Vinyl (LP)

Ayumi Hamasaki's Duty is easily one of my favorite albums of all time and stands out as a definitive peak in her discography. While mainstream hits like "Vogue," "Far Away," and "Seasons" are undeniable crowd-pleasers, my personal highlights are deeper cuts like the title track "Duty," "End of the World," "Teddy Bear," and "Key ~Eternal Tie Version~." Listening to it now, it is clear that she was incredibly ahead of her time, both in her profound lyrical themes and her visionary musicality.