Pretenders - Viva El Amor
Review by Maureen McKenzie
Viva El Amor is the tenth studio album by the iconic rock band Pretenders, released in 1999. The album features a diverse range of musical styles, from rock to pop to Latin and even electronic, showcasing the band's versatility and willingness to experiment.
The album opens with the upbeat and catchy "Popstar", which sets the tone for the rest of the album. Lead singer Chrissie Hynde's vocals are as strong and powerful as ever, and the band's musicianship is top-notch throughout the album. The lyrics are both introspective and socially conscious, touching on themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Human", a haunting ballad that showcases Hynde's emotive vocals and the band's ability to create a mood with their music. The Latin-inspired "Náufrago En Mi Corazón" is another highlight, featuring a catchy melody and lively instrumentation.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Goodbye (From "G.I. Jane") | 4:34 | |
| Biker | 4:39 | |
| Samurai | 4:43 | |
| Who's Who | 4:10 | |
| Samurai (Street Mix) | 5:47 | |
| Goin' Back (From "Fever Pitch") | 4:06 | |
| Human (Class Mix) | 3:57 | |
| Human (Later, May 1999) | ||
| Back On The Chain Gang (Songwriters' Circle, July 1999) | ||
| California | 4:32 | |
| Rabo de Nube | 1:26 | |
| Baby's Breath | 3:15 | |
| Rabo De Nube | 1:25 | |
| From the Heart Down | 3:31 | |
| Human | 3:55 | |
| Popstar | 3:34 | |
| Who's Who | 4:11 | |
| Legalise Me | 3:51 | |
| Back Down | 4:16 | |
| Kid (Songwriters' Circle, July 1999) | ||
| The Needle And The Damage Done | 3:46 | |
| From The Heart Down (Later, May 1999) | ||
| Baby's Breath | 3:15 | |
| Nails In The Road | 3:24 | |
| Talk Of The Town (Songwriters' Circle, July 1999) | ||
| Rabo Du Nube | 1:26 | |
| Nails in the Road | 03:25 | |
| From The Heart Down (Alternate Version) | 3:41 | |
| The Homecoming (Street Version) | 4:16 | |
| One More Time | 3:15 | |
| Nails In the Road | 3:25 | |
| Human (Tin Tin Out Mix) | 3:55 | |
| Dragway 42 | 5:19 | |
| From The Heart Down | 3:31 | |
| The Homecoming (From "G.I. Jane") | 4:22 |
Video
The Pretenders - HUMAN
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Catalog Numbers
- EDSG 8052
- 3984271522
- 2 27152
- 9 47342-2
- DEMREC108
- WPCR-10334
- WE491, 3984-27152-4
- SAM00015
- 9 47342-4
- 27152-4
- WE491, 3984271524
- 639842715249
- PROP05056, 3984-27152-2
- 9 47342-2AD
Labels
- Edsel Records, Rhino Records
- WEA
- Warner Bros. Records
- Warner Music
- Demon Records
- Warner Music, Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
- Warner Music UK Ltd.
- WEA Records
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered CD
- Compilation
- Remastered DVD
- DVD-Video
- NTSC
- All Regions All Media
- Deluxe Edition
- Special Edition
- Unofficial Release
- CDr
- Promo
- Vinyl
- LP
- Cassette
- Sampler
- Advance
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Warner Music UK Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Warner Music UK Ltd. |
| Distributed By | Warner Music Canada Ltd |
| Recorded At | The Town House |
| Mastered At | Metropolis Mastering |
| Published By | Hynde House Of Hits |
| Made By | Warner Music Manufacturing Europe |
| Pressed By | WEA Mfg. Olyphant |
| Mixed At | The Town House |
| Record Company | Warner Music UK Ltd. |
| Manufactured By | Warner Music Thailand |
| Licensed To | Balet Plak ve Müzikaset Ticaret |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Mixed By | Bob Clearmountain (tracks: 4, 6, 8 to 12) |
| Producer | Stephen Hague (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11), Stephen Street (tracks: 3, 6, 7, 10, 12) |
| Arranged By | John Metcalfe (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 12) |
| Viola | John Metcalfe (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 12) |
| Backing Vocals | David Johansen (tracks: 1), Jules Shear (tracks: 2, 5) |
| Bass | Andy Hobson (tracks: 3, 6, 7, 10, 12) |
| Cello | Ivan McCready (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 12) |
| Drums | Martin Chambers |
| Engineer | David Boucher, Doug Wynne, Julie Gardner, Richard Norris |
| Guitar | Jeff Beck (tracks: 9) |
| Keyboards | Adam Seymour |
| Accordion | Stephen Hague (tracks: 9, 11) |
| Programmed By | Chuck Norman (tracks: 1, 5) |
| Mastered By | Ian Cooper |
| Percussion | Preston Heyman (tracks: 2) |
| Drum Programming | Andy Duncan (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 9) |
| Strings | The Duke Quartet (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 12) |
| Violin | Louisa Fuller (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 12), Richard Koster (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 12) |
| Vocals | Chrissie Hynde |
| Harmonica | Chrissie Hynde |
| Written-By | Chrissie Hynde |
| Artwork | Michael Nash Associates |
| Photography By | Linda McCartney |
Notes
- "Deluxe Special Edition".
- Released in an 8-panel Digipak with three clear trays.
- On Traycard: Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe.
- Unofficial release issued in a standard jewel case with a 2-page folded booklet.
- Distributed by Warner Music Canada Ltd.
- Recorded & mixed at listed studios.
- Includes lyrics & credits leaflet.
- ℗ & © 1999 Warner Music UK Ltd.
- Made in Germany.
- Cdr housed in slimline jewel case with gold disc printed MASTERPIECE [track lisitings and timings on inner card insert].
- Made in Indonesia
- Promotional copy. Not for sale.
- Made in Germany for the european market
- Light Blue Label
- DUE IN STORES JUNE 1999. Promotion Only. Not For Sale
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About Pretenders
Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England, in March 1978, emerging from the British post punk movement. The band evolved into a mainly four-piece outfit and has experienced numerous personnel changes, with as the only consistent member. Original member returned after an absence of several years.
Current members (2017):
Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Martin Chambers (drums, percussion, backing vocals), (bass, backing vocals), (lead guitar, backing vocals) and (pedal steel guitar, backing vocals)
Other notable ex-members include:
(bass), (guitar), (bass), (guitar), (bass), (lead guitar, backing vocals) and (bass)
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 (Performer).
Name Vars
- Pretenders
- Pritenders
- The Pretenders For 007
- Притендерз
- Притендърс
- ×êÆóÀüº
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Members
- Chrissie Hynde
- Johnny Marr
- Martin Chambers
- Dominic Miller
- Robbie McIntosh
- Blair Cunningham
- T.M. Stevens
- Malcolm Foster
- Jimmy Copley
- Eric Heywood
- Chris Elliott
- Billy Bremner
- Andy Rourke
- Adam Seymour
- Andy Hobson
- Pete Farndon
- James Honeyman-Scott
- Nick Wilkinson
- James Walbourne
- James Hood
- Michaël Memmi
Summary by Maureen McKenzie
Comments
Jeff Beck plays on this album. This should be mentioned in the Overview, not only in Credits!
Happy song
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THE PŔTENDERS ES EL GRUPO QUE MAS ME GUSTA.LE QUISE DEJAR EL DISCO A UNA PSIQUIATRA QUE ME QUERIA MUCHO Y LO TIRO DICIENDO QUE TENIA MILES DE DISCOS Y AHORA DESDE EL HONOR ABANDONO ESTA CASA DONDE TANTO SUFRI DESDE LOS 17 AÑOS
Timeless, THANK YOU!
Dont play the game. Be your self ?
Ay que bonita canción
Was a huge fan of the show Cupid. Bought this album for just this song. Still great.
This song pretty much sums up my 1st marriage.
A Chrissy Amphlet tribute album might do Hynde’s career a treat.
Im glad this song is so underrated, we should all feel special cause we find it rocking!
The Pretenders were tremendous.
A classic!
Not a patch on the original by the Divinyls I'm afraid.
Dont nid word✌??
My brother (POS) is exhorting me for weapons that would give me 5 yrs in prison...to speak to my dying Mom. It would have been her 70 Anniversary. Daddy left 3 yrs ago for Heaven. Join him, my beloved Mom??️?????your loving daughter.
They do not make them like Chrissy anymore, could be one of the boys but stand out like a xmas tree.
Great song. You were the best thing I should never had seen.?? bonnieblue
