Why I think Ayumi's sales have fallen...

[Nackar_91]

Wow, I never thought this was going to be such a huge discussion. I don't think her work has decreased in quality at all. It has CHANGED, that's for sure. I always notice how, the longer you've been a fan, the more difficult it is for you to accept your favourite artist won't simply be making the same music all her artistisc life. (This isn't true for everyone, of course, but it's just something I've noticed a lot!)

As for her voice. I too think she sang the best around 2003-2004. To be honest, I just plain hate her voice the way it was at the beginning of her career. So high-pitched and squeaky ... it makes it really hard for me to like her songs from that time.