Pretenders I & II The Collector's Item
Monday, November 06, 2006
"Pretenders fans don't want to miss either one of these collector's items." ~ Shelia M. Goss, author & entertainment writer for e-Spire Entertainment & BellaOnline Women in Music
Pretenders:
Released in 1980 and featuring the classic lineup of Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Martin Chambers, and Pete Farndon, the band's raucous debut introduced the timeless tracks "Precious" "Kid," and "Brass In Pocket." A second bonus disc includes outtakes ("Cuban Slide"), BBC sessions ("Mystery Achievement"), and previously unreleased demos and live gems. An extensive booklet contains additional photos and new liner notes by James McNair.
Pretenders II:
Released in 1981 and featuring the classic lineup of Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Martin Chambers, and Pete Farndon, the band's sophomore release delivered the hit single "The Adultress," as well as signature tracks "Message Of Love" and "Talk Of The Town." A second bonus disc includes previously unreleased demos ("Talk Of The Town"), outtakes ("I Go To Sleep," "Pack It Up"), and 13 tracks recorded live in 1981 at the Santa Monica Civic Center.
Pretenders:
Released in 1980 and featuring the classic lineup of Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Martin Chambers, and Pete Farndon, the band's raucous debut introduced the timeless tracks "Precious" "Kid," and "Brass In Pocket." A second bonus disc includes outtakes ("Cuban Slide"), BBC sessions ("Mystery Achievement"), and previously unreleased demos and live gems. An extensive booklet contains additional photos and new liner notes by James McNair.
Pretenders II:
Released in 1981 and featuring the classic lineup of Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Martin Chambers, and Pete Farndon, the band's sophomore release delivered the hit single "The Adultress," as well as signature tracks "Message Of Love" and "Talk Of The Town." A second bonus disc includes previously unreleased demos ("Talk Of The Town"), outtakes ("I Go To Sleep," "Pack It Up"), and 13 tracks recorded live in 1981 at the Santa Monica Civic Center.
