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The Pretenders burst on the scene in the early '80s with one of the most compelling presentations of rock & roll ever seen. This collection, which highlights their A and B sides up until the mid-'80s, shows that Chrissie Hynde and co-conspirators were true masters of the rock single. Tracks such as "Brass in Pocket," "Middle of the Road," and the highly underrated "Message of Love" are spectacularly performed, written, and produced. The early band, especially with James Honeyman-Scott's hook-laden guitar playing, was capable of miracles, and you'll find examples of that on virtually every cut.

The Pretenders–    Stop Your Sobbing    2:36
The Pretenders–    Kid    3:02
The Pretenders–    Brass In Pocket    3:02
The Pretenders–    Talk Of The Town    3:12
The Pretenders–    I Go To Sleep    2:54
The Pretenders–    Day After Day    4:00
The Pretenders–    Message Of Love    3:24
The Pretenders–    Back On The Chain Gang    3:48
The Pretenders–    Middle Of The Road    4:12
The Pretenders–    2000 Miles    3:35
The Pretenders–    Show Me    4:06
The Pretenders–    Thin Line Between Love And Hate    3:40
The Pretenders–    Don't Get Me Wrong    3:46
The Pretenders–    Hymn To Her    4:27
The Pretenders–    My Baby    4:06
UB40 With Chrissie Hynde–    I Got You Babe    3:10