The Pretty Reckless discography explained

Artist:	The Pretty Reckless
Studio:	4
Ep:	2
Singles:	14
Compilation:	1
Music Videos:	16
Option:	4
Option Name:	Promotional singles

American rock band The Pretty Reckless has released four studio albums, one compilation, two extended plays, 14 singles, four promotional singles, and 16 music videos. Originally named The Reckless, the band was formed in early 2009, with Taylor Momsen on vocals, Ben Phillips on lead guitar, Mark Damon on bass and Jamie Perkins on drums.^[1]

During 2009, they played some small concerts in New York City and then opened for The Veronicas on their North American tour.^[1] Following the end of that tour, Interscope Records signed a record deal with the band.^[1] Their debut single, "Make Me Wanna Die", reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart. The song was eventually featured on their debut studio album, Light Me Up, released in August 2010. The album had sold over one million units in combined singles and albums sales as of January 2014.^[2] In March 2012, the band released their second extended play, Hit Me Like a Man EP, which included three original tracks.

In 2013, The Pretty Reckless signed with label Razor & Tie to release their second studio album, Going to Hell, in March 2014.^[3] The album peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, spawned five singles, of which three topped Billboards Mainstream Rock chart—"Heaven Knows", "Messed Up World (F'd Up World)", and "Follow Me Down". In October 2016, the band released a follow-up album, Who You Selling For, which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "Take Me Down", topped the US Mainstream Rock chart, making The Pretty Reckless the first act to send its first four entries to number one on that chart, as well as the female-fronted group with the most number ones.^[4] Their fourth album Death by Rock and Roll was released in February 2021, through Fearless Records, and its title track and lead single became their fifth US Mainstream Rock number one.^[5] The song also gave the band their first number one on Billboard Canada Rock chart. The follow-up singles, "And So It Went" and "Only Love Can Save Me Now", extended their record for the most number ones for any woman-led act in Billboards Mainstream Rock chart's history and marked the second time the band topped the chart with three different tracks from the same album.^[6] As of May 2023, the band has sold over 1,090,000 album copies in their home country.^[7]

Albums

Studio albums

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Details	Peak chart positions										Sales	Certifications
US ^[8]	AUS ^[9]	BEL (FL) ^[10]	CAN ^[11]	FRA ^[12]	GER ^[13]	IRE ^[14]	JPN ^[15]	NZ ^[16]	UK ^[17]
Light Me Up	Released: August 27, 2010^[18] ^[19] Label: Interscope Formats: CD, digital download	65	71	—	57	167	—	18	48	—	6	US: 132,000^[20]	BPI: Gold^[21]
Going to Hell	Released: March 12, 2014^[22] ^[23] Label: Razor & Tie Formats: CD, LP, digital download	5	20	57	5	46	35	45	50	19	8	US: 225,000	BPI: Silver MC: Gold^[24]
Who You Selling For	Released: October 21, 2016^[25] Label: Razor & Tie Formats: CD, LP, digital download	13	33	192	12	90	38	—	162	24	23	UK: 4,157^[26]
Death by Rock and Roll	Released: February 12, 2021^[27] Label: Fearless Formats: CD, LP, digital download	28	15	38	28	109	5	—	107	—	6	US: 66,000^[28]

Compilation albums

Extended plays

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Details	Peaks
US Rock ^[32]
The Pretty Reckless	Released: June 22, 2010^[33] Label: Interscope Formats: CD, digital download	—
Hit Me Like a Man EP	Released: March 2, 2012^[34] Label: Interscope Formats: CD, digital download	44
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
US	US Main. Rock ^[35]	US Rock ^[36]	AUS ^[37]	CAN ^[38]	CAN Rock ^[39]	FRA	NZ	UK	UK Rock ^[40]
"Make Me Wanna Die"^[41]	2010	—	—	—	61	—	—	—	—	16	1	BPI: Silver	Light Me Up
"Miss Nothing"^[42]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	39	—
"Just Tonight"^[43]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	163	9
"Kill Me"^[44]	2012	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	22
"Going to Hell"^[45]	2013	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	5		Going to Hell
"Heaven Knows"^[46]		—	1	17	—	48	2	158	38	61	1	RIAA: Platinum^[47] MC: Platinum^[48]
"Messed Up World"^[49] ^[50]	2014	—	1	44	—	—	41	—	—	—	—
"Follow Me Down"^[51]		—	1	36	—	—	8	—	—	—	—
"Take Me Down"^[52] ^[53]	2016	—	1	27	—	—	5	—	—	—	—		Who You Selling For
"Oh My God"^[54]		—	2	—	—	—	31	—	—	—	—
"Back to the River"^[55] ^[56]	2017	—	12	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Death by Rock and Roll"^[57]	2020	—	1	19	—	—	1	—	—	—	—		Death by Rock and Roll
"And So It Went"^[58] ^[59]	2021	—	1	46	—	—	5	—	—	—	—
		—	1	—	—	—	21	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

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Year	Album
"House on a Hill"^[60]	2014	Going to Hell
"Prisoner"^[61]	2016	Who You Selling For
"Broomsticks"^[62] ^[63]	2020	Death by Rock and Roll
"25"^[64]

Guest appearances

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Year	Album
"Just Tonight" (live)	2011	Radio 1's Live Lounge – Volume 6
"Only You"	2012	Frankenweenie Unleashed! ^[65] ^[66]

Music videos

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Year	Director(s)
"Make Me Wanna Die" (viral version)	2010	Patrick Dwyer^[67]
"Miss Nothing"		Meiert Avis
"Make Me Wanna Die"		Meiert Avis and Chris LeDoux^[68]
"Just Tonight"		Meiert Avis
"You"	2012
"My Medicine"		Meiert Avis, Taylor Momsen and Stefan Smith^[69]
"Going to Hell"	2013	Tim Mattia^[70]
"Heaven Knows"	2014	Jon J and Taylor Momsen^[71] ^[72]
"Messed Up World (F'd Up World)"
"House on a Hill"
"Take Me Down"	2016	Meiert Avis^[73] ^[74]
"Oh My God"	2017
"25"	2020	Jon J and Taylor Momsen
"And So It Went"	2021
"Only Love Can Save Me Now"
"Got So High"	2022

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leahey . Andrew . The Pretty Reckless Biography . . February 2, 2014.
2. Web site: Alexander . Susannah . Taylor Momsen's The Pretty Reckless announce one-off London show . . January 14, 2014 . August 18, 2016.
3. Web site: The Pretty Reckless to Release New Album 'Going to Hell' March 18, 2014 On Razor & Tie . . January 21, 2014 . January 23, 2014.
4. Rutherford . Kevin . The Pretty Reckless Sets Mainstream Rock Songs Record With New No. 1 . Billboard . October 26, 2016 . May 16, 2017.
5. News: The Pretty Reckless Sets New Mark for Women Atop Mainstream Rock Songs Chart With 'Death by Rock and Roll' . July 30, 2020 . Rutherford . Kevin . . August 21, 2020.
6. News: The Pretty Reckless Lands Third Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 From Latest Album . September 22, 2021 . Rutherford . Kevin . . September 24, 2021.
7. Web site: Round Hill Signs Pretty Reckless Guitarist Ben Phillips to Global Publishing Deal. Billboard. Christman. Ed. May 23, 2022. June 18, 2024.
8. The Pretty Reckless Chart History: Billboard 200 . . February 9, 2018.
9. Peak chart positions for albums in Australia:
   • All except Light Me Up: Web site: Discography The Pretty Reckless . australian-charts.com . April 4, 2015.
   • Light Me Up: ARIA Top 100 Albums – Week Commencing 6th September 2010 . https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20101010130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20101011-0000/Issue1071.pdf . dead . 2010-10-10 . . 1071 . 6 . September 6, 2010 . May 16, 2020 . National Library of Australia.
10. Web site: Discografie The Pretty Reckless . nl . . March 22, 2021.
11. Peak chart positions for albums in Canada:
    • All except Light Me Up: The Pretty Reckless Chart History: Billboard Canadian Albums . Billboard . February 9, 2018.
    • Light Me Up: Web site: Albums : Top 100 . . February 17, 2011 . June 19, 2014 .
12. Web site: Discographie The Pretty Reckless . lescharts.com . fr . October 17, 2012.
13. Web site: Discographie von The Pretty Reckless . de . Offizielle Deutsche Charts . March 22, 2021.
14. Web site: Discography The Pretty Reckless . irish-charts.com . February 13, 2014.
15. Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/522823/rank/album/ . ja:The Pretty Recklessのアルバム売上ランキング . The Pretty Reckless album sales ranking . ja . . April 4, 2015.
16. Web site: The Pretty Reckless . charts.nz . August 30, 2019.
17. Peak chart positions in the United Kingdom:
    • All except "Just Tonight": Web site: The Pretty Reckless full Official Chart History . . April 4, 2015.
    • "Just Tonight": Web site: Zywietz . Tobias . Chart Log UK: Rodney P. – The Pussycat Dolls . Zobbel.de . April 4, 2015.
18. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Store – Light Me Up . Getmusic . Australia . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120409060440/http://www.getmusic.com.au/prettyreckless/store/detail?id=64824 . April 9, 2012.
19. Web site: Light Me Up by The Pretty Reckless . iTunes Store . January 2010 . Australia . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110130154219/http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/light-me-up/id386791935 . January 30, 2011.
20. Rutherford . Kevin . The Pretty Reckless Sets Mainstream Rock Songs Record With New No. 1 . Billboard . October 26, 2016 . October 27, 2016.
21. United Kingdom. Pretty Reckless. February 21, 2020.
22. Web site: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A024659/VICP-65213.html . ja:ゴーイング・トゥ・ヘル . Going to Hell . ja . . February 12, 2021.
23. Web site: Going to Hell by The Pretty Reckless . iTunes Store . Japan . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140726232402/https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/going-to-hell/id814206321?l=en . July 26, 2014.
24. Canada. The Pretty Reckless. June 22, 2016.
25. Web site: Erlewine . Stephen Thomas . Stephen Thomas Erlewine . Who You Selling For – The Pretty Reckless . . February 12, 2021.
26. Web site: Official Charts Analysis: Little Mix's Shout Out To My Ex claims second week at No.1 . . Jones . Alan . October 28, 2016 . October 29, 2016 . subscription .
27. Web site: The Pretty Reckless 'Death By Rock and Roll' finally has a release date . . November 11, 2020 . November 13, 2020.
28. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Lands Third Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 From Latest Album. Billboard. Rutherford. Kevin. September 22, 2021. November 15, 2022.
29. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Chart History (Top Album Sales). . November 15, 2022.
30. Web site: Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. November 11, 2022. November 15, 2022.
31. Web site: Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. November 11, 2022. November 15, 2022.
32. The Pretty Reckless Chart History: Rock Albums . Billboard . February 9, 2018.
33. Exclusive: Hear The Pretty Reckless EP. Billboard. June 16, 2010. February 17, 2021.
34. Web site: Hit Me Like a Man – EP by The Pretty Reckless . . January 2012 . Australia . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140813144638/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/hit-me-like-a-man-ep/id507372360 . August 13, 2014.
35. The Pretty Reckless Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs . Billboard . August 23, 2021.
36. The Pretty Reckless Chart History: Hot Rock Songs . Billboard . February 9, 2018.
37. Peak chart positions for singles in Australia:
    • "Make Me Wanna Die": ARIA Top 100 Singles – Week Commencing 26th July 2010 . https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20100810140100/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20100811-0001/Issue1065.pdf . dead . 2010-08-10 . The ARIA Report . 1065 . 4 . July 26, 2010 . May 16, 2020 . National Library of Australia.
38. The Pretty Reckless Chart History: Canadian Hot 100 . Billboard . February 9, 2018.
39. The Pretty Reckless Chart History: Canada Rock . Billboard . August 23, 2021.
40. Peak chart positions for singles on the UK Rock Singles Chart:
    • "Make Me Wanna Die": Web site: Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40 . Official Charts Company . May 23–29, 2010 . April 4, 2015.
    • "Just Tonight": Web site: Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40 . Official Charts Company . December 19–25, 2010 . April 4, 2015.
    • "Kill Me": Web site: Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40 . Official Charts Company . December 23–29, 2012 . April 4, 2015.
    • "Going to Hell": Web site: Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40 . Official Charts Company . March 23–29, 2014 . April 4, 2015.
    • "Heaven Knows": Web site: Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40 . Official Charts Company . March 9–15, 2014 . April 4, 2015.
41. Web site: Make Me Wanna Die (2010) The Pretty Reckless . . Ireland . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502040324/http://ie.7digital.com/artist/the-pretty-reckless/release/make-me-wanna-die . May 2, 2014.
42. Web site: Miss Nothing (UK Version) (2010) The Pretty Reckless . 7digital . United Kingdom . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181101052203/https://www.7digital.com/artist/the-pretty-reckless/release/miss-nothing-uk-version-940456 . November 1, 2018 . live.
43. Web site: Just Tonight (2010) The Pretty Reckless . 7digital . Ireland . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502051047/http://ie.7digital.com/artist/the-pretty-reckless/release/just-tonight . May 2, 2014 . February 12, 2021.
44. Web site: Kill Me by The Pretty Reckless . 7digital . Ireland . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502061819/https://ie.7digital.com/artist/the-pretty-reckless/release/kill-me . May 2, 2014.
45. Web site: Going to Hell – Single by The Pretty Reckless . iTunes Store . 24 September 2013 . United Kingdom . June 5, 2017.
46. Web site: Heaven Knows (2014) The Pretty Reckless . . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140320175818/http://www.zdigital.com.au/artist/the-pretty-reckless/release/heaven-knows-2 . March 20, 2014.
47. United States. The Pretty Reckless. 9 April 2018.
48. Canada. The Pretty Reckless. November 16, 2020.
49. Web site: Watch The Pretty Reckless' Raunchy New Video 'Messed Up World'. Radio.com. February 12, 2021.
50. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Release Raunchy 'Messed Up World' Video (a top story)::Pretty Reckless News. antiMusic.com. February 12, 2021.
51. Web site: Rock Future Releases . All Access Music Group . https://web.archive.org/web/20141014063634/http://www.allaccess.com/rock/future-releases . October 14, 2014 . February 12, 2021 . dead .
52. Web site: Take Me Down – Single by The Pretty Reckless . iTunes Store . United States . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160721181124/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-me-down-single/id1132434657 . July 21, 2016.
53. Web site: Rock Future Releases . All Access Music Group . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160710052709/http://www.allaccess.com/rock/future-releases . July 10, 2016.
54. Web site: Oh My God – Single by The Pretty Reckless . iTunes Store . United States . September 9, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160909171009/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/oh-my-god-single/id1149147609 . September 9, 2016.
55. Web site: Rock Future Releases . All Access Music Group . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170605175353/http://www.allaccess.com/rock/future-releases . June 5, 2017.
56. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Kick Off Spring Tour, Team With Warren Haynes For Latest Single . April 27, 2017 . Price . Jason . February 12, 2021.
57. News: The Pretty Reckless Sets New Mark for Women Atop Mainstream Rock Songs Chart With 'Death by Rock and Roll' . July 30, 2020 . Rutherford . Kevin . Billboard . February 12, 2021.
58. Web site: Future Releases . AllAccess.com . January 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210111212649/https://www.allaccess.com/rock/future-releases . January 11, 2021 .
59. Web site: The Pretty Reckless recruit Tom Morello for explosive new single, And So It Went . Carter . Emily . January 8, 2021 . February 12, 2021 . Kerrang!.
60. Web site: House On a Hill – Single by The Pretty Reckless . iTunes Store . 28 September 2014 . United Kingdom . June 5, 2017.
61. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Keep the Beat With New Song 'Prisoner'. October 2, 2016 . Childers. Chad . . February 12, 2021.
62. Web site: Broomsticks – Single by The Pretty Reckless . Apple Music . Australia . October 23, 2020.
63. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Celebrate Halloween Early With New Track, Broomsticks . October 23, 2020 . Carter . Emily . . February 12, 2021.
64. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Drop Retrospective New Song '25' . Schaffner . Lauryn . November 13, 2020 . Loudwire . February 12, 2021.
65. . Target limited edition liner notes . Various artists . . 2012 . D001823092.
66. Web site: 'Frankenweenie' Soundtrack Features New Song By Karen O Along With Tunes From Robert Smith, Winona Ryder, Passion Pit & More . August 10, 2012 . Jagernauth . Kevin . February 12, 2021 . IndieWire.
67. Web site: The Pretty Reckless . IMVDb . October 17, 2013.
68. Web site: Gottlieb . Steven . WATCH IT: The Pretty Reckless "Make Me Wanna Die" (M. Avis/C. Ledoux, dir.) . VideoStatic . September 28, 2010 . June 19, 2014.
69. Web site: Gottlieb . Steven . WATCH IT: The Pretty Reckless "My Medicine" (Meiert Avis, dir.) . VideoStatic . March 23, 2012 . June 19, 2014.
70. Web site: Childers . Chad . The Pretty Reckless Unleash 'Going to Hell' Video . . October 17, 2013 . June 26, 2020.
71. Web site: The Pretty Reckless' New Video for "Heaven Knows" Premiering Today on VEVO . Razor & Tie . February 13, 2014 . June 19, 2014.
72. Web site: The Pretty Reckless Premiere New Music Video for "Messed Up World (F'd Up World)" . Razor & Tie . June 17, 2014 . June 19, 2014.
73. Web site: Video Premiere: THE PRETTY RECKLESS's 'Take Me Down' . . September 29, 2016 . September 30, 2016.
74. Web site: Oh My God (Official Music Video) – The Pretty Reckless . . February 9, 2017 . February 9, 2017.