{"id":40206,"date":"2014-05-02T09:19:19","date_gmt":"2014-05-02T14:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=40206"},"modified":"2014-05-02T09:33:27","modified_gmt":"2014-05-02T14:33:27","slug":"the-pretty-reckless-going-to-hell-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/the-pretty-reckless-going-to-hell-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pretty Reckless | Going to Hell<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"TheThere is so much doubt thrown in the direction of the sinfully sexy Taylor Momsen. Fronting The Pretty Reckless has caused opinion to swirl involving the talent of the former actress. Going to Hell<\/em> is the second studio offering from the band. Admittedly, this band just keeps getting better and better. The opener on the album makes eyes widen and ears perk to attention. The sounds are something like simulated sex paired with rebellious attitude. Whether the album is an attempt at Momsen detaching from her adolescent acting days or not she is extremely convincing in her bad-girl premise. <\/p>\n

The title track, \u201cGoing to Hell\u201d is equipped with dense percussion and has amazing riffs and an erotic, angry growl for support. \u201cHeaven Knows\u201d is one of the best songs on the album, because it showcases all of the band\u2019s full skill level. The tambourine beat and classic guitar sound lend a \u201970s feeling with the chorus and clapping. There are also more vulnerable moments shown from Momsen\u2019s voice. The band isn\u2019t all grunge and sacrilegious lyrics. \u201cDear Sister\u201d and \u201cWaiting for a Friend\u201d are both raw and display talent that some didn\u2019t realize the band had. \u201cBurn\u201d is another song that catches attention, because it is a short acoustic balled. For straying away from the typical sound, it does a great job at showcases Momsen\u2019s vocal abilities.<\/p>\n

The Pretty Reckless is actually more than a band that creates cringe-worthy songs and music videos. This album fully captures the trademark gruff in the vocals, the alternative attitude, and the mass of well written lyrics. This album gives variety as well. Many expect The Pretty Reckless to be full of angry twenty somethings fronted by that girl who played on Gossip Girl. This is a band that is actually cohesive and performs with passion. They work well together and sound even better together. Be open minded, and listen to the entirety of the album. There is real skill here. <\/p>\n

Genre: Alternative Rock, Hard Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nTaylor Momsen \u2013 vocals
\nBen Phillips \u2013 guitar, backing vocals
\nMark Damon \u2013 bass
\nJamie Perkins \u2013 drums <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01.\tFollow me Down
\n02.\tGoing to Hell
\n03.\tHeaven Knows
\n04.\tHouse on a Hill
\n05.\tSweet Things
\n06.\tDear Sister
\n07.\tAbsolution
\n08.\tBlame Me
\n09.\tBurn
\n10.\tWhy\u2019d You Bring a Shotgun to the Party
\n11.\tFucked up World
\n12.\tWaiting for a Friend<\/p>\n

Label: Razor and Tie<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/goingtohell.me\/hell\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 10\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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