Here's my review:
1. a Bell
It's a lovely opening! I always fond of orchestra sounds. 8/10
2. WARNING
What a surprising song coming from a serene a Bell. Intense catchy rock song and instant favorite from the album. 9/10
3. NO FUTURE
Easy listening song, kinda anime-ish, maybe that's why it reminds me of Song 4 U. 8/10
4. Anything for You
I always mistaken this song to Walk, especially the chorus. A pretty but rather boring song (and dragging too long) 7/10
5. Last minute
I like this song, sounds really sad and powerful. The surprising beat in the middle works everytime! 8/10
6. Zutto...
Despite almost everyone said this is a generic/boring ballad, I personally REALLY like it! I like her vocal and the arrangement is really pretty. It's been a long time since she has a beautiful ballad like this
10/10
7. Out of control
A generic rock ballad, but it's growing on me. The chorus is pretty catchy. 7/10
8. Story
Oh God another ballad
another pretty but generic-over-5-minutes ayu ballad. 7/10
9. the GIFT
I don't like her overdramatic vocal on this song. Still, a pretty song. It doesn't sound like a Japanese song, oddly. 7/10
10. The Show Must Go On
Yess finally an uptempo song! I really like it! I can feel the energy and her vocal really amazing! 9/10
11. Walk
Weird placement because it's a ballad again
Powerful ballad, but I'm not digging the chorus in the end. 8/10
12. Movin' on without you
Amazing cover from ayu! I still prefer the original though, but ayu's version is not bad at all! 8/10
A decent album from ayu, I'd say it's on par with Colours in quality. It sounds consistent from the beginning to the end. (Yes, I saw you Party Queen). Would be more ayu-ish if the titles are one word only.
