:: The Pretenders - Live in London (plus DVD)

The Pretenders

Straight up, never been a big Pretenders fan but after listening to this live album, which comes with an accompanying DVD of the performance, I just might be a convert. Recorded in Shepherds Bush Empire, London, Chrissie Hynde and her boys let rip as they cut loose and showcase just why they were such a phenomenally popular band back in the ‘80s. From instantly recognisable tracks like: Talk of the Town, Back on the Chain Gang, Don’t Get Me Wrong, I’ll Stand by You and smash hit, Brass in Pocket, it’s not hard to see why that reputation still stands. ‘Pretenders: Live in London’ captures the band’s live energy and incredible passion, and with millions of albums sold worldwide, their place in rock’n’roll history is assured. The album comes with 19 tracks, while the live DVD show contains an extra five songs and is in all 24 scintillating songs, highlighting a band that despite their age and decades in the business, are still at the peak of their powers.