Avril Lavigne: The Best Damn Thing Album Review

Okay, I think we all knew that this album review was coming.  As I've said many times before I'm a huge Avril Lavigne fan so reviewing her third album, "The Best Damn Thing" is no surprise.  "The Best Damn Thing" was released in 2007, 3 years after Avril's second album, "Under My Skin" and was more upbeat and fun opposed to the dark, angry sounds of "Under My Skin".  Here's my track by track review:

1) Girlfriend: The first single from the album.  The song was a surprise considering she's telling a guy that she wants to be his girlfriend and to get rid of the girl he's with.  Also she was married to Deryck Whibley from "Sum 41" at the time.  The song surprisingly ended up being one of her most successful hits hitting number 1 in the U.S.  I like the song now but when it was first released, I thought it was bad.  9/10

2) I Can Do Better: This song was Avril's favorite song on the album.  Avril said while she was on tour that the song is about "being strong and doing better".  I don't want to be mean, but it sounds like she is drunk in the song.  I also found the third verse funny.  9/10

3) Runaway: This is my favorite song on the album.  It's about how life can suck and how you just want to runaway from it all.  That describes how life was for me in high school.  Really wish this song was a single!  10/10

4) The Best Damn Thing: The fourth and final single from the album as well as the title track.  When I first got the album, this song was one of the first songs I listened to.  I loved it but when I saw the video I was horrified.  Cheerleaders?!?!  Avril's has definitely changed.  I eventually got over it since the song was cool.  10/10

5) When You're Gone: We finally get to a ballad.  This song was the second single from the album.  The song talks about missing someone when they're far away from you.  The video for the song is amazing.  It made me cry.  10/10

6) Everything Back But You: This song is probably the most angriest song on the about.  It is rumored that this song was an outtake from "Under My Skin".  It makes sense because it not only does Avril's voice sound like it did on "Under My Skin" but it was also co-written and produced by Butch Walker, who co-wrote and produced some of the songs on "Under My Skin."  While it doesn't fit the mood of the album, it's still a great song.  10/10

7) Hot: The third single from the album.  When this song was announced as the third single from the album, I was shocked.  I thought it was an okay song but a bad choice as a single.  While the video was good, the song wasn't as successful as the first two singles from the album.  8/10

8) Innocence: Another ballad.  This song was released as a single in Italy and apparently had a video.  I didn't know that nor have I seen the video.  Although Avril's vocals are amazing, I usually ignore this song.  8/10

9) I Don't Have to Try: "I'm the one, I'm the one who knows the dance.  I'm the one, I'm the one who's got the prance.  I'm the one, I'm the one who wears the pants."  That's the opening line of the song.  Clearly Avril's saying she wears the pants in her relationship.  The song was also used in a canon camera commercial that Avril was in.  9/10

10) One of Those Girls: In this song Avril warns a friend that the girl who's hitting on him only wants him for money and when he's broke the girl will be gone.  This was one of the first songs I listened to on the album.  It is a little more rockier than some of the other songs but I still like it.  10/10

11) Contagious: Although it is the shortest song on the album, it is very upbeat.  It is about seeing a guy that you feel is "the one".  There was controversy with this song.  Apparently in 2005 Chantal Kreviazuk wrote a song with the same name and thought Avril plagiarized the song.  Although the case was settled, I am curious what the song Chantal wrote sounds like.  10/10

12) Keep Holding On: This song was a single for the "Eragon soundtrack".  While the film wasn't successful, the song was.  It was one of two songs Avril wrote for the soundtrack.  While this song was included on the soundtrack the other song, "Won't Let You Go", didn't make the soundtrack but was leaked a few years ago.  It is an empowering song and I love listening to it when I'm having a bad day.  Avril had said that the song was going to have an alternate version for the album but for unknown reasons that didn't happen.  Always wondered what the other version would've sound like.  10/10

 Avril's third album, "The Best Damn Thing" was much more lighter and happier than her previous album and was just as successful.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Runaway", "One of Those Girls", "The Best Damn Thing", "Contagious", "Keep Holding On", "When You're Gone", "Everything Back but You", "I Don't Have to Try", "Girlfriend", and "I Can Do Better".  Out of 120 points I give the album 111 which is 92%, an A.  Awesome, now I'll just wait until her sixth album comes because let's face it, when it's released I'll review it!

Skye Sweetnam: Sound Soldier Album Review

 Yesterday I reviewed Skye Sweetnam's first album, "Noise from the Basement", today I'm reviewing her second album, "Sound Soldier".  "Sound Soldier" was released 3 after Skye's first album and was mainly produced by the production team, "The Matrix", who worked on Avril Lavigne's first album.  Very strange when Skye had felt she was "Avril-lyte" in "Hupocrite" and had an "Anti-Matrix" sticker on her guitar.  The album was much different from her first album but very enjoyable to listen to nonetheless.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Music Is My Boyfriend: This song is about how Skye considers music to be her boyfriend and doesn't need anyone else.  The song had a video that Skye herself directed.  The song as well as the video are strange and I feel it is a weak song.  5/10

2) Human: The first single from the album.  The music video was inspired by the film "Tank Girl" which was also the inspiration for Avril Lavigne's "Rock N Roll" video a few years later.  How interesting.  The song is basically saying that "we're only human" as well as using things to market products is is shown obviously in the second verse.  It was a great choice as the first single.  10/10

3) Boyhunter (featuring Ak'Sent): This is my favorite song on the album.  Skye talks about sneaking out night meeting boys but you get caught.  Rapper "Ak'Sent" makes an appearance on the song and her verse is perfect.  Wish it was a single.  10/10

4) Ghosts (featuring Tim Armstrong): One of the few songs on the record that wasn't produced by The Matrix.  This song was produced by Tim Armstrong who is not only from the band "Rancid" but is also featured on the song.  I love the lyric, "there's some things you're gonna miss, going up in a small town like this" but that being said I have no clue what the song is about!  9/10

5) My Favorite Tune: In this song Skye compares her lover to her favorite song.  I'm sensing a theme with this album.  It also feels like it could've been on her first album, given that it's a straight forward pop/rock track.  10/10

6) Scary Love: The only ballad on the album.  The song is beautiful in some parts but a little "scary" in other parts.  It's about finding that one person that you love but you're afraid it may end given your previous relationships.  Really cute.  10/10

7) (Let's Get Movin') Into Action (featuring Tim Armstrong): The second and final single from the album.  There are two versions of this song.  The version that's on this album and the version that was a single on Tim Armstrong's album "A Poet's Life".  The song is a weak to me and a bad choice as a single.  5/10

8) Cartoon: This song is a little strange with the "pretty kitty" lyric but that being said the song is really good.  I wish it had a video.  I loved it from the first time I heard it and I still love it to this day.  10/10

9) Ultra: Another strange song.  I kept thinking she was saying "knuckles" in the chorus but it was actually "not girls" and "not guys".  I love the part where she sings "my river runs deep but your quite a big fish, if you're willing to try and understand me."  Her vocals on that part are amazing.  10/10

10) Make-Out Song: This song is very in your face.  It is completely different from Skye's previous record.  I don't know how else to describe it.  7/10

11) Kiss a Girl: In this song, Skye is so sick of her boyfriend being annoying that she's tempted to kiss a girl because she feels it's be less drama.  I didn't listen to the song that much at first but I like it now.  Strange how a few months after this album was released, Katy Perry released "I Kissed a Girl" and both artists were signed to Capitol Records at the time.  Coincidence?  10/10

12) Babydoll Gone Wrong: This song had a video that Skye directed herself.  The lyrics are a little creepy and it makes me relieved that there aren't any dolls in my house.  But that being said I still like the song.  10/10

13) Girl Like Me: This song was a bonus track on the Japanese version of the album.  In this song Skye is saying "what you get is what you see" with a girl like her.  Despite being a guy I like the song and I wish it was a single given that it's a strong song.  10/10

 Skye had said that "Sound Soldier" was meant to be Britney Spears meet Nine Inch Nails, while I'm not sure if that's how the record is I still like that she tried something new.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Boyhunter (featuring Ak'Sent)", "Cartoon", "Human", "Girl Like Me", "Babydoll Gone Wrong","Kiss a Girl", "Ghosts (featuring Tim Armstrong)", "Scary Love", and "Ultra".  Out of 130 points I give the album 116 points which is 89%, a B+.  Awesome job Skye!

Avril Lavigne: Let Go Album Review

 Is it any surprise that I'm reviewing another Avril Lavigne album?  Not really!  I love her music!  Today I'll be reviewing her first album, "Let Go".  So here's my track by track review:

1) Losing Grip: The fourth single from the album.  It was one of the more rock sounding songs on the album, as well as Avril's favorite song on the album.  The song talks about a relationship where the person you're with isn't even trying.  The video for the song was Avril performing the song in front of a crowd, she also did some crowd surfing in the video.  The song was released as an introduction to her next album, "Under My Skin", which was much more of a hard rock album as opposed to this one.  It's my favorite song on the album.  10/10

2) Complicated: The first single from the album.  I'm pretty sure everyone knows this song since it still gets airplay on radio to this day.  The songs talks about how people can be fake sometimes.  Everyone can relate to that!  The video features Avril with her band "crashing" a mall.  Good Charlotte referenced part of the video in their video for "Girls & Boys".  In 2013, Avril Lavigne wore the same outfit from this video in her video for "Here's to Never Growing Up".  "Complicated" remains one of her biggest hits to date.  10/10

3) Sk8er Boi: The second single from the album.  Like "Complicated", "Sk8er Boi" also gets a lot of airplay radio to this day.  The song talked about a guy who was crushing on girl who liked him as well but because her friends didn't like him it didn't work out but years later he becomes famous.  In other words that girl made a big mistake!  The video mainly focused on Avril and her band and at the end of the video the cops and helicopter arrive just as Avril is breaking a car window with her guitar.  The song was also referenced in her video for "Rock N Roll" in 2013.  10/10

4) I'm with You: The third single from the album.  While "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi" were upbeat fun pop songs, "I'm with You" showed a different side to Avril since it was a ballad and showcased her amazing vocals.  In the video she is seen at a party feeling alone as well as her walking the streets alone and leaving the party.  The song was sampled in Rihanna's song "Cheers (Drink to That)", which Avril was in the video for.  10/10

5) Mobile: The fifth and final single from the album.  Yes, this song was released as a single.  Many people don't know that since it was only released in Australia and New Zealand.  A video for it was shot in 2002 but wasn't seen until 2011 when it was leaked onto the internet.  The video showed Avril playing guitar while walking and crying.  10/10

6) Unwanted: This song was released as a promotional single in the U.K.  Like "Losing Grip", this song was also a rock song.  The song is about rejection after only meeting the person and how they make you feel unwanted and want you to go away, despite that you haven't done anything wrong.  10/10

7) Tomorrow: An acoustic pop ballad.  The song was played in an episode of Smallville and was used in a commercial that Avril was in back 2009, but I forget what the commercial was for.  Still amazing song!  10/10

8) Anything But Ordinary: "Sometimes I get so weird, I even freak myself out."  One of my favorite lyrics.  The album was almost titled "Anything But Ordinary" after this song but Avril changed it to "Let Go", which was later revealed to be one of her unreleased songs.  I love this song as well!  10/10

9) Things I'll Never Say: Like "Unwanted", "Things I'll Never Say" was also a promotional single but not in the U.K., instead it was released in Italy.  It's about wanting to say all the things in your head but you get too nervous to say them.  We can relate to that right?  10/10

10) My World: "In my head my thought are deep, sometimes I can't even speak, someone be and not pretend, I'm off again in my world".  Funny how I can always relate to this line in the song.  Wish this song was released as a single.  10/10

11) Nobody's Fool: In this song Avril talk raps, just like she did in "Bitchin' Summer".  Only difference is that in "Bitchin' Summer" she did that in one verse and in "Nobody's Fool" she did it in two verses.  This song is about sticking up for yourself and not being anyone's puppet.  I can relate to this one.  10/10

12) Too Much to Ask: This song is about how a guy chose drugs over his girlfriend and even when she ignores him he still doesn't care.  That really sucks!  My favorite part of the song was the lyric "you can't see the world through a mirror".  10/10

13) Naked: The last song on the album.  This song talks about being with someone who makes you feel good.  They see the you for you are and make you feel loved.  It's a really good song and a perfect way to end the album.  10/10

 To this day "Let Go" remains Avril's most successful album.  I love all the songs on the album.  Out of 130 points I give the album 130 points, which is an A+.  No surprise since it's a great album!  Also don't be surprised when I review "The Best Damn Thing" in the future.

Avril Lavigne: Under My Skin Album Review

 It's pretty obvious to say that I'm a huge fan of Avril Lavigne.  I've already reviewed her fourth album "Goodbye Lullaby" and her fifth self-titled album, "Avril Lavigne", so today I'll be reviewing my favorite Avril Lavigne album, "Under My Skin".  "Under My Skin" is Avril's second album and was much darker than her first album "Let Go".  Here's my track by track review.

1) Take Me Away: Avril wrote the lyrics to the song while her friend, and former lead guitarist, Evan Taubenfeld.  It was released as promo single in both Canada and Australia.  Every time I listen to the song it puts me in a good mood.  10/10

2) Together: Despite the title, it's not a happy song.  It talks about how when you're alone you feel good but when you're with your significant other you don't feel happy.  Avril had said that the song was her favorite song on the album and while on tour she performed the song while playing the piano.  This song is one of my favorites.  10/10

3) Don't Tell Me: The album's first single.  Like "Take Me Away", Avril wrote the lyrics and Evan wrote the music.  The song is about being strong and not letting a guy pressure you into doing anything.  10/10

4) He Wasn't: The fourth overall single from the album.  It wasn't released in the U.S. but it was released in the U.K., Canada, and Australia.  The video was very strange, especially with the shots of Avril dressed as a fairy as well as wearing devil horns.  But then again it's Avril Lavigne so it's kinda expected.  10/10

5) How Does It Feel: A very vulnerable song.  I think it's a song everyone can relate to at one point in their life.  This also the only song from the album that wasn't performed at her "Live in Budokan" tour, nor has it been performed at any of her other tours.  Strange.  10/10

6) My Happy Ending: The second single from the album.  It is my favorite song on the album.  It was also the best charting single on the album.  Despite it's title it's not a "happy" song.  Instead it talks about a relationship that's fallen apart.  10/10

7) Nobody's Home: The third single from the album.  Avril wrote the lyrics by herself while she wrote the music with former Evanescence lead guitarist Ben Moody.  It is a rock ballad and was a little slower paced than previous singles "Don't Tell Me" and "My Happy Ending" which were more fast paced.  10/10

8) Forgotten: One of, if not the darkest song on the album.  I used to ignore the song when I first got the album but as I got older I started to relate to it more.  10/10

9) Who Knows: A happy song!  The song talks about living life to fullest and just be happy.  I didn't like the song at first but I do now.  10/10

10) Fall to Pieces: While the U.K. got "He Wasn't" as the fourth single, "Fall to Pieces" was released as the fourth and final single here in the U.S. and was the fifth overall single off the album.  A video for the song was supposed to be shot but for some strange reason the video shoot was cancelled.  Instead it was just released as a radio single.  Shame that it didn't get a video, since it was a great song.  10/10

11) Freak Out: I love this song!  Avril wrote the lyrics by herself and the music was written by Evan Taubenfeld and Avril's former drummer Matt Bran.  I love the guitar part in the beginning and the part where she sings "Freak out, let it go".  Great motto to live by.  10/10

12) Slipped Away: This song makes me cry.  Avril wrote this song about her grandfather who passed away.  I can't listen to the song because it makes me think about my grandmother and I start crying.  Still a beautiful song.  10/10

13) I Always Get What I Want: This song was a bonus track on the U.K. version and Japanese version.  It was also a B-side to "Nobody's Home", was on "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Soundtrack" and was released on iTunes as a promo single.  Avril has performed the song a few times.  The title pretty much tells you what the song is about.  10/10

 Almost 10 years have passed since this album has been released and it's still one of Avril's best.  I love all the songs on this album and can relate to all of them.  Even "He Wasn't" which is kinda sad......  Anyone out of 130 points I give the album 130 points which is 100%, an A+.  Not surprised since this is one of my favorite albums of all time so far!

Avril Lavigne: Goodbye Lullaby Album Review

 It shouldn't be a surprise that since I reviewed Avril Lavigne's self-titled album that I'd be reviewing her 4th album "Goodbye Lullaby".  "Goodbye Lullaby" was released in 2011 although according to Avril Lavigne she had finished the album a year before but her label at the time wouldn't release it.  Thankfully not only did they release the album but Avril signed a new deal before the end of the year.  Here's my track by track review.  

1) Black Star: Intro to the album. It is the name Avril's first perfume and at one point Avril thought about releasing it as a single.  Weird right?  It's pretty good but it's also pretty short. If it was longer I'd probably like it more.  6/10

2) What the Hell: The first single from the album.  The song is about being bad for once when you've always been good.  It rocks and it's also very similar to her song "Girlfriend".  It was the last song written for the album and was the least personal that Avril wrote.  It's also one of the two upbeat sounding songs.  10/10

3) Push: The song is amazing. It talks about how both people in a relationship have to work together so it won't fall apart.  Evan Taubenfeld, who was Avril's lead guitarist and co-writer of the song, also sings on the track.  Avril wanted this song to be the second single but that didn't happen.  It was released as the fourth single in Japan though, but without a video.  10/10

4) Wish You Were Here: The third single from the album. The name says it all.  It's about wishing that the people you love or care about was with you.  I can't relate to this song.  Awesome ballad. It's downside is she says damn too much in the song.  The video was also very raw, minus her setting a flower on fire but in a way that was expected from her.  10/10

5) Smile: When I first heard this song I thought that this was "I Don't Have to Try" part 2.  That and the opening line reminded me of one of my friends.  It is the second and last upbeat song on the album.  Although I wasn't surprised when it became a single, I was slightly annoyed that it was the second single.  The album is more mellow and slightly acoustic pop, so releasing the only two upbeat pop singles as the first two singles wasn't a good move.  10/10

6) Stop Standing There: It took me a long time to like this song.  When I first got the album I questioned why she even recorded it but over time it's grow on me.  8/10

7) I Love You: It's about loving someone for who they are.  I can relate to the third verse.  I wonder if she wrote about her ex-husband.  8/10

8) Everybody Hurts: My favorite song on the album!  It talks about how everybody has bad days and it's okay to be sad because you'll get through it.  I can relate to this one cause I've had those kind of days...weeks...months...anyway the song rocks.  I question why this wasn't a single since it's one of her best songs, lyrically and vocally.  10/10

9) Not Enough: My second favorite song on the album.  It's about how someone isn't getting enough in the relationship and the relationship slowly starts to crumble.  It's an amazing ballad that showcases her voice perfectly.  10/10

10) 4 Real: Avril wrote this song by herself.  It's not a great song but not bad song either.  Good to have if your an Avril fan but it's kinda pointless to have on an album.  5/10

11) Darlin': Avril wrote this song when she was 14 years old.  I'm really surprised that she decided to put it on the album but I'm glad she did.  I love that it's acoustic.  After "4 Real" it's good to hear a great song like this.  10/10

12) Remember When: My third favorite song on the album.  The song starts slow but gets stronger in the chorus.  Somehow I can relate to this song too.  Why is she writing songs about my life?!  10/10

13) Goodbye: Avril has said this song inspired the name of the album.  She also said it's the most personal song on the album too, which is why she never performed the song live.  It had a video in 2012 as a way of saying goodbye to the "Goodbye Lullaby" era.  7/10

14) Alice (Extended Version): From the Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland movie.  This version has an extra verse that goes "I'll play the game, but I can't stay.  I've got my head on straight, and I'm not gonna change. I'm not gonna change.  I'll win the race, keep up with the pace. Today is the day that I start to pray, you can't get in my way. No."  I think it made the song much better.  The song also reminds of the stuff from her second album Under My Skin.  10/10

15) What the Hell (Acoustic): I was scared when I heard there was an acoustic version of the song.  I love acoustic music but an acoustic version of this song just scared me.  I was surprised that it sounded great.  10/10

16) Push (Acoustic): Awesome but it's surprisingly short than the original despite nothing being taken out.  7/10

17) Wish You Were Here (Acoustic): Good but she needs to stop saying damn in that song.  It's getting annoying.  8/10

18) Bad Reputation: If you bought the Deluxe Edition, like me, you'll get the acoustic tracks and this song.  Avril covered this song, the original singer is Joan Jett.  Joan Jett fans will hate it, Avril fans will either love it or hate it.  I love it but that's just me.  10/10

 Avril Lavigne's "Goodbye Lullaby" is great and although out of all her albums I relate to this one this most, because I can relate to every song on the album, it's not as good as "Let Go", "Under My Skin", "The Best Damn Thing", or "Avril Lavigne" .  My favorite tracks are: Everybody Hurts, Not Enough, Remember When, What The Hell, Push, Smile, Bad Reputation, Darlin' and Wish You Were Here.  Out of 180 points I give it 159 which is 88%, a B+.  Wow a 2% difference from her self titled album.  Didn't see that coming.  But anyway awesome job Avril!

Avril Lavigne: Avril Lavigne Album Review

 Avril Lavigne came into the music industry in 2002 when she released her first album "Let Go" which had a total of 5 singles, "Complicated", "Sk8er Boi", "I'm With You", "Losing Grip", and "Mobile".  "Complicated", "Sk8er Boi", and "I'm With You", were hits in the U.S. while "Losing Grip", although a favorite of Avril herself, didn't achieve the same success, and "Mobile" was only released in Australia and New Zealand and its' video was leaked onto youtube about 8 years after its' single release.  Avril's second album "Under My Skin", released 2 years after "Let Go",  was much more darker than "Let Go" and had more of a raw and rock sound opposed to the radio-friendly, pop/rock sound of "Let Go".  "Under My Skin" had 6 singles released, "Don't Tell Me", "Take Me Away", "My Happy Ending", "Nobody's Home", "He Wasn't" and "Fall to Pieces".  "Don't Tell Me" and "My Happy Ending" were the most successful singles from the album, "Nobody's Home" faired pretty well on the charts, "Take Me Away" was a promo single in Canada and Australia, "He Wasn't" was released in only a few countries such as the UK and Australia, and "Fall to Pieces" was released in only Canada and the U.S. and although somewhat successful the song had no video and is Avril's lowest charting single in the states.  Before she released her third album she released a song called "Keep Holding On" for Eragon, although the movie wasn't successful the song was.  Avril's third album "The Best Damn Thing", released 3 years after its' proceeder, was much more upbeat pop with 6 singles, "Girlfriend", "Girlfriend (Remix featuring Lil' Mama), When You're Gone", "Hot", "Innocence", and "The Best Damn Thing".  "Girlfriend" became Avril's first number 1 in the U.S., "Girlfriend (Remix)" and "When You're Gone" did great on the charts, "Hot" didn't do so well, "Innocence" was only released in the UK where it charted badly, and "The Best Damn Thing" didn't do any better although it did chart in the U.S. without a physical CD single release.  Before the release of her fourth album she released a song called "Alice" for Tim Burton's "Alice In Wonderland" movie, a longer version of the song appeared on Avril's fourth album.  Avril's fourth album, "Goodbye Lullaby" was released 4 years after "The Best Damn Thing", although it was later revealed that Avril had finished the album almost 2 years before its release but stated that her than record label, RCA records, kept delaying the release.  "Goodbye Lullaby" was a much more serious adult alternative/acoustic pop record and had a total of 4 singles, "What the Hell", "Smile", "Wish You Were Here", and "Push".  "What the Hell" was the most successful, "Smile" was the lowest charting single from the album, "Wish You Were Here" barely did better than "Smile" and "Push" was released only in Japan.  The song "Goodbye" released a video in 2012 without a single release.  Avril had begun work on her 5th album around the time she was promoting "Goodbye Lullaby" in 2011.  Now after 2 years Avril has finally released her 5th album, self-titled, "Avril Lavigne.  Now after a long background of her past (which I apologize for typing it all) here's my track-by-track review of her album.

1) Rock N Roll: Rock N Roll was released as the album's 2nd single.  It is my favorite song on the album.  It's video was very weird with Avril fighting a bear-shark, having a dog drive, and her fight a lobster.  One of it's highlights was the beginning of the video were she quoted some lyrics to "Sk8er Boi", her 2nd single from her first album "Let Go".  It's title is ironic since it's pop/punk as opposed to rock and roll but it's still my favorite.  I only wonder why it wasn't the first single.  10/10.

2) Here's to Never Growing Up: The 1st single from the album.  I liked the song when it first but after awhile it became kind of boring.  The video for the song was a prom theme which also had Avril dressed her the exact same clothing as "Complicated", the first single from "Let Go".  8/10.

3) 17: A pop/rock track about reminiscing about how being 17 was.  Avril performed the song months before the album's release and it leaked almost 2 months before the album release as well.  But the song is still good.  10/10.

4) Bitchin' Summer: A summer song on an album that was released in the fall?  This would be strange, however Avril had mentioned that the album had a summer vibe and was supposed to be released in July.  It was then pushed back to September and finally to November.  This is the first time we hear Avril rap in a song and she's pretty good, but that being said I'm glad she won't be doing a rap album anytime soon.  It makes me wish summer would be here already!  10/10.

5) Let Me Go (featuring Chad Kroeger): The 3rd single from the album.  After a bunch of upbeat songs, we finally get a ballad and it features Avril's husband Chad Kroeger, the lead singer of Nickelback.  When I found out it was a ballad I thought, she's releasing a ballad as the third single just like she did with "I'm With You" on "Let Go".  The video and song are great but I feel that it would've been better on a Nickelback album because it sounds like a Nickelback song instead of an Avril Lavigne.  10/10.

6) Give You What You Like:  Another ballad, but unlike "Let Me Go", "Give You What You Like" is more dark and serious.  It feels like it could've been on "Under My Skin" or "Goodbye Lullaby".  2014 Update: Avril has said that this song will be the fifth single from the album.  10/10.

7) Bad Girl (featuring Marilyn Manson):  Avril Lavigne and Marilyn Manson collaborating together?  As strange and scary as it may sound "Bad Girl" is one of the best songs on the album.  If this is the next single it would prove that Avril's trying to go back to the "Let Go era" since this song is a rock song, just like the 4th single from "Let Go", "Losing Grip".  Although I'd be fine with that I'd just find it a little weird.  That being said it's another one of my favorite's on this album. 2014 Update: A video for the song was used on Avril's tour.  10/10.

8) Hello Kitty:  From a rock song to and electronic influenced song?  Yes I'm surprised too.  It's a very upbeat song that was inspired by Avril's love for Hello Kitty.  2014 Update:  This song is the fourth single from the album.  Not only is the song the worst one on the album but the video is jusst horrible!  2/10.

9) You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet: This song is perfect.  This pop/rock track is something you'd expect from Avril.  It sounds like it could've been on "Let Go" or "The Best Damn Thing".  I question why this wasn't the first single because it's way better than "Here's to Never Growing Up".  10/10.

10) Sippin' On Sunshine: Another Summer song.  With a great chorus, I think it could do really well if it's released sometime in summer 2014, but the chances of that are unlikely.  This song makes me happy.  10/10.

11) Hello Heartache: Like "Give You What You Like" this a song where you hear Avril's raw vocals.  Before the album release "Hello Heartache" had another title which was "Complete Me", a song that didn't make Avril's last album "Goodbye Lullaby".  The original instrumental of "Complete Me" was leaked back in 2011 but the instrumental for "Hello Heartache" sounds much different.  This song took awhile for me to like which is interesting considering I relate to this song the most out of all the songs on the album.  10/10.

12) Falling Fast: A love song that could've been written by Taylor Swift.  I used to hate it before but after awhile I started to like it more and more.  It's an amazing song that shows off Avril's amazing vocals.  The song is about falling in love with someone.  10/10.

13) Hush, Hush:  Like "Falling Fast", I ignored this song as well.  The song has grown on me and I think it's an amazing ballad that could've been on "Goodbye Lullaby".  It is a sad song that a lot of people can relate to.  9/10.

14) Rock N Roll (Acoustic): If you got the deluxe edition of the album at target or got the Taiwan or Japanese version of the album, you got this song.  It's an acoustic version of the 2nd single but it doesn't sound as good as the original.  7/10.

15) Bad Reputation: Cover of Joan Jett's song.  Not only is it a bonus track on this album in Taiwan and Japan vesions but it's also on the One Piece Z movie soundtrack and a bonus track on "Goodbye Lullaby".  Avril fans will love it, Joan Jett fans probably won't.  10/10.

16) How You Remind Me: Cover of Nickelback's song.  It was recorded for the One Piece Z movie soundtrack.  Avril's cover is defined as "sadcore rock" as opposed to Nickelback's which is "post-grunge".  Although I prefer Nickelback's original version, Avril does a good job covering the song.  9/10.

 Avril's self-titled album to me is better than "The Best Damn Thing" and "Goodbye Lullaby" but it's not as good as "Let Go" and "Under My Skin".  It's still a great album though.  The songs I recommend are: Rock N Roll, Here's to Never Growing Up, 17, Bitchin' Summer, Let Me Go, Give You What You Like, Bad Girl, Falling Fast, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet, Sippin' On Sunshine, Hello Heartache, Hush Hush, Bad Reputation, and How You Remind Me.  Out of 160 points the album gets 145 which is summed up to a 90% an A.  Great Job Avril!