Why mess with a great formula if there's no need to change? The Pretenders espoused this winning philosophy on the magnetic Pretenders II,
a spectacular sophomore record that lived up to the promises of its
breakthrough debut and replicated the 1980 effort's distinctive,
can't-miss musical and lyrical flair. Part pop, part new-wave punk, part
R&B, part soul and 100% pure melodic rock 'n' roll, Pretenders II
continued to send the quartet on its quick rise to the top and still
serves as an admitted inspiration for bands ranging from Kings of Leon
to Garbage.
