Why Can't I? by Liz Phair

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Genre: Rock
Song Link: Why Can't I? by Liz Phair (http://www.dailytunes.com/songs/20031217013855.html)
Comment: It's a little like Avril Lavigne's songs, but it's got more angst. And it's delivered well by a wonderful and beautiful rock chick.

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[sinisterdesign]

yes, great song, great artist. although, i have to say that avril lavigne is a bit like liz, not the other way around.

i still think my favorite track from her latest, self-titled album is "extraordinary":

"i'm just your ordinary average, everyday, sane psycho supergoddess..."

'supergoddess' is right, check out the gallery:
http://www.lizphair.com/

also, if you haven't listened to 'whitechocolatespaceegg' or 'whip smart', check them out...

[Trekkie]

As a long time Liz fan I wanted to point out that Avril is like Liz, not the other way around. I'm wondering if Avril was even alive when Liz was doing her Girlysound stuff ;)

I think her earlier albums had some better work, and linked some of my favorites when adding this to my list.

[trebblekicked]

it's not a coincidence that it sounds like avril. if i'm not mistaken, avril's songwriters pitched in on this album.

anyone know how well this album sold?

[Trekkie]

I've not seen any statistics but compared to any of her other albums this one has gotten the most airplay & notice of any of her other ones that I remember.

Whip Smart got a bit of play time with "Supernova" because it was a 'buzz clip' back when MTV played music ;)

But after 'Why Can't I' was put on a soundtrack album I'd guess she did a lot better commercially on this one.

[dotnina]

Great song ... it's the #1 most-played song in my iTunes library. :)

Since we're discussing Avril vs. Liz, I'll say that Liz seems to appeal to people in their 20s+ while Avril seems to appeal to the 12-17 age group (Sk8er Boi, anyone?).

Anyway, I like both. :)

[Trekkie]

heh for the record I like Avril too, just thought it was funny to see her compared to Liz like that.

[iMeowbot]

Yeah, it helps a lot that she has more stuff that can be played on the radio now . . .