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The Pretenders’ “Hate for Sale”: One of 2020’s Best
Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders haven't let up since their explosive debut. Their latest, "Hate for Sale" is among their best albums in years.
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Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders haven't let up since their explosive debut. Their latest, "Hate for Sale" is among their best albums in years.

Missing the days when your Walkman wrapped around your big '80s hair? These LPs by Bon Jovi, The Pretenders, Erasure, Depeche Mode, and Judas Priest will take you back.

In concert, Chrissie Hynde and company don't disappoint; at a recent concert, their set sampled from the in-your-face punk of the first album through the wiser-but-edgy latest release “Alone.” The Pretenders are as fearless as ever.

One thing we learned over here at CultureSonar in 2016: Our readers share our ongoing, deeply felt passion for more than The Beatles.

Songwriters as storytellers. A trip back in time. An award-winning book recommended by the President. We've got your summer reading list covered.