Poor Poor Fans of Avril....

Now if you didnt know angsty Avril had just turned...how shall I put it....happy, contented and cheery- then lucky you! Her latest album entitled 'the best damn thing ever' proves the latter statement in just about every way. Her album is simply so inane that your ears will 'bleed' upon the second spin. Her new 'bubblegum' approach to song writing will make your eyes roll over twice whenever you hear her scream 'Hey Hey You You, I wanna be your girlfriend!'.

Yes, this is what happens when an angry person finally discovers that there's more to life than just being angry and unhappy all the time. Things like marriage (She's married you know, to this Sum 41 guy I think. Honestly, I didnt know and I didnt care to know.) and the sudden need to dance your heart out, will soften that meanie in you. With a much more mature vocabulary (not necessarily attitude) being used in the album, it often sounds like a child trying to scream out for recognition.

Most artistes grew up through the ages. Usually, this was reflected through the music they made. But for Avril's case, this was not so. Suddenly, with one wave of the wand, she turned much younger! Too young perhaps. And because of this jarring transformation, her fan base somewhat shifted as well. And yes, you have guessed it! The fans have become younger!

But these fans are in for a treat. Her cds, the ones that include her dvd as well, can only be bought by those who are 16 and above! So poor 'pre-puberty' kids had to be turned down by 'that mean guy at the record store'. So, you have an album that predominantly caters to a younger audience but this particular group are unable to see you perform on dvd? Does this extend to live performances as well Avril? What.The.Hell. I wonder what she does on that dvd.... hmm? Dare we think dirty thoughts? No, we cant because its for the young! Profanity maybe? Highly likely so. Thus, you have to be 16 and above to be all 'bubblegummy' and vulgar it seems. And dont you dare link this discussion, in some way or another, to freedom of speech.

It's an idiotic dilemma for Avril. To attract the young and not being able to entertain them after that. There's only one way to describe her: She's like soooo whatever!