Brass in Pocket
A masterclass in cool confidence. Chrissie Hynde’s defiant alto glides over a sharp, soulful new wave groove that feels both tough and tender.
November 1979 · music hall
A masterclass in cool confidence. Chrissie Hynde’s defiant alto glides over a sharp, soulful new wave groove that feels both tough and tender.
November 1979 · music hall
Brass in Pocket is the definitive sound of self-assurance emerging from the grit of the post-punk era. It is a song that carries itself with a specific kind of swagger: not the loud, aggressive machismo of hard rock, but a cool, calculated, and deeply feminine power. Chrissie Hynde’s vocal performance is a masterclass in restraint, using breathy delivery and a signature stutter to convey a sense of 'specialness' that feels earned rather than boastful. The track manages to bridge the gap between the jagged edges of new wave and the smooth, rhythmic foundations of classic soul and Motown.
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