Don’t Be H8tn Avril Lavigne

The Village Voice writes, “To all the haters: Chill out. Whatcha yellin’ for? Lay back. It’s all been done before. Prior to decrying the punk authenticity (which is a crapshoot subject in and of itself) of Avril Lavigne, realize that when you grow up in Napanee, Ontario, playing hockey with your older brother and listening to Shania Twain, the odds are slim that you’re aware an entire counterculture like punk even exists. Lavigne’s admitted ignorance emphasizes that the learning process is less about what you know and more about what you feel.” The full article at villagevoice.com has since been removed.