Ayumi doesn't have a good trackrecord with remasters. Not at all, really, most of them are just somewhat louder. So imagine my surprise when the 15th Anniversary Edition of A BEST is crip, clear and just plain beautiful! I've known these songs for years, listened to them over and over, but never have they sounded this good, never have they had this much detail and soul. I'm hearing elements I've never noticed before on every song, no exceptions. I'm still disappointed that no alternate versions ...
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