#JusticeForHot
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Originally posted by alestevens
Now that we're talking about this, what do y'all think was the reason why Avril's career took such a nosedive from TBDT to GL?
I've been thinking about it and i think it is a combination of the huge gap in between eras and WTH being somewhat subpar for a comeback lead single after such a long time (in my opinion)!
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It was definitely the long break - either RCA or Avril should have caved (or compromised) and have pushed for that 2009 release date because the album would have done decent then on her name alone.
What the Hell was really well received by critics but the weird promo schedule - coupled with it being unexpectedly outshone by Britney Spears (and then a myriad of other stars in the coming weeks) really hurt it as she could have had that top 10 debut on lock if Hold It Against Me hadn't been pushed forward. The song never really got its time to shine.
They should have held off HIAM's release regardless of the leak and then after WTH snatched that top ten HIAM could've still snagged that number one spot the week following.
Then release a remix with Kesha for longevity.