There was a BBC4 documentary about Chrissie the other night. It badly needed some editing, but it really came alive when she jammed with some rockabillies in her local pub. If anything, her voice has gained in power over the years.
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Friday, 17 February 2017 12:15 (seven years ago) link
Yes. Mystery Achievement and Up the Neck are the two best Pretenders songs.
Does anybody else really like her single from a few years back, Dark Sunglasses? I thought that was her best song in many many years but it seems like nobody heard it.
― kornrulez6969, Friday, 17 February 2017 14:05 (seven years ago) link
Ooh would love to see that BBC doc!
― You're going to see a lot of love. Okay? Thank you. (Dan Peterson), Friday, 17 February 2017 15:14 (seven years ago) link
It badly needed some editing
I'm sad to say I switched off after ten minutes of not much happening - will try again.
― Dysphagia Nutrition Solutions (stevie), Monday, 20 February 2017 10:07 (seven years ago) link
You didn't miss much, it was a flabby mess, with too much Sandra Bernhard for a start. The performance bits were great though
― Eats like Elvis, shits like De Niro (Tom D.), Monday, 20 February 2017 11:09 (seven years ago) link
It was a bit of a disappointment and a missed opportunity overall. Tough there were some interesting bits like the performances and also her paintings.
I enjoyed her autobiography a lot, especially when it sped up after she leaves Kent State University. Her descriptions of arriving and living in London show her strong visual side.
― Dr Drudge (Bob Six), Monday, 20 February 2017 13:34 (seven years ago) link
She has such a great way with melody, which is what I think helped "Dark Sunglasses." I think "Boots of Chinese Plastic" was more "Pretenders-y," though, which I guess makes sense, since "Sunglasses" was from her solo album, whatever difference the distinction makes, since "Break Up the Concrete" doesn't even feature Martin Chambers.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 20 February 2017 14:50 (seven years ago) link