Singer Chrissie Hynde unveils plans for a duets album, featuring collaborations with Mark Lanegan, Lucinda Williams, Dave Gahan, and additional artists.
Chrissie Hynde, the iconic singer of The Pretenders, is set to release her fourth solo album, Duets Special, on October 17. This highly anticipated album will feature 13 tracks, each a duet with a different artist.
The album, which was announced in August 2025, showcases a wide range of vocal talents alongside Hynde interpreting a collection of great melodies. The artists and corresponding track names are as follows:
- k.d. lang – "Me & Mrs Jones"
- Mark Lanegan – "Can't Help Falling In Love"
- Lucinda Williams – "Sway"
- Dave Gahan – "Dolphins"
- Cat Power – "First Of The Gang To Die"
- Rufus Wainwright – "Always On My Mind"
- Carleen Anderson – "Every Little Bit Hurts"
- Brandon Flowers – "I'm Not In Love"
- Julian Lennon – "It's Only Love"
- Debbie Harry – "Try To Sleep"
- Alan Sparhawk – "County Line"
- Shirley Manson – "Love Letters"
- Dan Auerbach – "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration"
The album will be released via Parlophone. "Always On My Mind," the first single from the album, is out now and features Hynde and Rufus Wainwright.
Interestingly, the idea for this album came about in 2023. Hynde performed at the Mark Lanegan 60th birthday show that took place at London's Roundhouse in December 2024. It is unclear whether the duet with the late Mark Lanegan was recorded before or after his passing in early 2022.
Duets Special is not Hynde's first foray into collaborative music. In the past, she has worked with artists such as Bono, Jeff Beck, and Johnny Depp. This new album promises to be another exciting addition to her discography.
The tracklist for Duets Special has been released, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the album on October 17. With its star-studded lineup and Hynde's distinctive voice, this album is sure to be a must-listen for music lovers everywhere.
Chrissie Hynde is set to release her fourth solo album, Duets Special, featuring 13 duets with various artists.Hynde has collaborated with a diverse range of vocalists for this album, such as k.d. lang, Mark Lanegan, Lucinda Williams, and Brandon Flowers.The album, which spans genres, will be released via Parlophone, with Rufus Wainwright and Hynde's rendition of "Always On My Mind" as the first single.This upcoming album serves as Hynde's second exploration into collaborative music, following previous works with Bono, Jeff Beck, and Johnny Depp.The idea for this album was conceived in 2023, during the Mark Lanegan 60th birthday show at London's Roundhouse, though it remains unclear whether the duet with the late Lanegan was recorded before or after his passing.Duets Special promises to be another exciting addition to Hynde's discography, with its star-studded lineup and classic rock undertones that fans have come to love.With the album's anticipated release on October 17, music lovers everywhere are anxiously awaiting this potential classic rock gem.*Hynde's unique vocals and collaborative approach to this LP will capture the attention of celebrities and music enthusiasts alike.
