so now that my internet finally works I can post my thoughts on the album
I made a playlist and listened to it all in order
THE introduction -> Horrible really, it was so boring and too blah. It's definitely her weakest introduction ever.
Microphone -> Awesome in HQ, this is such an amazing song *___*...
count down -> GORGEOUS VERSES GORGEOUS ARRANGEMENT, kinda blah chorus though. But I really like it
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Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ -> WORST SONG EVER. This is like my complete least favorite Ayu song, and it doesn't work on this album. Just no.
BALLAD -> After Sunset, it feels more boring then it already was :l These two songs shouldn't have been placed back to back, it makes the whole section of the album drag.
Last Links -> omg <3 This was my least favorite preview, but it's SO amazing. It's such a different kinda ballad from her, it's really beautiful <3
montage -> beautiful piece of music. It's so unique from her, but I dunno if I really like it as an interlude. It feels like it belongs on an instrumental album by itself, not leading into a song.
Don't look back -> I really don't think montage leads into it well :l... I LOVE this song so much though, especially in HQ, it really shines *___* it became the centerpiece of the album for me.
Jump! -> my first reaction "WTF IS THIS ****" it's really bad ._. what happened with the interludes on this album Ayu? NEXT LEVEL's interludes blow these away...
Lady Dynamite -> omg it's so nice to be able to hear this song. The PV rip was so weak and muffled, hearing it in HQ is like hearing it for the first time all over again *___* it's so catchy <3
Sexy little things -> Wow a lot of these sound effects were really in the song :O I really love this song, it's the most catchy amazing unique thing she's done in a long time <3
Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~ -> Sunrise I love you, but wtf are you doing here lol. Flow=nonexistant
meaning of Love -> I'm actually really surprised. Based on the preview I thought this would be Sunset2 and I'd hate it. But actually, it kinda is Sunset2 but I really love it
Her vocals are really nice!
You were... -> this placement kinda makes sense I guess, since You were... starts off pretty slow like moL. It makes the most sense out of any of the songs.
RED LINE ~for TA~ (Album Version) It's essentially exactly the same, except for the acapella. It's cool, but it kinda feels... cheap. Oh well, it's RED LINE and I like the song so it's all cool
All in all, this is a pretty decent album. It's got real low points. But it's a thousand steps up from NEXT LEVEL, and a definite step in the right direction <3