Learning to Crawl

Learning to Crawl (1984) is the Pretenders' third studio album, blending rock, new wave and pop with melodic guitar work and a mix of upbeat tracks and introspective ballads. It includes the songs "Back on the Chain Gang" and "2000 Miles" and showcases Chrissie Hynde's direct, expressive vocals, crisp guitar textures, and concise, hook-driven songwriting. The album marked a regrouping of the band and presents a polished but emotionally immediate sound that bridges the group's punk-influenced roots with a more radio-friendly new wave and pop rock approach.