At its core, “Complicated” is an attack on hypocrisy and dishonesty in how one presents oneself to the world. Of course, “Complicated” and, to a lesser degree, “Sk8er Boi” were the standout songs. Here’s a look at the tracks that comprised Let Go, before fashion and perfume lines distracted from the music. For the most part, this later music is dumbed down, lyrically simplified, and paradoxically less mature than the songs on the first album, which had a richness and variety of expression. Her three albums after Let Go have been disappointing. The album really stands up ten years after its release, and it’s rightly her highest selling album to date. Let Go was certified six times platinum in the US and has sold over 16 million copies worldwide. Whether or not this occurs remains to be seen, but buried within the album's artwork lies Avril's most complete album yet.It’s been a decade since a then 17-year-old Avril Lavigne released her debut album Let Go (June 4, 2002). It does not matter about sales, if you love music, you listen to what you love, and 'Avril Lavigne' provides the kind of music many people will carry with them forever more, if only the public gave this Album a chance.
Japan, however, continues to support her, with more than 161,000 copies sold thus far within that region, on the verge of Platinum certification. Many of today's artists can manage these sales in the first week of release. Unfortunately, 'Avril Lavigne' has failed to make an impact in many countries, with only 125,000 and 28,000 albums sold in the USA and the UK, respectively.
'Hello Heartache' and 'Falling Fast' are polar opposites, yet both succeed instantaneously, aided by Avril's crisp, beautifully bittersweet lyrics. Perhaps more than anything else, the final three tracks prove that the artist that provided the landmark 'I'm With You' is here to stay. 'Bad Girl' and 'Hello Kitty', the most dramatic changes in this album, deliver heavy beats, with power chords and EDM dub-step, respectively.More than anything else, it is these two tracks that may hint on Ms. You will have already drawn conclusions towards the Chad Kreoger-assisted 'Let Me Go', but for the most part, it provides compelling instrumentation paired with the pair of voices that have collectedly sold 95 million albums. While on the subject of looking back, '17' takes this theme literally, cloaked with summertime happiness, providing what is sure to be 2014's summer anthem. Turn it up, and you will be rewarded with the kind of relentless optimism and catchiness that fans have come to expect from the franco-canadian songstress, while 'Here's to Never Growing Up' provides one of the best choruses of her career, instantly assaulting the senses with nostalgic memories of her 'Let Go' era. The opening track, 'Rock n Roll', is nothing short of mind-blowing. Regardless of negative reviews, ( 'Now magazine's review was horribly empty, devoid of any meaningful track reviews) 'Avril Lavigne' succeeds in delivering her signature sound, mixed with curious experiments. With the release of her fifth studio album, Lavigne hopes to spearhead herself to the forefront once again, and musically at least, she poses a compelling case. It's been twelve years since Avril burst onto the music scene, and since then, the landscape has changed dramatically, with Katy Perry, It's been twelve years since Avril burst onto the music scene, and since then, the landscape has changed dramatically, with Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Kesha adding their own chapters in mainstream music.