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Originally Posted by axmish87
Time magazine has noted that Hamasaki lacked talents such as the dance moves of Namie Amuro, the "supermodel allure" of Hitomi, and the "vocal pyrotechnics" of Hikaru Utada. Her own fans even considered her high-pitched voice screechy. However, her music is sometimes considered one of the major forces in shaping Japan's current music trends; this has been attributed to her constantly changing image as well as her self-penned lyrics,though critics credit clever marketing strategies.
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I'm not going to disagree on that. I think Ayu became such a huge legend since her lyrics were very relatable to the public. Even though she didn't have "great" vocals (traditionally speaking, of course) or the best dance skills, her
music was so beautifully written and crafted that it made her the great artist she's been ever since her A Song for xx.
