Hell On Heels
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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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Hell On Heels
I'm hell on heels Say what you will I done made the devil a deal He made me pretty He made me smart And I'm gonna break me a million hearts I'm hell... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  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. The A.V. Club
    Aug 30, 2011
    83
    At a lean 30 minutes, Hell On Heels is too slight to deliver completely on the trio's promise, but the sense of fun and sisterly affection that pervades the album makes it a winning opening salvo from an intriguing new group.
  3. Country Weekly
    Aug 30, 2011
    80
    The album's bluesy country sound may not make waves at radio, but these ladies are on track to give country concertgoers a little hell of their own.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Sep 12, 2011
    80
    It's heartbreaking and hilarious, in equal measure.
  5. AllMusic
    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.
  6. The Quietus
    Sep 26, 2011
    70
    Hell on Heels is one beautiful amble.
  7. 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
    Aug 17, 2012
    10
    This is what country music has been waiting for and needed. This album is gritty, raw, and has wonderful songs that are heartbreaking andThis 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. honeybubble
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    No words can describe how perfect this album is. It was revolutionary when it came out. Everyone was talking about. My wig was never to beNo words can describe how perfect this album is. It was revolutionary when it came out. Everyone was talking about. My wig was never to be found again.… Expand
  4. Luci899
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    They are stunning true country artists. All the men and pop country stars should take note. This is how you make good country music.
  5. Waylon
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    God bless these angels. They are better than everyone on music row. A genius album. Fun and sassy and heartbreaking. Such a gem.
  6. NKOAS
    Nov 17, 2012
    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 ofMiranda 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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