Fri 3 Sep 2010
Little J, she is no more – Taylor Momsen of the Gossip Girl fame is now pursuing a career in music – and I love it! Scantily – and scandalously – clad in garters and stripper heels, she is the modern-day Courtney Love with more energy, better vocals and a hefty dosage of teenage angst on display.
The Pretty Reckless – Miss Nothing
Taylor has a lot going against her. She is a teenage girl in rock-n-roll with model-esque looks and a past in acting. But don’t confuse her for an Emily Osment or a Demi Lovato; Taylor is the real deal in that racoon eyeshadow and a cigarette hanging out of her burgundy-painted mouth. Her authenticity is constantly being questioned, but I think the real test to is not her past (where she came from, how hard her childhood was or how little money she used to have), but how devoted she is to what she does. If this is just a mask, a put-on, she will drop it and move on to something else in a year or two. But so far, what I see is a talented girl, an impressive performer and shockingly seasoned songwriter, fighting to be taken seriously in the historically sexist business of rock-n-roll. I’m rooting for her and am anxiously awaiting the full-length record!
To experience Taylor’s best songwriting, check out album tracks like Medicine and Goin’ Down, my favorites so far.
Deerlings: what do you think of The Pretty Reckless? Do you think Taylor has a chance?
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