The Pretenders' debut arrived like a blast of cold air, channeling punk energy into taut, melodic rock and roll that sounded both classic and ahead of its time.
- The album was recorded between April and October 1979 at various London studios, including Olympic and Maison Rouge.
- "Brass in Pocket," the album's lead single, became the band's first UK number-one hit.
- The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and number 16 on the US Billboard 200.
The Pretenders are a rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde. They formed in 1978 in London, synthesizing elements of punk, new wave, and classic rock. This was the band's debut studio album, released at the cusp of the 1980s.
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