Teen Angst and Pop-Punk Brilliance: Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” and the Birth of a New Voice
“Complicated” by Avril Lavigne wasn’t just a debut single—it was a revolution wrapped in baggy pants, a necktie, and a hook so infectious that it redefined what teen pop could sound like. Released in 2002 as the lead single from her debut album Let Go, the song launched the then 17-year-old Canadian singer into global…