Middle of the Road

Pretenders

BPM83 Key10BD MajorEnergyWarm-upPop

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4:15·Released 1984·

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Middle of the Road

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Adjacent key (11b), energy rises (+6%), vibe stays consistent, tighter groove incoming — seamless blend

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Take on Me - 2016 Remaster

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84 BPM·11B·Pop

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Adjacent key (11b), energy rises (+6%), matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Summer Madness

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85 BPM·11A·R&B

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Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

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82 BPM·8B·Pop

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Energy eases (-7%), vibe stays consistent, matching groove feel — seamless blend

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82 BPM·10B·R&B

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Same key (10b), energy rises (+6%), vibe stays consistent, matching groove feel — seamless blend

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About This Track

Middle of the Road by Pretenders is a Pop track at 83 BPM with low drive and balanced groove. At 26% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.