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. TJHattori
    Jun 3, 2004
    10
    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. DelegateofHell
    Oct 4, 2005
    10
    Avril Lavigne has a gift to write deep and emotional lyrics which you don't find around. Under My Skin is truely a wondeful CD which has helped her in escaping the Pop Punk label she got after Let Go . The music she produces never overcomes the power of her voice. Though her style is Pop like with less shouts and more words, she has found a place among the top rocking girls of all Avril Lavigne has a gift to write deep and emotional lyrics which you don't find around. Under My Skin is truely a wondeful CD which has helped her in escaping the Pop Punk label she got after Let Go . The music she produces never overcomes the power of her voice. Though her style is Pop like with less shouts and more words, she has found a place among the top rocking girls of all time. I like her because she knows that success can be achieved by clear image rather then sex-bomb style which is the main thing we find in todays Female Singers like Britney and Christina,… Expand
  3. michaeld
    Jul 12, 2004
    10
    I am from the bahamas for a rock albulm to catch my attention it`s hot i love all the songs my wife and my babby in the womb, Avril is the fun in the sun for us
  4. EdwardH
    May 8, 2007
    10
    This is a very deep album from Avril Lavigne and I like it. It proves she kan kick ass bein' deep and still be fun at tha same time. She has reel emotion on this album. Unlike sum other BS won't mention. She is a reel singer with a big heart 2 match. Luv ya Av, keep on droppin' those hitz!
  5. kammieA
    Oct 21, 2004
    10
    Avril Lavigne was never really my favorite singer, a few years ago I liked some of her songs but didn't like the image she put out for people. But as soon as i heard "Don't tell me" on the radio, I knew I had to buy this album because of the way the song sounded. I thought it was very unique and I had a feeling that I would feel the same about the whole CD. I usually get sick of Avril Lavigne was never really my favorite singer, a few years ago I liked some of her songs but didn't like the image she put out for people. But as soon as i heard "Don't tell me" on the radio, I knew I had to buy this album because of the way the song sounded. I thought it was very unique and I had a feeling that I would feel the same about the whole CD. I usually get sick of CD's after about a few weeks but I bought this cd 3 months ago and still put it on repeat every single day. I think this album is excellent in every meaning of the term. Every song, even though the lyrics aren't the best, has it's own flavor and beat and melody and even though the themes aren't all great, everything flows very well. This album is 100 times better than "Let Go" because her first album was a debut and with her second album, she shined. I can relate with every song because each one has its own unique quality and pop- rock sound I can't get enough of. I've always been waiting for this type of CD and I cannot go one day without listening to it. Three and a half months and STILL my favorite album. EVERYONE who craves a pop-rock sound and who relates to music should get this album because I'm telling you, you won't be dissapointed. This is indeed my favorite album of all time and I have yet to see any artist taking her place as my favorite album. I usually get sick of a lot of songs on a CD but this one, I listen to every song on there and still don't get sick of any of them. As I said before, Avril was never really my favorite artist in terms of her singing but as soon as this album came out, I gave her way more respect as a singer and co-songwriter. This album has a better approach with people, teens in general, trying to cope with life and if Avril Lavigne wants to address those issues, then hell, if she can come out with an album like that again, I won't give a rats ass if shes singing about birds and trees. This album is excellent, a perfect ten and still stands as my all time favorite album … Expand
  6. DawnS
    May 30, 2004
    10
    this cd was awesome!! I cant believe it got a 58!!!
  7. AngelaB
    Jun 6, 2004
    10
    This CD has a much more mature sound from the first one. I personally think it rocks.
  8. bethd
    Aug 17, 2004
    10
    this album is wicked avril is a amazin singer keep it cummin avril
  9. bryana
    Aug 7, 2004
    10
    this is one of the best albums i have listened to, far more diverse and interesting than Let Go. her partnership with chantal allowed her to mix her guitar-led rhythms with piano, giving the album a more spicy theme. it's been two months since i bought the album and i still find it good. my favorite songs in the album are take me away, how does it feel, and fall to pieces. however, i this is one of the best albums i have listened to, far more diverse and interesting than Let Go. her partnership with chantal allowed her to mix her guitar-led rhythms with piano, giving the album a more spicy theme. it's been two months since i bought the album and i still find it good. my favorite songs in the album are take me away, how does it feel, and fall to pieces. however, i dont like forgotten. it reminds me of alanis morissette, especially the intro. it sounds like alanis' uninvited.. anyway, under my skin is still my favorite. a good album, avril!… Expand
  10. chrisn
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    This album is one of the best in my collection, Avril Lavigne is ace!
  11. AndyH
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    Great pop album with catchy hooks. Puts a smile on my face.
  12. RobynS
    Oct 16, 2004
    10
    Avril Rocks and she always will so everyone who thinks other wise and shut up!
  13. janetm
    Oct 19, 2004
    10
    I got it for my 18th birthday, It is really more into dark and serious. I did go through stupid guys trying to get into your pants, charmers but in all it is a respectful cd. It is not over produced by the matrix, she wrote so much about everyones experiences, don't be jealous. I relate a lot to ''nobody's home'' it does come into great grips, I will also be I got it for my 18th birthday, It is really more into dark and serious. I did go through stupid guys trying to get into your pants, charmers but in all it is a respectful cd. It is not over produced by the matrix, she wrote so much about everyones experiences, don't be jealous. I relate a lot to ''nobody's home'' it does come into great grips, I will also be coming with an album, later cats.… Expand
  14. idontwanttosaysame
    Dec 23, 2004
    10
    oh my god this cd rocks i luv avril she rocks her songs r very deep keep on rocking babe
  15. kristyh
    Jun 22, 2004
    10
    Avril Lavigne's new album is so good. I've had it on repeat ever since I bought it. I've liked Avril since she first came out and as much as I liked her before, I have to say that she has definitely made a lot of improvement in her music. In Under My Skin, she had much more say in her songs, taking the lead role in the writing or co-writing with other people (including Avril Lavigne's new album is so good. I've had it on repeat ever since I bought it. I've liked Avril since she first came out and as much as I liked her before, I have to say that she has definitely made a lot of improvement in her music. In Under My Skin, she had much more say in her songs, taking the lead role in the writing or co-writing with other people (including Chantal Kreviazuk, Ben Moody, and her guitar player, Evan Taubenfeld, just to name a few). Every song on the album is personal to her and you can definitely hear the emotion in her voice. Her second CD is also more rock than her first. Probably the slowest song is "Slipped Away," which is about her grandfather passing away. My favorites are "Together," "Forgotten," and "Take Me Away." In these three you can really hear how her voice has matured and they are a little deeper than previous songs by Avril. Whether you are an Avril fan, don't know much about her, or even if you didn't particularly care for her in "Let Go," if you haven't checked this album out already, you definitely should.… Expand
  16. ad
    Jun 24, 2004
    10
    excellent what the hell do the ppl who gave it 0 know. i love it shes brilliant.
  17. BeckyR
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    I thought her CD wuz the shi*. i really love her shes my roll model i luv her so much!!!!!!! her last CD i think wuz about a 9
  18. MarcA
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    She is the best singer of this era and I am sure there is no one compete her lyrics and her style...............KEEP ROCKIN' GIRL
  19. andrewt
    Nov 5, 2005
    10
    A great album. All the songs -RAWK- especially My Happy Ending, He Wasn't and Fall To Pieces. I would definitely recommend this album to everyboy. A great follow-up to Let Go.
  20. Tomoko
    Jan 27, 2005
    10
    This album is a bit more edgier and darker than her debut Let Go. Every song is memorable except How Does it feel and Slipped Away which drag on a bit. But He Wasn't and I always Get What I want are very jumpy and catchy-great!The lyrics have definately improved-with a much mroe mature sound and deeper meaning whereas on Let Go some of the lyrcis were nonsense and shallow. Whether This album is a bit more edgier and darker than her debut Let Go. Every song is memorable except How Does it feel and Slipped Away which drag on a bit. But He Wasn't and I always Get What I want are very jumpy and catchy-great!The lyrics have definately improved-with a much mroe mature sound and deeper meaning whereas on Let Go some of the lyrcis were nonsense and shallow. Whether you're a fan or not-it shouldn't dissapoint you at all-unless you're a sad anti-avril member who don't know what they're talking about most of the time...idiot.… Expand
  21. EmilyS
    Jul 2, 2005
    10
    Avril is amazing. Finally, a teen pop artist who can write a decent song! I like this album more then Let Go because it is darker and deeper. Good job, Av!
  22. MichaelC
    Jul 23, 2005
    10
    Honestly, the best album I have ever bought in my entire life! Avril has once again proven to us all that she is the best singer/songwriter in the pop world today!
  23. BeNA
    Aug 12, 2005
    10
    i love all of Avril's songs! PS AVRIL FANS: She has got a new album coming out soon calle no showers just songs! SHE ROCKS!!!
  24. DanD
    Apr 17, 2006
    10
    I am a feminine guy and I like womens' music so this album is like totally fabulous!
  25. nayanatara
    Jul 22, 2006
    10
    the bst love it love it love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
  26. NormanG.
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    Personally I think this is her best debut album B/c it contains varios kinds of songs and its deep.
  27. Jeffm
    May 24, 2004
    10
    A great album, it is complex but yet somehow very simple.
  28. melanies
    May 25, 2004
    10
    Every music genre mixed together makes this one kick ass alternative punk cd even if it isn't super hardcore.
  29. KylaR.
    May 29, 2004
    10
    This album really has strenght! The soing 'He wasn't' TOTALLY rocks!
  30. madelinep
    Jun 22, 2004
    10
    Avril Lavigne really expressed herself in this album. She proved that she matured and that she is not a kid anymore.
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#16 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#30 Most Shared Album of 2004

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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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