I like Hatsukoi, but it took time for me to warm to it. Not sure whether I prefer this or Fantome, but I think both are very decent albums. Everything she'll do here on out will be of at least a certain level of quality, I think, because she's just a very solid singer and songwriter, but neither album is a match for Ultra Blue. I'm far more likely to listen to either of her latest than the very dated first two albums though, which have the once upon a time killer singles. I found Hatsukoi to be quite emotive after a few listens.
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