[jiarongisme]

a Bell - Somehow reminds me of the background music in the intro of HOTEL Love songs when Timmy was talking about the amenities in the hotel. Not the best interlude, but it's pretty alright. Calming. 3.5/5
WARNING - And then this just jumps right into your face. Like a huge punch to your stomach. Great track. I wish Ayu did more rock. 4/5
NO FUTURE - F L A W L E S S. I love how the ending flows beautifully to the next song too. Though for some reason You & Me came my mind when it abruptly became slow 5/5
Anything for You - Omg the progression for this is so brilliant!! It starts of as a little bleak, and she sounded so lonely and in pain. And it slowly transitions to her being hopeful and loving. I love this so so so much. 5/5
Last minute - Still amazing. Still fresh from when I first heard the single leaked. It's interesting how it's put right after Anything for You though. PLEASE FIX THE MIXING. 5/5
Zutto... - I'm so used to listening to it from the single, so it's kinda odd that it's placed after Last minute to me Still really love the lyrics because I really relate to it. 4/5
Out of control - For me, this song is really J-Pop sounding. It's really moving. I really like it!! 4.5/5
Story - The ending of Out of control and Story fits so perfectly. I thought Out of control didn't end lol. The song is alright, one of the weaker of the songs in this album. But still pretty. 3/5
The GIFT - I'll be honest and say that I put this song on repeat when the PV came out on YouTube I really like the mood of this song, and how she sung it. It's so ernest and heartfelt. The lyrics are nothing spectacular but I think it's pretty sweet. 3.5/5
The Show Must Go On - Hellooooooo snowy kiss. The 'The Show Must Go On yeah yeah yeah yeah' parts are pretty annoying. But everything else is pretty on point. I do foresee her having trouble singing this live though. That and her using her strained 'cute' voice. 4/5
Walk - Kinda find the transition from TSMGO a bit odd. Didn't really feel this song when it first came out but I've come to love it after a while. The lyrics are so honest and uplifting. 4/5
Movin' on without you - I honestly feel like it's not really necessary to add this into the album. The album would've closed beautifully with Walk. It's not even listed as a bonus track. It's just... There. I love the cover, but it feels weird that it's there. 4/5

Honestly, a really great album. I really enjoyed Colours but this has always been the Ayu I've come to know and love. I really really love how this album sounds. Left a really strong impression on the first listen. Can't wait to get my copy!! I foresee myself playing this album over and over again.