The Best Damn Thing
Avril Lavigne · 2007
40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · pop-punk
A vibrant explosion of pop-punk energy, blending catchy hooks with cheeky lyrics and anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
'The Best Damn Thing' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced multiple hit singles, including the title track and 'Girlfriend', which was nominated for a Grammy. The album's upbeat aesthetic marked a shift towards a more mainstream pop sound, influencing a wave of similar artists in the late 2000s.
- Best for
- sing-along anthems with friends steady upbeat energy throughout for playful road trips
- Context
- Released on April 13, 2007, 'The Best Damn Thing' was Avril Lavigne's third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort, 'Under My Skin'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her position as a pop-rock icon while embracing a more playful and commercially appealing sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Noir Désir· Kyo· Phoenix· Dionysos· Les Wampas· Ed Sheeran· Linkin Park· Muse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Girlfriend Standout 3:37
- 2 I Can Do Better 3:17
- 3 Runaway 3:48
- 4 The Best Damn Thing Standout 3:10
- 5 When You're Gone Standout 4:00
- 6 Everything Back but You 3:03
- 7 Hot 3:23
- 8 Innocence 3:53
- 9 I Don't Have to Try 3:17
- 10 One of Those Girls 2:56
- 11 Contagious 2:10
- 12 Keep Holding On 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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