The Pretenders
Pretenders
℗ 1980
This nearly perfect debut album showcases both the extraordinary songs of Ohio-born singer Chrissie Hynde and the rhythmically complex performances of her U.K.-bred band, Pretenders. The band tramples through the sexual aggression of "Precious," "Up the Neck" and "Tattooed Love Boys"; the classic pop of "Kid" and "Brass in Pocket"; and a brilliant cover of the Kinks's "Stop Your Sobbing." Hynde's sneering vocals add resonance to these tales of sexual revenge, abuse, and longing appropriately fleshed out with blood, guts, and guitar. — Rob O'Connor |
- 1. Precious (Chrissie Hynde) [03:36]
- 2. The Phone Call (Chrissie Hynde) [02:29]
- 3. Up the Neck (Chrissie Hynde) [04:27]
- 4. Tattooed Love Boys (Chrissie Hynde) [02:59]
- 5. Space Invader (James Honeyman-Scott — Pete Farndon) [03:26]
- 6. The Wait (Chrissie Hynde — Pete Farndon) [03:35]
- 7. Stop Your Sobbing (Ray Davies) [02:38]
- 8. Kid (Chrissie Hynde) [03:06]
- 9. Private Life (Chrissie Hynde) [06:25]
- 10. Brass in Pocket (Chrissie Hynde — James Honeyman-Scott) [03:04]
- 11. Lovers of Today (Chrissie Hynde) [05:51]
- 12. Mystery Achievement (Chrissie Hynde) [05:23]