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Immature

Björk
Homogenic (1997)
Intense 130 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Explosive electronic beats with stomping, industrial percussion create a spastic, turbulent energy, paired with Björk's hoarse, haughty vocals that shift emotionally. The production builds unpredictably, evoking emotional reckoning with harsh, metallic textures.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Immature is a strident, self-recriminating track from Björk's Homogenic, featuring explosive beats and dynamic vocals reflecting on personal emotional laziness in relationships.

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Moods: cathartic, emotional, rebellious

Traditions: electronic, trip hop

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 8/10 is in the upper band of our library. This song has a significant quiet-to-loud arc. For sensory-sensitive listening, set the opening volume well below your comfortable top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.

Sudden changes: present. This song uses surprise as a feature. For focus or background listening, it's likely to pull your attention away; for active listening, that's often the point.

Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.

Predictability is low — this song does not follow standard verse-chorus form closely, and rewards active listening more than passive listening.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Björk's catalog

We have 89 songs from Björk in the library. Of those, 15 are rated Safe, 51 Moderate, and 23 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 8/10 sits above the artist average of 6.3, making it the #8 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Homogenic

We have 12 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1997 context

Released in 1997. We have 389 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.6/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
cathartic · 1429emotional · 2189rebellious · 1970
Traditions
electronic · 918trip hop · 40

Why this rating

We rate this song Intense. Our rule is deliberately conservative: any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, harsh texture, or a strained/screamed vocal is enough to trigger Intense on its own. Full scoring rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Immature"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Immature" by Björk?

"Immature" by Björk rates as Intense. Dynamic range 8/10, moderate sudden changes, layered texture, dynamic vocals vocal style. Any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, or harsh texture triggers the Intense rating.

How loud is "Immature" — what is its dynamic range?

"Immature" has a dynamic range of 8/10. Substantial quiet-to-loud arc. Start at a volume well below your top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.

Does "Immature" have sudden or surprising changes?

Yes. "Immature" uses surprise as a compositional feature. Expect unsignaled transitions.

What is "Immature" best for?

In our library "Immature" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Immature" released?

"Immature" is from 1997, on the album "Homogenic". It appears in our 1990s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Immature"?

We tag "Immature" as cathartic, emotional, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Immature"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Immature"?

"Immature" is Intense in our ratings — dramatic dynamics, possible sudden changes, or strong vocal or textural energy. Best with intention rather than ambient use. If you are sensory-sensitive, the alternatives section surfaces calmer songs in the same mood family.

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