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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
The [[Grammy Awards|Grammys]] described Lavigne as the "Motherf—in' Princess of Pop-Punk",<ref name="Grammys">{{Cite web |title=15 Avril Lavigne Songs That Prove She's the "Motherf—in' Princess" of Pop-Punk |url=https://grammy.com/news/avril-lavigne-songs-greatest-hits-album-pop-punk-princess |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=grammy.com}}</ref> and "one of the primary artists driving the [[pop-punk]] explosion of the 2000s. Featuring hits from '[[Complicated (Avril Lavigne song)|Complicated]]' to '[[Bite Me (song)|Bite Me]],' the list highlights how Lavigne broadened her sights beyond the genre she'd helped pioneer." The publication notes that ''Greatest Hits'' spans "more than two decades, seven albums, and nearly two dozen hits on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]." Her songs "explored everything from [[power pop]] to confessional [[Alternative rock|alt-rock]] to [[Christian rock]]", and "when pop-punk's second wave hit at the start of the 2020s, Lavigne made a triumphant return." Ultimately, they describe her as an "artist whose legacy is forever cemented in the pop-punk history books."<ref name="Grammys"/>
The [[Grammy Awards|Grammys]] described Lavigne as the "Motherf—in' Princess of Pop-Punk",<ref name="Grammys">{{Cite web |title=15 Avril Lavigne Songs That Prove She's the "Motherf—in' Princess" of Pop-Punk |url=https://grammy.com/news/avril-lavigne-songs-greatest-hits-album-pop-punk-princess |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=grammy.com}}</ref> and "one of the primary artists driving the [[pop-punk]] explosion of the 2000s. Featuring hits from '[[Complicated (Avril Lavigne song)|Complicated]]' to '[[Bite Me (song)|Bite Me]],' the list highlights how Lavigne broadened her sights beyond the genre she'd helped pioneer." The publication notes that ''Greatest Hits'' spans "more than two decades, seven albums, and nearly two dozen hits on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]." Her songs "explored everything from [[power pop]] to confessional [[Alternative rock|alt-rock]] to [[Christian rock]]", and "when pop-punk's second wave hit at the start of the 2020s, Lavigne made a triumphant return." Ultimately, they describe her as an "artist whose legacy is forever cemented in the pop-punk history books."<ref name="Grammys"/>
==Commercial performance==


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==

Revision as of 03:41, 27 June 2024

Greatest Hits
Greatest hits album by
Avril Lavigne
ReleasedJune 21, 2024 (2024-06-21)
Recorded2002–2022
Length69:22
LabelLegacy
Avril Lavigne chronology
Love Sux
(2022) 		Greatest Hits
(2024)

Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. It was released on June 21, 2024, by Legacy Records to support Lavigne's eighth concert tour, the Greatest Hits Tour.[1] The album includes twenty songs spanning Lavigne's music career since her debut in 2002.[2]

Background

On May 10, 2024, Lavigne announced her plans to release a greatest hits album.[3] On the same day, she posted on social media, stating, "Can't do a greatest hits tour without a greatest hits album", and revealed the album cover, track listing and release date.[4] The album is intended to accompany her eighth concert tour, the Greatest Hits Tour, which commences on May 22, 2024, in Vancouver.[5][6] The album features 20 songs spanning Lavigne's career, and it includes contributions from Yungblud, Machine Gun Kelly, and Blackbear.[7] Greatest Hits is available on 12" vinyl, CD, and digital formats. The physical formats will feature album packaging with new photographs and a "personal note from [Lavigne] to her fans".[8]

Coinciding with the release of Greatest Hits, Lavigne received several multi-platinum awards from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for several of her songs in the United States,[9] which are also the first four tracks featured on the compilation. Lavigne earned a three-times platinum certification (3 million) for "Sk8er Boi". "Girlfriend", notably, has received a seven-times platinum award, signifying 7 million in US units (downloads and streaming equivalents). Lavigne also earned four-times platinum awards (4 million) for "What the Hell" and "Complicated".[9] Throughout the release day, new certifications were awarded for other songs included on the album, including: two-times platinum for "My Happy Ending" and "Here's to Never Growing Up" and "When You're Gone", and platinum for "Smile".[10] These new certifications joined her previously awarded platinum singles, which are also featured on the album, including "I'm with You", "Keep Holding On", and "Head Above Water".[10]

Reception

The Grammys described Lavigne as the "Motherf—in' Princess of Pop-Punk",[11] and "one of the primary artists driving the pop-punk explosion of the 2000s. Featuring hits from 'Complicated' to 'Bite Me,' the list highlights how Lavigne broadened her sights beyond the genre she'd helped pioneer." The publication notes that Greatest Hits spans "more than two decades, seven albums, and nearly two dozen hits on the Billboard Hot 100." Her songs "explored everything from power pop to confessional alt-rock to Christian rock", and "when pop-punk's second wave hit at the start of the 2020s, Lavigne made a triumphant return." Ultimately, they describe her as an "artist whose legacy is forever cemented in the pop-punk history books."[11]

Commercial performance

Track listing

Greatest Hits track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Sk8er Boi"
Let Go (2002)3:25
2."Girlfriend"
The Best Damn Thing (2007)3:37
3."What the Hell"
Goodbye Lullaby (2011)3:39
4."Complicated"
  • Lavigne
  • Christy
  • Spock
  • Edwards
Let Go4:05
5."Don't Tell Me"
Under My Skin (2004)3:26
6."I'm a Mess" (with Yungblud)
Love Sux (Deluxe) (2022)3:09
7."He Wasn't"
Under My Skin2:59
8."Losing Grip"
Let Go3:50
9."My Happy Ending"
Under My Skin4:03
10."Bite Me"
Love Sux2:39
11."Nobody's Home"
Under My Skin3:33
12."I'm with You"
  • Lavigne
  • Christy
  • Spock
  • Edwards
Let Go3:45
13."When You're Gone"
  • Lavigne
  • Walker
The Best Damn Thing4:00
14."Bois Lie" (featuring Machine Gun Kelly)
Love Sux2:44
15."Smile"
  • Lavigne
  • Martin
  • Shellback
Goodbye Lullaby3:29
16."Love It When You Hate Me" (featuring Blackbear)
Love Sux2:26
17."Rock n Roll"
Avril Lavigne (2013)3:28
18."Here's to Never Growing Up"
Avril Lavigne3:36
19."Keep Holding On"
  • Lavigne
  • Gottwald
The Best Damn Thing and Eragon: Music from the Motion Picture (2006)4:01
20."Head Above Water"
Head Above Water (2019)3:40
Total length:69:22
Japanese edition bonus tracks[12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
21."Alice" (extended version)LavigneGoodbye Lullaby5:00
22."Hello Kitty"
  • Lavigne
  • Kroeger
  • Hodges
  • Johnson
Avril Lavigne3:16

Charts

Chart performance for Greatest Hits
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[13] 7
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[14] 10
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[15] 7

Release history

Release dates and formats for Greatest Hits
Region Date Formats Label Ref.
Various June 21, 2024
Legacy [8]

References

  1. ^ Henderson, Taylor (June 6, 2024). "Here's all the reasons why you need to see Avril Lavigne's 'Greatest Hits' tour". Out. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (May 13, 2024). "Avril Lavigne to release greatest hits album ahead of Glastonbury 2024". NME. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Paul, Larisha (May 10, 2024). "Avril Lavigne's Greatest Hits Album Will Celebrate 'the Best Damn Thing' and Her Best Damn Songs". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Perkins, Njera (May 14, 2024). "Avril Lavigne Announces First-Ever 'Greatest Hits' Album to Accompany Her Upcoming Tour". Yahoo! News Singapore. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Hudson, Alex (May 10, 2024). "Avril Lavigne Details 'Greatest Hits' Compilation". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Martin, Annie (May 10, 2024). "Avril Lavigne to release greatest hits album in June". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Kaufman, Gil (May 10, 2024). "Avril Lavigne Reveals Track List for First-Ever Greatest Hits Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Halabian, Layla (May 10, 2024). "Avril Lavigne Announces a New Album Wearing Her 22-Year-Old "Complicated" Tank & Tie". Nylon. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Cantor, Brian (June 21, 2024). "Avril Lavigne Scores 7x US Platinum Certification For "Girlfriend," New Honors For "Complicated," "What The Hell," "Sk8er Boi"". Headline Planet. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "15 Avril Lavigne Songs That Prove She's the "Motherf—in' Princess" of Pop-Punk". grammy.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "アヴリル・ラヴィーン 初のベストアルバム『グレイテスト・ヒッツ』2024年6月21日 (金) 発売【予約特典: ポストカード / HMV限定先着特典: A5クリアファイル】". hmv.co.jp. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-07-01" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  14. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: July 1, 2024" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of June 26, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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