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

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  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 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!
  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 "How Dirty Girls Get Clean".
  3. LD
    Apr 30, 2010
    7
    Well not the masterpiece i was hoping for,but far from a disaster.most of these songs have been kicking around in various forms for the past 3 years,it's a grower not a shower and samantha and skinny little bitch will be perfect soundtrack for summer!long live courtney!!rock on with your badself!
  4. SamR.
    Apr 27, 2010
    7
    Very uneven album. Some great tracks samantha, pch, honey and some ur...letter to god? Still i like it as it sounds like nothing else out there, doesn't pander and is a raw rocky jaunt.....reviews I have read have been extremely harsh and mostly seemed aimed at courtney's public persona, not the music.
  5. centurysleuth
    Sep 30, 2010
    8
    Overall, a weak album, however the good songs are extremely strong.
  6. 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 a powerfull intro... Highly recommended.
  7. BleedLikeMe
    Jan 10, 2013
    10
    This record is beyond brilliant. The best album of 2010. It's raw, powerful and obviously Courtney Love has still got it. You can tell in every one of these songs. Absolutely spellbinding and beautiful. Their best work since 1994's "Live Through This."
  8. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Courtney Love is such an underrated singer and songwritter, she deserves a lot more credit and this album proves that
  9. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Courtney Love is such an amazing talent, her voice is so power and I love this album lyrics too
  10. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    What a great record, Hole is an amazing band and Courtney Love a very unique singer and song writter
  11. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    While Love remains as ferocious as ever, the bleak, samey production here doesn't always rise to meet her.
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