Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A folk-rock song from Jack White's acoustic-leaning album Entering Heaven Alive, featuring storytelling lyrics about a cunning character with prominent guitar and dynamic vocals.
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Moods: contemplative, introspective, rebellious
Traditions: acoustic rock, folk 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 Jack White's catalog
We have 36 songs from Jack White in the library. Of those, 3 are rated Safe, 18 Moderate, and 15 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.9, making it the #29 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Entering Heaven Alive
We have 7 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- If I Die Tomorrow — moderate DR 4
- Entering Heaven Alive — safe DR 4
- A Tip from You to Me — moderate DR 7
- All Along the Way — safe DR 5
- Love Is Selfish — safe DR 3
- Queen of the Bees — moderate DR 5
2022 context
Released in 2022. We have 353 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "A Madman from Manhattan"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "A Madman from Manhattan" by Jack White?
"A Madman from Manhattan" by Jack White 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 "A Madman from Manhattan" — what is its dynamic range?
"A Madman from Manhattan" 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 "A Madman from Manhattan" have sudden or surprising changes?
"A Madman from Manhattan" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "A Madman from Manhattan" best for?
In our library "A Madman from Manhattan" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, focus. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "A Madman from Manhattan" released?
"A Madman from Manhattan" is from 2022, on the album "Entering Heaven Alive". It appears in our 2020s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "A Madman from Manhattan"?
We tag "A Madman from Manhattan" as contemplative, introspective, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "A Madman from Manhattan"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "A Madman from Manhattan"?
"A Madman from Manhattan" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
Songs with the same DNA
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