'Song 4 U' and 'Missing' are great

[Coelacanth]

Lol this is kinda random, but I was revisiting LOVE again and I couldn't help but notice how much these songs stand out—in a good way.

Quite frankly, I think these songs were written in the best key for her current voice. I don't know, maybe she was just having a good day in the studio, or perhaps she was just really "feeling" it. But her vocals sound clear, crisp, and the sense of urgency that's present in much of her earlier work is totally there. Most of all, her vibrato sounds controlled and her lower tones don't exhibit any of the typical shakiness so pervasive in a lot of her recent songs.

The pre-chorus section in 'Missing' is particularly powerful, as is the final segment in 'Song 4 U.'

Both songs are quite derivative of her prior works, and frankly they don't add much new to her discography... However, I think they have the potential to be rediscovered in retrospect by many fans and perhaps even the Japanese public.

How do you guys feel about these songs?

[NintendoHTF1242]

I absolutely love Missing with all my heart

[Zeke.]

Yes her voice is great in these. I don't like Song 4 U as a song. It's kind of boring. It commands an attitude when the songs kicks up a notch but doesn't quite deliver. It's always disappointing when a song suffers such a fate cause I rarely get past it.

[visionfactory]

Yes, they are EPIC!!!!!!! unlike the rest of the album

I think they are 2001 ayu quality songs

[chikocchi]

I love "Song 4 u" to death!
I can't stand "Missing" at all though >,

[terra]

I also love both of them
Song 4 u has this anime song vibe in it because of its tie in, but I kinda prefer if they combine the XILLIA2 version with the original arrangement to make it more uplifting.

Missing surely has that old ayu feel and the delivery is awesome

[Surreal17]

Song 4 U is a bit disappointing..I thought it would be a bit longer. It started very nice but then..it happened kind of nothing..
And Missing..I like very much the song but at times I have a problem with the chorus.

[freedreamer]

Missing is fantastic!!!! Song 4 U has that anime vibe which I would love to have every now and then

[marty]

They're both GREAT tracks.
I know what you mean, her voice sounds mature and stable and Ayu's is doing what she does best, so you can't really complain about songs like those, lol.
They're both full of sentiment, yet they're not heavy. Especially Missing, it's so stuffed, with a longing, almost grieving aura, yet it sounds flawlessy light. It's so "down to earth". I love it.
About Song 4 u, I was instead pleasantly surprised it lasted barely four minutes. Anything more would have ruined, for me. I think they gave it the perfect lenght, and it doesn't happen very often with songs.
(PS: they both deserved better PVs, just saying.)

[jbrat2219]

I only really like one part of Song 4 U, "FOR YOU, YEAAAAAH~" part. I don't care for Missing that much but I agree that both songs are really good. Just not my style.

[love in music]

Song 4 U is alright but Missing is one of my favorite ballads from her. It's gorgeous in every way

[chocopockymaster]

I adore both songs.

[waterballoon]

problem is she butchered them live. especially Song 4 U

[hayasaki]

SONG 4 U IS ALL!!

[terra]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

problem is she butchered them live. especially Song 4 U

Yeah sadly

[November4]

Originally Posted by chikocchi

I love "Song 4 u" to death!
I can't stand "Missing" at all though >,

Same. Missing = meh for me. And that video with flying boys lol

[truehappiness]

I thought she did okay in Missing's live performance. Song 4 u... maybe not so much, but vocals were sort of all over the place in AT12.

I love both songs~ same goes for most, if not all the tracks on LOVE again. I just wish some of them were mixed better or given more full arrangements.

[Sandy]

Omg, I hate these songs xD
I find them forgettable and dull. Lyrics do nothing for me either. :/

I prefer Melody, Sweet scar and Ivy. Pretty much the whole album except S4U, Missing and Gloria

[ImpactBreaker]

I really like the Love again album

[Sky High]

I love Song 4 U, especially PV. But I rather listen Orchestra version.