The Isle of View

The Isle of View is a live acoustic album by rock band the Pretenders, released in 1995. It was recorded in May during a live, televised performance at London's Jacob Street Studios. The Duke Quartet accompanied Chrissie Hynde for much of the performance. The title is a pun (same-sounding phrase or mondegreen) on the words I Love You.

Track listing

All songs written by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.

1. "Sense of Purpose" Ã¢Â€Â“ 3:50
2. "Chill Factor" Ã¢Â€Â“ 4:01
3. "Private Life" Ã¢Â€Â“ 4:42
4. "Back on the Chain Gang" Ã¢Â€Â“ 4:17
5. "Kid" Ã¢Â€Â“ 3:56
6. "I Hurt You" Ã¢Â€Â“ 4:29
7. "Criminal" Ã¢Â€Â“ 4:18
8. "Brass in Pocket" (James Honeyman-Scott, Hynde) Ã¢Â€Â“ 3:23
9. "2000 Miles" Ã¢Â€Â“ 3:40
10. "Hymn to Her" (Meg Keene) Ã¢Â€Â“ 3:52
11. "Lovers of Today" Ã¢Â€Â“ 5:19
12. "The Phone Call" Ã¢Â€Â“ 2:55
13. "I Go to Sleep" (Ray Davies) Ã¢Â€Â“ 2:57
14. "Revolution" Ã¢Â€Â“ 6:28
15. "The Isle of View" Ã¢Â€Â“ 0:42

Personnel

Pretenders

• Chrissie Hynde Ã¢Â€Â“ lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Adam Seymour Ã¢Â€Â“ lead guitar, harmonium, backing vocals
• Andy Hobson Ã¢Â€Â“ bass guitar
• Martin Chambers Ã¢Â€Â“ drums, backing vocals

Additional personnel

• Damon Albarn Ã¢Â€Â“ piano
• The Duke Quartet, whose members at the time were:
• John Metcalfe Ã¢Â€Â“ viola
• Louisa Fuller Ã¢Â€Â“ violin
• Richard Koster Ã¢Â€Â“ violin
• Ivan McCready Ã¢Â€Â“ cello
• Mark "Wiff" Smith Ã¢Â€Â“ percussion

Charts

References