The Pretty Reckless have emerged as one of rock radio's biggest bands over the last decade-plus, giving us four records that have seen Taylor Momsen and her band deliver chart-topping hit after chart-topping hit. But which album is their best? That's what we want to hear from you in this week's Loudwire…
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