Guest Post: Quinny Quicksilver's Album Picks

Quinny Quicksilver is the nine year old author of the blog, Diamond Panda Book Reviews. She loves music almost as much as she loves reading and has a definite preference for pop rock. Here Quinny shares with us some of her favourite albums and what it is about them she loves.

Saving Jane - 'Supergirl'

Released in 2008, 'Supergirl' is the fourth album by American pop rock band, Saving Jane. 'I like poppy rock stuff,' explains Quinny. 'I like that it's heavier than just regular pop music and I especially like pop rock bands with girl singers.' Quinny's favourite song on the album is 'Better Day,' because of it's anti 'damsel in distress' message.

Avril Lavigne - 'Best Damn Thing'

Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne is one of Quinny's favourite artists. Her 2007 album 'Best Damn Thing' is one of Quinny's most listened to albums. 'I definitely like Avril's attitude,' enthuses Quinny, 'she stands up for herself, she's really cool and I just think she's amazing.'

P.S. Says Quinny, 'it's important to know that girls shouldn't treat each other the way that Avril does in 'Girlfriend.' Girls need to stick together and look out for each other. It's a catchy song though.'

The Veronicas - 'Hook Me Up'

Electropop duo, The Veronicas, are identical twins Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, from Brisbane, Australia. 'Hook Me Up' is their second album and was released in 2007. The Veronicas' punky image appeals to Quinny. 'I like 'Hook Me Up' because it's emotional in some ways, and I like the upbeat music. I also like the way they alternate their singing and the way their voices are emphasised in certain parts.' 

Pink - 'Funhouse: The Tour Edition'

Pop rock singer, Pink's 'Funhouse' is her fifth studio album. The album was originally released in 2008, with the tour edition re-released in 2009, and including two bonus tracks and a DVD. 'It seems everyone I listen to has a bit of attitude!' laughs Quinny. 'I like her voice and that some of her songs have some strange lyrics, and that makes her different from everyone else. I like that about her.'

Natalie Imbruglia - 'Left Of The Middle'

'Left of the Middle' is the 1997 debut album from Australian singer, Natalie Imbruglia. 'It was Dad that first played me Natalie Imbruglia. He thought I might like her, and I did,' recalls Quinny. 'I like her because she sounds sweet, but her lyrics say something different. I also like the upbeat music.'

Cyndi Lauper - 'She's So Unusual'

Cyndi Lauper is one of the original female pop stars with attitude. Her primarily new-wave debut album 'She's So Unusual,' which was released in 1983, was a critical and commercial success. 'Cyndi Lauper is also one of my favourites, obviously,' states Quinny. 'She's funny, kind and her music is just brilliant! I like her voice and that she's sometimes goofy. And her music is amazing.' 

Garbage - 'The Absolute Collection'

'The Absolute Collection' was released in 2012 and is the second greatest hits album of the American-Scottish rock band, Garbage. 'I like Garbage because they are pop rock,' says Quinny. 'I really like Shirley Manson. I like her voice and I like that the music is heavier. Mum and Dad like Garbage too, so we listen to this together a lot. I think that's fun.'

Paramore - 'After Laughter'

'After Laughter' is the fifth studio album from American pop rock band, Paramore. Released just this year, it has a much more synth-pop sound than their earlier albums. Says Quinny, 'this is the Paramore album I've listened to the most, and I like that it's poppy. I like the song lyrics too, I think they are more interesting than the lyrics in regular pop songs.'