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Pretenders (Jan. 19, 1980) - The Pretenders

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This is a most important record that should be in the collection of every rock aficionado who appreciates rock history. Chrissie Hynde burst through the poppy new wave bubble with a ball-breaking rock and roll record. Of course, we know she mellowed out after a few albums, but after making a record like this (and 1984's Learning to Crawl), Chrissie has earned the license to play whatever she wants and still be respected for it.

I have so many stories around this record. When I get a chance, I will post them. Whether or not they are interesting, who knows? But I will say this was one of those life-changing records when it came out.

-- December 12, 2005 (DDT)

The Pretenders - Pretenders Original Album Tracks

1. Precious
2. The Phone Call
3. Up the Neck
4. Tattooed Love Boys
5. Space Invader
6. The Wait
7. Stop Your Sobbing
8. Kid
9. Private Life
10. Brass in Pocket
11. Lovers of Today
12. Mystery Achievement

Deaconlight Playlists with songs from The Pretenders - Pretenders

• Saturday Deaconlight - 3 January 1981
• Sunday Deaconlight - 1 November 1981
• Sunday Deaconlight - 15 November 1981
• Thursday Deaconlight - 24 December 1981
• Saturday Deaconlight - 26 December 1981
• Last Show - Sunday Deaconlight - 27 December 1981

More Pretenders at Deaconlight.com

• The Pretenders - Pretenders II (1981)
  Album Notes, Orginal Album Track Listing
• The Pretenders - Learning to Crawl (1984)
  Album Notes, Orginal Album Track Listing