The Pretenders - Learning To Crawl
Released in 1984, Learning to Crawl is The Pretenders’ third studio album and a defining moment in their career. Following the tragic losses of guitarist James Honeyman-Scott and bassist Pete Farndon, Chrissie Hynde and drummer Martin Chambers regrouped with new members, creating an album that balances raw emotion, resilience, and rock ‘n’ roll energy.
The album features some of the band’s most iconic tracks, including the anthemic Back on the Chain Gang, the tender yet defiant Middle of the Road, and the heartfelt ballad 2000 Miles. Hynde’s signature vocals, paired with the band’s tight instrumentation, bring a mix of punk attitude, new wave sophistication, and classic rock sensibilities.
Lyrically, Learning to Crawl explores themes of loss, perseverance, and personal reinvention, making it both deeply personal and universally relatable. With its blend of melodic hooks, driving rhythms, and emotional depth, the album stands as a testament to The Pretenders’ ability to evolve and endure.
- - Disc 1 -
- Middle of the Road (2018 Remaster)
- Back on the Chain Gang (2018 Remaster)
- Time the Avenger (2018 Remaster)
- Watching the Clothes (2018 Remaster)
- Show Me (2018 Remaster)
- - Disc 2 -
- Thumbelina (2018 Remaster)
- My City Was Gone (2018 Remaster)
- Thin Line Between Love and Hate (2018 Remaster)
- I Hurt You (2018 Remaster)
- 2000 Miles (2018 Remaster)