 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Under My Skin
- By Avril Lavigne
- Genre: Rock
Common Sense Media says
Avril comes into her own.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Avril Lavigne serves up teen angst as alt-rock power ballads. Though she's marketed as a punk princess, her material actually sounds pretty mainstream. There's little for parents to worry about here, and Avril is a much better role model than Britney Spears.
What's the story?
Avril Lavigne, a 19-year-old Canadian punk princess, offers a dozen angst-filled tunes on UNDER MY SKIN. She seems to have come into her own since her debut CD, Let Go, revealing more of herself while also becoming an assertive and commanding performer. If there's any message here, it's a good one: It's OK for girls to be themselves. The single, "Don't Tell Me," describes a confused and angry young woman fending off an overeager boyfriend. Lyrics on some other songs are mostly about naval-gazing, self-absorbed teenage loneliness.
Is it any good?
Avril does a terrific job delivering one guitar-fueled power ballad after another in a voice that is girlish yet strong and expressive. Marketed as "Anti-Diva" complicated-teen-punk-rocker, Avril Lavigne may sound pretty mainstream to parents who remember the punks of the early '80s, but so what? Let the girls close their bedroom doors and listen all they want. Avril has something to say to them, and she's WAY better than Britney.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the song "Don't Tell Me," in which Avril makes it clear that she's not comfortable getting sexually involved with a boy. It can pave the way for a discussion about being strong and knowing how to say no if you're not ready for sex.
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
Teen album!
Avril sing and lets young girls know to never let a guy take advantage of you, she models that and knows what she wants. Great role model for teens!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
"Freak out let it go"...
I don't have this CD [sad-i know] but i've heard every song on it hundreds of times [lol-i?music]
The only bad words are in Don't Tell Me, which is a good song with a good message ^_^ {It explains it in 'Families Can Talk About'}
I recamend this CD highly :)
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Avril isn't a punk but at least listening to this album will make all poseur punks (fans of simple plan, ect.) extremely mad. We all know how annoying poseurs are. This album was produced by a member of the band Our Lady Peace too so that is nice. I don't think you should call Avril a "punk." She is no Joey Ramone, no Joe Strummer, no Sid Vicious, no Henry Rollins, no Jerry Only, ect. Well at least I can tolerate her music far more then I can tolerate most of the other pop and posuer bands out there.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
one of her best cds so far!:]
she sings about refusing to have sex with a guy she doesnt love much.i say thats very good
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
It's okay.
As I say in the title, it's mediocre. The music is good, and Avril's voice is either REALLY good (Take Me Away, Together, How Does it Feel, Nobodys' Home...) or bad (Don't Tell Me, My Happy Ending, He Wasn't, Freak Out). A few songs were really good, but the rest was...just okay. I was still better than Let Go though.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Good album for anyone
Great messages; Avril describes her strengths against her boyfriend wanting sex when she isn't ready. "Who Knows" includes uplifting lyrics and cheerful messages. Only language includes s**t on "My Happy Ending" and a*s on "Don't Tell Me".
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
I love this CD!
This has to be Avril's best CD! I would recommend it for anybody over the age of 7, IDK. Well, when this CD came out, I was like 9 and I still got it and stuff. I guess it depends on your maturity level, idk. But, I highly recommend this CD. Avril rox!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Avril will grow on you.
This album is very real life. Her lyrics are a little dark, but they make you think. She uses some mild language, but nothing too shocking. I would be comfortable with my teenager listening.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Strong album from a great artist
Avril has done a great job with this CD. She has been able to record great music with good melodies without having any really bad problems. There is only one "s" and "a" word. Musically this album is slightly darker than "Let Go" and has more of a rock edge. Lyrically she's not perfect, but has seemed to grow since her debut. Overall I think this album is really good; all of my friends and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Was this review useful?
|
|
| Artist: | Avril Lavigne |
| Release date: | May 25, 2004 |
| Label: | Arista |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
Review It
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already listened to it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
