PRETENDERS - II LP experimental the latter track is so

the latter track is so groovy

to where contemporary art intersects with the development of modern recording technology in the ‘60s and ‘70s

This new band called itself an ensemble because they wanted to fit in with every small venue - art galleries

But on their latest album Islands in the Sky

lean mission statements about negotiating modern living easter-egged with intelligence and humour

PRETENDERS - II LP experimental the latter track is so40th anniversary edition. 180 gram vinyl. Remastered. Highly recommended. Pretenders II is an uncommonly sweet assortment of 12 delectable morsels, key ingredient being young Chrissie Hynde's bold, nasty song structures, her grooves and rhythms ranging from odd, off kilter counts (Message of Love, Waste Not Want Not) to simple, driving rock clichs (Louie Louie). The frosting that makes every song so delicious stems from the late great James Honeyman