It follows her five previous greatest hits albums, Best: First Things (2005), Best: Second Session (2006), Best: Bounce & Lovers (2007), Out Works & Collaboration Best (2009), and Best: Third Universe/Universe (2010).

The compilation was released in many different formats including a one-disc standard edition, and a two-disc CD and DVD package.

Summer of Love was appreciated by contemporary critics who noted the vast production of Koda's collection.

[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] It features three new tracks; "Ex Tape" and "Hurricane", which are upbeat "urban songs," and "No One Else but You", which is inspired by "smoother, jazzier" music.

She performed the songs in Miyagi, and whoever attended that night received a reserved copy of Summer of Love, and goodies.