MU121 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Pop Punk, Stupid Girls, She Will Be Loved
Document Summary
From sk8ers to idols: avril lavigne, p!nk, and kelly clarkson. Unadulterated female perspective became common in new millennium. Emerged in summer of 2002 with let"s go. Wrote and performed her own music, often with songwriting team of the matrix. Series of number one pop albums in us and uk. Also notable for her style of dressl dark baggy clothing. Stance served as pillar of her self promotion. Flew in the face of age old tradition of sensual female teen artists. Became popular at beginning of decade with music from beat based community. Tradition of pop divas and r&b girl groups like tlc and destiny"s child. Laer became more involved in her musical output. Infused a distinct rock element into her later albums. Autobiographical lyrics describe her desire to move way from cookie cutter pop into more adventurous material. Lyrical ownership based on authenticity and stylistic diversity. Stupid girls cites epidemic of young women who lack individuality and ambition.
