The Best Damn Thing

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LP includes two 140-gram vinylThe Best Damn Thing is the 3rd studio album from Avril Lavigne, originally released worldwide on April 17, 2007. It features the digital expanded edition track list on vinyl for the first time, adding 5 bonus tracks. Includes the hits "&"ldquo;Girlfriend"&"rdquo;, "&"ldquo;When You"&"rsquo;re Gone"&"rdquo;, and "&"ldquo;Keep Holding On."&"rdquo; Review: fantastic - "The best damn thing," mega popular singer Avril Lavigne's third album is packed with fun songs and heartful ballads that will appeal to any teen girl. The smash single "Girlfriend" is the first song, and invites you into this album as an energetic and powerful song. "Runaway" is milder in terms of energy and topic, but is fabulous to listen to anyway. "The best damn thing" is reminiscent of cheerleaders, and is just as fun as "Girlfriend." "When you're gone" is one of the first slow, meaningful and almost-sad songs that are included. "Innocence" and "Keep holding on" are similarly categorized, but each unique and show case Lavigne's talent. "One of those girls" and "Contagious" as well as "Hot" are like "Runaway"- catchy and addictive and perfect for preteens and early teenagers that do not like songs that are overly hyper. I love them all. And then we have "I can do better," "Everything back but you" and "I don't have to try." A bit frantic sounding, but are still a good, quick listen. Out of all of the songs by Avril Lavigne, the most that I like are definitely in this album, as I like every single one. My favorite songs by her is "Girlfriend," "Runaway," "Contagious" and "Keep Holding on." More favorites include "My Happy Ending" and "Complicated," which I believe to be the best songs on her previous albums. Here are my ratings and short descriptions. 1) Girlfriend (10/10) Extremely fun and catchy and great as a ringtone 2) I can do better (7/10) Not bad, but not a favorite. This is one of those songs where I like the verses better than the chorus, partly because of the lyrics, and partly because of its similarity to some other songs. 3) Runaway (10/10) Love this song! Catchy and sticks in your mind long after listening. 4) The best damn thing (9/10) Energetic and fun 5) When you're gone (10/10) A song that is relatable and shows true vocal talent. 6) Everything back but you (8/10) A bit frantic paced, but not bad at all. I don't think it really sounds like her, though. 7) Hot (9/10) A lovely song that is both slow and fast and shows her versatility. 8) Innocence (10/10) Touching and serious and melodious. 9) I don't have to try (8.5/10) Interesting and different, which I like. Just a bit wild for my taste. 10) One of those girls (9/10) Perfect for many different audiences and has a great chorus and is surprisingly easy to listen to. 11) Contagious (10/10) Another fabulous song that I couldn't get enough of. 12) Keep holding on (9/10) Featured in the Eragon movie, this is a great and heart felt song. It feels like Avril Lavigne is really sincere and believes her words strongly. It almost made me cry. Avril Lavigne shows versatility and a wide vocal range and talent in this album. Perfect for most teenage girls ("Girlfriend," "The Best Damn thing," "One of those girls," "I can do better"), some preteens ("Hot," "When you're gone," "Runaway," "Contagious") and some young adults ("Innocence" and "Keep Holding on" Many of these songs are appropriate for other audiences. One more note: I've noticed that most reviews that are negative are not written by the target audience UPDATE: After listening to this album for several months, "When You're Gone," "Runaway," "Contagious," "The Best Damn Thing," and "Everything back But You," are my favorites, although I still enjoy all of the other songs. Definitely an album I'll still be listening to in the future. Review: Avril Lavigne..."The Best Damn Thing"...2007 RCA Records, a Unit of Sony BMG Music Entertainment - Some of these songs, incl. here remind me, somewhat, of EARLY 1960s music. And a few of these songs could even remind me of Toni Basil's 1982 hit single "Mickey". This album is fun, actually comical @ times & yet it also contains some slower & pretty songs. I'd like to offer a song by song review, as follows: 1. "Girlfriend"...This song has a great beat & some funny lyrics. I love this song a lot & I remember it from 2007, very well. This song also reminds me A LOT of her LATER hit single, "What The Hell" from 2011. 2. "I Can Do Better"...This song also reminds me of where "Girlfriend" left off, meaning & beat wise. I really LOVE this song a lot, too. And again it has a great beat & funny lyrics. This song ALSO seemed as though I've it heard before, it was just that FAMILIAR to me. 3. "Runaway"...I like this song a lot, it's pretty good, too. 4. "The Best Damn Thing"...Now this song, the Title Track, reminds me of where "Girlfriend" & "I Can Do Better" left off, musically & beat wise. I like this song a lot, it's pretty good. 5. "When You're Gone"...I believe that THIS song was the SECOND single, that was released from THIS album. I also remember this from 2007. This song is more like a ballad & it's quite pretty. I really do LOVE this song. 6. "Everything Back But You"...This song has a fast paced beat & some real pissed off, yet funny lyrics. But I also like this song quite well. 7. "Hot"...This song also seemed so FAMILIAR to me, when I first played this album. And come to find out, that it WAS a very brief hit, stalling @ only #95 on the charts. However, I still enjoy this BRIEF hit, when I listen to it. 8. "Innocence"...This song is one of PRETTIER & slower songs, that I also enjoy listening to. 9. "I Don't Want To Try"...This song is pretty good. 10. "One Of Those Girls"...This is also a good song. 11. "Contagious"...I like this song a lot, it's pretty good. 12. "Keep Holding On"...This song, I also believed that I've heard before, it was very very familiar. It is very pretty & it really has a positive & uplifting message to it. And it also happens to be my TOP favorite song on this ENTIRE album. By the way, this song would be perfect for Taylor Swift to perform, it seems like HER type of song. I think that "Keep Holding On" also came from a movie in late 2006. This 2007 album by Avril Lavigne IS most definitely recommended. ...