The Pretenders - The Singles

Ignoring the "Precious" side of Chrissie Hynde's rocking and writing, The Singles still captures a good bit of what was special about her in the '80s. Bopping assertions of strength ("Brass in Pocket"), wistful dreaminess ("Talk of the Town"), flat-out weepers ("2000 Miles"), her tough-mom attitude ("Middle of the Road")--the many sides of her seven-inches are generously surveyed herein. --Rickey Wright Amazon.com

Great CD!

A compilation of ALL their hits. The pretenders are probably the most
underated band from the 70's - 80's. The guitar work on the CD is so tasty. Talented musicians and great songs! A must have for your CD collection. April 19, 2008

Don't pretend

Good collection. Thought it would be a little better. The running combo of tracks 7-8-9 back to back makes it worth it. If not a pretenders fan, pass on this one July 6, 2007

Love the music

Chryssie belts out the songs (as Pretenders fans know) bringing feeling from the depths of the soul. Bravo! June 16, 2007

Mellow, Dramatic, and Rockin' Chrissie

What can I really say that no one else has said already, I'm not sure? BUT, I will have to say something anyway. I've never been a Pretenders fan, I've listened to some of their music over the years but couldn't have said which songs they were. I recently heard Brass In Pocket and my ears liked it, so I bought the Cd. I'm so happy that I did because I am now an official Pretenders fan. All are great songs, which make this a great because it includes their hit singles, which I'm sure doesn't expose all of their greatness. January 29, 2007

Pretenders Deliver the Hits

Chrissie Hynde and Company remain a formidable rock entity in this hard-driving overview of their 1979-86 work. "Brass in Pocket," "Back on the Chain Gang," "Middle of the Road" and "Don't Get Me Wrong" still pack a sonic wallop. If they had included the classic B-side "My City Was Gone," this CD would have merited five stars. August 25, 2006

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