Hole

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Los Angeles, CA (1989 – 2002)

Hole was an alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1989 fronted by Courtney Love and co-founded by Eric Erlandson, and featuring Patty Schemel on drums and Melissa Auf der Maur on bass from 1994 until October 20, 1999; previous bassist Kristen Pfaff died of a heroin overdose in 1994. Other previous band members include drummer Caroline Rue and bassist Jill Emery.

Hole’s 1991 album, Pretty on the Inside, received praise from underground critics. After the success of Pretty on the Inside, Hole was signed to Geffen Records. Hole entered the studio to record their major label debut in 1993, the resulting album, Live Through This, included the hit singles

Doll Parts,

Violet, and

Miss World.

Hole’s third album, Celebrity Skin, had a completely new sound for the band. Featuring a more “pop” sound, the album was a critical success with somewhat strong sales and successful singles. However rumours that many songs had been “ghost-written” by Billy Corgan, coupled with Love’s refusal to acknowledge the input of late husband Kurt Cobain on previous releases, fueled criticism of the “musical integrity” of Courtney’s work. Band members have changed frequently over the years; drummer Samantha Maloney was hired for the promotion and tour in support of Celebrity Skin after Schemel left the band for unspecified reasons. Actor Edward Norton, who was also Courtney Love’s boyfriend, played guitar with the band for a few gigs.

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1	Celebrity Skin full track	3,140
2	Violet full track	1,822
3	Malibu full track	1,744
4	Doll Parts full track	1,645
5	Miss World full track	1,125
6	Awful full track	952
7	Dying full track	790
8	Asking For It full track	741
9	Plump full track	700
10	Rock Star full track	668
11	Reasons to Be Beautiful full track	665
11	Northern Star full track	665
13	Hit So Hard full track	551
13	Credit in the Straight World full track	551
15	I Think That I Would Die full track	521

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Kashii19 wrote:
yesterday evening

<3

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disasterhead wrote:
yesterday morning

please reform

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somebodyunot wrote:
Friday evening

almostuncool is totally uncool and a douche, so don't listen to his gibberish about murder/genius.

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KwazyKat wrote:
Thursday evening

Oh so luscious ;) ♥

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imogenXfrosti wrote:
Thursday afternoon

I am doll parts, that skin, doll's heart... <3

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hells_bells69 wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Courtney Love rocks !!! A Genuis a true work of art ROCK ON!!!

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almostuncool wrote:
Tuesday morning

IF Courtney killed Kurt, she deserves to get away with it. Not many people get away with murder, especially when the victim is famous. So all of you people saying Courtney killed Kurt are basically calling her a genius/mastermind.

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diogoxara wrote:
last week

''live through this'' is one of the best albums that i've ever listened x2

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blackroom_93 wrote:
last week

''live through this'' is one of the best albums that i've ever listened

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Evie1995 wrote:
last week

i really like her voice.

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fru-shaw-nte wrote:
last week

Proud Nirvana freak that I am, I'm not exactly inclined to like Courtney Love, but I have to say damn that girl could sing!

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cupnoodle wrote:
last week

I am... Doll eyes~~

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edfrancis15 wrote:
last week

when someone the public loves is taken away, they'll never accept the simple answer, it just makes everyone more confused

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piruloman wrote:
last week

hello and see what you think the band http://www.lastfm.es/music/Axidente and here they left the other direction leave comments ok good hope you like it http://www.myspace.com/axidentes

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absolia wrote:
last week

were you conceived from a weak sperm, kossowski? did your dad jack off and your mom sat in it? get the fuck out of here.

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kossowski wrote:
last week

she killed Kurt Cobain the biggest bitch in all of the world

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absolia wrote:
last month

exactly. she's a fucking rockstar-- totally flawed, totally compelling and totally capable of making amazing music.

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Ivy-XII wrote:
last month

Agreed ;)

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VintageBabydoll wrote:
last month

true that :]

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strobolight wrote:
last month

courtney may not be the greatest role-model, but she is DEFINITELY one of the best female lead singers ever.

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