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I Like To Keep Myself In Pain

Kelly Hogan

I Like To Keep Myself In Pain

The fifth solo album from the former Rock*A*Teen singer-songwriter, and her first in over a decade

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7.2

Label
Epitaph
UK Release date
04/06/2012
US Release date
05/06/2012
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  1. 9.0 |   Slant Magazine

    An extraordinary [album] that should finally bring Hogan the attention she deserves
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  2. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Longtime back-up singer steps into the spotlight. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    After a career spent paying her dues, it’s exhilarating to see Kelly Hogan step so effortlessly into a spotlight of her own
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Thirteen country-soul, retro-pop and torch songs. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   Blurt

    Kelly Hogan hasn't found a genre she can't conquer
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  6. 7.7 |   Paste Magazine

    As always, musical omnivore Hogan dips her paintbrush in a variety of stylistic colors, whether carefully exploring subtle shades of a particular hue, or swirling them all together in an earthy, Hammond B3-swathed blend of country, soul, torch songs and classic pop
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  7. 7.5 |   A.V. Club

    Even if her belated turn in the spotlight is ultimately short-lived, I Like To Keep Myself In Pain proves that it was well deserved
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  8. 7.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Conjures Seventies AM radio country 'n'soul
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  9. 6.0 |   Pitchfork

    This is a merely pleasant album, and especially after 11 long years, pleasant is a low hurdle for such an inimitable singer
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  10. 6.0 |   The Scotsman

    The material is never less than palatable, though some songs don’t do justice to her voice, and Hogan is better served when exercising her softer tones
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  11. 6.0 |   Q

    Gripping country soul psychodrama. Print edition only

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  • 2. We Can't Have Nice Things N/A
  • 3. I Like To Keep Myself In Pain N/A
  • 4. Haunted N/A
  • 5. Daddy's Little Girl N/A
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  • 9. Plant White Roses N/A
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