Going to Hell
The Pretty Reckless · 2014
52 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A gritty blend of hard rock and blues-infused melodies that channels raw emotion and rebellious spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heaven Knows — This track showcases anthemic hooks paired with a rebellious spirit, encapsulating the album's theme of defiance and desire.
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Going to Hell — The title track weaves together themes of temptation and consequence, underpinned by driving rhythms that highlight the band's hard rock roots.
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Fucked Up World — This song critiques societal issues with biting lyrics and an explosive chorus, making it a standout representation of the album's angst.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and energetic performances but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from softer verses to explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Heaven Knows' and 'Fucked Up World'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing throughout
- explorative lyrical themes
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 18, 2014, Going to Hell is The Pretty Reckless's second studio album, following their successful debut, Light Me Up. At this point in their career, they had solidified their presence in the rock scene, with lead singer Taylor Momsen gaining recognition for both her vocal prowess and provocative image.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Halestorm· Paramore· Evanescence
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Follow Me Down 4:41
- 2 Going to Hell 4:38
- 3 Heaven Knows 3:44
- 4 House on a Hill 4:45
- 5 Sweet Things 5:04
- 6 Dear Sister 0:56
- 7 Absolution 4:34
- 8 Blame Me 4:27
- 9 Burn 1:48
- 10 Why’d You Bring a Shotgun to the Party 3:20
- 11 Fucked Up World 4:16
- 12 Waiting for a Friend 3:12
- 13 Going to Hell (live acoustic) 2:35
- 14 Sweet Things (acoustic) 4:14
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