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Celebrity Skin

Hole · 1998

50 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · grunge

A polished blend of grunge and pop, infusing raw emotion with catchy hooks and biting lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional engagement
  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • reflective late-night listening
  • consistent pacing throughout album

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Celebrity Skin' was Hole's third studio album and marked a significant transition for the band following their critically acclaimed 'Live Through This.' During this period, lead singer Courtney Love was navigating her public persona amidst personal upheavals and media scrutiny, which influenced the album's themes of fame and identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Nirvana· L7· PJ Harvey
If this clicks, go next to
Nobody's Daughter — Continues the blend of emotion and polished sound with a more mature perspective.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Celebrity Skin".

  • 1 Celebrity Skin Start here 2:42
  • 2 Awful 3:16
  • 3 Hit So Hard 4:00
  • 4 Malibu 3:50
  • 5 Reasons to Be Beautiful 5:19
  • 6 Dying 3:44
  • 7 Use Once & Destroy 5:04
  • 8 Northern Star 4:58
  • 9 Boys on the Radio 5:09
  • 10 Heaven Tonight 3:31
  • 11 Playing Your Song 3:21
  • 12 Petals 5:29

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