Live Through This

Nirvana this, Kurt Cobain that, the fact that people almost seem to be talking more about Nirvana than Hole in the reviews is a testament to how necessary this music still is, because God forbid a woman actually has a sense of identity outside of being a famous man's girlfriend (although I'm a strong believer in that Kurt Cobain was a trans woman, but that's a conversation for another day). This album fucking rocks, just pure feminist rage and I love it. Music in general needs more women, so to have one of the best and most angry and powerful grudge albums be this is just awesome.

While I appreciate claiming female territory in the hard rock landscape, I did not enjoy her scream-vocals or much of the music.

I LOVE FEMALE RAGE

Stop yelling at me please. I didn’t do anything.

"I FUCKING LOVE HOOOOOOOLLLLLLEEEEEE" - me if i was a whac-a-mole but also as a lover of this band God I don't know, this album is just so fucking iconic. From the cover, to Courtney Love's voice, to the heaviness of the lyrics. I cannot put into words how relatable and personal this album is to me. I first listened to this album around the same time I was getting really into punk/riot grrrl music. I know this is more grunge than either of those things, but to me it brings out the same feeling. Anger is a difficult emotion for me, it's hard to express and I don't like being angry. But this album is an incredible outlet and makes me feel so empowered especially as a femme person. Fun fact, the song Olympia was Courtney Love mocking the Riot Grrrl scene lmfao. Her and Kathleen Hanna((le tigre)(bikini kill)) had some serious BEEF. I know that Courtney Love is a controversial character, and I definitely have some feelings about her... all I'll say is that I respect that she spoke up about Harvey Weinstein before it was public knowledge that he was the evil person we know him to be now. But anyway, this is about HOLE and I just love this band a lot. One of my favorite album covers ever!! And definitely in my top 50 albums of all time. Maybe even top 20??? Listened to this on my CD player :)) <3Doll Parts, Miss World, Asking For It, Violet, Olympia, Plump<3

LOVED. i love women yelling. courtney love slays

One of all time favorites. The lyrics, the raw emotion, the pure grunge, it is perfection. Courtney is far from perfect, but no one expresses that anguish and anger quite like her. This album changed me as a teenager, showing me that I’m allowed to express these dark feelings, that beauty can be complicated and messy and ugly at the same time. I’m grateful this exists, but somewhat sad that many people won’t really get it. So it goes. Someday you will ache like I ache.

A bit gruff for me but it's fine.

For some reason (maybe a sexist idea Courtney Love was only known due to her relationship with Kurt Cobain?) I had previously dismissed Hole, but this is another really good album. Not as good as Celebrity Skin, but a solid 4.

This is a great album. Several songs are in my core music rotation and Doll Parts is one of my top-20 favorite songs.

6.5/10 Good lord, you people are a bunch of misogynists. It's possible to listen to - and review - an album by a woman without referencing men. This album is just slightly above average. It's not my favorite Hole album - Celebrity Skin takes the cake - but it's good 90s rock with heavy grunge influence. Whether y'all like it or not, Hole (Courtney Love) played a pivotal role in the 90s rock scene for her music capabilities alone.

Nice, first one is a classic!

I am familiar with those tracks that made it on Kerrang in the 90s and of course the Nirvana link. --------------------- Unrelenting Female Angst There is power behind the lyrics and the voice, with a rawness of suffering and anger. The grungy rock ebbs and flows with the energy in the vocals and adds emphasis to the message. At the time Courtney was getting torn down and mocked, and consequently I didn't realise just how good she was as an artist. This is a strong grunge record of anger, imperfections in delivery add to it's quality. Something modern production could learn from! 4*

It so good, lovely lovely lovely. What a great listen

C'était fort sympathique ! Il m'a plus accroché que l'album que j'ai eu à écouter la dernière fois (sorti après). Apparemment, celui-ci a été conçu pour être doux que les autres albums du groupe et c'est peut-être ça qui fait que j'accroche. Le truc, c'est que malgré ce choix artistique, on garde encore une énergie proprement grunge, bien typique de son époque et de son lieu. Courtney Love est à fond et régale avec sa puissance vocale et son chant souvent très cassé. J'apprécie énormément !

guete lieder guetes album

Female grunge by Courtney Love's band "Hole" - was fun to listen to.

Okay. Fine

Thank you Courtney.

This was pretty decent. Feminine rage was a nice break from the abundant fragile masculinity on this list.

I like the song Celebrity Skin but Courtney’s vocals gat old very quickly

странное, стильное, 3.8 из 5

Gotta say this hit me on the right day. I really like the grunge sound - definitely hear similarities with Hole and other bands.

Grungy goodness. Sounds very inspired by Nirvana (yes, I know the relation), and almost as good. If I had to criticise it, it is a fairly straightforward album. But I suppose that was to be expected, and that kind of adds to some of the charm of it. 6/10

Ca a l’air que genial je vais écouter plus

I think Courtney Love may have got a little too much flak for being who she is and her being with Kurt Cobain, and a lot of people including myself downplayed her music as a result of that. Rediscovering this 30 years later with a fresh take, this is a great grunge album with a snarling, mean vocal delivery. And the songs are all good. Really good album.

First listen was a 3 but on round 2 I liked it more!

Hole is one of those bands that I've meant to check out for a while, and I generally enjoyed this! I think I would have liked it a bit more if the guitars were a liiitle more crunchy? "Violets" "Doll Parts" "Credit In The Straight World" and "I Think That I Would Die" were the standouts for me!

I don’t get Courtney Love no one knew her before she met Kurt Cobain. Average Indie Rock at best.

Maybe I do enjoy women yelling at me for 40 minutes

Was this Cobain's wife?

This Grunge album feels like standing in the middle of a noisy, crowded room where everyone is arguing at once. Courtney Love's voice cuts through with anger and attitude, while the guitars crash and churn around her. There are catchy melodies beneath the rough edges, and the shifts between quieter passages and explosive choruses give the music some movement. I can appreciate the energy and the force behind it, but after a while the intensity starts to blend together. I find it okay to listen to, but it never quite pulls me in or keeps my attention for long.

Blah, blah Kurt Cobain, blah blah Nirvana, blah blah. Right, Grunge was a movement that tried to be a wide church, open to many of those marginalised by existing rock music convention. Thus, Courtney and Hole found their audience, and made some waves. This album doesn't stray far from the "Grunge Mainstream", but did add it's own (screechy) voice to the mix. And it's pretty good. 3.5 stars, I suppose, but it's not going to appear on my playlist very often.

4/5

An album very much of its time and place. I'd not listened to Hole before, but I I'm glad this album came up on the list. I think this may repay further plays.

Grungy, punky rock. Right up my street.

This is gonna be a boring review, but will at least try to keep it short. This was quite BIG, 30 years ago. I think I might have liked it slightly better, back then (but only slightly). Anyway, none of it really grabbed me, listening through the 12 songs now. Possibly, it sounded more cutting edge, back then, and now it's sort of lost that impact? Anyway, it's close between a 2 and a 3, but I think a "high" 2 is the best bet (though it's close), since I didn't *particularly* like any of the songs (though I also didn't really hate any of them).

I struggled with the singer's screaming. Seems like that would hurt their vocal chords. I didn't hate it though. It's clearly for angsty youngsters, but I enjoyed the mood somewhat. Musically it's not that appealing, but functions as a mood maker

This is a favourite album of mine and I’ve been listening to ‘Olympia’ a lot lately so this was just a lovely listen as always.

Everything you would want from an album in 1994. Undoubtedly alternative but with the punk and riot grrrl influences plain to see. A fresh and feminist point of view that is still more art than politics. Unforgettable singles and deep tracks that sound like they were meant to only be comprehended after a dozen listens. I’m lucky to have grown up in a time where I can could take an album this good for granted… I don’t anymore.

I too wanna be the girl with the most cake

Musically, decent enough but Courtney’s relentless shouting proved too much at the end to give it any more than a 3/5.

This is a powerhouse album.

Could be a Nirvana B-Sides album...

It’s solidly good don’t get me wrong but feels like more of an important lesson more on the basis of its backstory than anything it did sonically to move grunge forward Favourite track : Jennifer’s body

Loud

It’s hard to believe there are two Hole albums on this list. This album is absolutely dreadful.

I honestly can’t believe this was a record that somebody wanted to produce. Sounds like some copycat, Nirvana and no nonsense lyrics a little vulgar, yeah, she can scream, but who can’t

one of my all time favourite albums, i especially love the tracks Credit in the Straight World, Rock Star (Olympia), and Violet. courtney love's voice is insanely powerful and you can really feel the anger she feels through the music.

I'm absolutely smitten with this captivating project. It's raw, honest and confessional, championed by the charisma of Courtney Love. Her vocals perfectly encapsulate the anger I can imagine she would have felt about the public scrutiny directed towards her at the time. Her vocals are not technically perfect, but I wouldn't have it any other way! It's through these unfiltered vocals she is able to so ruthlessly denounce everything expected of her as a woman in the music industry and thus, the public eye. She compares herself to a doll, "dares" everyone to "take everything" from her, and mocks every stereotype that she's supposed to adhere to. All of this I adore. I'm absolutely obsessed it, and my favourite track 'Miss World', is a song so timeless and true about the kind of unshakeable vulnerability that can stem from people's criticisms and mockery. The band's haunting and immersive melodies, culminate in a sound that is eerie, dominating and combative. I'm so pleased to have discovered this as, to put it simply, I feel I have been yearning for it my whole life.

It's ok

Not the biggest fan

This album has some nice vocals and instrumentals and I really like the similarities to Joan Jett Other than that this album wasn’t anything to write home about 3/5 Favorites: credit in the straight world, I think that I would die, rock star

Celebrity Skin might be the only Hole album I can appreciate--it's a personal problem, not a Hole problem.

What theme again?

Rough rock. Not my cup of tea.

not my favorite, but not terrible. If I were in "that" kind of mood, it might even be fun!

Pretty good. I felt it got a bit samey - I definitely tuned out by the end - but it’s definitely in my wheelhouse / comfort zone. I’d happily listen again and a couple have made it onto my permanent circulation.

I picked up this album the day it came out 32 years ago, and I've listened to it probably a million times since then. It holds up well, though the 2nd half of the album post Doll Parts is definitely not as great as the first half.

I like Hole. Biggest comparison to something more modern would be Paramore, and I like them too. Was a good album, and I believe this was like a toned down version of hole? I kinda like the more aggressive version more but this was still good.

Hole – Live Through This (1994) 9/10 — ★★★★★ I've been listening to this album for over 30 years, and I've probably played it hundreds of times. I originally had it rated an 8, but revisiting it track by track made me realize just how great it really is. I've always felt Live Through This was a top-heavy album, and I still believe that. The opening stretch is phenomenal. “Violet” and “Plump” are both perfect 10s for me, while “Miss World,” “Jennifer's Body,” and “Doll Parts” aren't far behind. The aggression, raw emotion, and melodies make this one of the strongest opening runs of the era. “Doll Parts” was particularly interesting to revisit. I've always liked the song, although it was overplayed back in the day. Now that I have a better understanding of the lyrics, I appreciate it even more. There's a vulnerability beneath all that anger that hits differently today. The second half does lose a little momentum, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Even the lesser tracks are good, and “Softer, Softest” is better than I initially gave it credit for. The real surprise is how consistently strong the album remains, even when it isn't quite reaching the heights of those opening songs. Then comes “Rock Star.” What an incredible closer. I love the start-stop beginning and the sheer aggression of the song. It brings back the same energy that opened the album with “Violet,” creating a perfect bookend. After the slightly less memorable stretch in the second half, it's exactly the ending this album needs. Courtney Love's vocals are a huge part of what makes this record work. They're messy, vulnerable, confrontational, and explosive, often within the same song. Nothing feels polished for the sake of being polished. My track average came out to 8.54, but the overall experience deserves a 9. This is an album with a distinct personality, tremendous highs, and a closing track that reminds you why you loved it in the first place. Thirty-two years later, Live Through This has actually gone up in my estimation. That's the beauty of revisiting an old favorite. Final rating: 9/10 — 5 stars.

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not my cup of tea

às vezes até gosto de hole mas hoje achei meh

Obviously written during a painful time in Courtney Love's life and some of the songs work better than others but it doesn't quite all mesh for me overall. I already got Celebrity Skin which is more glam rock whereas this is more grunge-y.

Classic album of the era, worth listening to end to end

Pas mon style mais ok

Liked Plump, Doll Parts and Credit in the Straight World, and Rock Star (Olympia) - pretty good overall, was in and out, never really heard what Hole was like before

I thought it was interesting how the Wiki article for this album said it was a departure from their hardcore roots and showed their ability to be more melodic and soft, because it felt pretty hardcore and unpolished to me lol. Luckily though I like those traits and ended up rather enjoying this.

Cool album. Never knew Courtney Love's band name and this was... Unexpected. Really cool vibe and I can see why it was popular. Definitely worth adding to a 90s grunge playlist

I love grunge

where is the baby!

I really didn’t like it but it wasn’t a terrible album

“Doll Parts” is so good.

Grunge album. Not bad and has a couple of real standouts. Overall enjoyed the listen, but only a few tracks would make my playlist.

Naw didn’t enjoy

Great album

Alright

So much more than the great singles. I am upset that I missed this aside from the MTV songs when it came out. Top 5 Grunge era rock album.

This was pretty good. I would listen to this again and would listen to more of them.

Moja ukochana płyta przełomu ostatnich dwóch lat, w tym gatunku i nastroju. Albo po prostu ukochana, tak bez nastroju. Każda piosenka ma duszę i historię do opowiedzenia, jest zagrana tak, że chcę rzucać przedmiotami i płakać dopóki tusz do rzęs nie spłynie. Może nie mam okazji żeby żyć jak ta płyta, ale na pewno chcę przytulić dziewczynę, która ją napisała. Najlepsza płyta Hole, dziękuję za uwagę.

Pretty damn good honestly

Fine. No real notes

Ahh, I love it when women scream. There are a ton of great female-fronted punk projects out there and this one is a certified classic for a reason. It's more post-hardcore and grunge than I remember, but it gives this album such a full-bodied edge. Had a grand ol' time relistening and rediscovering!

Her voice isn't great which she attempts to make up for by shouting. This tactic is not successful. I wasn't keen on this when I was younger - my opinion has not changed over time.

Fun grunge

4 out of 5. Wow I really have slept on Hole my entire life.

Good that Hole could Live Through That, but I wouldnt

i loved the grunge elements, specifically the surprising jumps into loudness. all the songs seem simple in it's delivery/content, making for just an easy listening sesh. only thing i would wish for is less of the slower songs mid way through. Notable Tracks: - Violet - Miss World - Plump - I Think That I Would Die - Gutless

I enjoyed this one more than others but wasn’t too thrilled

BHB made this album.

Loud and angry and powerful. I need to v come back and give this a re listen when I have more time, because I really enjoyed what I heard

Two Hole albums is too. More importantly this is pretty boring. Was probably a breakthrough for them and maybe influential for a certain group of bands, but the songs all sound basically the same. I much preferred Celebrity Skin which is far more developed

Holy Hole, Batman! I just learned that Live Through This was released approximately one week after Kurt Cobain killed himself. The claim that Cobain ghostwrote songs on the album has been debunked. However, I do think his influence is felt and that is to the good.

No notes. Don't f with Courtney.

Again what a treat. Courtney Love and Hole are not as bad as one would have been lead to believe. I think the later release for Celebrity skin was stronger. But you can see the sound, energy and lyrical construction of that album rear its teeth here. I still think that Courtney Love and her CIA ties had something to do with the death of the grunge counterculture. So bearing that in mind. 3.5 stars. Ill round up for good measure.

This came out when I was just a little too young to really be listening to music that wasn't something my parents put on. But I remember a few years after this record came out when I was in middle school it was pretty popular. I always really liked Hole after having heard them when I was just starting to explore different music. Back then I think everyone was in the 'it's cool to hate on Courtney Love' phase and looking back she was definitely treated unfairly. She's not without her issues but she didn't deserve the hate she got. I've heard this record all the way through a handful of times but it's been a while. It starts off really strong with Violet and keeps it up throughout. I've always loved Doll Parts too. You can certainly see the influence Kurt Cobain had on this record, though I'm sure he didn't write it as was rumored. People never want to believe women rockers are the real deal for some reason. And when this came out, Courtney Love was basically dismissed. But it's a great record, if a little dated. 4/5

A definitive album cover of the grunge period, despite always being associated with being released just after the lead singer became a widow. Unlike yesterday's album this one sounds more in keeping with the grunge sound and, from my perspective, is less musically satisfying but certainly more sensationalist and extreme in character. It has its moments........

Never thought I'd enjoy a Courtney Love venture this much. It rocks. Plump is a highlight.

Live through this, но мёртв для моей памяти