The Pretenders Are Still in Fighting Shape on ‘Relentless’
The title Relentless encourages expectations of a youthful, hard-rock Pretenders album, but it’s dominated by lost-love ballads and slow-burn confessionals.
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The 35 Best Album Re-Issues of 2021
The year gave us spectacular album re-issues spanning rock legends, foundational R&B/soul artists, classic pop, post-punk, alternative rock and so much more.
40th Anniversary Deluxe Editions Reinforce the Pretenders’ Place in Rock History
These 40th Anniversary Deluxe Editions provide a rich trove of material for Pretenders completists to pour over while we wait for that documentary.
40 Years Ago ‘Pretenders II’ Avoided the Dreaded Sophomore Slump
The hits on Pretenders II outweigh misses, and as the last recording of the Pretenders’ original lineup, the LP documents them at the height of their powers.
The Pretenders’ ‘Hate for Sale’ Maintains a Formidability That Rejects Compromise
On Hate for Sale, the Pretenders maintain an unapologetic devotion to the sound which defined their success.
Chrissie Hynde Doesn’t Need Answers, So It’s Difficult to Ask Her Questions
Why we leave Chrissie Hynde alone.
Finally a Proper Biography About Chrissie Hynde
Despite the analytic difficulties inherently present in Chrissie Hynde as a subject, Adam Sobsey truly does deliver the goods with this biography.
The Pretenders – “Holy Commotion” (Singles Going Steady)
Twinkly synths, jangling guitars, and Chrissy Hynde's voice as strong as ever? Count me in.
Chrissie Hynde: Kansas City – 16 November 2014
Chrissie Hynde’s stout-hearted, superb Kansas City show made a Sunday feel like a wild Saturday night. It’s no mystery as to why Chrissie Hynde still has skin in this rock and roll game.
Counterbalance No. 161: ‘Pretenders’
The 161st most acclaimed album of all time is going to use its arms. It’s going to use its legs. It’s going to use its style. It’s going to use its sidestep. A New Wave statement of purpose is this week's Counterbalance.