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HEAVEN is an unbelievable single. I was seriously deppressed when I found out that it didn't debut at No. 1, but that's okay, it's there now.
HEAVEN - without a doubt, one of the best ballads Ayumi Hamasaki has ever done. The lyrics are wonderful, and much credit to Kazuhito Kikuchi for the composition. She hasn't released quite a song like this in such a long time...she's really out-done herself with this one. 5 out of 5.
Will - a good b-side. I think it's a good addition to the single, though not anything earthshattering in terms of how good the song is. I found the song...different, not necesarily bad, but different. I enjoyed her other b-sides more, however. 3 out of 5
alterna (Orchestra Version) - I was seriously disappointed with this track. It sounded like a poorly fan-made mix. The mixer did a terrible job of putting the music in sync with her voice. Her vocal track sounded fuzzy, too. I would've liked it more if she had re-sang it for the single. 1.5 out of 5
HEAVEN (Piano Version) - This was nice! Nothing completely overwhelming or anything...personally, I like it better mixed with the Original Mix. Much props to jasonrey who did this! It sounded superb. XD I'm listening to it now, in fact. Anyway, on it's own, it's nice...soothing. 4 out of 5.
Overall, I give the single a 5 out of 5 because of the a-track. It is just so powerful and touching. I must've cried at least once already after hearing it so many times. It's been really an inspiring song for me. Much love to Ayu. ^_^
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