The Ultracheese
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A reflective closing track where Arctic Monkeys, as the house band of a lunar hotel-casino, explore themes of lost friendship, creative regret, and lingering affection.
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Moods: contemplative, emotional, introspective, melancholic, nostalgic
Traditions: art rock, indie rock
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Arctic Monkeys's catalog
We have 48 songs from Arctic Monkeys in the library. Of those, 5 are rated Safe, 37 Moderate, and 6 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 6.3, making it the #44 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
We have 5 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Star Treatment — moderate DR 7
- One Point Perspective — moderate DR 7
- She Looks Like Fun — moderate DR 6
- Four Out of Five — moderate DR 6
2018 context
Released in 2018. We have 461 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Songs with the same DNA
layered texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.
Safer alternatives with a similar feel
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