Avril Lavigne
by Avril Lavigne
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Nov 5, 2013
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 377 Ratings

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  1. khutch
    Nov 5, 2013
    8
    Sounds like a case of pure nostalgia, Avril seems to want to make music, to share everything she has with her ​​fans, doesn't seems to be a work produced just to squeeze money out of the world.

    We have so many good times here, ''Rock N Roll'' is completely debauched and is what makes it work so well, also with ''Here 's To Never Growing Up'', who else could sing these two songs without    Sounds like a case of pure nostalgia, Avril seems to want to make music, to share everything she has with her ​​fans, doesn't seems to be a work produced just to squeeze money out of the world.

    We have so many good times here, ''Rock N Roll'' is completely debauched and is what makes it work so well, also with ''Here 's To Never Growing Up'', who else could sing these two songs without being Avril? 'Summer'' is a flash-back of affairs led by a good vibe and showing what came when delivery to rap. ''Let Me Go'' explores well Lavigne vocals and Chad 's a good personality to the music. ''Give You What You'' Like is perhaps the most curious track, is a huge vulnerability as well, but at the same time an incredible aggressiveness, is without doubt one of the best tracks on the album, also featured the vocals. Bad Girl is completely unpretentious and weird, with the robotic vocals that make the treat even greater in this case. Hello Kitty is stupidly fun, other music not imagine anyone behind unless the same ''You Ain't See Nothing See Nothing Yet'' remember old times of their work, it is so easy to digest it and let it flow. ''Sippin 'On Sunshine'' is a great track, very fun to listen to, but the other side is no big deal. ''Hello Heartache'' is strange, in a good sense, his lalalala in the beginning, you do not know what to expect, but over time it marks its place on the album, showing completely new and touching. ''Falling Fast'' is an incredible sensitivity, Avril is crazy with a guitar, and it's no different here, is a show of sweet voice and honesty. ''Hush Hush'' the last track has a great role to play, and she does it without the least effort proving a powerful ballad .

    Well, Avril Lavigne can not be the factor that the world looks today, may not have the performance of various pop divas, but she makes up for it all with quality and honesty. Without a doubt, is one of the best albums of the genre that came out this year.    … Expand
  2. andribz
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    After some disappointments in the Pop (hello ArtPop, Prism).... Avril comes with sounds that only she can do: Simple, catchy sometimes energetic, sometimes exciting. And at this time with two mores perspectives: Hello Kitty, the funny, electro-dubstep-Japanese Catchy song... and Bad Girl, with the Marilyn Manson.

    Highlights to Rock n Roll, Let Me Go, Give You What You Like and Hush    After some disappointments in the Pop (hello ArtPop, Prism).... Avril comes with sounds that only she can do: Simple, catchy sometimes energetic, sometimes exciting. And at this time with two mores perspectives: Hello Kitty, the funny, electro-dubstep-Japanese Catchy song... and Bad Girl, with the Marilyn Manson.

    Highlights to Rock n Roll, Let Me Go, Give You What You Like and Hush Hush.

    Great job Avril!    … Expand
  3. daddygirl
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    The album is actually really showing its varieties, I hope that many songs are enjoyed in good shape. None of the music disappointed, but I felt a lot of differences as the very said. Songs like Hush Hush & Give You What You Like has a good sound, hope she knows enjoy them.
  4. mike4444
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Her best album since her debut with Let Go. Every track has some special "never growing up" sound and it makes the album as a whole wonderful. Very well done Avril. Keep it up
  5. msvr
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    A perfect album awesome work. Great Avril.
    This album is truly a master piece .I can find all my favourite Genre in this album this shows how talented avril lavigne is. lyrics are good music is awesome and the voice is angelic and what else can I say??
  6. chrischang
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Avril Lavigne always Give Us What We Want..again, she's back with another flawless album. It is worth the price we pay for it. The album definitely satisfy our thirst with 13 undeniable tracks especially "Hush Hush", "Bad Girl", "Hello Kitty", "You Ain't See Nothing Yet", Sippin' On The Sunshine", "17" & "Hello Heartache". All of these are not the released singles. This mean that AvrilAvril Lavigne always Give Us What We Want..again, she's back with another flawless album. It is worth the price we pay for it. The album definitely satisfy our thirst with 13 undeniable tracks especially "Hush Hush", "Bad Girl", "Hello Kitty", "You Ain't See Nothing Yet", Sippin' On The Sunshine", "17" & "Hello Heartache". All of these are not the released singles. This mean that Avril Lavigne is an album that consist of 100% potential #1 songs.… Expand
  7. otiferreira
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    elf-titled is Lavigne's third best albums when it comes to quality (the first two being The Best Damn Thing and Goodbye Lullaby). What hinders this albums is the fact the it has no vision and that it a compilation of random songs. All of the songs are great but not really a match for a body of work
  8. magesto
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    "Avril Lavigne" is the space between the new and the nostalgic, the risk and insurance, the different and the weird, nothing would set better this album than the fact of being self-tilted. It's totally Avril Lavigne and all its sides.
    There's a real maturity here, just wondering and wanting to see.
    After all what it is to be mature? Become another person? Run from who you've always been    "Avril Lavigne" is the space between the new and the nostalgic, the risk and insurance, the different and the weird, nothing would set better this album than the fact of being self-tilted. It's totally Avril Lavigne and all its sides.
    There's a real maturity here, just wondering and wanting to see.
    After all what it is to be mature? Become another person? Run from who you've always been to please others? Think about it!
    One of the best pop albums of the year, particularly my favorite one.
    You need to hear: "Give You What You Like", "Bad Girl", "Hello Heartache", "Falling Fast" and "Hush Hush". Love or hate: "Hello Kitty".    … Expand
  9. JaviOjeda
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    "Avril Lavigne" is an amazing album where Lavigne has chosen and composed every song carefully, specially the production part. The whole sound is more mature than other previous records like "The Best Damn Thing". It's one of the most balanced albums I have ever heard, it's dynamic, funny, sometimes beautifuly deep and slow and the most of the time easy-going, expressing really good cheer."Avril Lavigne" is an amazing album where Lavigne has chosen and composed every song carefully, specially the production part. The whole sound is more mature than other previous records like "The Best Damn Thing". It's one of the most balanced albums I have ever heard, it's dynamic, funny, sometimes beautifuly deep and slow and the most of the time easy-going, expressing really good cheer.

    On the other hand, the lyrics could be improvable in some tracks, cause sometimes they would seem repetitive in the cheery songs. "Rock N Roll" and "Bad Girl" are two of the best songs here in this fifth album.

    The emotive tracks are simply perfect. From the big ballad "Let me go" to the sensitive and sadness that "Hush hush" reflects, passing through the absolutely incredible "Give you what you like" where Avril Lavigne shows all her talent, the catchy and really well structured "Hello Heartache" and the sincere and startling "Falling Fast".

    To conclude, "Avril Lavigne" is one of the best albums of this Canadian singer. It's a great musical work that gives strength and positivity to everybody that hears it, and that's really hard to get.    … Expand
  10. SamukGomes
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    Avril presents her 5th studio album which is lovely and addicting, one of the bests 2013's albums.
    "Avril Lavigne" starts with Rock N Roll & Here's to Never Growing Up. If you only know them, know that it's the worst parts on the album. Not bad.
    We have a break with '17', and joy with Summer. Let Me Go and Give You What You Like are also adorable. Track 7 to 10 The best parts on the    Avril presents her 5th studio album which is lovely and addicting, one of the bests 2013's albums.
    "Avril Lavigne" starts with Rock N Roll & Here's to Never Growing Up. If you only know them, know that it's the worst parts on the album. Not bad.
    We have a break with '17', and joy with Summer. Let Me Go and Give You What You Like are also adorable.
    Track 7 to 10 The best parts on the album are coming.
    Hello Heartache is the top.
    After this, we're falling fast and hushing.
    Great job, Avril. Many feelings.    … Expand
  11. WillLee
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    Avril comes back with a better album than Goodbye Lullaby，she trys new style，and we can find her past 10 years in this album，and her present attitude to music and life，love it so much！！
  12. mchlkirk77
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    New reviewer reviewing my favorite cd' of 2013 and this one had me hooked from the second listen rock dramatic, intense, rhythmic, sing-a-long love this cd and expect to wear it out.
  13. D0uglasSantos
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    "Good Energy" and "celebration of youth" are words that define this album as well. For accompanying Avril's career as marked by lyrics full of style and rebellion will surely appreciate the record. The highlight is the "Bad Girl", heavy-rock band with the participation of eccentric Marylin Manson, and "Hello Kitty," a dance track that ventures into electronic sounds. Avril made ​​good"Good Energy" and "celebration of youth" are words that define this album as well. For accompanying Avril's career as marked by lyrics full of style and rebellion will surely appreciate the record. The highlight is the "Bad Girl", heavy-rock band with the participation of eccentric Marylin Manson, and "Hello Kitty," a dance track that ventures into electronic sounds. Avril made ​​good use of a formula in this work, offering a mix of all their previous albums, alternating between rebel songs, full of energy and powerful ballads.… Expand
  14. Aipom
    Dec 19, 2014
    9
    Un álbum casi perfecto , tiene el toque de Pop de Avril que me gusta , tiene buenas canciones como ''Let Me Go'' , ''Hello Heartache'' , ''Sippin On Sunshine'' , ''Give You What You Like'' y ''Here's To Never Growing Up'' , destaco estas dos últimas que considero como las mejores del álbum. Tiene canciones geniales tambien como ''Rock N Roll'' , **** Summer'' , ''You Ain Seen Nothing Yet''Un álbum casi perfecto , tiene el toque de Pop de Avril que me gusta , tiene buenas canciones como ''Let Me Go'' , ''Hello Heartache'' , ''Sippin On Sunshine'' , ''Give You What You Like'' y ''Here's To Never Growing Up'' , destaco estas dos últimas que considero como las mejores del álbum. Tiene canciones geniales tambien como ''Rock N Roll'' , **** Summer'' , ''You Ain Seen Nothing Yet'' , ''Bad Girl'' y ''Hello Kitty''. No me gusta ''Hush Hush''.… Expand
  15. little_
    Sep 19, 2015
    10
    Ela poderia ter aproveitado mais as músicas, poderia ter lançado outras músicas como single mas mesmo assim amoooo .. NO AGUARDO DO ÁLBUM NOVO.. VEM PRÓXIMO ÁLBUM
  16. saintsasi
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Avril Lavigne's self titled album is a true representation of her 29 yr old journey.Well it is definitely the best album of this year.This album is a must buy and probably Avril's best album so far...
  17. Lerveen
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    This album is so good. I love all tracks. The album is really diverse as she said. There is an electronic song (Hello Kitty) & a heavy rock song (Bad Girl). My favourite are Give You What You Like & Hush Hush.
  18. blueaspirin
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Avril is funny and tragic in this EP i think is the best in years Bad Girl is so good, Avril grow but is genuine, with good videos i think she have a #1 10/10
  19. trunks_masters
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    Best album of the year! Avril Lavigne excels every album releases and this is no different. Letters worked well. Production magnificent David Haodges own and Avril could not give anything else. Highlights include: Give You Want You Like, Bad Girl, Hush Hush, 'Summer, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet and Hello Heartache.
  20. zeus07
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    Better than Goodbye Lullaby, Avril's progress into the world of contemporary adult genre is interesting! try out Summer and Rock n Roll.. non Avril fans will surely love it
  21. Leandromyplay
    Jun 2, 2015
    8
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  22. trapgold_king
    Jan 18, 2016
    7
    01. Rock N Roll - 79/100
    02. Here's To Never Growing Up - 100/100
    03. 17 - 83/100 04. **** Summer - 87/100 05. Let Me Go (feat. Chad Kroeger) - 69/100 06. Give You What You Like - 81/100 07. Bad Girl (feat. Marilyn Manson) - 40/100 08. Hello Kitty - 85/100 09. You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet - 69/100 10. Sippin' On Sunshine - 85/100 11. Hello Heartache - 100/100 12. Falling Fast -    01. Rock N Roll - 79/100
    02. Here's To Never Growing Up - 100/100
    03. 17 - 83/100
    04. **** Summer - 87/100
    05. Let Me Go (feat. Chad Kroeger) - 69/100
    06. Give You What You Like - 81/100
    07. Bad Girl (feat. Marilyn Manson) - 40/100
    08. Hello Kitty - 85/100
    09. You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet - 69/100
    10. Sippin' On Sunshine - 85/100
    11. Hello Heartache - 100/100
    12. Falling Fast - 65/100
    13. Hush Hush - 72/100    … Expand
  23. Juan7
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Sería un subterfugio decir que Lavigne ha cambiado a lo largo de su trayectoria.
    Dicho álbum homónimo carece de canciones clichés, dejando en visto su versatilidad.
  24. 05111996rafael
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    The album 'Avril Lavigne' is without doubt one of the best career of Avril. On this album the singer shows that age does not influence anything in the life of the singer, as she says "we can stay young forever."

    Songs like 'Seventeen' and 'Here's To Never Growing Up' are very nostalgics and lovely's, 'Let Me Go' and 'Bad Girl' are so good duets, 'Rock N Roll' and 'Hello Kitty' are    The album 'Avril Lavigne' is without doubt one of the best career of Avril. On this album the singer shows that age does not influence anything in the life of the singer, as she says "we can stay young forever."

    Songs like 'Seventeen' and 'Here's To Never Growing Up' are very nostalgics and lovely's, 'Let Me Go' and 'Bad Girl' are so good duets, 'Rock N Roll' and 'Hello Kitty' are amazing pop songs. 'Falling Fast' an 'Hush Hush' are very amazing and sweet, cute like a "Goodbye Lullaby".

    The best damn thing.    … Expand
  25. Letsbiann
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    her best album ever, so funny, i like all the songs, the album have an special "Swag" or, i don't know but FALLING FAST, in one of my favourite songs of the album, GIVE YOU WHAT YOU LIKE, HELLO KITTY and SUMMER too.
  26. viniciusx
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    "Avril Lavigne" is one of the best albuns of the year. You can explore different sounds, different styles. It's catchy and you can see that she still can make good music. I don't know why it has low scores in Metacritic. It's better than many other albuns out there
  27. Mrmik
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    The best album of 2013! It seems that Avril have decided to summarize her 11-year career, and we have received songs which sounds like they are from her past albums (17 Let Go; You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet TBDT, Hush Hush Goodbye Lullaby etc.). And Avril has recorded something new for her funny EDM track Hello Kitty, melancholic Give You What You Like, duet with Marilyn Manson Bad Girl.The best album of 2013! It seems that Avril have decided to summarize her 11-year career, and we have received songs which sounds like they are from her past albums (17 Let Go; You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet TBDT, Hush Hush Goodbye Lullaby etc.). And Avril has recorded something new for her funny EDM track Hello Kitty, melancholic Give You What You Like, duet with Marilyn Manson Bad Girl. And marriage with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback had a positive impact on her work. It's a pity that album has become a commercial failure, but who cares if it's amazing, right?… Expand
  28. ArchiOshawott
    Feb 16, 2014
    8
    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. 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. Regardless ofIt'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. 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. 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. The opening track, 'Rock n Roll', is nothing short of mind-blowing. 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. 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. 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. '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. lavigne's future releases.
    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. 'Hello Heartache' and 'Falling Fast' are polar opposites, yet both succeed instantaneously, aided by Avril's crisp, beautifully bittersweet lyrics.
    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. Many of today's artists can manage these sales in the first week of release. Japan, however, continues to support her, with more than 161,000 copies sold thus far within that region, on the verge of Platinum certification. 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. Whether or not this occurs remains to be seen, but buried within the album's artwork lies Avril's most complete album yet.    … Expand
  29. ryanbrooke
    Jun 26, 2014
    7
    In my opinion this is the best Avril's album ever. Very funny, enjoyable to hear and a mix of rock and pop. The last two tracks are very exciting, Falling Fast is a ballad with an amazing chorus and Hush Hush is just perfect from beginning to end. There isn't a track that I dislike, one of the best of 2013.
  30. jean_a
    Aug 22, 2014
    7
    Avril isn't afraid to explore many different instances of her own music on her self-titled 5th record. Freed from the dark place she was in 2011's "Goodbye Lullaby" after breaking with her previous record label, she's now signed to Epic Records, from LA Reid, the big music executive who discovered her and supported her rise to stardom. Add to that her recent marriage with Nickelback'sAvril isn't afraid to explore many different instances of her own music on her self-titled 5th record. Freed from the dark place she was in 2011's "Goodbye Lullaby" after breaking with her previous record label, she's now signed to Epic Records, from LA Reid, the big music executive who discovered her and supported her rise to stardom. Add to that her recent marriage with Nickelback's lead singer Chad Kroeger and you get an Avril with fully recharged batteries, and more than enthusiastic about her music.

    That's definitely a good explanation for the feel good vibe that permeates "Avril Lavigne", a nostalgia-filled collection of... well, everything, because Avril goes to some highly contrasting extremes in these 13 tracks. From the alt-rock collaboration with Marilyn Manson, "Bad Girl"; to the sugar-rushed EDM "Hello Kitty"; to the mellow, sweet "Falling Fast"; to the darker acoustic guitar driven "Give You What You Like".

    It's precisely described by Avril herself as being "all over the place", and while this showcases a big versatility on her songwriting skills, it's her least concise release up to date: with so many unpredictable turns it ends up sounding more like a mixtape than an album itself.

    Some of the lyrics also were frowned upon amongst her fandom, since songs about youth and partying, while making sense in the context of this record, have become so overused in modern pop music. For a singer who rose to fame by offering accessible alternatives to the big hits while being big hits themselves (kind of the same gap Lorde is now filling with her "Pure Heroine" album), being in such a big consonance with the radio did let down some people.

    It seems, however, that Avril has never been so aware of her public image and criticism, addressing them in a subtle, lighthearted fashion in the three opening tracks: "Rock N Roll", "Here's to Never Growing Up" and "17".

    After all, "Avril Lavigne" is still a collection of strong, solid pop songs, and still retains the style and edge so characteristic of the canadian singer that, despite so avidly looking back at her decade-long career to try and put together her own identity, is just steps away from a full self-rediscovery, to propel herself to the future in big style.

    High points: 17, Rock N Roll, Give You What You Like
    Low points: Sippin' On Sunshine, Let Me Go    … Expand
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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Nov 15, 2013
    60
    It’s not going to be a new favorite album for anyone other than Avril Lavigne’s most ardent admirers, but a handful of great summer mixtape songs and a few other exercises in mindless pop fun are still enough to make Avril Lavigne the eponymous singer’s best record in nine years. That might not be saying much, but it's a step in the right direction.
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  2. The Guardian
    Nov 8, 2013
    60
    This bratty nostalgia trip is the best thing she's done in years.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Nov 7, 2013
    20
    The most listenable song is the Chavril duet Let Me Go, which has zero of either musician’s “edge” and a whole lot of adult contemporary schmaltz.
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