Ayus music today sounds more "dated" than her entire discography

[Zeke.]

I realized something today. I remember someone had mentioned the fact that Ayus music was always pretty great at being "timeless". Maybe it was truehappiness. But I totally agree with that statement. I listen to ayus music constantly, rotating between albums and eras seamlessly. Sometimes when I think of how old a song is I'm shocked because it doesn't feel as such.

However, I think more recently the arrangements have been rather weak and not as fleshed out as they used to be. Which made me realize, her recent works sound like they could have been released before I Am... At least. It's very strange, and why I feel it's difficult to stomach at times. People may complain they want this ayu or that ayu back, myself included, but I feel the most frustrating thing is the fact that she was so successful at owning that "timeless" aura with her music, and even though she may try new things, it's as if she's taking steps backwards. It worked for Love songs, that throwback sound, but somehow everything that came afterwards seems stuck somewhere.

Agree? Don't agree?

Love songs could easily be placed after LOVEppears, LOVE again and Party queen after Duty. No?