[Official Message] A BEST -15th Anniversary Edition-

[Bad Wolf]

Originally Posted by mizuki-7

It's false to say that she didn't want this album to exist ! What bothered her so much is the fact she couldn't handle this album like she wanted to do because everything was planned prior her agreement and she thought it was way too early ... but today I'm pretty sure she is proud of this album !
I don't get the disappointment about it ? It's just a re-release nothing more ! I already own the original so I will pass that's all !

Have you ever seen that documentary that was released like, 10 or so years ago about her? It went into some detail on this. She was pissed that A BEST was being forced on her without her input, and because "best" albums (to her) meant someone had reached their peak. That sounds an awful lot like someone who didn't want an album to exist (note the tense).

I already explained my disappointment and lack of interest in this release. You don't have to agree with my thoughts to know that.

At the very least, it's nice that they're remastering the songs! There's a few ASFXX and Duty tracks that might benefit greatly from that treatment.

[mizuki-7]

^
Honestly we are saying the same things ! We just interpret her words differently lol
Yes she was against the release of this album at this precise time not against the idea of releasing a best album but against her company because they didn't asked for her agreement ...that's why I say I'm sure she is proud of it after all !

I already explained my disappointment and lack of interest in this release. You don't have to agree with my thoughts to know that.

Of course but my comment was not personal^^

[jean-baptiste]

Originally Posted by mizuki-7

It's false to say that she didn't want this album to exist ! What bothered her so much is the fact she couldn't handle this album like she wanted to do because everything was planned prior her agreement and she thought it was way too early ... but today I'm pretty sure she is proud of this album !
I don't get the disappointment about it ? It's just a re-release nothing more ! I already own the original so I will pass that's all !

I agree. It hurt ayu at the time but the album went on to become one of the best selling Japanese albums of all time. It solidified her presence and mark in Japanese music and pop culture forever. She was devastated at the time that she wasn't able to control the release of the best album she always dreamed of, but since then I'm sure she's become proud of the release. I'm sure she even looks back at the rebellious nature of the cover with a sense of pride that her voice wasn't able to be totally quenched.

Also, even if the release at the time was against her wishes, it doesn't mean the content of A BEST is anything to be ashamed of. Those songs are the epitome of ayu's legacy and peak, and I'm sure she's proud of every single song on A BEST.

A BEST is an album I'm proud of as an ayu fan. Idk I could be wrong, but I can't see why she wouldn't be proud as well, despite the tough time the higher-ups gave her.

[koumori]

Originally Posted by jean-baptiste

I agree. It hurt ayu at the time but the album went on to become one of the best selling Japanese albums of all time. It solidified her presence and mark in Japanese music and pop culture forever. She was devastated at the time that she wasn't able to control the release of the best album she always dreamed of, but since then I'm sure she's become proud of the release. I'm sure she even looks back at the rebellious nature of the cover with a sense of pride that her voice wasn't able to be totally quenched.

Also, even if the release at the time was against her wishes, it doesn't mean the content of A BEST is anything to be ashamed of. Those songs are the epitome of ayu's legacy and peak, and I'm sure she's proud of every single song on A BEST.

I agree. There's been a lot of time between now and then - I suspect she's come to terms with it.

[visionfactory]

Images of the luxury box, shirt design, details

[Zeke.]

Although the album was forced on her, she was still able to mold it into a vision. She might have not felt it was the right time to pursue such a release, but due to a chain of events that seemed beyond her control, she was able to force as much "control" out of herself as she could. I think after all has been said and done, she looks back on the album, it's voice, and the message behind it, unable to imagine it culminating differently. I mean, it practically shaped her existence from that point forward; a blessing in disguise!

It's VERY Hamasaki Ayumi, and she was able to achieve a different tone, a more "established" and "glorified" BEST, with it's successor A BEST 2, and to an even greater extent, with A COMPLETE.

[rainbow_smile]

Originally Posted by visionfactory

Images of the luxury box, shirt design, details

Well, I believe it's been confirmed that the shirts will feature the first press covers. So I guess just a plain black T shirt, with a cover slapped in front And I don't think they ever revealed the design of the box before the release? At least not recently.

[ayu_ready?]

I have original, and no, I don't need this

[visionfactory]

Originally Posted by rainbow_smile

Well, I believe it's been confirmed that the shirts will feature the first press covers. So I guess just a plain black T shirt, with a cover slapped in front And I don't think they ever revealed the design of the box before the release? At least not recently.

Slapped in the front

I won't give up expecting more details! a special site! anything!

[mi|kshake]

^Yeah, I've been hoping for more details too!!

[Aderianu]

cover of the luxury box

[~angel*ayumi~]

I can´t believe official site still say "delaxe edition" ><

[AyuGAME]

I'm hoping that behind this 15 years old cover...there will be new cover...like slipcase thing...with same pose same thing..

[DonkeyKongRemix]

Originally Posted by ~angel*ayumi~

I can´t believe official site still say "delaxe edition" ><

That edition has a whole different purpose. XD

[oaristos]

Originally Posted by AyuGAME

I'm hoping that behind this 15 years old cover...there will be new cover...like slipcase thing...with same pose same thing..

That would be a dream! I highly doubt that that's going to be the case though...

[visionfactory]

Originally Posted by ~angel*ayumi~

I can´t believe official site still say "delaxe edition" ><

It's not that terrible I've seen worse

[Isicio]

I like the deluxe edition cover

[pimenta]

I liked it better with white text, but gold makes sense for a deluxe edition...

[lastminute]

I would love if the gold letters turn out to be metallic or something of the sort, I'm also very curious to see how the deluxe box's design is going to be... I would really like something along the lines of Colours TeamAyu Edition box, but considering with this release we're getting a t-shirt, which are bulkier, I'm guessing that kind of box won't do.

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

I like the gold. Very minimal but elegant change.

How her releases should all be treated haha.