Couldn't Get Ahead
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Couldn't Get Ahead was released on September 23, 1985 by Beggars Banquet as a part of the album This Nation's Saving Grace
Melodicness
How much the song possesses a clear and memorable tune that follows well-defined musical patterns. A song high in melodicness generally features clear and memorable instrumental or vocal lines.
Acousticness
A measure of how much a song relies on acoustic instruments (eg. piano, guitar, violin, drums, saxophone) instead of electronic or digitally synthesized
Valence
The musical positivity or emotional tone conveyed through the song's harmonic and rhythmic components. High valence corresponds to feelings of happiness, excitement, and euphoria while low valence is associated with sadness, anger, or melancholy.
Danceability
A combination of factors including tempo stability, rhythmic patterns, and beat emphasis to determine how suitable a song is for dancing. A "danceable" song may feature a consistent tempo, repetitive musical structure, and strong downbeats.
Energy
The perceived intensity of a track which may be influenced by tempo, dynamics, and musical compactness. A high energy song may have a driving rhythm and dense instrumentation while a low energy song can be musically sparse and feature slower tempos.
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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Fall
Performer
Mark E. Smith
Vocals
Brix Smith
Guitar
Craig Scanlon
Musician
Karl Burns
Drums
Simon Rogers
Musician
Stephen Hanley
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark E. Smith
Composer
Brix Smith
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Leckie
Producer
