The Singles | 
 enlarge | Artist: The Pretenders
Label: Rhino Records
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 7614
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 511067
UPC: 081227992736
EAN: 0081227992736
ASIN: B0018CWWH8
Release Date: June 3, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: All products brand new and factory sealed.
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| Tracks:
| • | Stop Your Sobbing - The Pretenders, Davies, Ray | | • | Kid | | • | Brass in Pocket - The Pretenders, Honeyman-Scott, Jam | | • | Talk of the Town | | • | I Go to Sleep - The Pretenders, Davies, Ray | | • | Day After Day | | • | Message of Love | | • | Back on the Chain Gang | | • | Middle of the Road | | • | 2000 Miles | | • | Show Me | | • | Thin Line Between Love and Hate - The Pretenders, Members, Jackie | | • | Don't Get Me Wrong | | • | Hymn to Her - The Pretenders, Keene, Meg | | • | My Baby | | • | I Got You Babe - The Pretenders, Bono, Sonny |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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
Product Description
On the strength of their first four brilliant and groundbreaking albums for Sire
in the 80s Pretenders, Pretenders II, Learning To Crawl, and Get Close the
Pretenders became one of the biggest bands in the world. Their ace
musicianship, stellar songwriting and the inimitable presence of Chrissie Hynde
on lead vocals delivered an unforgettable string of singles throughout the
decade, and this hit-packed single-disc
collection, spanning 1980-1987, compiles
sixteen of their very best. Among the
highlights are the Top 10 Billboard pop
smashes Back On The Chain Gang and
Don't Get Me Wrong as well as signature
songs including Kid, Brass In Pocket,
Stop Your Sobbing, Message Of Love,
and more.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Power-Packed Collection December 8, 2008
John C. Bergeron (Saint Paul, MN United States)
I'm generally not inclined to review "Best of," or "Greatest Hits" packages, for while others may legitimately disagree, I tend think of each release as a "record" of musical events, meant to be listened to in its own time and space. But every now and again a compilation will, despite personnel changes, and years between sessions, stand as a record in its own right, just one that took longer to complete. Such is the case with "The Singles." In many ways the Pretenders are the achetypal rock and roll band. Led by the one constant, and absolutely essential member, Chrissie Hynde, they've survived musical changes, personal tragedies, and throughout have stood strong, never once comprising their integrity. As a start-to-finish listening experience, The Singles makes a strong case for this band being one of the greatest of their time (not that their time has passed!). It's a testament to perserverance and inspiration that the band was able to survive the deaths of bassist Pete Farndon, and lead guitarist James Honeyman-Scott (who, if he'd survived, would be a household name today--he was that great!). And yet, despite their losses, the band reinvented itself to produce what would become some of it's greatest music--Learning to Crawl was their very next release! It's all here in one power-package. Chrissie can sound snotty or sweet, angry or sad, and whatever incarnation of band members happen to surround her, there's a passion, honesty and urgency that only a few artists from this period of time could match. There's also an earnestness to Hynde's style, and you just know she believes in every note they play, and every lyric she sings. My personal favorites are, "Kid," "Brass in Pocket," and "Back on the Chain Gang." But standing alone among the many is "I Go to Sleep," a three-minute ballad/lullaby that perfectly expresses the essence of profound loneliness and timeless love. To own all of the Pretenders' releases should be any audiophiles first choice, but in this challenging economy, "The Singles" is guaranteed to pull you through.
Great CD! April 19, 2008
Ted Reed (San Diego)
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.
 Don't pretend July 6, 2007
J. McGeary (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
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
Love the music June 16, 2007
Bodhisattva Keith
Chryssie belts out the songs (as Pretenders fans know) bringing feeling from the depths of the soul. Bravo!
Mellow, Dramatic, and Rockin' Chrissie January 29, 2007
LadyBelle (PA, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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