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 | Title : Let Go
Author : Lavigne, Avril
Release Date : 20020604
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Self-professed skate punk Avril Lavigne sings that she'd 'rather be anything but ordinary' on her debut. While the fact that she had a record deal by the age of 16 separates her from the pack, too often Let Go's lyrical shortcomings drag the teenager's musically impressive recording entrée into the realm of the typical. The catchy choruses of Go are substantial, though, thanks to Lavigne's riff-driven melodies and powerful vocals, which at times adopt the unorthodox intonation quirks of fellow Canadian Alanis Morrissette. The nuanced, dynamic 'Losing Grip,' 'My World' (which perfectly captures the ennui of suburbia), and the buoyant power-pop blast 'Sk8er Boi' are the collection's highlights. But Lavigne's honest yet awkward words weigh down the likes of 'Mobile,' 'I'm with You,' and 'Naked.' 'Nobody's Fool,' which displays her Pink-like take-me-as-I-am credo, hints that someday Lavigne's lyrics will match the strength of her music.
Buyer Reviews :
Avril's been praised for being independent and real - for being herself. But she's also been criticized for being a 'fake' independent. Critics say she's just another pop sheep dressed up in a punk wolf's clothing. But what is important here is not necessarily Avril's image - it's her music. And whether or not Avril is truly a punk/sk8er or another Britney, her music is not affected and remains solid and true.
Her first single, 'Complicated' is more on the pop side of things, according to Avril herself in an interview. But it isn't the super-sweet, syrupy love songs typical of pop artists. The theme that permeates the song and Avril's first album, 'Let Go,' is 'be real.' 'Complicated' is about the facades people put on, about those of us who 'become somebody else, 'round everyone else.' Avril promotes a respectable message of being true to oneself, and she does so to the tune of original melodies and down-to-earth lyrics.
'Anything But Ordinary' is similar in its message and its pop sounds, but is a different song altogether. As a 17-year-old, Avril has been called an 'old soul' and for good reason. She somehow manages to have a deep insight into the true value of life, as she sings, 'I want to know that I have been to the extreme/So knock me off my feet/Come on now, give it to me/Anything to make me feel alive.' We have but one life, and Avril sings enthusiastically about making the most out of that life by refusing to put on facades and just being oneself.
'My World' is another pop song. Upbeat and lighthearted, Avril writes of her life as a smalltown girl from Napanee, Ontario, population 5,000.
The more lyrical songs 'I'm With You' and 'Things I'll Never Say' are beautiful works of musical talent. Avril's sweet side comes through, as she sings with powerful emotion about past love experiences. She said in an interview that she needs to sing what comes from her heart; listeners can't doubt that these songs are her personal experiences, as her passion and emotion shines elegantly through.
The alternative 'Mobile,' 'Tomorrow,' 'Too Much to Ask,' and 'Naked' demonstrate Avril's wide range of genres. While not considered 'slow songs' like 'Things I'll Never say' and 'I'm With You,' but not as bouncy and poppy as the first songs mentioned, these alternative tracks provide the same raw emotion of a 17 year old who is wise beyond her years.
Avril's eclectic mix is nearly completed with the funky 'Sk8er Boi,' reminiscent slightly of surfer music, and the soft rap of 'Nobody's Fool.' A white rapper? Avril does it tastefully and with amazing style to portray her stubborn attitude towards giving in to fake facades and images. The aforementioned 'Sk8er Boi' is perhaps the only fictional song on the album, although it is rooted in personal experiences, as Avril said she is frequently annoyed by judgments passed because she's a skater. Critics have snubbed her lyrics as juvenile, especially 'We rock each others world,' but they undoubtedly fit the song's tempo and style, and moreover fit Avril's personality and tendancy to stick with what she thinks fits.
Finally, two slightly darker pieces complete the album. 'Unwanted' is more of a rock song in which Avril's deep, powerful vocals have been likened to Tori Amos and Alanis Morissette. 'Losing Grip' actually may not be considered dark by most. It's simply darker than the pop of 'Complicated,' the track immediately following it. Nevertheless, it is my favorite track on the album because it displays her voice beautifully. Her breakdown into the simple repetition of 'I'm crying out loud, crying out loud...' always fills me with awe as I listen to her voice tinkling up and down the uneven scale of notes that makes her voice sound slightly (and beautifully) Irish or Gaelic.
All in all, Avril is the best artist to have come onto the scene in a long while, especially among the popular artists. She is real and she plans on keeping both herself and her music real. S back
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