• Record Label: Elektra
  • Release Date: Feb 25, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 343 Ratings

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  1. Negative: 35 out of 343
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  1. Jun 16, 2023
    10
    Title: Love Sux by Avril Lavigne: A Powerful Return to Rock with Exciting Collaborations

    Avril Lavigne's album Love Sux marks a triumphant return to her roots in rock music, showcasing her ability to stay youthful, creative, and relevant within her chosen genre. With collaborations from artists like Travis Barker from Blink-182, Lavigne delivers a compelling collection of songs that
    Title: Love Sux by Avril Lavigne: A Powerful Return to Rock with Exciting Collaborations

    Avril Lavigne's album Love Sux marks a triumphant return to her roots in rock music, showcasing her ability to stay youthful, creative, and relevant within her chosen genre. With collaborations from artists like Travis Barker from Blink-182, Lavigne delivers a compelling collection of songs that reaffirm her status as a force to be reckoned with in the pop-rock world, while maintaining a devoted fan base worldwide.

    One of the standout qualities of Love Sux is Lavigne's return to her rock sound, infused with catchy hooks and infectious energy. The collaborations, such as the one with Travis Barker, add an extra layer of intensity and excitement to the album. Lavigne's vocals remain as powerful as ever, and her ability to connect with listeners through her raw and emotive delivery is truly captivating.

    The album's songs, while some may feature straightforward and simple lyrics, are purposefully crafted to be direct and unapologetic. This approach aligns perfectly with Lavigne's persona and voice, creating an impactful and resonant listening experience. From anthemic rock tracks to vulnerable ballads, Love Sux covers a range of emotions and themes, allowing fans to connect with Lavigne on a deeper level.

    One notable aspect of Love Sux is its brevity and directness. The album cuts through any unnecessary frills or embellishments, delivering a concise and impactful musical journey. Each song serves a purpose, wasting no time in making its mark. This streamlined approach showcases Lavigne's confidence and artistic clarity, resulting in a cohesive and satisfying listening experience from start to finish.

    Avril Lavigne's Love Sux is a testament to her staying power and unwavering dedication to her craft. Despite having established herself as a prominent figure in the music industry, Lavigne continues to push boundaries and evolve within her genre. With this album, she proves that she can still deliver the signature Avril Lavigne sound that fans fell in love with while incorporating fresh elements that keep her music relevant and exciting.

    In conclusion, Love Sux is a powerful and concise album that sees Avril Lavigne returning to her rock roots with a renewed vigor. With collaborations that enhance the album's energy and a collection of songs that showcase Lavigne's youthful and creative spirit, she solidifies her position as a force to be reckoned with in the pop-rock genre. This album is a must-listen for fans old and new, as Lavigne once again proves why she remains a beloved and influential figure in the music industry.
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  2. Mar 17, 2023
    9
    In Love Sux, Avril’s 7th studio album, the canadian singer makes a throwback to the pop punk genre, reminiscent from her first albums. It is a great record, but some things like the short duration of the songs bothers me a little bit. I really liked “Bite Me” and “Love it When You Hate Me” as singles, they surely are highlights of the album. My personal favorite song is “Avalanche” anIn Love Sux, Avril’s 7th studio album, the canadian singer makes a throwback to the pop punk genre, reminiscent from her first albums. It is a great record, but some things like the short duration of the songs bothers me a little bit. I really liked “Bite Me” and “Love it When You Hate Me” as singles, they surely are highlights of the album. My personal favorite song is “Avalanche” an energetic and emotional song. Expand
  3. Dec 17, 2022
    8
    Fav(s) : Bite Me , Bois Lie , Love It When You Hate Me , Avalanche
    Bite Me : This looks, sounds, and feels like an early 2000's Avril song and I wanna cry because it's so amazing.
    Love It When You Hate Me : This era has been iconic so far and you can feel the warm energy she has right now, enjoying herself and it’s so refreshing to see. This song and music video is nostalgic. Love it!
    Fav(s) : Bite Me , Bois Lie , Love It When You Hate Me , Avalanche
    Bite Me : This looks, sounds, and feels like an early 2000's Avril song and I wanna cry because it's so amazing.
    Love It When You Hate Me : This era has been iconic so far and you can feel the warm energy she has right now, enjoying herself and it’s so refreshing to see. This song and music video is nostalgic. Love it!
    Bois Lie : I'm so obsessed with this song. Avril Lavigne never disappoints me. I have been listening to this song since it came out and it never gets old it's a masterpiece.
    Avalanche : I wish this song becomes popular and nobody should sleep on this song because this song is so addictive to listen to . This my favorite song from Love Sux album .
    The lyrics are perfect and Avril's so talented. This is Avril's best album. She's super talented truly the real queen of music.
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  4. Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilhante e autêntico, simplesmente está sendo o melhor. Avril trouxe a sua essência de volta nesse álbum e realmente ela entrou o que tinha prometido. Lavigne é autêntica, letras e som sicronizado em plena harmonia e batidas punk, pop e rock. Com certeza esse algum merece um indicação ao Grammy 2023 Expand
  5. Oct 5, 2022
    9
    Everything you could expect from Avril Lavigne, a fun energetic pop punk album with pop punk features. Very cohesive but a little bit short.
  6. Sep 24, 2022
    8
    É um bom álbum sim, não é melhor que os 3 primeiros e muito menos que seu antecessor, mas Avril vocalmente volta impecável.
    Neste álbum temos a volta do Pop-punk que tornou a Avril tão conhecida e prestigiada, porém as faixas são muito superficiais e extremamente curtas em relação ao que nós nos acostumamos a ver da AL.
  7. Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Yes! She's back to her roots and this album absolutely ROCKS! It's powerful, it's melodic, it's fun, it's upbeat and Avril sounds better than ever. Keep it like this Avril.
  8. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing album, never heard anything else like it before! Shows great artistic growth.
  9. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    loving the pop rock ressurrection happening in music industry. this album is a MASTERPIECE.
  10. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    this is the worst album of 2022 literally all the same and even worse than her 2011 album
  11. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An amazing pop punk masterpiece!, is a comeback to her begining, is like be back in 2007.
  12. Aug 21, 2022
    9
    The punk princess is finally back, this album is a really good comeback. I love a lot of songs, my favourite is Déja vu. Also Cannonball is a perfect opening track for this album.
  13. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    avrils best album yet so excited for the next one under dta records my favorites are bite me and avalanche
  14. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    love sux is one of the best albuns i've heard this year, the pop punk queen is back
  15. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é tudo.
    Avril é uma artista de verdade.
    Completa em tudo o que se propõe a fazer.
  16. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal. Great album by the Pop-Punk Queen, Avril Lavigne. Amazing.
  17. Jul 17, 2022
    0
    The album's title should be changed from "Love Sux" to "Album Sux" cause this album SUCKS!!
  18. Jul 2, 2022
    6
    Lyrics are terrible and so rushed, but it sounds too catchy and good. Love Sux can be a bit similar to one another at times and a little too short for 12 songs, but it certainly is a return-to-form of some sorts for the "Compilated" singer.
  19. Jun 14, 2022
    6
    I’m sure this album is supposed to be a fun album and is a chance for Avril to relive her youth but her first three albums aren’t even pop punk as much as we remember. The only real pop punk songs she has is sk8er boi and girlfriend and the rest are soft rock ballads. I think the label of avril ‘reliving her roots’ is just a chance of hoping on the tiktok pop punk craze to get a trend
  20. Jun 10, 2022
    7
    Melodic, light and lil bit nostalgic.
    You gonna love it if You love Avril.
  21. Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Is punk and rock back in fashion? why not enhance it with an album written and produced by one of the pioneers of the genre, who revolutionized it and brought it closer to young women and men since the 2000s? Fresh and beating Avril Lavigne
  22. May 21, 2022
    4
    Some catchy Nickelodeon/Disney Channel music, some questionable features tho...
  23. May 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is her best music after her “Goodbye Lullaby “ in 2011. Thanks for coming back in this 2022, Ms. Avril Lavigne Expand
  24. Feb 25, 2022
    8
    This album rocks like avril! All songs are so great and most are soo fun like rocking with the track BITE ME!
  25. Apr 22, 2022
    7
    I'm glad she's back on her roots. The old punkish rock type of genre. I'm just kinda bit off with few tracks especially the initial track. I think it didn't set the mood of the album and that is one of my least favorite track. Avalanche is the best track of the album.
  26. Apr 18, 2022
    10
    Queen!!! keep slaying!! this album is amazing!! i really love all the tracks, you are stunning, i love you, album of the year so far
  27. Apr 8, 2022
    8
    There’s a reason she’s the princess of pop punk and this record is proof that she still remains so. Very nostalgic vibe and Avril sticks to her roots and excels as usual.
  28. Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Love do really sux but I'm just here to rate it ten instead of seven because I am a fan of hers.
  29. Mar 29, 2022
    5
    I love that Avril is back in her element. Bite Me is pretty good and I’m obsessed with the black and red aesthetic. But, I wouldn’t rank this album as her best. It’s probably above Let Go but below everything else for sure. This album reminds me of music younger artists today make as inspiration of Avril’s most iconic work…
  30. Mar 22, 2022
    5
    I wish I liked this more, considering Avril Lavigne is a strong guilty pleasure of mine. I was hoping her music would be different from fellow pop-punk stars of the modern era like Blackbear and Machine Gun Kelly and actually be listenable, but it barely is. After a horrible opener and two horrific features, Avril gives us basic Let Go scrapped tracks for 40 minutes. There are some decentI wish I liked this more, considering Avril Lavigne is a strong guilty pleasure of mine. I was hoping her music would be different from fellow pop-punk stars of the modern era like Blackbear and Machine Gun Kelly and actually be listenable, but it barely is. After a horrible opener and two horrific features, Avril gives us basic Let Go scrapped tracks for 40 minutes. There are some decent songs, sure, after all, I am giving it a 5. After my high expectations and love for the lead single "Bite Me", I am sad. I am all for a pop-punk, emo-type revival in music, so long as the musicians are executing it well and making great music. The only modern one I listen to is Willow, which even after that horrendous "Emo Girl" song, she seems to be faltering. I hope Avril can re-evaluate and show more growth for her next LP. I seem to be alone in my opinions, considering this is the highest user score of the year thus far, I guess people love mediocrity. Expand
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Feb 28, 2022
    60
    Even if Lavigne intended to make something short and silly, it speaks to a larger mainstream conversation of the supposed limits surrounding women’s ability to remain interesting in pop culture. Love might indeed suck, but we know that Avril is capable of so much more.
  2. Feb 28, 2022
    60
    The uncharitable take would be that a 37-year-old still writing lyrics in txt spk is quite cringe, but the truth is that Love Sux – three-minute banger after three-minute banger, complete with classic Lavigne “woah-oh-ohs” – is exuberant enough to have you slipping on a pair of Vans and partying like it’s 2002.
  3. Feb 25, 2022
    80
    Across the board, Lavigne sounds like she’s having good, real fun for the first time in ages. If the album is following a major pop-punk trend in pop music, it also serves as a reminder that Lavigne helped shape so much of that sound in the first place.