The Pretenders Announce New Album, Share New Song: Listen

pitchfork.com:

The Pretenders have announced a new record: Hate for Sale is out May 1 via BMG. They have also shared a new song, “The Buzz.” Hear it below. “I think we all know that love affairs can take on the characteristics of drug addiction,” Chrissie Hynde said. “‘The Buzz’ is about that.

Not mine, of course—I’m never obsessive never obsessive never obsessive.” Hate for Sale is the Pretenders’ first album since 2016’s Alone.

Stephen Street produced Hate for Sale, which marks the first full-length songwriting collaboration between Hynde and guitarist James Walbourne. Hate for Sale: 01 Hate for Sale 02 The Buzz 03 Lightning Man 04 Turf Accountant Daddy 05 You Can’t Hurt a Fool 06 I Didn’t Know When to Stop 07 Maybe Love Is in NYC 08 Junkie Walk 09