『A BALLADS 2』on sale 2021.03.12

[RealLight]

omg @Evan Odinson your pfp 💀💀💀

[Evan Odinson]

Originally Posted by RealLight

omg @Evan Odinson your pfp 💀💀💀

It's a serve, I know!

[DonkeyKongRemix]

Originally Posted by ~angel*ayumi~

I rly hope The GIFT won´t be included, that´s like the only Ayu song I actually hate

It's one of my favorites... I would love to have it on there but I can't imagine how it could be remixed or remastered.

[jbrat2219]

Originally Posted by ~angel*ayumi~

I rly hope The GIFT won´t be included, that´s like the only Ayu song I actually hate

Haha, it's one of my favorite ballads of hers!!! Different strokes for different folks, I guess 😂

[thinkingoutloud89]

the only thing that is more of a snooze fest than THE GIFT (which she dramatically overhyped for such a basic sound) is beloved. The latter has more interest to it tho.

[Deep snow]

Originally Posted by ~angel*ayumi~

I rly hope The GIFT won´t be included, that´s like the only Ayu song I actually hate

I don't hate The GIFT but really dislike its 'lethargic' quality. all the instruments sound very half-hearted to me and the mastering is firmly Not Great. it's unfortunate to me that this song got a PV and she looks absolutely stunning in it.

speaking of ayu songs I actively hate, mine is also in A ONE, and it's Anything for You. to me it's a direct self-ripoff of Walk, which I love, but without the build-up. plus it's like nine hours long? and for what

[DonkeyKongRemix]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

the only thing that is more of a snooze fest than THE GIFT (which she dramatically overhyped for such a basic sound) is beloved. The latter has more interest to it tho.

Funny, beloved is one of the other ones I wanted to see included. I love both songs.

[adrtwb]

I have created a “A BALLADS 2” playlist on Spotify. Let’s see if she will get creative with the songs selection. “a bell” is just a place holder for “Pray for you”, which i guess will be included.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2M...QAGtaHCePmVhrg

[jbrat2219]

If Together when... and Virgin Road are must haves for me. I know she won't include remixes, but fated orchestra version is vibes!

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by jbrat2219

If Together when... and Virgin Road are must haves for me. I know she won't include remixes, but fated orchestra version is vibes!

Yes, fated orchestra version is to die for.

[Sim']

Originally Posted by adrtwb

I have created a “A BALLADS 2” playlist on Spotify. Let’s see if she will get creative with the songs selection. “a bell” is just a place holder for “Pray for you”, which i guess will be included.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2M...QAGtaHCePmVhrg

Any specific reason why you only included her post-Secret ballads?
Just curious...

[adrtwb]

Originally Posted by Sim'

Any specific reason why you only included her post-Secret ballads?
Just curious...

I’m not sure if she will include anything before Secret because of the release of A BEST 2.

[thinkingoutloud89]

^again, it's not a best of, it's a compilation and it will probably pick up where A BALLADS left off.

[Sim']

^^ Yep, there's a reason it's called A BALLADS 2 and not A BEST 3

These are two independent series of best albums :
- M & SEASONS have been featured in both A BEST and A BALLADS
- Voyage & Dearest have been featured in both A BALLADS and A BEST 2

This best will include ballads released after A BALLADS, and there's a guarantee she'll include her strong ballads like HEAVEN, No way to say and CAROLS (to name a few)

[!Lawi!]

According to the opening post the TA announcement actually states it will include songs released from A BALLADS onwards, and as said above I can't imagine she'd miss out on the hit ballads released between A BALLADS and Secret.

When do you guys expect another announcement now? We're a month and a half away from the release date, is it realistic to expect at least a tracklist in the next two weeks do you think?

[Deep snow]

the anticipation is killing me. I would love it if we get both the track lists and the cover art at the same time.

[Aderianu]

I hate waiting. I believe tracklist already decided since someone needs to work on mastering and it will take time

[thinkingoutloud89]

there have been cases where the announcement was early and all the info came 1 to 2 weeks before the release.
I don't know what the campaign will look like due to OVID, but this is a chance to make a big(ger) impact.

[ShiraJemJem]

My expectation about the song that would probably include in A BALLADS 2 are No way to say, Moments, CAROLS, HEAVEN, fated, JEWEL, Days, You were..., Zutto..., MOON, Virgin Road, Ohai no Ki, Pray For You

[KPL]

I would accept a beauty shot as long as it’s not pink
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBY-buxD...d=4tdro6x7ge14