Under My Skin By Avril Lavinge
01. Take Me Away-10/10, Shows off a more rocker side of Avril. Strong guitars and great lyrics. This is perfect as the opener because its just shows how different shes become since "Let Go". Great song.
02. Together-10/10, One of my faves off of this album. The piano this with her voice at the start is chilling. A very dark sound. Just a really great song. This would have done great as a single. But I'm kind of glad it wasn't. I can use my imagination more of what a video would look like for it. A GREAT song.
03. Don't Tell Me-10/10, Another great song. The lyrics are pretty deep. She speaks of not having sex with a guy. A good choice for a single. But i'm not sure the best choice as the first single. I wouldn't let this song be the first impression of the album. Oh well it was still successful.
04. He Wasn't-9.7/10, A 3 minute sprint of hyperness. Not my favorite song. But still enjoyable. I used to really dislike it. But the video made me respect the song a lot more. The message isn't really my thing. But overall a good song.
05. How Does It Feel-10/10, A tender ballad. I really love this song. Shows off a softer side of Avril. She sings "How does it feel to be different from me". Gets a little repetative. But I definetly think this is a great great song!
06. My Happy Ending-10/10, A great song. The best choice for a single. Would have been better as the first single. But at least it was released. Played over and over on radio. It made me dislike it a bit. But now its not really played as much. So my love for it has returned.
07. Nobody's Home-10/10, Was my favorite off of the album. Then i kind of personally over listiened to it. It is still in my top 2. I really love this song. The lyrics are so heartfelt. It had a perfect video. I remember back when i bought this saw there was a song called "Nobody's Home" thinking what a weird title. But its the perfect title now.
08. Forgotten-10/10, Didn't like it much at first. But its a grower. Also shows a more rocker side of Avril. The lyrics are great. The whole edge of the song makes me like it. The unique opening made me question it. But it just goes with the song.
09. Who Knows-10/10, Wow at a first listien you would never expect this to be your favorite song. But its just such an uplifting track. I think this may be my favorite. The whole chorus is perfect. It fit in great when it was featured on Laguna Beach. A song like this should have been the theme instead of the talentless Duff's "Come Clean" So ya Who Knows is a great song. I love when she changes the lyrics to the chorus at the end. The most uplifting song i've ever heard. Makes me wanna cry for a weird reason. This song is perfect.
10. Fall To Pieces-10/10, Wow, I liked this song so much mroe before it became a single. Its starting to get overplayed. But that aside it is a perfect song. And a former favorite of mine. Though its still in my top 5. The chorus is great. Just the whole melody of this song makes me sad and happy all at once. I just wish she would have made a video for it. I guess there is still time. But shes gotta hurry.
11. Freak Out-9.8/10, I think i may like this one a little more so than He Wasn't. Kind of Rumorsesque. Saying shes gonna live her life and shes not gonna run and hide. A little rockerish sound like Take Me Away with lyrics like Who Knows. Still a great song.
12. Slipped Away-10/10, I almost feel like i shouldn't feel im allowed to rate this. Its a very personal song. About the passing of her grandfather. I know this same feeling except maybe a little closer. Types of songs like this are what really make me want to cry. A Perfect Tear Driven Song.
Overall this album deserves a 10/10. It truely is a perfect CD. Not to mention my favorite album of 2004.