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MagnetNov 16, 2016Alone's as good a Pretenders record as has been made. [No. 137, p.59]
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Nov 7, 2016This is primal, bluesy and as in-your-face as the clenched fist on the sleeve. At 65, it’s a brave change of direction.
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Oct 21, 2016Attitude counts for a lot with Chrissie Hynde, but the true appeal of Alone is how it marries solid songwriting with a sympathetic, surprising production, all of which amounts to a very satisfying Pretenders album.
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Oct 20, 2016Always a one-off, Hynde is magnificent here--unapologetic and deferring to no one.
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Q MagazineOct 19, 2016Chrissie Hynde still answers to no one and it's a glorious sound. [Dec 2016, p.107]
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MojoOct 19, 2016Even if it's not quite the Pretenders, it's good to have Chrissy Hynde back. [Nov 2016, p.86]
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Oct 19, 2016The result is a fine album, subtly varied in both musical style and lyrical slant.
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Oct 19, 2016She might be conflicted, but Alone revels in the kind of humanity that’s long made Hynde’s best work with the Pretenders tick.
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Nov 8, 2016The songs throughout Alone may rebel with their quiet solitude and reflection, but that’s a quality worth exploring when solo albums intervene and collaborators return.
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UncutOct 25, 2016Alone is filled with tremendous vocal performances. [Dec 2016, p.24]
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Oct 21, 2016At 65, she's still mouthing off over brass-knuckled rock & roll, flexing command and carnality with no apology.
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Oct 20, 2016Chrissy Hynde remains a powerful and iconic presence. We should be thankful she’s still at it and recording music as impressive and distinctive as Alone.
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Oct 19, 2016Hynde may not win over many new converts with this old-school collection, but the rich soil of classic Americana is a fine place for one of our greatest rock voices to find fresh inspiration.