[Ai Otsuka] ✪ the 21st TRiCKY thread ✪

[Delicious n Bold]

You know I have to agree that some compositions are basic but I'm not expecting weird bjork-like compositions for the songs. Sometimes basic is a lot of fun. I think that, in the end, as long as you have fun and you enjoy yourself, the music has done its job.

[terra]

^Indeed, the album has perfectly served its job on giving me a fun listening session. That's what matters in the end.

[NintendoHTF1242]

Still love this album to death. laugh and end end and are my drugs.

[chocopockymaster]

^ mine too end and and is fab

[HilaryDuffFanboy]

As a long time Otsuka Ai fan who lost interest in jpop a few years ago, this album is indeed amazing. I don't know how she managed to pull it off, I didn't think I'd enjoy it after she said it would be more electronic. I'll be seeing her live for the first time on July 4th. I can't wait. I'm lonely is definitely my favourite on this album.

[Corvina]

First week sales:
3,146

[tsumekaze_]

OMG that is low. Does she usually sell like this?
this album is epic, SELL DEM COPIES AI

[chocopockymaster]

New Ai remixes!

Some kind soul ripped the LOVE TRiCKY bonus CD for LOVE9CUBE members and uploaded it. It includes two remixes--one of Yumekui, the other of Sakuranbo.

http://miusiq.tumblr.com/post/117735...remium-special

(this tumblr is fab btw, I've discovered so much awesome music through it)

[terra]

^I downloaded that on my work laptop and it's in the office lol gotta download it now
Isn't that tumblr belongs to someone here?

[haraiso]

Crying at those sales. I'm going to pretend millions of people downloaded it instead.

Originally Posted by tsumekaze_

OMG that is low. Does she usually sell like this?
this album is epic, SELL DEM COPIES AI

She was really good, pre-Love Letter era. I know sales aren't anywhere where they used to be, but it's really sad to see how much she's dropped...granted she did fall off the face of the Earth for like 4 years lol.

Punch (#3 - 190k)
Jam (#1 - 224k)
Cook (#1 - 334k)
PiECE (#1 - 208k)
Letter (#3 - 104k)
Fantastic (#22 - 4k)
TRiCKY (#24 - 3k )
*first week sales

[stickyrice]

shooting star has been giving me so much life these past few days. Perfect for those late summer evenings <3

[chocopockymaster]

Originally Posted by terra

Isn't that tumblr belongs to someone here?

omg really?!?!? Who? I need to thank them!

[Zeke.]

"Tears" only has one version, right?

There is not a "sakaban version," right?

I saw online mention of sakaban version when looking up the lyrics.

Tears is one of my favorite Ai Otsuka songs ever. I remember first time it played; I was outside, early autumn, strolling around, scanning the scenery as I searched for items to photograph for my photography class. Tears began to play so gently, and it just set the mood. I felt like it was absolutely perfect for the moment and environment I had found myself within. It made a huge impression on me within that context. As a result, I appreciate this song immensely to this day, and I listen to it on gentle days and feel appreciative of its beauty and its existence.

[terra]

^I remember seeing it too, may have to look in my Tokyo Friends backup to see and hear if it's the same Tears

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster

omg really?!?!? Who? I need to thank them!

I believe the original tumblr name was bestfiction which was also the livejournal name back then.
I forgot their username here tho
It's cloud honey I think

[chocopockymaster]

There is a Sabakan version of tears. I can rip it from my copy of the soundtrack for you this afternoon. What quality do you want?

[NintendoHTF1242]

I wish Ai would just release a damn B-Side best or something, cause she has SO many great B-sides. The B-side on Neko ni Fuusion or whatever is SO fucking good omfg that song is Heaven in the purest form.

[chocopockymaster]

Agreed. Natsuzora is a fucking MASTERPIECE...as is Hoshikuzu.

[Delicious n Bold]

Neko ni fusion? OMGG love it!
Lemme listen to natsuzora real quick. I love the a side so the b side must be the real shit.

[terra]

Natsuzora is like EVERYTHING!!!!
I love Hoshikuzu better than Tears lol
Her b-sides are gems, I wish she would release a b-side album. I compiled it myself but gave a crappy title and artwork lol

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster

There is a Sabakan version of tears. I can rip it from my copy of the soundtrack for you this afternoon. What quality do you want?

I would love that! 320 Kbps please.

I made a b-side compilation a long time ago "愛 (Ai) LOVE B-SIDES" (I didn't use ALL b-sides though, just the ones I thought were the most worthwhile). Tried to get all 320 tracks but a few I had to make due with what was available. Just recently I was able to get kimi no kaeru. in 320 thanks to a certain member mentioning that it was part of one of her BEST releases. When compiling I listened to the beginning and endings of each track in order to get a sense for the flow the album should have. I should re-compile the collection in complete 320.

http://ahsforum.com/forum/showthread...t=love+b-sides