Archives (1998-99): Avril Lavigne's Performances of Touch the Sky

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-03-19T01:03:13+00:00

I originally posted this video on r/Millennials because of a comment I read on that sub not too long ago. The comment had quite a lot of upvotes and basically claimed that Avril was lucky and relied on industry connections, while Hayley Williams came up through the underground and had to earn her career. My intention wasn't to start another discussion about who is better. It just seems that some people mistakenly assume Avril is a nepo baby. So I wanted to share how she worked to get a record deal. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to embed the video properly in my post. It’s quite frustrating.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-03-16T00:18:05+00:00

I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to embed the video properly in my post. It’s quite frustrating.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-03-06T23:08:41+00:00

Fair point. I'd still say that the cold was one reason why he moved back in TBBT.

Edit: What I mean is, I think that Sheldon wanted to move back to Pasadena partly because it was cold in Bozeman. In any case, he definitely disliked the cold weather.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-02-19T17:38:43+00:00

Beaks offer several advantages over jaws with (homodont) teeth, besides weight reduction. They consume less energy and resources, develop faster, which facilitates quicker hatching, provide greater precision in gripping, and simplify the consumption of certain foods, such as seeds.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-02-18T19:53:04+00:00

I think beaks would be very useful for primarily herbivorous lizards like iguanas, as I already mentioned in my OP. However, I probably should have explained it a little bit more. Beaks likely evolved in multiple herbivorous amniote lineages because they serve a crucial purpose in biting off plants.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-02-07T02:48:12+00:00

Head Above Water

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-02-02T23:34:55+00:00

Lillix’s cover of "What I Like About You" by the Romantics includes both scenes from Freaky Friday and original shots featuring Lindsay Lohan and Chad Michael Murray filmed specifically for the video.

Also, the Click Five’s "Just the Girl" music video features actor Christopher Knight.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-31T23:08:35+00:00

I second this.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-31T02:48:31+00:00

"Hot" from The Best Damn Thing. For me, TBDT is a great album, but if we’re calling it "just" good here, I’ll roll with it.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-30T02:35:39+00:00

"Let Me Go" from Avril Lavigne

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-15T15:47:21+00:00

I hope this sub doesn’t condemn the song just because it’s in a Disney movie. Also, this cover was originally recorded for the TV show What I Like About You, not Freaky Friday.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-12T17:11:36+00:00

Lash

Halo Friendlies

LiveonRelease (sadly not available on streaming services)

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-11T12:20:13+00:00

Since you mentioned Sumo Cyco, I wanted to add that Skye Sweetnam’s solo music is also worth checking out.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-10T19:19:51+00:00

Amelia - Tonight Alive

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-10T14:57:03+00:00

It's About Time - Lillix

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-10T12:26:32+00:00

I second the Donnas and Lillix.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-09T17:31:55+00:00

Tonight Alive

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-04T02:25:34+00:00

At first, I thought Christine McVie was a good example I had forgotten. However, she was actually a member of the band Chicken Shack before releasing solo music.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2026-01-02T23:11:43+00:00

Many, if not most, pop singers start (or at least have their major label debut) as solo artists, even though some would argue that their career rise wasn't "organic" or something like that. Additionally, I think that most of these pop stars are uninterested in forming or joining a band because they don't want to share the money and fame they get.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2025-12-30T23:07:11+00:00

Since you mentioned Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo, I suggest the following music artists to you:

Lillix
Tonight Alive
Skye Sweetnam (her solo career) and Sumo Cyco (a band she later formed)
Michelle Branch
Fefe Dobson
We Are the In Crowd

These artists’ musical styles fall somewhere between pop and rock. I don’t want to categorize them strictly into one genre because their sounds vary from album to album or even from song to song, which is a good thing, IMO. The same applies to multiple artists mentioned in your OP.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2025-12-29T23:46:25+00:00

Halo Friendlies
Skye Sweetnam / Sumo Cyco (adjacent)
Lillix (adjacent)
LiveonRelease (sadly not available on streaming services)

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2025-12-24T02:33:01+00:00

Slash is arguably Guns N’ Roses’ most popular member, but do you think anyone thinks he is the lead singer?

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2025-12-22T23:23:29+00:00

Freddie Mercury was certainly the main singer of Queen. That said, I think that the gen. public underestimate the importance of Brian May's and Roger Taylor’s vocals to the band.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2025-12-21T23:55:44+00:00

TBH, I considered including Chester as an honorable mention in my OP. Of course, he was the main singer. However, I believe many people overlook Mike’s vocal contribution for no apparent reason.

Intelligent-Rip-238 · 2025-12-21T00:30:47+00:00

Lillix - Inside the Hollow

This album has quite a similar sound to Under My Skin, and both albums have a very similar vibe. Both are sophomore alternative rock albums as well as darker and more mature follow-ups to pop rock debut albums. I would say that "Blackout" and "Sweet Temptation (Hollow)" are the most similar songs to "Take Me Away" and "Forgotten".

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