The Pretenders

The Pretenders - Hate for Sale (2020)  Music

Posted by delpotro at Oct. 11, 2020
The Pretenders - Hate for Sale (2020)

The Pretenders - Hate for Sale (2020)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 207 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 78 Mb | 00:30:30
College Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Female Vocal | Label: BMG Rights Management

Hate For Sale, produced by the revered Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur), is the latest studio album by The Pretenders via BMG. The album features 10 new songs written collaboratively by Chrissie Hynde and the electrifyingly dynamic guitarist James Walbourne, in what is the first Hynde/Walbourne song writing collaboration to date.

The Pretenders - Pretenders II (1981) [MFSL, 2010]  Music

Posted by gribovar at Aug. 18, 2022
The Pretenders - Pretenders II (1981) [MFSL, 2010]

The Pretenders - Pretenders II (1981) [MFSL, 2010]
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 295 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 111 MB | Covers - 30 MB
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, New Wave | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (UDSACD 2056)

Why mess with a great formula if there's no need to change? The Pretenders espoused this winning philosophy on the magnetic Pretenders II, a spectacular sophomore record that lived up to the promises of its breakthrough debut and replicated the 1979 effort's distinctive, can't-miss musical and lyrical flair. Part pop, part new-wave punk, part R&B, part soul, and 100% pure melodic rock n' roll, Pretenders II continued to send the quartet on its quick rise to the top and still serves as an admitted inspiration for bands ranging from Kings of Leon to Garbage. The key to the record's enduring appeal lies in the chemistry between iconic frontwoman Chrissie Hynde and inventive guitarist James Honeyman-Scott. Akin to legendary pairings like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, or Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, the male-female duo operates as an inseparable team, with one member rousing the other and driving them to greater heights.

The Pretenders - Greatest Hits (2000)  Music

Posted by Designol at April 16, 2023
The Pretenders - Greatest Hits (2000)

The Pretenders - Greatest Hits (2000)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 518 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 172 Mb | Scans included
Label: Warner Strategic Marketing | # 8573 84607 2 | Time: 01:13:35
Alternative Rock, College Rock, New Wave, Pop/Rock

The Pretenders' 1987 collection, The Singles, did a fine job of assembling most of the group's finest tracks up to that point in their career, so after another decade passed, their record company felt it was necessary to compile a more "updated" collection, 2000's Euro-only release Greatest Hits. Although it contains a total of 20 tracks, Greatest Hits ultimately fails to improve over its predecessor, for the simple fact that the early '80s was the Pretenders' artistic and commercial peak, and Greatest Hits contains too much latter-day material. Whereas it would have been a wise move to showcase such oft-overlooked classics as "Tattooed Love Boys," "Mystery Achievement," "Precious," "My City Was Gone," or "Birds of Paradise" (all of which weren't included on The Singles), Greatest Hits includes such not-as-strong selections as "Night in My Veins," "Breakfast in Bed," and "Human" instead. Although there are quite a few gems included ("Brass in Pocket," "Message of Love," "Talk of the Town," "Kid," "Back on the Chain Gang," etc.), Greatest Hits leaves out far too many prime selections to be considered truly definitive.

The Pretenders - Greatest Hits (2000) DVD  Music

Posted by Designol at Sept. 9, 2023
The Pretenders - Greatest Hits (2000) DVD

The Pretenders - Greatest Hits (2000)
DVD9 | PAL | 4:3 (720x576) VBR | LPCM 2.0, 1536 kbps | ~ 5.7 Gb
Label: Warner Music Vision | # 8573-85005-2 | Time: 02:02:52
Alternative Rock, College Rock, New Wave, Pop/Rock

The Pretenders Greatest Hits is a selection of 20 songs and their variously successful videos. Chrissie Hynde arrived in the UK in 1973, and after a period as the "Loud Yank" NME journalist, she realised her dream of putting a band together. "Stop Your Sobbing" was a terrific first single for The Pretenders, debuting a voice that defied comparison or description. Naturally it's included here. Chrissie hated the early videos for her songs, especially "Brass in Pocket", which was one of the very first shown on MTV. She relays this sort of information to camera in the terrific documentary, "No Turn Left Unstoned", featured on this DVD. Comments come in from Rosanna Arquette, ex-managers, Elvis Costello, Bono, and her oldest friend.

The Pretenders - Pretenders (1980) [MFSL Remastered 2014]  Music

Posted by Designol at Sept. 7, 2023
The Pretenders - Pretenders (1980) [MFSL Remastered 2014]

The Pretenders - Pretenders (1980) [MFSL, Mastered by Rob LoVerde 2014]
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 290 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 115 Mb | Scans included | 00:47:12
Alternative Rock, New Wave, Punk Rock | Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | # UDSACD 2144

Few rock & roll records rock as hard or with as much originality as the Pretenders' eponymous debut album. A sleek, stylish fusion of Stonesy rock & roll, new wave pop, and pure punk aggression, Pretenders is teeming with sharp hooks and a viciously cool attitude. Although Chrissie Hynde establishes herself as a forceful and distinctively feminine songwriter, the record isn't a singer/songwriter's tour de force – it's a rock & roll album, powered by a unique and aggressive band. Guitarist James Honeyman-Scott never plays conventional riffs or leads, and his phased, treated guitar gives new dimension to the pounding rhythms of "Precious," "Tattooed Love Boys," "Up the Neck," and "The Wait," as well as the more measured pop of "Kid," "Brass in Pocket," and "Mystery Achievement." He provides the perfect backing for Hynde and her tough, sexy swagger. Hynde doesn't fit into any conventional female rock stereotype, and neither do her songs, alternately displaying a steely exterior or a disarming emotional vulnerability.

The Pretenders - The Palladium New York 1980 (2023)  Music

Posted by ciklon5 at Dec. 25, 2023
The Pretenders - The Palladium New York 1980 (2023)

The Pretenders - The Palladium New York 1980 (2023)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 57:59 | 352 / 131 Mb
Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock, Reggae-Pop

Led by charismatic American-born expat Chrissie Hynde, the Pretenders rose out of London's late-'70s punk/new wave scene, effectively bridging the gap between that world and the Top 40 with a series of lean, spiky singles that were also melodic and immediately accessible. Released in 1980, their first album topped the U.K. charts and is widely considered one of the greatest debuts of all time. Their initial run yielded a clutch of smartly-written, successful singles like "Brass in Pocket," "Back on the Chain Gang," and "Middle of the Road."
The Pretenders - Pretenders (Deluxe Edition) (2021) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

The Pretenders - Pretenders (Deluxe Edition) (1980/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 211:49 | 4.37 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Pretenders was first issued in December 1979 and features the singles ‘Stop Your Sobbing’, ‘Kid’ and UK chart-topper ‘Brass in Pocket’. Less than two years later the follow-up Pretenders II was issued. Hits included ‘Talk of the Town’ (issued much earlier in April 1980), ‘Message of Love’ and ‘I Go To Sleep’. Both albums featured the classic line-up of Chrissie Hynde (vocals and guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (guitar), Pete Farndon (bass) and Martin Chambers (drums).
The Pretenders - Pretenders II (1981) [MFSL 2010] PS3 ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Pretenders - Pretenders II (1981) [MFSL 2010]
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 47:10 minutes | Scans included | 1,44 GB
or DSD64 2.0 (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Full Scans included | 1,33 GB
or FLAC (carefully converted & encoded to tracks) 24bit/96kHz | Full Scans included | 1,08 GB
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab # UDSACD 2056

Pretenders II is the second studio album by British rock band the Pretenders, issued on Sire Records in August 1981. It incorporates two songs that had been released as singles in the UK and placed on an EP in the US. It peaked at #7 on the UK Albums Chart and #10 on the Billboard 200, and has been certified a gold record for sales by the RIAA. It is the final album by the original line-up, as the following year bassist Pete Farndon was dismissed and guitarist James Honeyman-Scott died in the same week. Farndon died in 1983, and a new line-up would make the band's next album, Learning to Crawl.
The Pretenders - Pretenders (1980) [MFSL 2014] PS3 ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Pretenders - Pretenders (1980) [MFSL 2014]
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 47:03 minutes | Scans included | 1,32 GB
or DSD64 2.0 (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Full Scans included | 1,19 GB
or FLAC (carefully converted & encoded to tracks) 24bit/96kHz | Full Scans included | 1,06 GB
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab # UDSACD 2144

Pretenders is the debut studio album by British-American band The Pretenders, released on 7 January 1980 under Real Records in the UK, and Sire Records in the United States. A combination of rock, punk and pop music, this album made the band famous. Nick Lowe produced the Pretenders' first single, "Stop Your Sobbing", but decided not to work with them again as he thought the band was "not going anywhere". Chris Thomas took over on the subsequent recording sessions.
The Pretenders - Pretenders (1979/2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Pretenders - Pretenders (1979/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 47:09 minutes | 1,82 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 47:09 minutes | 1,01 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Pretenders" is the first studio album by the British-American new wave band The Pretenders. It was released in 1979 and featured the singles "Stop Your Sobbing", "Kid", and "Brass in Pocket". The album debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart in the week of its release and stayed there for four consecutive weeks. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1982. "Pretenders" has been declared to be one of the best albums of the 1980s by Rolling Stone magazine and VH1.