Pretenders is an Electronic album by Pretenders, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 208 pressings tracked, owned by 73 collectors.
About
The Pretenders’ 1980 debut is a remarkable balancing act of punk-inspired rock ’n’ roll and raw emotional power and sincerity. On jacked-up pop songs like “Precious” and “Tattooed Love Boys,” frontwoman/songwriter Chrissie Hynde howls sassy imperatives about love, innocence, and sex like no one before her. Then her gutsy songcraft shows an empathetic and tender side, as songs like “Kid” and “Brass in Pocket” soothe with lyrical sweetness and guitar-pop luster. And the band’s take on the classic Kinks weeper “Stop Your Sobbing” could stop your heart.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Precious3:36
- A2The Phone Call2:29
- A3Up The Neck4:27
- A4Tattooed Love Boys2:59
- A5Space Invader3:26
- A6The Wait3:35
- A7Stop Your Sobbing2:38
Side B
- B1Kid3:06
- B2Private Life6:25
- B3Brass In Pocket3:04
- B4Lovers Of Today5:51
- B5Mystery Achievement5:23
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- angular
- driving
- urban
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Similar to Pretenders (UK 1980) (opens in a new tab) but this version has slightly different text on the rear cover:
"Produced by Chris Thomas
STOP YOUR SOBBING
Produced by Nick Lowe"
Also that version displays different pressing rings under the labels: a deep groove ⅓ from the centre and a steep dip ⅔ from the centre.
Issued in a card picture sleeve with card printed inner, custom black & white labels; most copies have a sticker on the front cover stating:
"Featuring The Singles 'Stop Your Sobbing' 'Kid' 'Brass In Pocket'".
[Publishers, all tracks]
Hynde House Of Hits/Modern Publishing/ATV Music Ltd.
Runouts are etched.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Chris ThomasKEYBOARDS KEYBOARDS , EFFECTS
- Chris ThomasKEYBOARDS
- Chrissie HyndeBAND , GUITAR , VOCALS BAND, GUITAR, VOCALS GUITAR
- James Honeyman-ScottBAND , GUITAR , KEYBOARDS, VOCALS BAND, KEYBOARDS, VOCALS GUITAR
- Martin ChambersBAND , DRUMS, VOCALS BAND, DRUMS, VOCALS DRUMS
- Pete FarndonBAND , BASS, VOCALS BAND, BASS, VOCALS BASS
- Colin MillsBASS
- Gerry MacilduffDRUMS
- Nigel PegrumDRUMS
73 collectors on Gatefold own this · 208 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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