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 on the words I Love You.
Track listing
All songs written by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.- "Sense of Purpose" – 3:50
- "Chill Factor" – 4:01
- "Private Life" – 4:42
- "Back on the Chain Gang" – 4:17
- "Kid" – 3:56
- "I Hurt You" – 4:29
- "Criminal" – 4:18
- "Brass in Pocket" – 3:23
- "2000 Miles" – 3:40
- "Hymn to Her" – 3:52
- "Lovers of Today" – 5:19
- "The Phone Call" – 2:55
- "I Go to Sleep" – 2:57
- "Revolution" – 6:28
- "The Isle of View" – 0:42
Personnel
Pretenders
- Chrissie Hynde – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Adam Seymour – lead guitar, harmonium, backing vocals
- Andy Hobson – bass guitar
- Martin Chambers – drums, backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Damon Albarn – piano
- The Duke Quartet, whose members at the time were:
- *John Metcalfe – viola
- *Louisa Fuller – violin
- *Richard Koster – violin
- *Ivan McCready – cello
- Mark "Wiff" Smith – percussion