Head Above Water cover

Head Above Water

Avril Lavigne · 2019

41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · pop-punk

A heartfelt blend of pop-rock anthems and introspective ballads exploring personal resilience and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
  • heartfelt anthems for self-reflection
  • uplifting moments of personal resilience
  • introspective ballads for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification over depth

Where this album fits

Themes
Lyme disease struggle· personal resilience
Career context
Released on February 15, 2019, 'Head Above Water' marked Avril Lavigne's return after a five-year hiatus caused by health issues. This album followed her self-titled 2013 record and represented a significant artistic evolution as she navigated her struggles with Lyme disease while re-establishing her musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Paramore· Fall Out Boy· We Are the In Crowd
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Hopeless Fountain Kingdom by Halsey — Explores personal struggles and resilience with a blend of pop and alternative rock elements.
After Laughter by Paramore — Combines upbeat pop melodies with introspective lyrics about personal challenges and emotional growth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Head Above Water 3:40
  • 2 Birdie 3:35
  • 3 I Fell in Love With the Devil 4:15
  • 4 Tell Me It’s Over 3:08
  • 5 Dumb Blonde 3:08
  • 6 It Was in Me 3:43
  • 7 Souvenir 2:57
  • 8 Crush 3:33
  • 9 Goddess 3:41
  • 10 Bigger Wow 2:55
  • 11 Love Me Insane 3:00
  • 12 Warrior 3:45

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