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Single Reviews
Single Review: The Pretty Reckless – Make Me Wanna Die (Universal/Interscope)
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 24 May 2010
Taylor Momsen is probably better known for saying stupid shit than her acting or music skills (and I’m not just talking about THAT breakfast TV interview); the raccoon-eyed, bleach-blond, mid-teen numpty is the latest in a long line of young actor/actresses turned rockstars (FYI, I use the word ‘star’ here without really meaning it), and, despite her stinking attitude and embarrassing run-ins with the press, she actually has a really decent voice – little J can roar.
‘Make Me Wanna Die’ is a hard – if a little too polished – pop-rock tune that only falls short of being really good when the overly-emotional strings come in and the backing singer ruins the tone of the song. Otherwise, it’s fun and harmless, and as the lead song from the soundtrack to one of the best films of 2010, ‘Kick-Ass’, it’s hard to argue with its, er, charms.
Am I intrigued enough to want to hear her album? Not really. I’ve never really had much time for mouthy teenagers, but if you can separate Momsen’s celebrity persona from what clearly is a raw talent, then maybe you can give it a bash for me. TW
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