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Rebels and Poets

Discover Rebels and Poets—where literary rock meets running, featuring brooding electric tracks exploring freedom, rebellion, and raw emotion through poetic lyricism. This collection celebrates artists who write like poets and perform like rebels, creating perfect soundtracks for introspective runs, nocturnal city training, artistic runners who value lyrics as highly as rhythm, and solo efforts requiring both emotional depth and physical drive.

The poetic focus elevates running from mere exercise to moving meditation, where every stride synchronizes with verses exploring human experience. Perfect for late-night urban runs, contemplative solo long runs, runners who are also writers or artists, training through emotionally complex periods, and anyone who believes running and poetry both reveal truth through rhythm

About This Playlist

60
Run Boost
126
Avg. BPM
92
Minutes
23
Tracks

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Track List

The Future
Leonard Cohen
141 BPM
Run Boost
Dark and prophetic, this Leonard Cohen track sets the tone with a dramatic beat and haunting lyrics.
Provides a reflective and rhythmic pace, perfect for contemplative strides.
Rockin' in the Free World
Neil Young
131 BPM
Run Boost
A defiant anthem with an urgent tempo and biting social commentary.
Energizes rebellious spirit, great for pushing through resistance.
Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison
150 BPM
Run Boost
A joyful and nostalgic tune with an infectious melody and upbeat rhythm.
Lifts mood and lightens steps with its carefree energy.
Born to Run
Bruce Springsteen
146 BPM
Run Boost
Springsteen's timeless call to escape and chase freedom at full throttle.
Classic runner's anthem for surging forward with heart and hope.
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Paul Simon
101 BPM
Run Boost
A clever and rhythmically playful tune with crisp percussion and sharp wit.
Provides a steady bounce, good for maintaining a relaxed pace.
Octopus
Syd Barrett
88 BPM
Run Boost
A surreal, whimsical track with unpredictable shifts and psychedelic charm.
Adds dreamlike energy to a meandering or exploratory run.
Pony
Annette Peacock
134 BPM
Run Boost
A minimalist, eerie groove from an avant-garde jazz and electronic pioneer.
Creates an introspective vibe, ideal for night runs or solitary moments.
First We Take Manhattan
Leonard Cohen
122 BPM
Run Boost
Dark, hypnotic track with themes of revenge and revolution.
Provides rhythm for strategic pacing and inner fire.
Gloria: In Excelsis Deo
Patti Smith
147 BPM
Run Boost
Raw, ecstatic punk-poetry meets garage rock in this Patti Smith classic.
Fuel for spontaneous bursts of speed and inspiration.
Gigolo Aunt
Syd Barrett
130 BPM
Run Boost
Loose, jangly psychedelia with layers of whimsy and melancholy.
Great for whimsical, scenic runs with shifting tempo.
Chuck E's in Love
Rickie Lee Jones
113 BPM
Run Boost
Playful and jazzy, this track offers a unique rhythm and storytelling charm.
Adds groove and swing to a relaxed, rhythmic run.
Goin' Out West - 2023 Remaster
Tom Waits
129 BPM
Run Boost
A gritty, swaggering march filled with bravado and darkness.
Stomping rhythm fuels aggressive pacing and mood.
Red Right Hand
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
115 BPM
Run Boost
Ominous and cinematic, this track paints a brooding urban landscape.
Builds atmosphere and slow-burning tension, perfect for late-night runs.
Dancing In the Dark
Bruce Springsteen
148 BPM
Run Boost
An energetic and emotional anthem about restlessness and the desire for change.
Upbeat and powerful, great for high-energy bursts.
Maggie's Farm
Bob Dylan
176 BPM
Run Boost
A sarcastic protest song that fuses folk and blues with righteous defiance.
Energizes with rebellious grit and biting delivery.
Puppet - 2025 Remaster
Lisa Germano
102 BPM
Run Boost
Dark, intimate, and ethereal, this remaster enhances its haunting quality.
Low-energy but emotionally powerful—great for reflective cooldowns.
Raised on Robbery
Joni Mitchell
142 BPM
Run Boost
A rocking jazz-tinged tale of bold flirtation and nightlife escapades.
Fast-paced and lively, great for spontaneous tempo surges.
Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell
85 BPM
Run Boost
Iconic environmental protest song with a bouncy melody and serious message.
Catchy and light-footed, keeps a steady pace with its rhythmic pulse.
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
Paul Simon
105 BPM
Run Boost
Playful and rhythm-driven, this song adds a breezy Latin flair to your run.
Great for casual-paced runs with a playful twist.
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Bob Dylan
173 BPM
Run Boost
A frenzied lyrical sprint that defined a generation’s sense of urgency.
Perfect for high-cadence runs; dense lyrics push mental focus.
Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
112 BPM
Run Boost
A dark, sarcastic track dripping with swagger and apocalyptic visions.
Fast and gritty, ideal for angry sprints or dramatic strides.
Because the Night
Patti Smith
123 BPM
Run Boost
A passionate rock love song co-written with Springsteen, full of urgency.
Ideal for late-night runs or emotional pushes; intense and heartfelt.
Jockey Full Of Bourbon - 2023 Remaster
Tom Waits
83 BPM
Run Boost
Dark, jazzy noir storytelling over a syncopated, smoky rhythm.
Lurches with cool menace—best for moody, unhurried jogs.
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