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Came brand new and very fast shippingIn my opinion, Avril Lavigne's Let Go is the most impressive debut album since Tori Amos' Little Earthquakes. I love everything about Avril: her sound, her song-writing prowess, her guitar-playing talent, her voice, her commitment, her honesty and realism, her attitude, her confidence, her individualism, etc. It's interesting to go back now and look at some of the critical reviews that came out when this album was released, seeing how even as beautiful and powerful a song as I'm With You was sometimes dismissed for its supposedly amateurish lyrics. Those who put down Avril's lyrics on this album don't really understand Avril Lavigne; this album is the product of a sixteen-year-old female trying to discover herself, deal with relationships, and generally figure out just what kind of world she is suddenly becoming an adult in. I'm no longer a teenager, but I like to pretend that I am, and these lyrics spoke volumes to me. The range of emotions Avril touches upon in her music run the gamut of normal teenager issues, finding extra fuel in a self-confidence and feeling of purpose that most young people (as well as most adults) will never know. I also hear a lot of critics say Avril sounds like Pink here, Alanis Morrissette there, someone else over here, etc. There's no reason why she wouldn't be influenced by other artists; even the most accomplished people get where they are by standing on the shoulders of those who have come before them. For my part, I find Avril absolutely original; while she may incorporate styles or sounds from elsewhere, she melds them all together into a sound and style all her own. Further proof that this is Avril's music can be found in the fact that she backed away from the talented professionals she was matched with when she first came to New York, then fortunately found in LA Reid a producer who allowed her to truly be herself.I am continually amazed at the tracks on this album. Any one of these 13 tracks could be a hit single; that's how good this album is from start to finish. Of course, Complicated is the song that sent Avril into superstar orbit, Sk8er Boi gave us ample evidence of Avril's skateboard punk rock foundation, and then I'm With You and Losing Grip gave us glimpses of the vulnerable side lying not far below the brash and confident surface of this energetic new artist. Normally, you would expect some loss of intensity in the remaining songs, but not here. Avril really seems to have her finger on the pulse of a most vibrant life, reflecting her wonder and fascination with the world she is embracing for the first time in songs such as Mobile and Tomorrow. Things I'll Never Say is an exploration of private thoughts everyone she be able to relate to, Unwanted and Too Much to Ask reflect the confusion and vulnerability of the human soul, but Avril boldly declares that she is Nobody's Fool. Avril's sense of empowerment and confidence are two of the strongest, most appealing aspects of her music. My favorite song on the album, and perhaps the one that best represents Lavigne herself, is Anything But Ordinary. Too many of us die inside at an early age, and Avril seems to be determined not to let that happen.The extras included on this enhanced CD are well worth noting. You get a short biography, a look at a day in the life of Avril Lavigne featuring impromptu performances on the sidewalks and subways of New York City, interview footage, the Complicated video, as well as - and this is certainly something not to be missed - an extra song track. Obviously, I'm a huge fan of Avril Lavigne, and I could not have asked for more from any veteran performer than I got from this newcomer on this extraordinary debut album.The CD arrived on time, was not damaged.TRACKLISTING:---------------1. Losing Grip*2. Complicated*3. Sk8er Boi4. I'm With You*5. Mobile6. Unwanted7. Tomorrow*8. Anything But Ordinary*9. Things I'll Never Say10. My World11. Nobody's Fool*12. Too Much To Ask13. NakedFebruary 2nd, 2011Avril's debut album Definitely recommend this seller! I have bought many different vinyls from different Amazon sellers and this vinyl came in perfect condition with no bends or terrors in the album cover. The sound on the record is great and not warped at all!This was bought for a relative who was going through a phase of enjoying Ms Lavigne's at the time. It got played pretty regularly while she was with us, and some of the songs were pretty good, even if I suspect I'm not the target audience (as I'm not an angst ridden teenage girl).I got this album on Christmas day 2002 and over ten years later, I still love it. I've practically grown up with this album and i still listen to it. It got more relevant to me as i grew up and it still hits me now. The album is unlike anything else i know. It has a laid back summer sound that is pop rock. It is a rare kind of album that has you listening and singing along with the catchy songs. Perfect summer laid back riffs and melodies. This album clearly is her best album so far and most likely will be the best one of her career. My personal track picks for this album are 'I'm with you' 'Mobile' and 'Too much to ask'Just pure perfection, amazingly sung songs. Takes me back to the days when Avril was just starting out, it’s also nice to get a free mp3 download with this cdSimply one of the best albums ever written and performed by a lady artist and on the vinyl 180gm just explodes into life as it was supposed to be heard. Rock On Avril!Love this album
