Hole - Live Through This CD Album

Live Through This by Hole is a defining alternative rock album of the 1990s, presented here on CD. Released in 1994, the record captures the raw intensity and emotional volatility of the era, blending grunge, punk and melodic rock into a powerful and uncompromising statement.

Fronted by Courtney Love, the album delivers fierce, confrontational vocals alongside moments of vulnerability and introspection. Her performance is both aggressive and deeply personal, driving the album’s themes of identity, fame, trauma and resilience.

Musically, Live Through This balances distorted guitars and abrasive energy with surprisingly catchy melodies and sharp songwriting. Tracks like “Doll Parts,” “Violet,” and “Miss World” showcase the band’s ability to combine raw emotion with memorable hooks, creating songs that are both intense and accessible.

The production retains a gritty, unpolished edge while allowing the melodies and vocal performances to cut through clearly. The CD format highlights the album’s dynamic range, from quiet, introspective passages to explosive, full-band moments.

1. Violet
2. Miss World
3, Plump
4. Asking for It
5. Jennifer's Body
6. Doll Parts
7. Credit in the Straight World
8. Softer, Softest
9. She Walks On Me
10. I Think That I Would Die
11. Gutless
12. Rock Star