“It was like I was hearing these songs for the first time. “As soon as I heard them running through things they were thinking of doing, I was sold,” producer Stephen Street recalled in the Pirate Radio box set’s sleevenotes. In retrospect, the performance was executed with aplomb, but the way Hynde and her team recalibrated the reggae-tinged Private Life was truly inspired. Though stripping their sound back to a largely acoustic set-up, the group showcased a few of their hits (Brass In Pocket, Kid, 2000 Miles) but also resurrected some of their best-loved deep cuts for the occasion, which was broadcast live from London’s Jacob Street Studios. Swiftly released in order to capitalise on the success of Last Of The Independents, and to take advantage of the then in-vogue MTV Unplugged format, Pretenders issued a live album of a different stripe with 1995’s The Isle Of View. Holding its own among the very best Pretenders songs, though, is the record’s first single, The Buzz: a vintage-style outing showcasing Walbourne’s stylish guitar filigrees and a sublime Hynde vocal.ġ7: Private Life (from ‘The Isle Of View’, 1995) This latter-day outfit were responsible for Hate For Sale: a high-quality collection ranging from the sneering, Damned-esque title track to the soulful ballad You Can’t Hurt A Fool.
#CHRISSIE HYNDE FROM THE PRETENDERS PLUS#
Pretenders’ current line-up, featuring Chrissie Hynde and original drummer Martin Chambers, plus bassist Nick Wilkinson and guitarist James Walbourne, may just be their best since the quartet formed. We reveal exactly why they’re special – so special – with the 20 best Pretenders songs.Ģ0: The Buzz (from ‘Hate For Sale’, 2020) Thanks to her singular songwriting talents and staunch support from some well-chosen collaborators, her band have amassed a formidable catalogue and remain a force to be reckoned with. The deaths of original members, guitarist James Honeyman-Scott and bassist Pete Farndon, threatened to derail the group, but leader Chrissie Hynde is nothing if not resilient.
By melding punk aggression with a classic pop sensibility, Pretenders came up with a truly unique sound which propelled them towards major stardom during the early 80s.
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