Hell On Heels - Pistol Annies
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84 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: This is the debut album from the Miranda Lambert-led country trio that includes Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Nov 14, 2011
    100
    Chirping their expertly executed tunes, scorning the guitar swagger good old boys think makes them so sexy, they're a pop cartoon worth more than gold.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Nov 14, 2011
    80
    None of this would work if the songs weren't actually good, but they're frequently brilliant.
  3. All Music Guide
    Dec 5, 2011
    80
    With any luck, Pistol Annies is not a one-off for the trio, but rather a regular gig: this is too much pure fun to not repeat.
  4. American Songwriter
    Sep 12, 2011
    60
    The production is clean and not overly slick but the memorable hooks with sweet harmonies come fast and often, resulting in a relatively subtle set that at just 30 minutes leaves you wanting more.

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  1. EasyLiving17
    10
    This is what country music has been waiting for and needed. This album is gritty, raw, and has wonderful songs that are heartbreaking and hilarious. Miranda proves she is capable of so much, and her two fellow pistol annies are fantastic also.… Expand
  2. NKOAS
    8
    Miranda Lambert has already established herself as one of the reigning queens of country, and this year she gave the world a hot version of the Highwaymen, by teaming up with Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley to form Pistol Annies. Admittedly, this brilliant country record… Expand

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