Album: A COMPLETE ～ALL SINGLES～

Overview
"A COMPLETE ～ ALL SINGLES ～" is a greatest hits album by the famous Japanese pop vocalist, Ayumi Hamasaki. Launched on September 10, 2008 by Avex Trax, the album includes all of her songs from her debut in 1998 to 2008, spanning a total of 43 songs. This collection also includes her fourteenth single, "A", which includes four A-side tracks, totaling 47 tunes in all. The compilation album is produced by Max Matsuura, and includes three discs that encapsulate a decade of Hamasaki's career as a J-pop artist.

Background
Ayumi Hamasaki began her prolific profession in the Japanese music scene in 1998 with her debut single "Poker Face". She rapidly acquired appeal and, throughout the years, ended up being a family name not just in Japan however also in lots of other Asian countries. Her effective vocals and emotive ballads, combined with her distinctive design, make her a standout artist.

The idea for the release of "A COMPLETE ～ ALL SINGLES ～" was developed to celebrate the tenth anniversary of her profession. It is a total collection of all her singles, showcasing the milestones of her journey from 1998 to 2008. The album is presented in chronological order, showing the development and advancement of her sound and music design throughout the decade.

Featured Singles
"A COMPLETE ～ ALL SINGLES ～" starts with Hamasaki's debut single "Poker Face" and continues to her iconic tunes, like "LOVE ~ Destiny ~", "SEASONS", "Voyage", and "HANABI". Each disc of the three-disc set represents various phases of her profession.

A few of the other standout tracks consist of:

1. "Boys & Girls"-- A high-energy track from her "LOVEppears" album that showcases Hamasaki's effective voice and lively personality.
2. "Dearest"-- One of her most popular ballads, showcasing her ability to reveal deep emotions through her music.
3. "Evolution"-- A dance-friendly track with a transmittable beat that shows her adaptability as an artist.
4. "M"-- A poignant ballad that demonstrates her mastery of storytelling through song.
5. "BLUE BIRD"-- A song that mixes Western pop and electronic aspects, demonstrating her continuous growth and experimentation with different sounds.

Along with the singles, an extra DVD is included featuring video for every single tune on the compilation.

Business Performance and Reception
"A COMPLETE ～ ALL SINGLES ～" got positive evaluations from critics and fans alike, praising it as a detailed collection of Hamasaki's work. The album debuted at top on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart in Japan. In simply one week, it offered over 538,000 copies, making it one of the most significant hits of her career. In addition, the album charted in several other Asian countries, solidifying her appeal and influence in the area.

Within a month of its release, "A COMPLETE ～ ALL SINGLES ～" was licensed Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for shipments of one million copies. Ultimately, the album became the very popular album of 2008 in Japan.

Legacy
As a celebration of a decade of Ayumi Hamasaki's music profession, "A COMPLETE ～ ALL SINGLES ～" works as both a testimony to her unbelievable journey and an intro to her artistry for new fans. With her continued success regardless of the shifts in music patterns, Hamasaki shows her durability and long lasting effect on the J-pop market. This collection is a terrific representation of her special sound and enormous talent that has made her an enduring pop icon.