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

[Aga-chan]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

I've been around her since like 2000/2001 but it took a while to become a fan since the Internet was still developing at that time, lol.

That reminds me, back then in 2001/2002 when I started listening to her and didn't yet know which songs were on which album, because I was downloading random songs, I somehow thought "SURREAL" was from her debut album. Thinking about that now it's actually quite funny. lol "SURREAL" is so different from the songs on her first album, but back then I didn't know any better.

Since I only listened to "FLOWER", how is the usage of English in this album? It seems to be minimal.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by Aga-chan

That reminds me, back then in 2001/2002 when I started listening to her and didn't yet know which songs were on which album, because I was downloading random songs, I somehow thought "SURREAL" was from her debut album. Thinking about that now it's actually quite funny. lol "SURREAL" is so different from the songs on her first album, but back then I didn't know any better.

Since I only listened to "FLOWER", how is the usage of English in this album? It seems to be minimal.

At most it's like a phrase or a word. "You are the only one... / only one..." "concrete jungle" and so on.

[Uknow!]

^^ Survivor and Summer Love are the songs with more english words

[Aga-chan]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

At most it's like a phrase or a word. "You are the only one... / only one..." "concrete jungle" and so on.

Ah, okay. So only some words or phrases here and there, but not whole verses.
Thank you. ^^

Originally Posted by Uknow!

^^ Survivor and Summer Love are the songs with more english words

Okay. Thanks. ^^ From some of the comments I figured that "Summer Love" might include quite a bit of English.

[oaristos]

Okay, so I finally listened to the whole album attentively and the only thing I can say is that MADE IN JAPAN is a masterpiece. I complained about the short length of the record before, but I think the songs fit the album perfectly. She just blew my mind, there's nothing else I can do but listen to the album on repeat. It reminds me of how much I love J-Pop, and the title couldn't be more appropriate for this release.

Looking forward to seeing the cover art and watching the PVs. Nicely done, Ayu♥

[rainbow_smile]

I actually love how she shrieks in FLOWER. Feels like a thorn, so it really suits the chorus lyrics and portrays anger and frustration very well.

[BlackSilence]

It has been forever since Ayu was taking over my photoshop, this album is giving me life. I've been listening the whole day, and i think i came to like every song I wasn't so fond of.. They all have something.

[freedreamer]

So amazing to see the album being so well-received here
I simply cant wait for a High Quality rip to listen to the intricacies of FLOWER.

I guess its safe to say Tetsuya Yukumi composed Breakdown then. Both choruses actually have the exact same number of words LOL! and both songs are written in the same time signature too

[DogboyShugo]

With each album she continues to show why she is the queen of j-pop

[RealLight]

When Summer Love kicks off at 0:25, it reminded me of this:

(skip to 2:55)

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by freedreamer

So amazing to see the album being so well-received here
I simply cant wait for a High Quality rip to listen to the intricacies of FLOWER.

I second this. I'm actually listening to the album now with noise cancelling headphones and it sounds even better than before. If possible, flower has even more punch to it. I definitely recommend listening with headphones to this album - lots of little intricacies are sticking out more.

[truehappiness]

If there was ever a release to have the Hi-Res audio for, this would be it.

[dumbellz]

The songs from this album are really good. It's really sad that we only getting pv for two songs only.

[perfectodub]

FLOWER Mad World Summer Love

all the way better than any track of A ONE or sixxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Aga-chan]

Originally Posted by rainbow_smile

I actually love how she shrieks in FLOWER. Feels like a thorn, so it really suits the chorus lyrics and portrays anger and frustration very well.

Interesting way to look at it.
I don't see anything wrong with her singing. But I also liked her vibrato in "Voyage" back in the day, so don't mind me. lol

Originally Posted by artcika

It has been forever since Ayu was taking over my photoshop, this album is giving me life. I've been listening the whole day, and i think i came to like every song I wasn't so fond of.. They all have something.

Going by comments this album seems to be a grower. But I prefer those kinds of albums to those you like instantly, but then they wear off fast, which seems to have happened to "A ONE".

[truehappiness]

I still enjoy a lot of A ONE. It's at that point though where it's kind of in that Ayu Library mode and I only pull it out if I feel like listening to it as with any other Ayu album really.

[BluishDays]

I finally got around to my emails and saw Ayu was releasing a new album, so of course I came here to gather some info on the album. See what type of expectations everyone has, if there were covers out, perhaps a track-list.

To my surprise, here it is. Not just previews but full songs, Amazing.

To all of you who have shared it, Thank You <3

So much time has passed since I first started following Ayu. I remember the excitement when I first found her. I was collecting everything I could find, Singles, Albums, Concerts. Watching live performances, all the PV's. She was amazing. Still is really. One of my favorites.

With every new album, there's always that excitement, just like when I first heard her. Especially when a song really hits you, something that makes you hit that repeat button because listening to it just once wasn't enough.

I feel as fans we are on a similar journey with Ayu; musically. As she brings out each album we're right there with her, through the good, the bad, through her happiness or pain. Her music breaks so many barriers. In some songs you can really feel it through her vocals, the lyrics or arrangement.

I love reading the comments on here. It's nice seeing everyone's perspective, even if I don't agree with it. They should let us like comments Not dislike because other wise there would be too much drama haha

[[H]]

Originally Posted by BluishDays

With every new album, there's always that excitement, just like when I first heard her. Especially when a song really hits you, something that makes you hit that repeat button because listening to it just once wasn't enough.

I feel as fans we are on a similar journey with Ayu; musically. As she brings out each album we're right there with her, through the good, the bad, through her happiness or pain. Her music breaks so many barriers. In some songs you can really feel it through her vocals, the lyrics or arrangement.

I agree with you all the way. I've been following Ayu from her Duty days and even up to now, I'm still excited for every release. And there's always that one / two songs in her album that really punch you in the face.

Thanks to this wonderful forum I can keep up with anything related to Ayu.
MADE IN JAPAN's sudden release is quite a shocker but I'm so glad that this album is a solid one!! I'm loving every track of it!

[truehappiness]

I for one am thankful that AHS is still around and active. A lot of forums can't say that!

[AyuGAME]

I'm thrilled that lot of old members show up now...hopefully this forum can be more active again.