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Live Through This: Hole's Masterpiece, August 30, 2009
By revealafascination

"I'm going to review this album in the best possible way: going through each song. Violet: this is possibly the best way to open an album ever. it's about 90,0000 times better than "Smells Like Teen Spirit" because 1rst of all the chorus is not just 'hello hello hello hello hello" and this song shows rage, pain, and heartbreak whereas smells like teen spirit conveys superficial teenage angst which might appeal to you when you're 15 but Violet appeals to most of us throughout our lives. the lyrics to Violet never get old and shove a big reply in the faces of those who say Kurt wrote all her songs: people, Kurt wrote about EATING fish, not stars that LOOK like fish. Miss World: this song is simply perfect. it's a good length and has beautiful lyrics coupled with a haunting, innocent melody. this song is at times so autobiographical its scary. Plump: totally awesome throwback to rumours that Courtney is a bad mother with ironic, sarcastic lyrics like "i don't do the dishes, i throw them in the crib". Eric and Courtney basically master the art of guitar on this song, while Kristen's bass is forever present giving the song a strong backbone while Patty just keeps a great beat. Asking For It: written by Courtney about a bad stage diving experience, this song also addresses abuse. there are amazing lyrics and Courtney's screams are magnificent. I suggest you check out the alternate version where Kurt sings backup because it's quite good. Jennifers Body: one of the best songs on the album this song is incredible. great melody and even better lyrics. this song is reportedly written about the movie "Boxing Helena" check it out and you'll see similarities. Doll Parts: this is like The Distillers "The Hunger". possibly their most known song but still stands the test of time. it perfectly shows how in pain Courtney is and her scream at the end is divine. she penned this song after meeting Kurt and having him seem uninterested in her. Credit in the Straight World: an awesome cover, it has fascinating guitar parts, cool bass parts, and a good drum beat. the lyrics are also superb and Courtney adds magic in the beginning with her sad chant that is also the beginning to "Old Age". Softer Softest: Kristen's backup vocals on this are heavenly and angelic but eerie. the lyrics are so simple but so sad, talking about Courtney being teased as a child. this song keeps up a slow, soft rhythm until the end when it takes an unpredictable turn towards rock awesomeness. She Walks On Me: one of the songs on the album that show that Hole has punk chops, this totally rocks with Courtney's fuzzbox scream slapping you in the face with rage. amazing drum beat and superb bass in the intro. I Think That I Would Die: my favorite song on this album. It is completely beautiful with really interesting guitar parts and a great bass line. when Courtney screams you feel insanely liberated. also rumored to have the chorus (where is our baby) written about Frances Bean. Gutless: too short!! I love it so much and want it to keep going. the guitar part at the bridge reminds me of "For Tonight You're Only Here To Know" by The Distillers because its so great and unusual. this song is also, I think, about Courtney's frenemy, Kat Bjelland,who stole quite a bit from Courtney. Rock Star: a great ending and a song that is about the hypocritical riot grrrls from Olympia Courtney once knew and loved. but in the end, everyone's the same. I would give this album 300,00000000000 out of 5 stars. and this is my favorite album of all time"

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