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I really liked the album.
In some ways it was better than her Japanese music, and in some ways it wasn't quite as good.
I liked how it seems a lot more personal than her Japanese music. She did exactly what she wanted to do, even if it was being silly and stupid for a bit. I love the computer-heavy production, and how the album is somewhere between pop, rock, r&b, and dance. And of course, the Asian influences on the tracks are fantastic.
What I really like about the album though, is the general feeling I get from the music. It's very dark, but that doesn't stop it from moving.
With Exodus I think Utada created an album that is unique, dark and alluring. I listen to it all the time, and always find something new to enjoy about it.
In fact there is only one track on it that I don't really like - Wonder 'Bout. And it's not even a bad song.
Another good thing about Exodus - She really learned from this album. You can hear it in Be My Last, you can hear it in Passion. She really took something from that writing experience and is using it in her Japanese releases too. And all for the better - her latest Japanese releases have been just phenomenal.
So, I will vote Upgrade. If not for that fact that her experiements with Exodus have proved progressive for her Japanese releases, then just because I love it. ^.^
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