Tracklist for MADE IN JAPAN on AWA, regular ver. out June 29, Baidu uploading tracks

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by orbitalaspect

No, I mean, as in the experience we've always known as AYUMI HAMASAKI has been over and this album just confirms that it wasn't anything other than the natural course of things. That the music was never bad. The lyrics were never bad. It was just us growing up.

I think it was more that Ayu was growing up and there was a lot of refusal to accept that she was IMO.

[Zeke.]

Survivor was like a hard no for me from the moment those chants came in. I see why she called it survivor, cause anyone who can make it through that trudge deserves to be called one. Lol.

Anyway, other tracks are nice. I'm happy she brought the fucking guitars back. I loved how breakdown ends like that - like you think it's gonna start again and her voice so pure utters that phrase. Initially I was like "aw man I wanted it to start up again" but it felt like a great way to leave the song hanging there.

[ohsixthirty]

Originally Posted by Anna.L

I'm still hopping for she make more songs for the album when it will be release, if she doesnt, ok, the worst promo ever

Yeah, I think this is kind of a mess. Maybe its just me, but this kind of release makes me feel like the album is less important or something. Still, I'm very happy we're getting it so soon!

[KPL]

You are the only one ... I kinda like the Enya touch lol

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by Isicio

OMG!! Thanks for the uploads! Downloading Summer Love and waiting till tomorrow to download all the songs.

I don't understand why the release date is two months after the full album is leaked now, but well... XD maybe the countdown live is included in the album, who knows...

CDL is not in the album.

2 new PVs plus Winter diary...

And TA version has Limited TA Tour 2015.

[TheRainbow]

Originally Posted by ohsixthirty

Yeah, I think this is kind of a mess. Maybe its just me, but this kind of release makes me feel like the album is less important or something. Still, I'm very happy we're getting it so soon!

Colours was in the same vein--except they were physically out in HQ even earlier, I believe.
Her team's really dropping the ball on the late release date though.

[Cahz-]

Summer love is amazing

[truehappiness]

HOLY CRAP TASKY IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PERFECT for this album.

That shamisen!

[BlackSilence]

OMG i didn't even notice that the sun is out xD I think i'm out to bed.. fucking 5:30am here xD DARN AYU

[RealLight]

Originally Posted by LUOYUXIANG

You are the only one ... I kinda like the Enya touch lol

lol I'd die if Enya produced something for her one day

You are the only one is outta this world, it's utterly beautiful

[KPL]

Originally Posted by artcika

OMG i didn't even notice that the sun is out xD I think i'm out to bed.. fucking 5:30am here xD DARN AYU

hehe don't you miss this ayu party though? Feels like its been a long time since the fan community get together for such a release

[ohsixthirty]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

Survivor was like a hard no for me from the moment those chants came in. I see why she called it survivor, cause anyone who can make it through that trudge deserves to be called one. Lol.

Anyway, other tracks are nice. I'm happy she brought the fucking guitars back. I loved how breakdown ends like that - like you think it's gonna start again and her voice so pure utters that phrase. Initially I was like "aw man I wanted it to start up again" but it felt like a great way to leave the song hanging there.

Are you sure the song isn't just cutting off? With all the skipping and stuff it sounds to me like the song continues, but the copy uploaded cuts off.

[RealLight]

My hips don't lie with tasky, fcking iconic

[Larisa-chan]

1. tasky - very cool intro, but it always makes me wonder what music he ripped off of this time?
2. FLOWER - It's ok, but, what is going on with the chorus? It gets loud, messy, and sounds grossly out of sync unless I'm having hearing issues (which would be new for me)
3. Mad World - Meh, was hoping/expecting a much harder rock sound, more original
4. Breakdown - Hmm, this one is quite interesting, and the ending suits the title of the song
5. Survivor - o.o Wha... is this... LOL I honestly don't know WHAT to think of this right now, other than I'm happy she's trying something new? lolol... some intense jungle/tropical/tribal stuff going on here
6. You are the only one - This is a very pretty, soothing sounding song, nice.
7. TODAY - Just awful. Boring, bland, forgettable mid-tempo nonsense.
8. Mr. Darling - I like the part from 2:08-2:30... lol the rest is meh...
9. Summer love - The first minute was good. The rest was terrible. Simple as that XD


God, why am I always so negative with these reviews/feelings... lolol oh well

[RealLight]

I'll listen to the whole thing, in order, later on, when I settle my kettle down.

But for now, I'll give it an 8/10, she really stepped up in some parts and I really enjoyed it.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by ohsixthirty

Are you sure the song isn't just cutting off? With all the skipping and stuff it sounds to me like the song continues, but the copy uploaded cuts off.

Foyuki was ripping while he was listening so it may have issues.

Better rips may come later but this is nice for now.

[RealLight]

Another thing: I almost cried with Breakdown's intro.

[ohsixthirty]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Foyuki was ripping while he was listening so it may have issues.

Better rips may come later but this is nice for now.

Trust me, I'm not complaining!

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by ohsixthirty

Are you sure the song isn't just cutting off? With all the skipping and stuff it sounds to me like the song continues, but the copy uploaded cuts off.

Idk cause it fades out and you can hear the reverb on her voice. And it makes sense to end on that phrase. "As is..." It's very poignant.

[Rajma]

I just love what I heard <3