2010, New Album,and her 50th Single

[kotora]

Have anyone noticed this?

You were.../BALLADS is ayu's 47th single, and it seems that she will release her 50th single in this year if and only if the release pattern is going to be like 2009

2009 (Evidence) -> (Time for release) -> 2010 (Prediction)
RULE/Sparkle -> (Spring Release) -> 48th Single
Sunrise/Sunset -> (Summer Release) -> 49th Single
You were.../BALLAD -> (Winter Release) -> 50th Single

So, it is possible 2010 is another remarkable year for ayu because she has released 50th single in her career. And it means that she is the first one (I think) in doing so?

On the other hand, she likes to have a tour for promotion her album. Since the 2010 tour news is out, it possible means that there is a new album to be released soon.

So the questions for discussion are

[1] Do you think that 2010 is remarkable for her?
[2] What do you expect in her 50th single?
[3] If the releasing pattern is not the same as 2009, when do you want her 50th single to be released ?
[4] What do you expect in her new album?

[SURREAL__RAINBOW]

I'm sure 2010 is gonna be remarkable for her and her team as every year has been since she started with her concerts, etc. ^^ It might be just another year for a new album and the tour of it, or it could be as you said the year for her 50th single.


I don't think her 50th single is going to be that big, the fact that is the 50th single is what is gonna make it a big thing to release, and probably bring up another tour like the stadium tour (*o*) or she might wait until the end of next year and have a 50th single anniversary Countdown live etc which I wouldn't mind


I wanted another single before a new album, cause sunrise/sunset was pretty weak, and You were... with BALLAD ain't enough to make it seem interesting. so after that album, maybe another single for september, and the 50th single for november


I don't wanna expect anything from her new album, I just dunno what to expect anymore, I just want her to have fun with it and try to put more ideas into her new stuff and not just let her team to do everything.

[Mai82Go]

I expect A Museum II 50th Single Anniversary Stadium Tour. Work it Ayu. j/k

[Bad Wolf]

Hmmm.


[1] Do you think that 2010 is remarkable for her?

I'm not sure what to think. Personally, I feel as if Ayu's hit a bit of a slump. She's reaching for new styles and/or a new 'theme' in her music, and while I love the idea of reinvention, I HATE the transition period. We're at a transition period right now, so I just hope 2010 will bring Ayu to a point where she knows what look/style/theme she wants to go for and she pursues it to the fullest extent.

[2] What do you expect in her 50th single?

More of the same, I guess. If you mean to ask if I expect Ayu to do something special to commemorate it then I guess I could see avex pushing for some kind of recognition. Like a revamp of A MUSEUM in 2010.

[3] If the releasing pattern is not the same as 2009, when do you want her 50th single to be released ?

Whenever Ayu wants to release it

[4] What do you expect in her new album?

I have low expectations, since NEXT LEVEL let me down a little... but I just hope her new album has a stronger sense of purpose, direction and a goal. I want Ayu to go into the studio and know EXACTLY what type of album she wants to make without losing any of the album's theme. I feel like her older releases, pre-Secret, were significant and fantastic, and everything since 2007 has been a little haphazard.

[majrakun]

I feel like she's rising up again with her release on You were.../BALLAD, so I have high hopes for 2010 as well! I do hope she will NOT continue with the NEXT LEVEL sound though, go back to classic Ayu, or at least do something which is more in her area.

And I just don't want another BEST or COMPLETE yet.

Her album might be a spring release. Since she's releasing two singles for each album, and at the rate she's going following 2009's pattern, probably the 48th single will be a summer/autumn release and the 49th single will be an autumn/winter release?

That would probably mean her 50th single would be released next year, 2011? Maybe it's going to have the special long-case like MW or Days/GREEN, or avex might suck more money in by making it limited or have a deluxe edition or something. Haha. Maybe, if we're lucky, she would release it on her then 13th anniversary? They're probably going to make as big deal as it was for MW, which I think wasn't much?

Of course, she could just ditch the whole pattern, release a single a month after the album and somehow manage to squeeze the 50th single for 2010.

[Picaflor 7/4]

A museum was one of the most pointless concerts. concert for having 30 singles? wat the hell. I don't think she'll do anything special. It's just a single. not like it's her 50'th album or something. [/trolling]

better not disappoint.

[Mai82Go]

^You think so? A Museum is still one of my favourite concerts, I don't think it was pointless at all.

[Bad Wolf]

I felt like A.M. was a showcase for the singles which had mostly hit #1, I think? So ... yeah, not really seeing what's pointless about that.

[Insanity1240]

[1] Do you think that 2010 is remarkable for her?
Every year is a remarkable year for Ayu ;P

[2] What do you expect in her 50th single?
=\ I'm not even sure. I really liked BALLAD and the PV is very high on my list of favorites. I want something with an interesting PV because for me the PV's really influence which songs I listen to more I guess

[3] If the releasing pattern is not the same as 2009, when do you want her 50th single to be released ?
She should take her time, shes the Queen; aint no one taking that away from her ;]

[4] What do you expect in her new album?
Expectations always make things seem dissapointing. I'm not expecting anything, SURPRISE ME AYU

[AyUta]

Haha, I know Avex will squeeze out three singles in 2010 . Just to hit her 5oth single achievment.

[aura~]

[1] Do you think that 2010 is remarkable for her?

Now we have "news" of a new tour. I don't know but this is the first time the first time they announce it that fast, it gives me the feeling of sth special, plus what ayu said of being it her longest tour and plus the big decision she told in TA months ago... I don't know... 2010 can be a remarkable year if the tour has something different fromt he past ones, not only the fact of being the longest one...

[2] What do you expect in her 50th single?

I also think that the pattern will be the same as thsi year... but being this year her longer tour... Well a longer tour can be just adding one more date (LOL) but I don't think this will be the case, there will be some more... so maybe she won't have time to release 3 single, and will only do 2... soo the 50th single would be for 2011... but well... for her 50th single I expect a 3 a-side single... nothing more ^^ and great song as always ^^ the fact of beig the 50th make it big itself... XDDD


[3] If the releasing pattern is not the same as 2009, when do you want her 50th single to be released ?

said before.. maybe she won't have time with her longest tour evaah! xDDD so maybe the 50th single is left for 2011 ^^ and then start an A MUSEUM II ^^

[4] What do you expect in her new album?

Expect... I expect great songs as always... Yw/B are GREAT I love them ¡... I just can't think of an album with S/S buy she can't leave them out of it so... well... I expect it with a lot of songs, only 2 interludes and rockish/dark songs, sad ballads, and love sweet ballads ^^ I'll have enough happiness with Sunrise, but a song like STEP you would be also right ^^ Ok... I want a mix of memorial address and (miss)understood and a bit of MY STORY ^^ XDD (dreaaamming!!!)

[GRACE]

imo, she's already working on her new album, so we can forget a spring single.

I can't see her 50th single happening till 2011 tbh

[alternarist]

I am pretty sure an album is gonna be released first. Then a tour, then probably 2 singles. Probably ayu will keep the 50th single to kick start 2011 and a 2011 World Tour.

[kendelle]

[1] Do you think that 2010 is remarkable for her?
Not necessarily. Her 10th anniversary is over and there weren't a huge number of releases in celebration. I think 2010 will be same as usual, maybe her singles will contain more tracks now, in the vein of maxi-singles?
[2] What do you expect in her 50th single?
Hopefully it would be a song that takes off of her previous songs. Perhaps references to songs like SEASONS, M, HANABI etc xD Perhaps another megamix like in the S/S single. I think it will be a double A side although a triple (or another trilogy) would be wonderful. Most likely 1 upbeat pop track and 1 ballad.
[3] If the releasing pattern is not the same as 2009, when do you want her 50th single to be released ?
At worst I think we'd get the 50th in 2011 for her anniversary. If Avex or Ayu feels mean to us we might not see it until April next year....but hopefully if they make us wait the singles would be as good as YW/B.
[4] What do you expect in her new album?
I'd like another MY STORY but I think it will be closer to GUILTY.

[Jason]

[1] Do you think that 2010 is remarkable for her?
I think 2010 will be a better year for her. I just think Ayu needs a more focused direction, but yeah. It'll be a great year for her yet again.

[2] What do you expect in her 50th single?
Something epic... a ballad most likely. I have a strange feeling she already has an idea. I hope it's something she's composed... like, maybe she's been saving a special song for her 50th. I hope, anyway.

[3] If the releasing pattern is not the same as 2009, when do you want her 50th single to be released ?
I can see an album being released in late February or early March. So, who knows? I think 2 more singles, another album (album released in early or mid 2011) and then her 50th single (the single will appear in her next compilation, which will HOPEFULLY be A BALLADS 2 *fingers crossed*

[4] What do you expect in her new album
I expect a more 'safe' effort this time around (if the recent singles are anything to go by). I really hope... REALLY hope, Ayu will put more ballads in there. In the end, though, I expect it to be better than NEXT LEVEL.

[amorphose]

NO NEW ALBUM UNTIL AT LEAST SUMMER PLEASE. IF THIS IS NEXT LEVEL PT. II THEN I GIVE UP. D:

[Max_ZZZ]

[1] Do you think that 2010 is remarkable for her?
WELL... a song album definitely means we have an oppurtunity to get something good!! because ya each album may have been lacking in something sometimes, but there was NEVER an album i hated. i like each album and there's always a song that amaaaazes me. for NEXT LEVEL it was rollin', NEXT LEVEL, Sparkle, wow see it was so good! my peeve was that there were no real sad songs. but ANYWAYS because of that i think 2010 has the potential to be veeery remarkable. especially we get another chance to see good costumes, good setlists, and good albums/singles!

[2] What do you expect in her 50th single?
ughhh hopefully a triple/quadruple A side single!!! with a sick theme, or just something that won't get out of my head until the next single/album lol

[3] If the releasing pattern is not the same as 2009, when do you want her 50th single to be released ?
2011. end of story.

[4] What do you expect in her new album
I EXPECT MORE THAN JUST 10 SONGS. come on, let's break the 14 track curse now
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[GRACE]

Originally Posted by amorphose

NO NEW ALBUM UNTIL AT LEAST SUMMER PLEASE. IF THIS IS NEXT LEVEL PT. II THEN I GIVE UP. D:

Too late LOL she's been working on it for the past two weeks apparently XD

[ayumi.hamasaki]

^ I can't wait to get a new album

[roanmy]

I am looking forward to her new album, but I hope that after her 50th single she will announce taking a long break to (hopefully heal her voice a little) and, please correct me if I'm wrong on this, isn't her 50th single going to be the one that breaks Seiko's record if she gets the No. 1 at Oricon for You were.../BALLAD, 48th, 49th and 50th single?