What do you think about the Full "Rainy Day" version?

[*Petit*]

Originally Posted by Demure_Dusk

^ I so agree with your points. Ayu's ballads are unbeatable. Honestly. And this ballad is simply gorgeous. For one I love how it sounds like absolutely nothing she's ever released. Kumi's latest ballads are excellent but honestly I wouldn't compare them to HEAVEN or Rainy Day. Ayu's vocals are better and so is the whole emotion put into them.

The backing vocals are soothing and give this songs this ethereal feel to it. I love how the rain theme is consistent in the whole song.

Yes, I totally agree. I think Koda suits hip-hop soul semi tempo songs, not the average j-ballad. She actually sounds manly compared to ayumi (Probably because she sings in a more "western" voice way also though)... I'm starting to think that rainy day is even better than HEAVEN.