![]() It’s close to being the album’s highlight but definitely is singles material. The song also has a certain dance or techno feeling to it.Ī lot of the album has positive images or thoughts, particularly on the groove-riddled “You Know Who Your Friends Are”, a pop melody that gives way to Hynde’s lovable vocal abilities. Part of the reason is producer Kevin Bacon’s (Finley Quaye, Ziggy Marley) influence, but Hynde isn’t exactly foreign to reggae given her Sonny and Cher cover with UB40. “Time” is more in line with a majority of the songs, slow and soulful reggae laced narratives. Guitarist Adam Seymour and original drummer Martin Chambers put their sonic fingerprints over most of the song. ![]() There is also a rather primal feeling to the track in the vein of main of the “The” bands currently soaking up sales. “I’m not in my head yet I don’t believe you”, Hynde sings before repeating the song’s main hook. Starting off with the brief and abruptly cut “Lie To Me”, the song has a melodic rock beginning before moving on to a pulsating drums and guitar heavy chorus. The mix of fast paced rockers with more reflective reggae and dub-inspired tracks make this eighth offering one of the group’s better albums. Some opening slots recently for the Rolling Stones put those fears to rest. Recorded rather quickly and described by Hynde as “easy listening”, it might give the wrong impression to fans. Between that album and this new one, though, her true mood seems to have come to the fore resulting from what appears to be a relationship gone sour. ![]() A few PETA-related scuffles also landed Hynde in the spotlight and slammer for one evening, but Hynde was no worse for wear. After releasing a relatively return-to-form album with 1999’s Viva El Amor, the Pretenders and lead singer Chrissie Hynde spent some time doing headlining tours but also supporting Neil Young. ![]()
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