The Worst: “Hurt Forever”

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Written By Michael Gutierrez

That lead-in guitar chord hits like served servants. Portland’s The Worst is power grunge that wails. And the video for our highlighted track “Hurt Forever” is like if Courtney Love starred in Girl, Interrupted. Shit gets crazy like a psych ward disco. Get on yer dancing shoes.

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