The Japanese special-edition release features an additional track and a NTSC-formatted, Region 2 DVD with videos, concert footage, and more.
While Avril Lavigne's 2002 debut, LET GO, arrived amidst a tidal wave of teen female performers, the 17-year-old Canadian singer/songwriter managed to distinguish herself with a punk-rock attitude tempered by a hooky pop sensibility. Lavigne's sound reached a remarkably wide audience, even inspiring indie-rock icon Liz Phair to openly pattern her next record after it.
With her 2004 follow-up, UNDER MY SKIN, Lavigne makes it clear which side of the pop-rock precipice she's standing on. Instead of pop producers such as the Matrix, Lavigne aligns herself with Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida and Linkin Park producer Don Gilmore. The result is a much more complex record--an angst-ridden, soul-searching album that rocks with fury without losing a keen ear for melody. This is clear from the outset with the brooding, lushly orchestrated, guitar-driven opening track "Take Me Away." However, while the music has significantly matured, Lavigne's lyrics still possess the same sense of teenage confusion and frustration so charming on her debut. UNDER MY SKIN is an impressive step for the young songwriter, and it effectively transcends the teen-pop label she inevitably received with her first record.
Japanese limited edition re-release of her 2nd album. Includes a previously unreleased bonus track, & a bonus DVD with promotional videos, live footage, an MTV diary & more. The DVD is in the NTSC format, but Region Code 2...not compatible with North American/U.S. DVD players.
CD contains bonus DVD.Rolling Stone (p.84) - 3 1/2 stars out of 5 - "What hasn't changed is her meticulous deliver....No one conjures up bored teenage blankness like Avril Lavigne." Q (p.103) - 4 stars out of 5 - "UNDER MY SKIN doesn't disappoint..."
PERFECT! This is such a perfect album! This is a must have! With the bonus tracks that totally rock you have to buy this Japan version! This is such a great album and Avril Lavigne is a role model to me! I am Avril's #1 fan! You must buy this album! If your parents say no persuade them into buying it! You won't be sorry! So purchase Under My Skin today! Submitted by Jack (Hartford, CT, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
more grown-up songs wonderful songs, more grown-up than her last album. avril rocks!! Submitted by eastisred (sf,usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 4 of 6 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
Similar to let go This cd is very similar to the first one, it is good, if you liked let go, for sure you gonna love this one. Submitted by rulo_camai (Mexico City, MX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
2x Platinum 2x Platinum, not Platinum. Submitted by somebody (somewhere) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
kisses!!!!!!! i love avril! she has a great voice and she is very beautiful! i listen her cd one hundred times in a day because her songs are perfect....!!
!!!!!!!AVRIL 4EVER!!!!!! Submitted by kchrysa (Greece) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
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