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City Of Angels

The Distillers

from Sing Sing Death House (2002)

165 BPM ·3:29 ·1 playlist
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About This Track

Brody Dalle has described the song as being about self-harming when emotions become overwhelming, a way to 'take a scar' out of inner disappointment. That raw vulnerability, set against the backdrop of a despondent moment with a homeless friend at Clifton's Republic, fuels the track's unyielding sound.

Why It Works for Running

At 165 BPM, this track exceeds the target cadence for tempo runs, yet it might make the effort feel sustainable. The brain, processing the intensity, could perceive the pace as less threatening, allowing a more comfortable rhythm at the threshold.

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