Pretenders – Relentless (LP Vinyl)
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Chrissie Hynde has spent five decades refusing to soften her edges, and at 72 she sounds as uncompromising as ever. Relentless finds her leaning into the sparer, more acoustic-leaning textures that have defined the band's recent direction, with Walbourne's guitar work grounding the album in the same melodic grit that's kept the Pretenders relevant across generations of rock fans.
The Pretenders return with RELENTLESS, their fourteenth studio album. Arriving with the impulsiveness and attitude that at once defines the band’s eternal spirit, RELENTLESS is a clearly defined snapshot of where The Pretenders are in 2023. RELENTLESS is the second consecutive Pretenders album to be written as a collaboration between Chrissie Hynde and the band’s resident guitar hero, James Walbourne. Especially sought after in his own right, having recorded with Dave Gahan, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Rails amongst many more. Produced by David Wrench and recorded at Battery Studios in West London, the album’s 12 tracks feature what Chrissie describes as “The Pretenders Collective.” This extended band features James Walbourne (guitars), Kris Sonne (drums), Chris Hill (double bass), Dave Page (bass) and Carwyn Ellis (keyboards and guitars). RELENTLESS also features a long hoped-for collaboration with the esteemed composer Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead, The Smile), who provides the string arrangement and conducted the 12 Ensemble for the album’s beautiful closing track, "I Think About You Daily."
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
UPC: 5054197615337
Label: Rhino / Parlophone
Release Date: 9.22.23
Format: LP Vinyl