Pop-Punk Princess
Avril Lavigne spills all the details about her seventh album, Love Sux
Throughout the years,
Avril Lavigne has proven she can hold her own in any genre — but the “Complicated” singer returns to her signature sound in
Love Sux. Here, she tells Us more.
Q: What inspired this album?
I started this record coming out of a breakup and it’s easy for me to tap into that stuff. I’m writing from all my experiences, and it felt fun to really go there. The album has a positive [message]: self-love, self-respect, stand up for yourself.
Q: How was the writing process?
It was cool because I didn’t have a label or managers. I got together with my friends, started writing and then this album just happened. I was like, “OK, now what?” Travis [Barker] ended up signing me to his label, so I went in without deadlines, pressure or people telling me what direction to go in. I was like, “F**k this; I’m making the album I’ve always wanted to make — a poppunk album from front to back.”
Q: What would you tell your 17-yearold self?
I would say, “F**k, take it all in. It’s gonna be a wild ride. Be as present as possible — and have as much fun as you can.” That’s sort of my motto today.