Avril Lavigne

Lavigne's second record falls closer to ground broken by Alanis Morissette than Let Go did, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Heavier is often better. Lavigne's angry teen appeal is still very much a part of the show; the songs are just a little deeper this time around. And they sound great loud.

Avril Lavigne conquered the pop charts by refusing to get dirty. No skimpy clothes, no
suggestive dancing, no tabloid adventures, no hip-hop collaborations, no provocative
lyrics. She was both more defiant and more clean-cut than her peers: Her just-say-no
message intrigued millions of kids while reassuring their parents. But Avril Lavigne might
also be the most inscrutable teen-pop star of all time. For the past couple of year... More >