Product Description

Canadian teen pop-rocker's follow up to 2002's 'Let Go' (which spawned 'Skater Boi' and 'Complicated' hit singles). This album contains more of her angsty teen pop with guitars with songs about failed relationships ('He Wasn't') and teen rebellion ('Freak Out', 'Don't Tell Me'). This UK edition of the album contains the bonus track 'I Always Get What I Want' which is not included on the US version.

Track Listing

1. Take Me Away
2. Together
3. Don't Tell Me
4. He Wasn't
5. How Does It Feel
6. My Happy Ending
7. Nobody's Home
8. Forgotten
9. Who Knows
10. Fall To Pieces
11. Freak Out
12. Slipped Away
13. I Always Get What I Want (Bonus Track)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6937 in Music
• Released on: 2004-05-24
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics

Amazon.co.uk Review
Under My Skin, the second album from Avril Lavigne, doesn't stray too far from the formula that made her debut, Let Go, a multi-million seller. Acoustic guitars bolstered by rock riffs in the chorus and sing-along vocals for angst-ridden teens confirm Lavigne's reputation as Alanis Morrisette's mini-me.

Although similar in style to her debut, it is clear that Lavigne has matured greatly as a singer and in some cases, songwriter. Lead single "Don't Tell Me" may not have the instant appeal of "Complicated" but has a greater depth and just gets better with every listen. Opening song "Take Me Away" sets the style for much of Under My Skin--sounding like Stiltskin's "Inside", it's a grandly over-produced power ballad by numbers. However, with 80s rock still on the rise and no-one new out there doing it nearly this well, it can only be a good thing. "He Wasn't" and "I Always Get What I Want" break the mould of the album and are high-energy pop-punk of the highest order, the latter an obvious standout--one would imagine it'll become a huge live favourite.

It may not be anything new, exciting or different but Under My Skin is so well written and executed it'll undoubtedly propel Avril Lavigne into a whole new stratosphere of rock stardom. --David Trueman

Customer Reviews

Amazing, Her Best Album Over ALL!!
I was never really an Avril Lavigne Fan until I downloaded this album form Itunes. I couldn't belive what I was listening 2, it's just so powerful and personal. this what I think makes it a good album.

Avril Is Under My Skin
1) Take Me Away - Just a brilliant opener. Powerful, heavy, great 10/10

2) Together - My favourite song by Avril. Ever. One of my favourites in general also. If anyone is going through a break up this song is a must-hear. Cannot say anough good things about this track. Beyond amazing! 11/10!!!!

3) Dont Tell Me - I do like this song but I don't favour it like the others. I usually skip it but many other people will love it. 9/10

4) He Wasn't - Another great break up song! It's poppy and punky. It can really lift your spirit and make you feel good. 10/10

5) How Does It Feel? - Another wonderful song. Softer than the rest but still a powerful emotional song 10/10

6) My Happy Ending - Superb lyrics. Superb Music. Just superb!! 10/10

7) Nobody's Home - Another one of my favourites. Avril just proves what a great voice she has with this song. Brilliant harmonies aswell. 10/10

8) Forgotten - Rocky, Loud. Perfect Avril. 10/10

9) Who Knows - A light, upbeat song which makes you smile. 10/10

10) Fall To Pieces - Very emotional and powerful lyrics. A real winner. 10/10

11) Freak Out - Very good! 10/10

12) Slipped Away - A beautiful track. 10/10

Bonus: (UK) I Always Get What I Want - A real upbeat punky sounding song. A great finish. 10/10


This album is one of my favourites and probably the most listened to on both my Ipod and in my car! In my opinion this is even better than Let Go. With the lyrics and music together it just shows what a strong young woman Avril is and she makes you feel happier by listening to her songs. They are all relatable and I think that is what makes this album a must-have. I would recommend to everyone, any age. Will greatly appeal to teenage girls though. But all in all, 10/10 for a brilliant album that I will never stop listening to.

A nice second album.
Moving on from her more daydreamish, light-hearted music, as previously seen in "Let Go", Avril Lavigne makes an album that is far more hard-hitting and mature.

The guitar is, as always, fabulously put together and is really effective. You can also hear some piano parts put in, more than in Let Go. The lyrics have good rhymes, if not a bit obviosu sometimes, and convey the overall feel and message of the music well. The harmonies are not painful and set the songs off nicely.

Some nice songs, with a catchy tone and good lyrics. Another stunner from Lavigne. Definitely one to get if you were a fan of Let Go.