Tracks1.1 Middle of the Road 1.2 Back on the Chain Gang 1.3 Time the Avenger 1.4 Watching the Clothes 1.5 Show Me 1.6 Thumbelina 1.7 My City Was Gone 1.8 Thin Line Between Love and Hate 1.9 I Hurt You 1.10 2000 Miles 1.11 Fast or Slow (The Law's the Law) 1.12 Tequila 1.13 I Hurt You 1.14 When I Change My Life 1.15 Ramblin' Rob 1.16 My City Was Gone 1.17 Money
NotesLEARNING TO CRAWL, the Pretender's stellar third album, debuted in 1984 and hit #5 on the Billboard 200. Produced by Chris Thomas, it features the all-time Pretenders classics "Middle of the Road", "My City was Gone", "Show Me" and "Back on the Chain Gang", a #5 pop single. Also includes the band's memorable cover of the Persuaders '71 hit "Thin Line Between Love and Hate", and Hynde's gorgeous contemporary Christmas classic "2000 Miles". This re-release presents seven bonus tracks - two previously unissued - including live versions of "My City Was Gone" and "Money". Bonus material also features three Denmark Street demos including "I Hurt Your" and "When I Change My Life".
This cd has good sound. I love the album and the extras are great. If I'm nit picking, I would say that it is a little light on the bass end, but the mix is good and you hear some air around the drums which is a decent indicator of good remastering. The rest of the instruments and vocals sound very good. My ears adjusted over time to the lighter bass response. You can also boost the bass a little on your system should you choose to. The album is one of their best, so thank you Pretenders!
I really like this CD. Even though it is dated, it is still great music. Rush Limbaugh used their music on his show every day and it inspired me to get this CD. I highly encourage everyone to buy it.
Chrissie Hynde what a talent! The Pretenders best album. Middle of the road, My City was gone, 2000 miles all classics. I'm reviewing the 2007 Rhino reissue excellent sound quality.