Ai No Uta (album)

Ai No Uta is the eighth studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Mai Kuraki. It was released on January 1, 2008, in Japan by Northern Music. The album title translates to "Song of Love."

Ai No Uta is a pop and R&B-influenced album featuring a mix of ballads and upbeat tracks. It includes several previously released singles, such as "Shiroi Yuki," "Season of Love," "Silent Love ~Open My Heart~," and "Born to Be Free."

The album charted at number 2 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart in Japan. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for shipments of over 100,000 copies.

Ai No Uta received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Kuraki's vocal performance and the album's overall production quality. Some critics noted that while the album was solid, it didn't necessarily break new ground for Kuraki's sound.

The album was released in two versions: a regular edition and a limited edition. The limited edition included a DVD featuring music videos and behind-the-scenes footage.