Customer Reviews

Avril Live Acoustic

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I really got into Avril after watching her "Control Room" show that aired on the WB television network. In an acoustic setting her charisma really comes through, and the songs hold up well in that simplified format. Since Avril hasn't done an MTV Unplugged (yet, I hope she does at some point) and the Control Room is only available online, this CD originally sold through Target is the only chance to have an official acoustic release. It's a really nice collection of songs, and with only 6 tracks it flies by leaving me wanting a lot more. I think this was made before her Best Damn Thing CD, because there are a lot of songs on the acoustic Control Room performance from that album that were excellent, and not found on this CD EP. Regardless, the six songs that are on here are all good. It's nice to hear Avril sing without tons of backing tracks and studio overdubs, because her vocals really do shine and sound great - they don't need to be burried in production. She has just the right mix of girlish charm and punk snarl to make a fresh impact in pop music. I wouldn't say the acoustic versions are better or worse then their original releases, just different. If you like Avril I highly recommend this acoustic CD. I read some reviews saying this limited CD is selling in the hundreds of dollars... that's crazy. Right now here on Amazon it's listed at $12 and I got it for $3 off eBay. No CD is worth a hundred bucks! Good grief. Highlights include He Wasn't, Don't Tell Me, and Nobody's Home.

All these were originally released electric, but now she's doing them with just her voice and an acoustic guitar. She sounds real good this way, and it's like hearing these all over.

This EP was originally a Target exlusive. So, it's quite dumb how people are selling this for 200 dollars! That's WAY too much. I have this album, that I got here on amazon for 20 dollars. To who ever's reading this-- don't buy the album for 200 bucks. It's not worth it. The songs are okay, they're just live-- and there isn't a booklet. It's just a piece of thin paper with the picture you see on this page. So, please, don't feel urged to purchase this EP. If you want to hear live songs from Avril, I'm sure you could find them on the internet. There are many good Avril fan sites-- just look there! I'm a HUGE Avril fan, but this EP isn't that amazing.

I think this is an amazing cd avril sounds so much better acoustic and the songs from her new album are awsome! I think all of her new music is better than her old music as she is older and has a wider range of experiences to write about!

One of the things I always favored about Avril Lavigne is that she can actually sing. She's the atypical pop star.

And "pop star" is exactly what she is, because 'The Best Damn Thing' took her away from the alt rock style of 'Under My Skin' and the borderline pop rock/punk style of 'Let Go.' Personally, I'm not a fan of her new stuff, but then again, I'm a guy in my twenties. I was never really on board with the whole sugar pop music.

So 'Avril Live Acoustic' is a good combination for me: It's Avril's older stuff and it's unplugged, a facet of music I have an uncanny love for. It accentuates a singer's most genuine talent, and I never realized until I listened to these 6 tracks how good Avril Lavigne's voice really is.

The only downfall, I'd say, is the backing vocals in a couple of the songs, most notably "He Wasn't" (granted it's only in the chorus). I would've rather just had Avril singing by herself. However, it doesn't have any effect on my perception of this album. I was very impressed with it and it's one of my more sound music investments in recent memory.

Track listing:
1) He Wasn't (3:17)
2) My Happy Ending (3:57)
3) Sk8er Boi (3:39)
4) Don't Tell Me (3:39)
5) Take Me Away (2:55)
6) Nobody's Home (3:39)

IF you can find it for a fair price, it's more than worth it. The casual Avril fan will like this just as much as the die hard fan.

Grade: A-

This was definatly a good cd worth buying. Though its not worth $200.00 . Don't buy that rip off price, its only six songs, and you can find great live songs here : www.avriladdict.com :D

Her voice is still here! Packaging is delightfully and graphically provocative.
Songs seem little bit "silent" compared to album versions, but you will enjoy Avril's voice for sure.

I just love this cd!! The 6 tracks were relesed as singles so you will love all the songs even if you're not a fan, besides Avril Lavigne is way better singing live. The tracks are : "he wasn't"(a realy good song!), "my happy ending" (one of my favorites), "sk8er boi", "don't tell me"(my other favorite one), "take me away". "nobody's home". I just have 1 complain, is a realy short cd, i wish it has more songs. I highly recommend this cd.

Excellent Album! Singing to an acoustic guitar really brings out the best in her voice. CD arrived on time in great shape even though it was used.