Avril Lavigne

[GuitarGirl1350]

I just got Avril's cd ^_^ has anyone else got her new one yet? What are your opinions? Do we like old angsty Avril or new, preppy Avril?

[Half-Light]

I want to get her new CD...but I dont have the money to get it yet. About the deabte over her old or new image, I would have to say I loved her when she did her first album, but I only loved her more and more as went along...So I'll always like Avril's music no matter what!...lol

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[Midnight Angel]

I love both sides of Avril. Im not sure about getting her CD though cause I like Girlfriend but I wanna hear what else comes on the radio before i buy it.

[joeyconnick]

I HATE HATE HATE her new song and video (Girlfriend)... the one about the song's narrator (i.e. Avril) breaking up two people who are together because Avril is so much better. It's really made me lose respect for her because the way the boy's actual girlfriend in the video is portrayed is, to me, as basically a "nice girl who is slightly dorkish" and the song's narrator is portrayed as a "bad yet sexy girl."

I'm like, "Gee Avril, nice message to send to all those queen bees in high school--pick on the dorky people and steal their boyfriends because it's totally okay!" The lines are just SO appalling.

I usually always prefer angsty because angsty at least has a chance of being deep. I certainly prefer Avril's angsty stuff.

[Midnight Angel]

I always felt bad for the girl in the video but they're both Avril lol.

[joeyconnick]

I always felt bad for the girl in the video but they're both Avril lol.Yeah they're both played by her, sure. I was talking more about the symbolism... plus the lyrics are pretty clear.

[Midnight Angel]

ik but im sure she was just poking fun. But sure i bet she didnt REALLY think about the message she was giving

[joeyconnick]

ik but im sure she was just poking fun. But sure i bet she didnt REALLY think about the message she was givingYeah I suspect if she were called on it she would be like, "Oh it's just supopsed to be a fun song." And okay, I know she didn't ASK to be a role model (no one usually specifically asks) but that doesn't mean she isn't and that she shouldn't have some kind of social conscience. I'm sure it's possible--no wait, it IS possible for sure to make fun songs that don't involve slagging people.

As someone who is ostensibly "punk," she should know what it's like to be ostracised.

[Midnight Angel]

I agree. She'd probably be taken aback with a response like that. She described her whole album as playful, so she wasn't aiming for that reaction but you're right she should be aware that its a possibility that some might have that thought

[Midnight Angel]

But it's like with say Carrie Underwood for example. I love her but like in her song before he cheats her message is if you get cheated on dumped and the person moves on, its ok to go out and vandalize their cars and other possessions.

[joeyconnick]

But it's like with say Carrie Underwood for example. I love her but like in her song before he cheats her message is if you get cheated on dumped and the person moves on, its ok to go out and vandalize their cars and other possessions.Yeah but in Carrie Underwood's case, she's totally RIGHT!

:lol:

Yes, I see what you mean...

[Midnight Angel]

LOL:lol: But yeah so they dont always think about certain thoughts their songs could incite

[GuitarGirl1350]

Well, okay, Girlfriend is a little doofy. But the rest of the cd is LOADS better. The video for GF scares me a little. The song is catchy but I'll admit the lyrics are subpar. It's like a horny 10 year old cheerleader. But regardless, I LOVE AVRIL! For the most part, they're alot better than GF. Innocence is really good if anyone wantsta download it.

doesn't hurt that she's effing hot either ;]

[Half-Light]

i just have to say: i love Girlfriend...lol...

[Half-Light]

And yes, even though I am gay, i do think she is effing hot!!!!...lol

[Proud1p4]

Okay i'm swaying dangerously back and forth on the fence.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE old angsty Avril. She's my role model.

This new one.. i'm very hesitant about, while i recognise she is still Avril, i feel like marriage has unfortunately, changed her. For the worse i think.

While i like her new songs, their messages are undoubtibly mischeivious and as joey said, a bit against people who are 'different' *cough nerds cough*. And i really used to admire how she always supported being different.. as in her song "Nobody's Fool" (album: Under My Skin).

I feel like she's a bit brainwashed..

Okay i defintely am off the fence after talking about this.. i miss old Avril.

[Miaplacidus]

I like Avril as long as I don't have to hear her singing live. Eeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkk!!! But her studio albums are good.

[Half-Light]

I just bought the new album...sorta a disappointment...but there are some good songs

[Proud1p4]

I've changed my mind (SURPRISE!! lol)

I've just sampled her new album. And i can clearly still see the angsty Avril i love!!

The new sound is 'preppy' so much to me.
Just it is highly influenced by love (she's married, give her a 'get out of jail free' card eh?)

I think she hasn't changed THAT much, it's just one album, maybe the next one will be more back to her former albums. But hopefully still fresh. :icon_wink

[Half-Light]

yes, her marraige has definately affected her music...i must say i like her new image, its just some of the songs on the album arent my taste...but most of the songs on her new album are so damn good!!...lol

[Midnight Angel]

I love her new album so far

...but most of the songs on her new album are so damn good!!...lol

Who knows maybe thats why she decided to call it The Best Damn Thing:icon_wink

[GuitarGirl1350]

It's more of a powerpop sound than before. I miss old, pissy Avril too but I embrace the new. I think this is the general consensus =P

I do think marriage has influenced her writing, she wrote every song on this album.

[Kimi]

I definitely miss old Avril but I like new her as well:thumbsup:

I liked Girlfriend but not loved it...I liked it.
I might get her other new songs but still thinking it:eusa_thin