A Ballads cover

[CREA]

It's common knowledge that Ayu usually controls all aspects of what her single/album covers, concepts, image, etc. It just seems that people who don't like a certain concept automatically blame it on avex as some type of evil 'scheme' to sell more copies. I'm sure Ayu was the one to choose this, because it's very creative and original overall. Who knows? Maybe she is just another one of avex's pawns and the booklet will have her doing something else 'controversial' like wear a bikini top. end sarcasm

Sorry, I'm just trying to lighten up this conversation, because all the sudden it seems really dumb.

[fantaisie.sign]

I already posted this:

in one autotranslation a journalist stated: "Moreover, CD jacket is a unique setup whose Hamazaki manages "two roles of one person." "

So all we know is that it's showing 2 roles of one person even though the purpose of using that particular image isn't known.

I can already see where this bickering will lead so just let it rest. Some like it, some don't, but don't start labeling people as immature and such for seeing it in a different way.

Bickering? I came here thinking it was a discussion forum. We can't express opinions here?

Not everyone who will see the cover, or buy the album, would have seen the article. so - a picture to express an idea. Not unreasonable.

Only one person even called anyone immature, I think you're blowing it out of proportion. Most people here were simply discussing their views on the cover, I assume this is acceptable at a forum.

[Chireresu]

Maybe the cover means that Ayu is alone and only has herself and needs an 11 year old kid named Charlie to marry her...wait...I'm 11 and I am named Charlie!Yay, I knew that if Ayu was a pervert than her intrest would be in me!!!!!!!!!!!No one else gets her except me!*dances*

[boogieordie]

heehehe.. goofball.. ^_^

Ashley

[mimika]

this reminds me of amuro namie's pv for "wishing on the same star"..where at the end..two amuro namie are actually hugging and kissing each other....

i haven't read deep into the meanings or implications of the rumoured cover...but i personally find it a bit uncomfortable....

[Chireresu]

I am not a goofball!The fumes from Mary's joint came through my speakers and I am really high now.

Well, you know, this album has been ultra controversial ever since we first saw the first news of one. So why not a controversial cover to go along with it? No matter which way you look at it, the cover is suggesting that the two Ayus are about to kiss. It's provocative. Point blank. I suppose I can see the beauty in it, but whenever I look at it, I see that provocativeness and it makes Ayu look like a lesbian and a narcissist. I usually love Ayu's covers (I am..., M, evolution, Duty, Voyage, and Rainbow are a few of my favorites), but this one is just unattractive. I'm sorry.

[Chireresu]

Maybe it is just a fake that Avex released and the real cover will be a surprise!Hey, it could happen!

[shinji1698]

does anyone know if Teddy Bear will be on this album? I really like that song.

I think this cover is beautiful. She chose the cover, she pose for it... I'm sure she had an idea of what she wanted to portray when she made the cover, and it probably isn't that she's a lesbian.

[Chireresu]

If Ayu were a lesbian than the World would have died by now!

[Unimatrix Prime™]

I can't believe I missed this thread today!! x_X

whoa... that's quite the cover! It's very different from anything she's done in the past, and it kind of reminds me of the anime "Revolutionary Girl Utena" for some reason

Is Ayu once again going in a different direction? Well.. only time will answer that question, but I don't have any problems with the new look ^^

[Ayutada]

i think its a funny cover. lol. kinda wierd, but whatever, it's Ayu.

Originally posted by samuraiDRIVE
I think this cover is beautiful. She chose the cover, she pose for it... I'm sure she had an idea of what she wanted to portray when she made the cover, and it probably isn't that she's a lesbian.

I wasn't implying that Ayu is a lesbian, I was just saying that the cover gives strange connotations. It's different. I guess I will just have to accept it like that.

[miruku]

the cover looks pretti beautiful...

but it leave it *too much* to the imagination

[kawai]

I think it would be better for those who made such comments to edit out your posts a bit IMO.

Anyway matt, you know japanese well?

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Biscuitgirl perfectly explains the point that myself and Grant have made. It's not that the cover is bad, but it is provocative and controversial no matter how you look at it. Honestly, no one can look at it and say that it will not stir up anything even if you think it does or doesn't have the kiss image to it. Whether it was moreso of Ayu's idea or Avex's idea to create such an image, it really was done in a very provocative manner not only to show beauty or creativeness but to definately arouse attention. Yes, the attention factor was stirred but in a completely different manner than other Ayu covers have. If this shows that Ayu will continue in tATu's form of gathering attention, then so be it.

It will definately be interesting to see what the other 3 covers will be to see if this theme will continue or not. I still think it could possibly be a promo image since it simply doesn't look like an album cover. In a way it does look fake for an actual cover but we'll see what other news will develop.

[Takke]

wooow i really really love this cover!

[mimika]

it happens before that rumour covers turn out to be just some promo pics...itz possible given avex history of ever chaning to the last minute (from list of songs to cover to release date etc etc) that the actual cover would be different

we'd all have to wait and see....