Nobody's Daughter
by Hole
  • Record Label: Mercury
  • Release Date: Apr 27, 2010
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    91
    The emotion fueling her pretense is cathartic nevertheless.
  2. BBC Music
    80
    Nobody's Daughter, despite its lengthy and troubled gestation, is a rich and emotionally searing addition to that canon, effortlessly besting her haphazard solo album.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    80
    Against all odds, Nobody's Daughter prevails with head-turning vitriolic blasts like Skinny Little Bitch, Samantha and How Dirty Girls Get Clean.
  5. Billboard.com
    77
    Nobody's Daughter recalls the highlights of the band's critically acclaimed 1994 album, "Live Through This," and shows that, as a band, Hole is not one bit damaged.
  6. The A.V. Club
    75
    Hole is barely Hole at this point. Overall, though, Daughter pretty much nails the Patti Smith-meets-Stevie Nicks rasp Love has long aimed for.
  7. Spin
    70
    With Courtney Love the only original member involved, Hole's return is nominal, but Love's resurrection is very real....It's only when Love throws a pity party on a series of slow jams that sincerity eludes her.
  8. Boston Globe
    70
    Nobody's Daughter probably won't restore Love's credibility as a rock musician--her moment has passed--but unlike so many of her peers she's still weirdly, thrillingly believable.
  9. Los Angeles Times
    63
    The biggest problem with "Nobody's Daughter" is the mostly standard hard rock licks provided by her too-merry band of youngsters. These boys don't sound like they've lived through anything, much less Love's torrid brand of "this."

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#27 Most Shared Album of 2010

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 58
  3. Negative: 13 out of 58
  1. WendyJ
    Apr 28, 2010
    10
    Brilliant record. A firey, passionate, triumphant return for Love. Some of the most thrilling radio rock and some of the most heartbreaking Brilliant record. A firey, passionate, triumphant return for Love. Some of the most thrilling radio rock and some of the most heartbreaking ballads I've heard in years. It can't touch Live Through This, but I think she is lyrically at her peak; and WHAT A PEAK. All the songs are well-written, and produced to perfection. Simply a wonderful record, well done!… Full Review »
  2. Michael
    Apr 28, 2010
    9
    The album could've been longer, but the material is solid. Stand outs are "Nobody's Daughter", "Honey", "Pacific Coast Highway" and The album could've been longer, but the material is solid. Stand outs are "Nobody's Daughter", "Honey", "Pacific Coast Highway" and "How Dirty Girls Get Clean".… Full Review »
  3. akiranet666
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Courtney and -thus Hole- are one of the most underrated stories in rock music. A great album all the way. And that title track NB... What aCourtney and -thus Hole- are one of the most underrated stories in rock music. A great album all the way. And that title track NB... What a powerfull intro... Highly recommended.… Full Review »
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