Taylor Momsen Claims 'Dear God' Reclaims the Raw Spirit of Early Pretty Reckless

Taylor Momsen has told 100.3 The Bear radio station that the latest Pretty Reckless studio effort, "Dear God", serves as a return to the band's authentic roots. Released in June via Fearless Records, the record is described by the frontwoman as a piece of work free from manufacture or pretense.

Speaking on the creative process for the album, Momsen noted that while the writing was always an internal tool for personal processing, this specific record took on a level of "brutal honesty" not seen on previous releases. She likened the current vibe to their debut, "Light Me Up", noting that it captures a similar sense of being inspired rather than curated. "It just is," she explained, adding that while it feels like her first album again, it arrives from a more mature and seasoned perspective.

There's a brutal honesty to this album that is not guised in metaphor. It is just simply laid bare for you all to hear.

From a technical standpoint, Momsen insists the album is "very unproduced" and basic in its sonic construction. This lack of over-production has translated seamlessly to their current headlining tour. Because there is no "effect" or forced stripping back for live performance, the raw connection with the audience remains palpable.

Momsen produced the record alongside Jonathan Wyman and guitarist Ben Phillips. The album's success was preceded by several singles hitting the top of the charts, including "For I Am Death", which secured the band their eighth Mainstream Rock Radio No. 1.