Break Up the Concrete | 
 enlarge | Artist: The Pretenders
Label: Shangri-La Music
Category: Music
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Rating:  29 reviews
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.3
MPN: 101009
UPC: 811771010095
EAN: 0811771010095
Release Date: October 7, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Boots Of Chinese Plastic | | • | The Nothing Maker | | • | Don't Lose Faith In Me | | • | Don't Cut Your Hair | | • | Love's A Mystery | | • | The Last Ride | | • | Almost Perfect | | • | You Didn't Have To | | • | Rosalee | | • | Break Up The Concrete | | • | One Thing Never Changed |
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Product Description
Think of this long awaited studio album as if it were the first Pretenders record: musical turf that's defined by attitude, lyrical and melodic mastery, and the unexpected...and Chrissie Hynde's voice as you've always known it. "Break Up The Concrete" is an authentic slice of rock Americana, ranging from blistering punk to the most delicate storytelling as told by the queen of rock royalty herself.
Album Description
Think of this long awaited studio album as if it were the first Pretenders record: musical turf that's defined by attitude, lyrical and melodic mastery, and the unexpected...and Chrissie Hynde's voice as you've always known it. "Break Up The Concrete" is an authentic slice of rock Americana, ranging from blistering punk to the most delicate storytelling as told by the queen of rock royalty herself. WEA 2008.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Chrissie's back December 2, 2008
John Furman (San Francisco, CA United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm gay but there's always been one woman for me: Chrissie Hynde. OK, so I spent a few years in Purgatory (Ohio) but she's always been my rock'n'roll savior. I hadn't spent much time with her for many years until this one came out, and now, once again, I'm drinking the kool aid. This one goes all the way back to the first album, with raw energy, punkish rage, but also some shamelessly sappy pathos. Chinese Plastic and Break Up the Concrete can put to shame ANY rocker out there. the ballads make me cry like a little girl. Lucinda Williams hit this point after toiling in obscurity for years; Chrissie RETURNS to this point after years of triumphant rock and roll. If you're out there, Chrissie, will you marry me?
 Not up to usual standard November 28, 2008
P. Grealy (Texas USA)
Pretty disappointing with not a single remarkable song. After so many great albums over the years this is a miss rather than a hit.
 What the h-e double hockey sticks is this? November 21, 2008
The Dude (Rocky Mountains)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Chrissie poo what happened? There are a total of 4 songs that make the grade. The title track, Dont lose faith, Loves a mystery, and the outstanding rocker Rosalee. The Chinese plastic song is unbelievably bad. How this track got on the album and is the opening track is truly a mystery achievement. I still love you and hope you will bear my love child someday.
 Not as good as I expected...listen to samples first!! November 20, 2008
R. Curtis Cutting III (West Hartford, CT)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I saw Chrissy and the Pretenders perform Boots of Chinese Plastic on the Letterman Show and LOVED it. It brought me back to the days of their earlier recordings. I went out and bought the disc the next day. First song, Boots of Chinese Plastic, loved it! Here we go, great rockin' album. Second song, slow, still great songwriting, press next....my head is getting that twinge it gets when listening to country music. More country. Oh, a great blues tune...but still sounds country-ish. Lots of that peddle steel guitar. Next, next, next....oh, well. Not what I was expecting. I listened to the disc through several times in the car thinking it would grow on me....I have since given it to a friend who loves country.
Now don't get me wrong, the Pretenders are a great band. Love Chrissy! Best female in rock! I wish for the days of their first three albums....
Chrissie can Rock with the Best November 18, 2008
Peter S. (Burbank, California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Pretenders have not made a great album since "Learning to Crawl" ... maybe it's time to try Rick Rubin.
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