[1] The mini-album contains eight songs and features a number of collaborators, including Tetsuya Yukumi, Bounceback, CMJK, and Dai Nagao, among others, with Hamasaki serving as co-composer and songwriter.

The mini-album was commercially successful, reaching number one on Japan's Oricon Albums Chart with more than half a million copies sold in its opening week.

[2] Max Matsuura, a long-time collaborator, produced the album, which was mixed by Koji Morimoto, Satoshi Kumasaka, and Yasuo Matsumoto, and mastered by Shigeo Miyamoto.

[3] Avex Trax then released Memorial Address in Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Taiwan, as well as digital and streaming services.

Avex Trax released "&" as the lead single on July 9, 2003, and is a triple A-side that includes the songs "Ourselves," "Grateful Days," and "Hanabi: Episode II".

[12] It was a commercial success in Japan, reaching number one on the Oricon Singles Chart for 12 weeks and being certified platinum by the RIAJ for sales of over 250,000 units.

[15] It was a commercial success in Japan, peaking at number one on the Oricon Singles Chart and earning two certifications: platinum for physical shipments and gold for more than 100,000 digital downloads.

He selected "Because of You" and "Ourselves" as standout tracks from the mini-album, concluding, "Though not a totally hidden gem, Memorial Address should be sought out when enjoying the first half of her first decade as Japan's queen of pop.