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Momsen Rocks Carey's Secret Grunge Album
6 Feb
Summary
- Taylor Momsen performed Mariah Carey's secret grunge songs live.
- The Foo Fighters provided musical backing for the performance.
- Carey's alternative album 'Someone's Ugly Daughter' was released in 1995.
Taylor Momsen recently performed Mariah Carey's "Someone's Ugly Daughter" album live for the first time at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala. Accompanied by the Foo Fighters, Momsen covered "Hermit" and "Love Is a Scam" from the 1995 grunge record, released under the alias Chick.
Carey wrote the album as an outlet during her "Daydream" sessions, aiming to "break free, let loose, and express my misery" while also finding humor. Momsen's performance visibly delighted Carey, a rare show of appreciation for a cover.
This tribute follows Momsen's recent induction performance of Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage" for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. She views these experiences as friendships centered around music, highlighting her growing respect among admired artists.
Momsen connected with the songs' themes of antisocial feelings and the frustrations of relationships. She emphasized the importance of performing music one can authentically believe in, finding personal resonance in each track.
She hopes this debut will encourage Mariah Carey to officially rerelease "Someone's Ugly Daughter," believing the world would embrace the album. Momsen also noted her own comfort with expressing anger through rock music, seeing it as a grounding force.
