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Originally Posted by 280301
What is everyone's favourite Ayu cover?
I recently decided it was LOVEppears for me. I love the way that she controls and subverts cultural conventions regarding nakedness by fundamentally positioning the camera so that it looks like she is looking at you, and not the other way around. It's as if she's 'baring' herself to you (a metaphor for the honesty and sensitivity of her lyrics), but in a way that is inherently non-sexual. It's very feminist, and so minimalist.
I hope her next album cover is more than just a fashion shoot. She still seems to have so much to say in her interviews, so it'll be interesting to see if she's going to continue to write lyrics about her fame. MIJ's covers weren't too nuanced despite having a promising concept, and I really want her to push for a solid release. MIJ was good, but felt incomplete.
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I don't think Ayu had any meaning by the Loveppears cover. I think she said she did it because she liked the idea and thought it would look good. Also that it was her being an Avex product. But I also love it too. It will always stand out in her discography.
My favorite album cover is RAINBOW.
That may be an obvious choice but I think it is beautiful. Ayu looks like a water spirit. I thought it was clever to have the back cover be her back side showing her rainbow hair. I was disappointed in the photos inside the booklet though.
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