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Hell On Heels Image
Metascore
84

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

  • 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
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 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. 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. 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. Sep 12, 2011
    80
    It's heartbreaking and hilarious, in equal measure.
  5. 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. Sep 26, 2011
    70
    Hell on Heels is one beautiful amble.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. 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. 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. Collapse
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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