The Pretty Reckless (EP)

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The Pretty Reckless
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ReleasedJune 22, 2010 (2010-06-22)
Recorded2009–2010
Genre Alternative rock
Length13:51
Label Interscope
Producer Kato Khandwala
The Pretty Reckless chronology
The Pretty Reckless
(2010)
Light Me Up
(2010)
Singles from The Pretty Reckless
  1. "Make Me Wanna Die"
    Released: May 13, 2010

The Pretty Reckless is the self-titled debut EP by American rock band The Pretty Reckless. The album was released on June 22, 2010, by Interscope Records. [1] The album's lead single, "Make Me Wanna Die", was released on May 13, 2010.

Contents

Singles

On December 30, 2009, the first single entitled "Make Me Wanna Die" was released as a special preview for the Seventeen magazine. The song was officially released on May 13, 2010 in UK and peaked at 1# on the UK Rock Chart and was received with positive reviews. The track also appeared on the Kick-Ass soundtrack.

The promotional video was released on May 13, 2010 and was followed by the official version released on September 15, 2010.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Even though it was received with enthusiasm by the fans[ original research? ], Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone classified the music as "generic". [2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, and Kato Khandwala.

No.TitleLength
1."Make Me Wanna Die"3:54
2."My Medicine"3:14
3."Goin' Down"3:35
4."Zombie" (Physical CD bonus track)3:08
Total length:13:51

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References

  1. "The Pretty Reckless Album Reveal". Facebook.com.
  2. 1 2 Hoard, Christian (2010). "The Pretty Reckless". Rolling Stone. No. 1108/1109. p. 107.