The Pretty Reckless Release Fifth Studio Album 'DEAR GOD'
“With Dear God, The Pretty Reckless have delivered one of the most complete statements of their career. It honours the spirit of their earlier work, whilst demonstrating just how much they have grown as songwriters, musicians, and storytellers. Through its interconnected themes, meticulous construction, dynamic musicianship and career-defining performances, the album achieves a balance that few bands ever manage. It is dark without becoming hopeless, vulnerable without becoming fragile, and ambitious without losing sight of its humanity.” - Milky
“Through acoustic textures, powerful songwriting, and Taylor Momsen’s captivating vocal performance, the band has delivered one of their most thoughtful and emotionally resonant releases to date.” - Metal On Tap
“Thoughtful, diverse and emotionally engaging, it rewards repeat listens and proves that The Pretty Reckless are still finding new ways to evolve while staying true to their roots.” - Heavy Magazine
“...never ones to shy away from a challenge, The Pretty Reckless have delivered once again in the form of Dear God, their fifth and arguably most solid album. Seriously, this record is a ride through the psyche of a band who have truly found their niche.” - Everblack Media
“...this album flexes plenty of emotional muscle paving the way for their most vulnerable, raw and uncompromising album so far. It is easy to throw words around like this, but they talk the talk and walk the walk.” - HiFi Way
“Let The Pretty Reckless “Put a spell on you” with the songs on this album. It is a wonderful antidote to the times!” - No Barriers
“This album is incredible, the songs are amazing, the production is impeccable.” - Hear2Zen
Today, record-breaking, platinum-selling rock band The Pretty Reckless release their highly anticipated fifth studio album DEAR GOD, available now via Fearless Records - listen HERE.
Written with diaristic honesty and unflinching self-reflection, DEAR GOD finds The Pretty Reckless at their most vulnerable, intense, and creatively fearless. Produced by Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, and Jonathan Wyman, the album expands upon the band's signature hard rock foundation while pushing into new emotional and sonic territory. Featuring standout tracks including focus track About You, Love Me and When I Wake Up, the record explores themes of loss, faith, resilience, love, and redemption through some of the band's most personal songwriting to date.
DEAR GOD arrives on the heels of the success of When I Wake Up, which recently became The Pretty Reckless' ninth No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The milestone further cements the band's status as one of the most successful acts in modern rock radio and sets the stage for what is their most raw and uncompromising release to date.
Listen to When I Wake Up here:
Speaking about the album, frontwoman Taylor Momsen said, “DEAR GOD is the most honest record we've ever made. Every song came from a real place, whether I wanted to admit it or not. There was no hiding behind characters or concepts this time. It's all there…the doubt, the anger, the hope, the questions. We made the record we needed to make, and I'm incredibly proud of it."
The Pretty Reckless will bring their electrifying live show to fans across the globe with the all-new Dear God Tour, kicking off in Raleigh, NC on July 10 with stops in Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas, Los Angeles, and more before continuing overseas and concluding in Glasgow, UK on December 3.
The upcoming tour follows the band's monumental two-year run alongside AC/DC on the PWR UP Tour, further cementing their reputation as one of rock's most formidable live acts.
The album follows a remarkable run for the band. Over the past year, Taylor Momsen delivered an acclaimed performance at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala honouring Mariah Carey alongside Foo Fighters and appeared at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, performing with Soundgarden during the band's historic induction. The band also released the holiday EP Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas, featuring a reimagined version of Where Are You Christmas?. The lead single reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, reigniting more than two decades of global nostalgia and introducing the classic to a new generation of listeners.
About The Pretty Reckless:
The Pretty Reckless is a record-breaking rock band fronted by the incomparable Taylor Momsen, whose commanding vocals move seamlessly between raw power and haunting vulnerability. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band has toured the world with legends including AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Soundgarden.
Since their debut Light Me Up, they’ve earned global acclaim with hits including Heaven Knows and made history as the first female-fronted band to score seven No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. Their latest album, Death by Rock and Roll, is a visceral exploration of life, loss, and the enduring spirit of rock. In 2025, they released their holiday EP Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, led by a reimagined version of Momsen’s iconic song Where Are You Christmas?.
Next, the band will release their forthcoming fifth studio album DEAR GOD and will support the album with a headlining world tour. Marking the beginning of a new creative chapter, DEAR GOD embraces vulnerability, intensity and artistic freedom, inviting listeners into one of the band’s most raw and uncompromising records yet. The album’s release is preceded by its lead single For I Am Death, which saw the band repeat their record of earning four consecutive number ones on Billboard’s mainstream rock chart.
