A Best
''A Best'' (stylized as ''BEST'') is the first greatest hits album by Japanese singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released on March 28, 2001, by Avex Trax and Avex Music Creative Inc. Hamasaki had originally planned to release the greatest hits album after her 2002 studio album ''I Am...'', but the idea was denied by Avex head staff. Instead, Avex released the album in 2001, which caused conflict between the label and Hamasaki. The compilation was released in two different formats including a physical and a digital release. Seven different artworks were released in several editions of the album. The album includes one new track, three re-recorded tracks, and the rest of previously released singles.''A Best'' was lauded by contemporary critics who noted the quality and memorability of the tracks. Many also labeled the album as one of the best representations of Japanese pop music. Released purposely against fellow Japanese musician Hikaru Utada's studio album ''Distance'' for direct competition, the compilation entered at number two on Japan's Oricon Albums Chart. It reached number one the following week, and sold over five million units in Japan. The album's lead single "M" was released on December 13, 2000, and reached the top spot on the Oricon Singles Chart.
In support of Hamasaki's third studio album ''Duty'' and ''A Best'', Hamasaki held two concerts at Japan's Tokyo Dome. The tour was a massive crowd-puller, and one live recording was released. Since its release, the album brought Hamasaki a myriad of accolades and award nominations with a conga line of successful recognition throughout Eastern and Western publications. ''A Best'' is listed as the sixth best-selling album in Japan overall. In 2016, Hamasaki re-released the album on that same date as a 15th-anniversary celebration; this included new material and formats. Hamasaki promoted the reissue with a Japanese concert tour, entitled Made in Japan. Provided by Wikipedia
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1by Marín-Moreno, H., Sahoo, S. K., Best, A. I.Get access
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2by Marin Moreno, H., Sahoo, S.K., Best, A.I.Get access
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3by Priest, J.A., Best, A.I., Clayton, C.R.I.Get access
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8by Priest, J.A., Best, A.I., Clayton, C.R.I.Get access
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12by Madhusudhan, B. N., Sahoo, S. K., Alvarez-Borges, F., Ahmed, S., North, L. J., Best, A. I.Get access
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13by Madhusudhan, B. N., Sahoo, S. K., Alvarez-Borges, F., Ahmed, S., North, L. J., Best, A. I.Get access
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14by Bull, J. M., Minshull, T. A., Mitchell, N. C., Thors, K., Dix, J. K., Best, A. I.Get access
Published in Geophysical Journal International (2003)
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15by Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Continuing Education, Hollingshurst, F., McGee, D., Best, A., Reid, C., Neis, B.Get access
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16by Bu, Q.T., Hu, G.W., Ye, Y.G., Liu, C.L., Li, C.F., Best, A.I., Wang, J.S.Get access
Published in Journal of Geophysics and Engineering (2017)
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17by Bu, Q.T., Hu, G.W., Ye, Y.G., Liu, C.L., Li, C.F., Best, A.I., Wang, J.S.Get access
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