Under My Skin
by Avril Lavigne
  • Record Label: Arista
  • Release Date: May 25, 2004
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 409 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 342 out of 409
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 409
  3. Negative: 52 out of 409

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  1. damicosta02
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    Without a doubt for me it's one of her best almbums and it contains songs that recall a much more meaningful and deep message such as Don't Tell Me or Nobody's Home.
  2. Aidan750
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing album, never heard anything else like it before! Shows great artistic growth.
  3. After_peep08
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    her best albun. best artist off all-time, best artist off all-time, best artist off all-time
  4. luizfelipe_crf
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    So far my favorite avril album I Love Avril Lavigne so much
  5. AndresoMayoneso
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    Under my skin, el mejor album de Avril superando a Let go, a pesar de que como dicen algunos es algo "generico" realmente se mantiene en su trama de album profundo y personal. Aunque, en las líricas deja que desear, tanto la voz de avril las instrumentales y todo en general es perfecto
  6. IbrahimX
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    The emotions on this album ugh, it's so deep and sad album
  7. Amyly
    Jun 29, 2021
    8
    Great follow of a big debut “My Happy Ending” was everything she represents a whole generation and this album was a fan favorite.
  8. Linrulz
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally the best album of the punk pop pricess! Can’t believe such deep and mature lyrics came out of a 19 year old Avril. Thanks for making my childhood better with this album!… Expand
  9. sevgiozdemir
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece from Avril. Amazing songs and lyrics. I'm in love with these songs.
  10. taylorswiftstan
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    PERFECT ALBUM! JUST PERFECT! In my opinion this is her BEST album.
    Tracks are so catchy that i couldn't stop listening them for weeks after I listened for the first time.
    THIS ALBUM ROCKS!! AVRIL ROCKS!!
  11. SHAANNNEEEE
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Utter perfection. Rock Avril will always be superior. My Happy Ending and Nobody's Home are still powerful songs all these years on. One of the best albums of all time
  12. brockcheese
    Aug 19, 2020
    7
    This album focuses a lot more on breaking up and she harshes and hones her sound into a fine tuned needle of energy focussed on stupid teenage boys and the follies of dating young.
  13. Fra101
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to. The lyrics are soo good. I love this.
  14. avrilbirdie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Avril Lavigne's best album. No skips, beautiful lyrics, amazing music videos, love the instrumentals.
  15. Juan7
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Demuestra desde un punto juvenil que llega a ser maduro sin necesidad de letras apáticas.
  16. Nagishik
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    This album shows an evolution for Lavigne in the deepness of her lyrics. The music makes you feel really emotional and you can feel what Avril is feeling.
  17. Viniciusmarc
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    lendário, álbum da carreira pqp eu amo demais, icônico, atemporal aaa eu amo
  18. Ranit
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite albums. So personal, deep and true when it comes to the lyrics and that's what makes it relatable. Tracklisting is also very powerful, starting with angry Take Me Away and finish it with emotional Slipped Away. Cover art gives to the atmosphere of the album.
  19. igusiqueira
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Conseguiu manter a qualidade do primeiro álbum, consegui manter melodias incríveis e letras profundas
  20. meetkimjake
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    The best album of Avril! It's completely dark and grungy. The emotions are true and deep. The way she scream and yell made the album so irresistible. A record that suits for a college student who deals stress, confusion, pressure, depression and anxiety.
  21. DCMusicFan
    Oct 3, 2018
    0
    Tina Turner she ain't! And have you read the lyrics? "She wants to go home / But nobody's home." Bet Carole King is threatened...not.
  22. AldoJDC97
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    2 years later, Avril repeats the great formula. This album has the dark touch that every teenager at 2004 could relate, strong and deep lyrics, pure female rock, devastating but inspirational sounds, simply perfect!
  23. ManuelContreras
    Apr 8, 2018
    7
    No es mi album favorito de ella, pero es muy bueno y bastante recomendable tambien
  24. RK13
    Jun 5, 2017
    5
    Avril Lavigne constantly produces great music, however this album remains Avril's leat known album purely because it is her worst. Some tracks are amazing such as Take Me Away - however others are rather tragic i.e. Don't Tell Me.
  25. owenrw89
    Dec 4, 2016
    6
    All in all a good effort. Some gorgeous songs, some powerful vocals, some pop rock and some basic teen rock - just an all round good album, not overly memorable, but not totally forgettable.
  26. yessv
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    Era gotica, musicas carregadas de emoção e levando para um lado mais escuro... O disco particularmente é meu favorito por ter varias musicas dignas de serem chamadas de hinos do pop/rock
  27. Boundman
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    This album helped me so much through a time which i was very upset and confused, but on purchasing this album, I overcame the problem effecting me at the time. Avril Rocks and she always will so everyone who thinks other wise and shut up!
  28. Mangaeyes
    Feb 27, 2016
    6
    6/10 - "She has deepened and darkened her sound without sacrificing her platinum-plated melodies" - Blender

    It's a little bit awkward lyrically; Avril wants to show us that she's a 'serious' songwriter but she doesn't really seem to have anything to write about, apart from boys.
  29. trapgold_king
    Jan 18, 2016
    5
    01. Take Me Away - 35/100
    02. Together - 42/100
    03. Don't Tell Me - 69/100
    04. He Wasn't - 67/100
    05. How Does It Feel - 69/100
    06. My Happy Ending - 62/100
    07. Nobody's Home - 71/100
    08. Forgotten - 35/100
    09. Who Knows - 70/100
    10. Fall To Pieces - 78/100
    11. Freak Out - 39/100
    12. Slipped Away - 67/100
    13. I Always Get What I Want - 60/100
    Média Total: 58 (-12)
  30. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    Under My Skin é um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi, e o melhor da Avril. As letras são fortes, a instrumental é maravilhosa e a voz da Avril está impecável. É o álbum favorito dos Little Black Star's, e é o meu também.

    Pontos altíssimos: Nobody's Home, Togheter, Fall To Pieces
    Ponto baixo: I Always Get What I Want
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Awards & Rankings

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#16 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#30 Most Shared Album of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. PopMatters
    60
    A good, if slightly disappointing, follow-up.
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  2. AllMusic
    60
    Under My Skin is a bit awkward, sometimes sounding tentative and unsure, sometimes clicking and surging on Avril's attitude and ambition.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    Both more satisfying and more formulaic.
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