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Man of Peace

Bob Dylan
Infidels (1983)
Moderate 112 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Mid-tempo blues-rock track with gritty electric guitar riffs and Dylan's raspy, narrative delivery create a tense, watchful atmosphere. Layered instrumentation builds steadily without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A cautionary blues-rock song warning that Satan can disguise himself as a man of peace, philanthropist, or false messiah.

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Moods: contemplative, rebellious

Traditions: blues rock

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.

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 medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Bob Dylan's catalog

We have 95 songs from Bob Dylan in the library. Of those, 29 are rated Safe, 60 Moderate, and 6 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 5.4, making it the #50 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Infidels

We have 4 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1983 context

Released in 1983. We have 241 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
contemplative · 3297rebellious · 1970
Traditions
blues rock · 152

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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Frequently asked about "Man of Peace"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Man of Peace" by Bob Dylan?

"Man of Peace" by Bob Dylan rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Man of Peace" — what is its dynamic range?

"Man of Peace" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "Man of Peace" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Man of Peace" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Man of Peace" best for?

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

When was "Man of Peace" released?

"Man of Peace" is from 1983, on the album "Infidels". It appears in our 1980s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Man of Peace"?

We tag "Man of Peace" as contemplative, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Man of Peace"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Man of Peace"?

"Man of Peace" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.

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