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I took some time to listen to some of the major tracks off of JAPONESQUE (and I haven't listened to Koda since her first album...) and I have to say,
Ayu's music is more meaningful, but ultimately her image + lyrics + singing ability + music just did not come together the way Koda's did. In spite of the lack of depth, JAPONESQUE is a superior album, especially when it comes to the upbeat tracks. Koda's are catchy and her voice takes control of every song. Her lyrics/meaning may be more generic, but then, there are few mainstream artists who contribute as much depth as Ayu. And unfortunately lyrics + meaning alone are rarely enough to carry an album.
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