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Although Hole would eventually score major hits with more pop-accessible material (1994's LIVE THROUGH THIS and 1998's CELEBRITY SKIN), the band's early work, such as its 1991 debut, PRETTY ON THE INSIDE, was more raw and punk- and hardcore-based. Along with L7, Babes in Toyland, and Bikini Kill, Hole was part of the early-'90s "riot grrrl" movement, which merged abrasive music with feminist lyrics and served as a much-needed antidote to the party-hearty late-'80s glam metal scene. Co-produced by Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon and alternative knob twirler Don Fleming, PRETTY ON THE INSIDE was a venomous and cacophonous debut.
Although Courtney Love would eventually pen some of alternative rock's best-known songs of the '90s ("Doll Parts," "Celebrity Skin," etc.), she was still honing her craft on PRETTY ON THE INSIDE. Songs such as "Teenage Whore" were snarling confrontational rants, while such other frenzy-filled compositions as "Garbage Man," "Good Sister/Bad Sister," and the title track easily kept the rage at a boiling point. PRETTY ON THE INSIDE would be the one and only album to feature Hole's original lineup, which consisted of Love on vocals/guitar, Eric Erlandson on guitar, Jill Emery on bass, and Caroline Rue on drums.
Recorded at Musicbox Studios, Los Angeles, California.
Hole: Courtney Love (vocals, guitar); Eric Erlandson (guitar); Jill Emery (bass); Caroline Rue (drums).
Spin (12/91) - Ranked #20 in Spin's list of the 20 Best Albums Of 1991.
Q (10/95, p.138) - 3 Stars - Good - "...this rock music is a genuinely uninhibited kind. From the opening `Teenage Whore' onwards, the howling confrontation doesn't let up. It's loud, ugly and deliberately shocking..."
Alternative Press (7/95, pp.95-96) - Rated #74 in AP's list of the `Top 99 Of '85-'95' - "...Speaking the truth about the irrevocable and easily-earned title of bad girl, Love works in extremes and wears that scarlet letter when she feels like it, and when she doesn't she rips it off, never neglecting melody and language as the real medium for her message..."
Melody Maker (12/91) - Ranked #13 in Melody Maker's list of the top 30 albums of 1991 - "...a relentlessly apposite hardcore grind.." Pretty On The Inside Music Hole Pretty On The Inside Songs Pretty On The Inside Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Awesome pounding noise/punk!!!
This is the greatest rock album ever. Courtney establishes herself as the ultimate rock goddess with this slab of pure rage.
Submitted by Steve (Bridgeport, CT, USA)
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This album is raw energy. Pure insanity! If u like your music ruff and In your face then this is the album for you. Tracks like Teenage Whore and Good Sister/Bad Sister are what started the generation for Hole. Courtney Love delivers with a fiery passion! Its a great album and i strongly suggest you buy it!
Submitted by westbeach109 (red deer AB canada)
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 Great Album
This ablum is a must have for any fan of Hole. Its not quite as good as "live through this" but its a hell of a lot better the "Celebrity Skin"
Buy this album and you'll love it!
Dont forget that Courtney Love murdered Kurt tho..
Submitted by westbeach109 (red deer AB canada)
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classic punk rock HoLe
This record is about a shade behind "Live Through This",in terms of favorites of mine.It's not as melodic as LTT,but any fan of Hole's early stuff would have to listen to this record."Teenage Whore"gets you right from the start,while "Babydoll"has a real raw,sexual aura to it.Other notable songs are "Berry","Loaded", "Garbadge Man",and the title track,"Pretty on the Inside/Clouds".Some tracks are hard to listen to,but that's the beauty of it.I also recommend "My Body the Hand Grenade",since that has several "Pretty on the Inside"era songs,not to mention several remakes of classic Hole songs from later on in their career.This cd is a must have for any fan of Hole,and of punk music in general.
Submitted by Jen (Chicago area)
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Excellent cassette--Courtney at her epitome of raw and angry voice!
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