Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne · 2013
46 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Upbeat pop-punk anthems collide with playful lyrics, showcasing a carefree spirit and Lavigne's signature rebellious edge.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Here's to Never Growing Up — This track encapsulates the album’s youthful exuberance, celebrating carefree moments and nostalgia with an infectious chorus that resonated widely among fans.
-
→
Let Me Go — A poignant collaboration with Chad Kroeger, this song showcases a more mature side of Lavigne, exploring themes of love and separation with emotional depth.
-
→
Rock n Roll Start here — The anthem's raucous energy and rebellious spirit perfectly capture Lavigne's essence as a pop-punk icon, making it a standout party track.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat pop-punk with introspective moments, showcasing a mix of strong anthems and weaker tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy with upbeat tempos, while the second half introduces slower ballads and more introspective themes.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energetic flow throughout
- celebration of youthful rebellion
- for group sing-alongs
- nostalgic summer road trip vibes
- catchy hooks for repeat listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek complex musical arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after a hiatus, showing continued vitality in her sound.
- Themes
- post-divorce reflection· punk nostalgia
- Career context
- In 2013, Avril Lavigne released her self-titled fifth studio album, marking her return to music after a five-year hiatus following Goodbye Lullaby. This album reflects a reinvigoration of her sound, as she sought to reestablish her presence in the evolving pop landscape while collaborating with various producers for a fresh take on her style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paramore· Fall Out Boy· We Are the In Crowd
Tracklist
- 1 Rock n Roll Start here 3:26
- 2 Here’s to Never Growing Up 3:34
- 3 17 3:24
- 4 Bitchin’ Summer 3:30
- 5 Let Me Go 4:27
- 6 Give You What You Like 3:45
- 7 Bad Girl 2:54
- 8 Hello Kitty 3:16
- 9 You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet 3:13
- 10 Sippin’ on Sunshine 3:29
- 11 Hello Heartache 3:49
- 12 Falling Fast 3:13
- 13 Hush Hush 3:59
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.