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The Best Damn Thing
(2007, Pop, by Avril Lavigne, Label: RCA)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Narcissistic but spunky girl-power pop-punk.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Best Damn Thing
Parents need to know that Avril comes tearing out of the gate with a dozen chirpy, teen-friendly, girl-power anthems, enhanced with energetic punk-pop instrumentals and cheerleader ambiance. Reminiscent of eighties groups like the Go-Go's, Avril seems to have cheered up a lot since her last album came out. She also isn't afraid to be direct and snarky on several tracks -- an attitude that tends to overshadow the decent songs on the album. "S--t" is narrowly avoided once with a last-minute swerve and you'll hear "hell" and "damn" a few times. There's a deluxe version with a parental advisory sticker (for "Motherf--ker").
Read our full review by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about "Girlfriend," a song in which Avril tells a boy that she doesn't like his new squeeze because she likes him. What would you do if you liked a taken guy?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
brief swear but...........................................................
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Lots of unneeded language, but some really good songs with good messages.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Love her Songs!!!!!
I like her music. You see my parents don't know I'm listening to her but she just has a few bad words in her music but other than that I think her music is great. I also think that her songs teach young girls to stand up for themselves and to help them see the true beauty they have. :)
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
i have this album!
I LOVE THE SONGS!! AVRIL LAVIGNE IS MY IDOL!!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Girlfriend Has it Goin'
Avril Lavigne releases her 3rd finished album. The songs here are like her past two, and I am pleased to say this: Unlike Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears, she maintains positive messages and danceable rhythms for tweens and teens. I thought that the lyrics were well laid out, and the melodies will be stuck in your childrens head for longer than a lot of songs you wish weren't. She's a mix of Chris Daughtry and Natasha Beddingfield. Great C.D..., I'd give about... 4 stars.
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