Studio Album · No. 7
Love Sux Songwriting Credits by Avril Lavigne
Produced by John Feldmann, Mod Sun, Omer Fedi, Marshmello, Travis Barker · Engineered by Adam Hawkins, Manny Marroquin, Neal Avron
Elektra Records
Pop-punkAlternative rockEmo pop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Avril Lavigne carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Avril Lavigne
0 tracksoutside writers
Avril Lavigne's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
10
Lyricists
5
Producers
2022
Released
Data Insight
Love Sux is Avril Lavigne's full return to pop-punk, made for Travis Barker's DTA Records with John Feldmann, Barker, and Mod Sun as the core writing and production team. She co-wrote every track in that tight circle and pulled in guests from the scene, including Mark Hoppus, blackbear, and Machine Gun Kelly. Short and fast at 33 minutes, it became her best-reviewed album while keeping her name on all the writing.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cannonball
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | John FeldmannMod Sun | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Bois Lie
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunColson Baker | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunColson Baker | John FeldmannMod Sun | Machine Gun Kelly |
| 3 |
Bite Me
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunOmer FediMarshmello | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunOmer FediMarshmello | John FeldmannMod SunOmer FediMarshmello | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Love It When You Hate Me
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunMatthew Musto | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunMatthew Musto | John FeldmannMod Sun | Blackbear |
| 5 |
Love Sux
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | John FeldmannMod Sun | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Kiss Me Like the World Is Ending
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | John FeldmannMod Sun | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Avalanche
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | Mod SunJohn Feldmann | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Déjà Vu
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod Sun | Mod SunJohn Feldmann | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
F.U.
|
Avril LavigneTravis BarkerNick Long | Avril LavigneTravis BarkerNick Long | Travis Barker | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
All I Wanted
|
Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunMark Hoppus | Avril LavigneJohn FeldmannMod SunMark Hoppus | John FeldmannMod Sun | Mark Hoppus |
| 11 |
Dare to Love Me
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Mod SunJohn Feldmann | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Break of a Heartache
|
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne | Mod SunJohn Feldmann | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors
AL
Avril Lavigne
Writer · Vocals
JF
John Feldmann
Writer · Producer
MS
Mod Sun
Writer · Producer
M
Marshmello
Writer · Producer
OF
Omer Fedi
Writer · Producer
TB
Travis Barker
Writer · Producer
CB
Colson Baker
Writer
MH
Mark Hoppus
Writer
MM
Matthew Musto
Writer
NL
Nick Long
Writer
B
Blackbear
Performer
MG
Machine Gun Kelly
Performer
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Frequently Asked Questions Love Sux
Did Avril Lavigne write Love Sux herself?
Yes, with a tight team. Avril Lavigne co-wrote every track with John Feldmann, Travis Barker, and Mod Sun, the core of the album's pop-punk revival. Her name is on all the songwriting.
Who is featured on Love Sux by Avril Lavigne?
Guests include Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 on "All I Wanted," blackbear on "Love It When You Hate Me," and Machine Gun Kelly on "Bois Lie." Yungblud appears on a deluxe track.
Is Love Sux by Avril Lavigne a return to pop-punk?
Yes. Love Sux is her full return to pop-punk, made for Travis Barker's label DTA Records. It is fast, short, and tied to the early-2020s pop-punk revival.
Who produced Love Sux by Avril Lavigne?
Love Sux was produced mainly by John Feldmann, Travis Barker, and Mod Sun. They also co-wrote the album with Lavigne.
How was Love Sux by Avril Lavigne received?
Love Sux is Avril Lavigne's best-reviewed album, with a Metacritic score of 74. It debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and was praised for its energy and focus.
When was Love Sux by Avril Lavigne released?
Love Sux was released on February 25, 2022, through DTA Records and Elektra. It was Avril Lavigne's seventh studio album.