The Pretenders Release Details On Free New LP

Here's the official statement: *Break Up The Concrete, the ninth album in the band's illustrious career and its first in 6 years (out September 23rd), has Chrissie Hynde collaborating with a new group of musicians. Recorded in 10 days, the result is a stripped down roots album, pure and raw, which highlights Hynde's timeless vocal sound. While the music for Break Up The Concrete may have its origins in rock's beginnings, the marketing of the album has Shangri La Music boldly embracing the present and future. Starting today, the label is launching a massive MP3 Countdown campaign where each week a new song will be available for free download through a different media partner.* Fore more info, head here.

MP3: The Pretenders - I'll Stand By You

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Morrissey & Chrissy Hynde Perform Impromptu Gig

NY Post reports: *Chrissy Hynde, Morrissey and British rock god Jeff Beck set up shop in the lobby of the Sunset Marquis in LA the other day for an impromptu concert. "They were jamming," said our spy. "But many of the guests just walked by. They played for four hours, and then Julian Lennon joined them. Some younger types walked by as if they were total losers trying to get a record deal." But soon they were recognized, and the lobby was crowded with fans.* Enjoy a Pretenders tune at bottom of post.

MP3: The Pretenders - I'll Stand By You

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Win A Pretenders Double Disc Set!

As usual, FIRST PERSON TO E-MAIL THEMUSICSLUT at GMAIL dot COM WINS!!! Good luck!

Released in 1980 and featuring the classic lineup of Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Martin Chambers, and Pete Farndon, the band's raucous debut introduced the timeless tracks "Precious," "Kid," and "Brass In Pocket." A second bonus disc includes outtakes ("Cuban Slide"), BBC sessions ("Mystery Achievement"), and previously unreleased demos and live gems. An extensive booklet contains additional photos and new liner notes by James McNair.

Tracklist:

Disc 1

1. "Precious"

2. "The Phone Call"

3. "Up The Neck"

4. "Tattooed Love Boys"

5. "Space Invader"

6. "The Wait"

7. "Stop Your Sobbing"

8. "Kid"

9. "Private Life"

10. "Brass In Pocket"

11. "Lovers Of Today"

12. "Mystery Achievement"



Disc 2

1. "Cuban Slide"

2. "Porcelain"

3. "The Phone Call" - Demo*

4. "The Wait"* - Demo*

5. "I Can't Control Myself" - Demo*

6. "Swinging London"

7. "Brass In Pocket" - Demo*

8. "Kid" - Demo*

9. "Stop Your Sobbing" - Demo*

10. "Tequila" - Demo*

11. "Nervous But Shy"

12. "I Need Somebody" - Live BBC

13. "Mystery Achievement" - Live BBC

14. "Precious" - Live*

15. "Tattooed Love Boys" - Live*

16. "Sabre Dance - Live*

MP3: 'Brass In Pocket'

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Win A Pretenders Double Disc Set!

As usual, FIRST PERSON TO E-MAIL THEMUSICSLUT at GMAIL dot COM WINS!!! Good luck!

Released in 1980 and featuring the classic lineup of Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Martin Chambers, and Pete Farndon, the band's raucous debut introduced the timeless tracks "Precious," "Kid," and "Brass In Pocket." A second bonus disc includes outtakes ("Cuban Slide"), BBC sessions ("Mystery Achievement"), and previously unreleased demos and live gems. An extensive booklet contains additional photos and new liner notes by James McNair.

Tracklist:

Disc 1

1. "Precious"

2. "The Phone Call"

3. "Up The Neck"

4. "Tattooed Love Boys"

5. "Space Invader"

6. "The Wait"

7. "Stop Your Sobbing"

8. "Kid"

9. "Private Life"

10. "Brass In Pocket"

11. "Lovers Of Today"

12. "Mystery Achievement"



Disc 2

1. "Cuban Slide"

2. "Porcelain"

3. "The Phone Call" - Demo*

4. "The Wait"* - Demo*

5. "I Can't Control Myself" - Demo*

6. "Swinging London"

7. "Brass In Pocket" - Demo*

8. "Kid" - Demo*

9. "Stop Your Sobbing" - Demo*

10. "Tequila" - Demo*

11. "Nervous But Shy"

12. "I Need Somebody" - Live BBC

13. "Mystery Achievement" - Live BBC

14. "Precious" - Live*

15. "Tattooed Love Boys" - Live*

16. "Sabre Dance - Live*

MP3: 'Brass In Pocket'

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