Ayumi Hamasaki - Next Level... down?

The local radio station has been playing Ayumi Hamasaki's new release non-stop recently. 1 song is called Next Level and give's a bit of the more beat-ty tune. Another song I didn't catch the title, but is more of a slow ballad. Hmm... A little poor for an Ayumi release isn't it?
Don't get me wrong. I like her songs. Well.. Most of her songs. Her songs has mostly been about having a catchy beat and repeating it over again and again. Evolution, Beautiful Fighter, etc. etc. Some of my favorite songs.

But this time, the formula really backfired. Repetitive notes + bad tunes = boring song. The newest release really brings Ayumi Hamasaki the next level, down that is.

*Now excuse me while I go put on my Flame Suit*