An "unplugged" set without the MTV brand name, The Isle of View (say it fast a couple of times to catch the pun) presents songs by the Pretenders -- that already were the softest ones in their repertoire -- now played on acoustic guitars & backed by the Duke String Quartet. Lead singer Chrissie Hynde's lyrics are slightly more discernible, & some of the songs are lovely. [WEA Int'l reissued the album as part of their Sight & Sound series in 2008.] William Ruhlmann.