(10) years of summer: Ranking Ayumi’s singles (appears)

As Hamasaki Ayumi takes the number one spot on the Oricon charts this week with her latest single, appears takes a look back on ten years of Ayumi’s time in the music biz. In the form of a top ten ranking, appears is specifically focusing on Ayumi’s summer singles, which are noted to be some of the more anticipated releases by her fans.

A short study of Ayumi’s glitter starts things out at number ten and is one that I found particularly interesting to read. Personally, I’m not a fan of Ayumi, haven’t taken the time to listen, but I have read of numerous accounts of her efforts to stay, relevant so to speak. That is, in reference to her fame and popularity; tho she manages to stay at the top of the charts. appears makes mention of this by telling of Ayumi’s attempts to try something new, in both musical style and by branching outside of the Japanese market.

It’s not all negative reviews however, as Ayumi does indeed have a long history of hits to display. The rest of appears’ rankings flow together, touching not only on Ayumi’s music, but the covers, the PVs and all the likes that go along with the pop stars career. Be sure to check it out.