PRETENDERS Relentless

Last of the independents.

Pat Carty

music & movies new music from old names It's a perfect album title, as Chrissie Hynde's Pretenders have been persistently knocking out marvellous records since 1979. If further evidence of their greatness were needed, remember how they walked away with Glastonbury 2023. Johnny Marr, Dave Grohl and even Paul McCartney furiously thumbing-up from the wings were all well and good, but surplus to requirements. The Pretenders rocked like bastards, especially dexterous guitarist James Walbourne, through a timeless set of songs. On top of it all was Hynde's golden voice, an instrument that has, if anything, improved with age. You couldn't say the same about all the big names (hello Mr A Rose) who togged out in Somerset. Like Pretenders' last album, 2020's 'Hate For Sale', a critical hit that deserved…

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