The Best Damn Thing
by Avril Lavigne
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Apr 17, 2007
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 416 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 297 out of 416
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 416
  3. Negative: 68 out of 416

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  1. ChrisWojo
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    So sexy and so fun! A Great summer CD!
  2. TiagoR.
    Jul 4, 2007
    10
    This is the one!
  3. punkstar202
    May 4, 2007
    10
    This is the best album ever. She really made a comeback!!! She is absoultly awesome!
  4. Blackr.
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    Its THE best greatest thing ever!!!!!!! Those who don't like it, fuck off asses!
  5. EdwardH
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    It is tha dopezt album by Avril. It is soooo god dman phunky and cool y'all be hataz 2 say dat it sux. Best Album of hers 2 date. Go Avril u rule girl. Rock On!
  6. TulioL.s
    Jun 20, 2007
    10
    This is the best album of the year!
  7. johndoe
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    awesome
  8. AllyS.
    Jul 4, 2007
    10
    It's great! I love Avril!
  9. JoseD
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    i think this is an amazing album!!! i love all the music that avril have done, but this album has a great energy!! and i this is just great that she is trying new thing!!
  10. DavidG
    Apr 23, 2007
    10
    havn't got time right now to give a full review, but be sure to buy the album it's amazing. I liked Let Go and at the time didn't think her second album could top that. I think UMS was fucking awesome a lot more mature and you could really see Avril was going through a hard time and discovering who she was as oppesed to the kind of immature debut album. Her 2nd album got me havn't got time right now to give a full review, but be sure to buy the album it's amazing. I liked Let Go and at the time didn't think her second album could top that. I think UMS was fucking awesome a lot more mature and you could really see Avril was going through a hard time and discovering who she was as oppesed to the kind of immature debut album. Her 2nd album got me through some hard times too, now her 3rd album is very upbeat, you can tell she's happy and content with married life and just having fun writting some kick ass songs with catchy beats. Go out and buy it now, listen for yourself, you may be a little shocked at first at the slightly different style but i'm sure you'll love it. It certainly grows on you very fast, it the best damn fucking thing ever.… Expand
  11. MattH
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    This album rocks! Avrils best yet!!!!
  12. vineett
    May 14, 2007
    10
    This is her best album so far, I love her "Girlfriend" song....she rocks!!!
  13. ArnoldH.
    May 18, 2007
    10
    Her album rocks! Every single song is so great!
  14. Hamoodsnake
    May 6, 2007
    10
    i really love most of the songs are great accept for maybe 2 or 3 buy it
  15. abcabc
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    abc
  16. emmah
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    wicked album i'd say her best yet. love track 7. not too keen on girlfriend now, got a bit annoying.
  17. NormanG.
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    Its not her best album but it has some prety cool songs such as runaway and innocence but still theres other songs such as contagious and the best damn thing which sound like cheerleaders songs.
  18. ColinP
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    Great record. I can't believe people think this is lightweight.
  19. HaroldS
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    Amazing album. Best album of the year so far!!!!
  20. CliveH
    Apr 18, 2007
    10
    Really nice album with good beats and vocals. The best pop album of the year!
  21. mickc
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    this is the best damn thing ever! im lovin it!!!!!
  22. AustinM
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    This is by far avrils best album yet! Fans of avril who say this isnt as good as her first two should be ashamed. She is finally happy and it shows in her songs. It may be a little childish but who cares its freaking awsome! This is the best damn thing ever!!!!!!!
  23. EboniF
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    Avril is great
  24. VanessaA
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    I think this record it's awesome and a powerful expression of a great singer
  25. Hunter
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    This album kicks ass.
  26. Christina
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    Great album! Avril did it again!
  27. DrunkenMaster
    Apr 26, 2007
    10
    Total Brilliance! If you are troubled and confused by complicated "indie" bands like Liars, Deerhunter or Low then this CD is for you. There is no subtlety, nuance or depth here, just sheer, brilliant banality! Enjoy, America!
  28. YavB.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    this album is the best of all !
  29. AndrewW.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    This is a phenomenal album! Every single song has hooks and the lead single, Girlfriend, is mindblowing!
  30. HeronC
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    Very Good The Best
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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The dumb, girly, giddy Best Damn Thing reembraces the 15-year-old pom-pom punkette within, with multitracked hand claps, Toni Basil-gone-bad cheers, and pep-rally-rattling guitars.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    40
    The Best Damn Thing is a big step back for an artist who was just starting to grow up.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    It's a consciously lightweight pop-punk romp that appears to have been inspired by "Since U Been Gone," Kelly Clarkson's massive hit.
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