Alone
by Pretenders
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. anonymous1baby
    Jan 12, 2017
    1
    As a longtime Pretenders fan having bought their first LP back in the day, I was sorely disappointed by this release. The songs are a bizarre mix of nostalgic ripoffs and mediocre singing by Chrissie. There are maybe 3 songs worth listening to and they are all instantly forgettable. I'm sad to say it's time for her to hang it up.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Magnet
    Nov 16, 2016
    90
    Alone's as good a Pretenders record as has been made. [No. 137, p.59]
  2. PopMatters
    Nov 8, 2016
    70
    The 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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  3. Record Collector
    Nov 7, 2016
    80
    This 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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