope for is a great turn out, and can't wait for the singles after this album, whenever they will come, and for the even higher levels of Ayu~