Historical Archive
How Hard It Is is the third studio album by the American rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company, released in 1991. The album features a mix of rock, blues, and psychedelic influences, characteristic of the band's sound. It showcases the powerful vocals of singer Janis Joplin, though her presence is felt posthumously as the album was recorded after her departure. The album explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, reflecting the band's evolution and the changing musical landscape of the early 1990s. Though it did not achieve the commercial success of their earlier works, it remains a significant entry in their discography, appreciated by fans for its raw energy and heartfelt performances.
