Alone
by Pretenders
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
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Oct 31, 2016
    60
    There’s nothing on Alone that could stand shoulder by shoulder to the band’s genuine classics, but perhaps there doesn’t need to be. At 65, Hynde has proved all she has to, and at this stage, it’s enough to hear that marvellous voice sneering its way through some new songs.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 24, 2016
    60
    Not every track is a killer, but most snarl (or sweet-talk) their way into the Pretenders’ lofty canon.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 24, 2016
    50
    The thing is I wanted a Pretenders album, not The Black Keys feat. Chrissie Hynde. Which is what this all too often feels like.
  5. Under The Radar
    Oct 24, 2016
    50
    Much of the material is unmemorable, making this feel longer than the album's 46-minute running time.

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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
  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 bizarreAs 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.… Full Review »
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