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... Rage Before Beauty

by Pretty Things

Released: March 09, 1999

Rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Critical Acclaim.

The Album

Rage Before Beauty" is a studio album by the English rock band Pretty Things, released in 1999. This album represents the band's return to the studio after a significant hiatus, capturing their classic rock sound while integrating contemporary influences. Perfect Sound Forever praised the album as a testament to the brand of sweaty, guitar-driven, R&B garage rock which never really seems to go out of fashion.

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The Boston Globe highlighted vocalist Phil May's performance…

The Boston Globe highlighted vocalist Phil May's performance, noting that his gravelly voice "is stupefying" on the band's cover of Play With Fire, nearly surpassing Mick Jagger's original rendition.

The Orange County Register described the album as…

The Orange County Register described the album as a diverse collection, ranging from the energetic Passion of Love to reflective ballads like "Love Keeps Hanging On," and viewed it as a summation of the band's various styles with a touch of middle-age maturity.

Record Collector regarded it as one of the…

Record Collector regarded it as one of the band's best ever recordings.

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Reception

Rage Before Beauty received positive reviews upon its release in 1999.

Now

Legacy

It features a blend of hard rock and melodic elements, continuing the Pretty Things' legacy with a fresh yet familiar style.

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The Complete Album Story

"... Rage Before Beauty" is a studio album by the English rock band Pretty Things, released in 1999. This album represents the band's return to the studio after a significant hiatus, capturing their classic rock sound while integrating contemporary influences. It features a blend of hard rock and melodic elements, continuing the Pretty Things' legacy with a fresh yet familiar style.

... Rage Before Beauty received positive reviews upon its release in 1999. Perfect Sound Forever praised the album as a testament to the brand of sweaty, guitar-driven, R&B garage rock which never really seems to go out of fashion. The Boston Globe highlighted vocalist Phil May's performance, noting that his gravelly voice "is stupefying" on the band's cover of Play With Fire, nearly surpassing Mick Jagger's original rendition. The Orange County Register described the album as a diverse collection, ranging from the energetic Passion of Love to reflective ballads like "Love Keeps Hanging On," and viewed it as a summation of the band's various styles with a touch of middle-age maturity. Record Collector regarded it as one of the band's best ever recordings.