My Favorite My Ruin Albums: A Prayer Under Pressure of Violent Anguish & The Horror of Beauty

As a fan of My Ruin, two albums stand out as my absolute favorites: 𝒜 𝒫𝓇𝒶𝓎ℯ𝓇 𝒰𝓃𝒹ℯ𝓇 𝒫𝓇ℯ𝓈𝓈𝓊𝓇ℯ ℴ𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℴ𝓁ℯ𝓃𝓉 𝒜𝓃𝑔𝓊𝒾𝓈𝒽 and 𝑡ⲏₑ ⲏₒᵣᵣₒᵣ ₒ𝑓 𝑏ₑₐᵤ𝑡𝑦. These records capture the raw intensity, emotional depth, and unapologetic attitude that define My Ruin's sound and spirit.

 𝒜 𝒫𝓇𝒶𝓎ℯ𝓇 𝒰𝓃𝒹ℯ𝓇 𝒫𝓇ℯ𝓈𝓈𝓊𝓇ℯ ℴ𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℴ𝓁ℯ𝓃𝓉 𝒜𝓃𝑔𝓊𝒾𝓈𝒽 (2000)

Is a visceral blend of alternative metal and nu metal, with fierce vocals from Tairrie B and razor-sharp guitar work by Mick Murphy. The album opens with the haunting “Morning Prayer” and dives into standout tracks like “Beauty Fiend”(one of my favorites), “Miss Ann Thrope” (featuring Jessicka from Jack Off Jill), and a cover of Black Flag’s “My War.” The lyrics are brutally honest, exploring themes of identity, rage, and resilience. It’s an album that bleeds emotion and confronts pain head-on, making it unforgettable to me.

𝑡ⲏₑ ⲏₒᵣᵣₒᵣ ₒ𝑓 𝑏ₑₐᵤ𝑡𝑦 (2003)

The Horror of Beauty pushes the boundaries even further. It’s darker, heavier, and more confrontational, with tracks like “Made to Measure,” “American Psycho,” and “Spitfire” delivering a potent mix of feminist defiance and personal catharsis. The album walks a razor’s edge between vulnerqbility and aggression, with Tairrie B’s lyrics challenging societal norms and beauty standards. Musically, it’s a gritty, unfiltered experience that refuses to compromise.

Both albums showcase My Ruin’s fearless artistry and their commitment to authenticity.

Another time, I'll talk about my favorite album by Tapping the Vein - 𝐭𝐇𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐌𝐚𝐆𝐄, their first album.