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Avril Lavigne – The Best Damn Thing

Avril Lavigne

More of the same from the pop princess of grunge. If that seems like a contradiction, it is one that has Avril continues to play on successfully. Fans will love this album for Avril’s trademark pop dance drum beats and youthful angst. Avril’s introduction of cheerleading rhythms on tracks like ‘Girlfriend’ and ‘The Best Damn Thing’ is obnoxious and a low point, but all in all, she retains the style that won her fame in the first place.

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